Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 Noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark, as follows:

We thank You, Lord God, for this day with vast opportunities of a new session before us. Draw near to us this day and remain with us throughout this session, and always, to make us big enough to admit our shortcomings; brilliant enough to accept flattery without having its influence; strong enough to bear criticism; compassionate enough to understand human frailties; loyal enough to stand by our friends; above all, to be righteous enough to be devoted to God.
Throughout this Session, and always, may we be found sowing seeds worthy of a golden harvest, with such an abundance of fidelity to the best that when this Session is ended, our consciences will hear: "well done, good and faithful servant." Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

The SPEAKER appointed Reps. COBB-HUNTER, HARRELL and YOUNG-BRICKELL of a committee to notify the Senate that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.

The SPEAKER appointed Reps. SCOTT, JENNINGS and ALLISON of a committee to notify the Governor and Governor-Elect that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.

SENATORS Patterson, L. Martin and Fair of a committee from the Senate informed the House that the Senate was organized and ready for the transaction of business.

On motion of Rep. QUINN, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:

December 10, 1998
The Honorable Richard M. Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Representative Quinn:

The Christian Life and Public Affairs Committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention requests your assistance in changing the date of the Legislative Breakfast and Dialogue from Wednesday, January 13, 1999, to Thursday, January 14, 1999.

The breakfast will be held at the Holiday Inn Coliseum, 630 Assembly Street, Columbia. It will begin at 7:30 A.M. and conclude at 9:00 A.M. Dr. B. Carlisle Driggers, Executive Director-Treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, will host the breakfast meeting.

Invitations will be mailed to each legislator from our office.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If there are any questions, please call my office and speak with Tina Inabinette at 765-0030, extension 4601.

Respectfully,
Karl D. Babb
Family Ministries Director

The following regulations were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.

Document No. 2319
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-11-2200
Hunt Units and Wildlife Management Area Regulations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999

Document No. 2324
Agency: Clemson University - State Livestock Poultry Health Division
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 47-4-30 and 47-22-30
Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feeds
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2330
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-96-340, 44-96-290, 44-96-300, 44-96-400, 44-96-450, 44-96-460, 48-1-10
Solid Waste Management: Municipal Solid Waste Incineration and Municipal Solid Waste Pyrolysis Facilities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2331
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-69-10
Minimum Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2280
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 59-29-170
Gifted and Talented Programs
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2339
Agency: Department of Revenue
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 12-4-320
Repeal of Obsolete Regulations Concerning the Appeals and Hearing Process for Alcoholic Beverage Licensing
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2342
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - State Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-33-220, 40-33-270, and 40-33-290
Board Notification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2344
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Real Estate Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-57-05 et seq., 27-32-10 et seq.
Vacation Time Sharing, Educational Providers, Real Estate Practices
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2326
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Document No. 2364
Agency: Budget and Control Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 11-35-540
State Procurement Regulations and Leasing of Real Property
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2380
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Registration for Geologists
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-77-05, et seq.
Fees, Use of Seal, Continuing Education, Registration
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2383
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Contractors' Licensing Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-11-60
Examinations, Classifications, Licensure Requirements, Financial Statements, Inactive License, Fees, Administrative Penalties, Change of Address
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2381
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Funeral Service
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-19-05, et seq.

Document No. 2382
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Cosmetology
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-13-60
Examinations, Classifications, Licensure, Fees, Penalties
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2384
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Building Codes Council
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-43-10, et seq.
Government Restructuring Amendments; Recertification of Existing Buildings
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2318
Agency: Clemson University, Livestock-Poultry Health Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 47-4-30, 47-17-130 and 47-19-170
Meat and Poultry Establishments
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2354
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Examiners in Opticianry
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-38-05, et seq.

Document No. 2356
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Architectural Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-3-60 and 40-1-70
Definitions, Officers, Meetings, Seal of the Board, Applications and Fees, Registration by Examination, Registration by Reciprocity, Renewals, Duplicate Certificates, Practice of Firms, Seals, Ethics, Manner of Discipline, Reinstatement
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2357
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-2-10, et seq.
Fees, Commissions, Accounting Firms, Licensure, Continuing Education
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2351
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq. and 44-55-10 et seq.
Individual Residential Well and Irrigation Well Permitting
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2361
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-118-10

Document No. 2355
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Office of Labor Services
Statutory Authority: 41-13-25, et seq.
Child Labor
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2353
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators
Statutory Authority: 40-35-05, et seq.
Inactive or Retired Status Licenses; Continuing Education for Relicensure
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2321
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Long Term Health Care Administrators
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-35-240
Continuing Education for Relicensure
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2322
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Pilotage Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 54-15-140
Port of Charleston - Short Branch Qualification

Document No. 2317
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 (3 and 6), 59-20-10, et seq., and 59-33-30
Defined Program Grades 9 - 12
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2320
Agency: Clemson University - State Crop Pest Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 46-9-40, 46-9-50, 46-9-10 and 46-13-30
Compressed Gas Tanks/Cylinders
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 12, 1999
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Legislative Review Expiration May 11, 1999

Document No. 2180
Agency: Department of Public Safety
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 23-6-10
Division of Motor Vehicles, Driver Training Schools
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives April 11, 1997
Referred to House Committee on Education and Public Works
Legislative Review Expiration January 31, 1999
Withdrawn and Resubmitted

The following Bills and Joint Resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3002 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Hawkins, Altman, J. Brown, Loftis, Leach, Kelley, Harvin, Walker, J. Smith, D. Smith, Campsen, Stille, Davenport, Rice, Barrett, Cotty, Lanford, Wilder, Sharpe, Delleney, Littlejohn, Tripp, Witherspoon, Harris, Carnell, Kirsh, Vaughn, Webb,

H. 3003 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Sandifer and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-471 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO GAZE, STARE, PEEP, OR RECORD A NONCONSENTING PERSON WHO IS NOT FULLY CLOTHED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3004 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Allison, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Breeland, J. Brown, T. Brown, Cave, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Govan, Harvin, Hayes, J. Hines, Howard, Jennings, Kennedy, Knotts, Lee, Limehouse, Lloyd, Mack, Maddox, McGee, M. McLeod, Miller, Ott, Quinn, Rhoad, Rodgers, Rutherford, Whipper, Wilkes and Young-Brickell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES FOR EDUCATION, K-12, AND FUNDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3005 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 150 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION ACT";

H. 3006 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX SALES TO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3007 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE WAS ELECTED IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF CANDIDACY AND PLEDGE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THIS LANGUAGE IN THE PLEDGE WHICH

H. 3008 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Davenport and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPLIED CONSENT TO A CHEMICAL TEST TO DETERMINE THE ALCOHOLIC CONTENT OF THE BLOOD OF A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE UPON THE PUBLIC ROADS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DECREASE THE PERCENTAGES OF ALCOHOL IN A PERSON'S BLOOD USED TO CREATE PRESUMPTIONS WHICH MUST BE USED IN DETERMINING THE GUILT OF PERSONS VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930 AND TO PROVIDE THAT ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 2000, IT MUST BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE WAS AT THAT TIME EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN THE PERSON'S BLOOD; TO PROVIDE A TRANSITION PERIOD FOR THE FURTHER REDUCTION OF THE PERCENTAGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7 OF ACT 434 OF 1998 WHICH GENERALLY REVISES SECTION 56-5-2950 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT OF CHEMICAL TESTS FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3009 (Word version) -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 24, CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BINGO TAX ACT OF 1996 WHICH REGULATES BINGO GAMES SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE GAME OF BINGO IS CONDUCTED, LICENSED, AND REGULATED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3010 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF POLLING PRECINCTS HAVING MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED REGISTERED ELECTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A POLLING PRECINCT TO

H. 3011 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING AND CANOEING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING OR CANOEING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3012 (Word version) -- Rep. Mason: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOTTERIES SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LOTTERY TO BE CONDUCTED WHICH IS INTENDED TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3013 (Word version) -- Rep. Sheheen: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LOTTERIES AND PROVIDING THAT THE GAME OF BINGO WHEN CONDUCTED BY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS OR WHEN CONDUCTED AT RECOGNIZED ANNUAL STATE AND COUNTY FAIRS IS NOT A PROHIBITED LOTTERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GAME OF BINGO MAY BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3014 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan and Sandifer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE NONBINDING REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999, TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THEY FAVOR A STATE-RUN LOTTERY WITH THE PROCEEDS GOING TO FUND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO

H. 3015 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OWNING OR CONTROLLING A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE WHO HE KNOWS OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONFISCATED AND SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE THE OFFENSE OCCURRED WHICH SHALL PLACE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE IN ITS GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3016 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2997 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OWNS OR CONTROLS A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR WHO REASONABLY IS KNOWN TO HIM TO BE A HABITUAL USER OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONFISCATED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE THE OFFENSE OCCURRED AND SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION OR DESTROYED WITH THE PROCEEDS FROM A SALE BEING PLACED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3017 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION MAY BE BROUGHT AGAINST AN IMMUNE CONTRACTOR OR AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR ANY OF ITS AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ON THE BASIS

H. 3018 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Simrill, Kirsh and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR BUSINESS COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING FALSE INFORMATION IF THE PERSON OR BUSINESS KNOWINGLY FURNISHES FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON'S CREDITWORTHINESS, CREDIT STANDING, OR CREDIT CAPACITY TO A CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU, TO PROVIDE THAT A CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING FALSE INFORMATION IF THE CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU KNOWINGLY FURNISHES FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON'S CREDITWORTHINESS, CREDIT STANDING, OR CREDIT CAPACITY TO A THIRD PARTY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3019 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO LIMIT A JUDGE'S DISCRETION WHEN ISSUING A SENTENCE UNDER THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3020 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Simrill, Sandifer, Walker, Davenport and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-386 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISSEMINATE OR DISPLAY INDECENT MATERIAL TO MINORS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-15-345 AND

H. 3021 (Word version) -- Reps. Gourdine, Law, H. Brown and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-237 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS TAKEN FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 50-13-210, RELATING TO DAILY CREEL LIMITS ON FISH, SO AS TO CONFORM IT WITH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS TAKEN FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3022 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-224 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOAT ON WHICH THE INTEREST PORTION OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS THEREON IS OR WOULD BE DEDUCTIBLE UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS AN INTEREST EXPENSE ON A QUALIFIED PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE IS ALSO DEEMED TO BE A PRIMARY OR SECOND RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXATION IN THIS STATE AND AS SUCH IS CONSIDERED REAL RATHER THAN PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THESE PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM AD VALOREM TAXATION WHICH MAY BE LEVIED ON SUCH A BOAT FOR ANY YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3024 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe, Campsen and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FARM AND FOREST LANDS PROTECTION ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES STATE AND COUNTY PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND BOARDS, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES, WHICH ESTABLISHES CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR CREATING PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS AND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR LAND WITHIN THE PRIORITY AREA, WHICH CREATES THE PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST FUND TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, WHICH REQUIRES THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF ALL PRIORITY AGRICULTURAL LAND AREAS, AND WHICH RESTRICTS SOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO PRIORITY AREAS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3025 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilder and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

H. 3026 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, J. Brown, Walker, Rodgers, Emory and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 32, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ACT SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH HEALTH EDUCATION IS GIVEN TO SPECIFIED STUDENTS OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3027 (Word version) -- Reps. Mason and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR RECORDING TO THE REGISTER OF MESNE CONVEYANCES OR CLERK OF COURT MUST HAVE THE NAMES PRINTED OR TYPED NEAR OR BENEATH THEIR SIGNATURES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3028 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, McGee, Riser, Rodgers, Simrill and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON WHO IS LEGALLY BLIND AND TO DEFINE "LEGALLY BLIND".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3029 (Word version) -- Rep. Mason: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 39, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRADE AND COMMERCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF REGROOVED AND REGROOVABLE TIRES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3031 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Kirsh, Walker and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2000 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATES OF THE ELECTIONS, TERMS OF CANDIDATES ELECTED, METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3032 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-391, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE, MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, SALE, OR DELIVERY OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3033 (Word version) -- Reps. Martin and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LEGISLATION CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE DRAFTED SO THAT A PERSON WITH A HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION CAN CLEARLY UNDERSTAND IT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3034 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES IN PARTISAN

H. 3035 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM PENALTIES THAT A MUNICIPAL JUDGE MAY IMPOSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDGE MAY ORDER RESTITUTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ADDITION TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES, SET A PAYMENT SCHEDULE, AND HOLD A PARTY IN CONTEMPT FOR FAILURE TO PAY RESTITUTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S CRIMINAL JURISDICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE MAY ORDER RESTITUTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, SET A PAYMENT SCHEDULE, AND HOLD A PARTY IN CONTEMPT FOR FAILURE TO PAY RESTITUTION UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-1000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIME PERIODS FOR NEW TRIALS AND APPEALS FROM MAGISTRATE'S COURT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR APPEAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORDER OF RESTITUTION MAY BE APPEALED SEPARATELY FROM AN APPEAL RELATING TO THE CONVICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3036 (Word version) -- Reps. Mason, Rodgers and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON THROUGH "CLONING" TO GROW OR CREATE A HUMAN BEING OR TO CONSPIRE TO DO SO, TO DEFINE CLONING FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3037 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF INDEBTEDNESS BY COUNTIES IN CONNECTION WITH

H. 3038 (Word version) -- Rep. Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE PAY INCREASES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM INCREASE OF THREE PERCENT, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000, FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO MEETS OR EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY MAY FUND AN INCREASE IN EXCESS OF THREE PERCENT FOR AN EMPLOYEE WHO EXCEEDS OR SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE THREE PERCENT INCREASE TO REFLECT FUNDING BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3039 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Davenport, Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE, CONFISCATION, AND DISPOSITION OF VEHICLES SEIZED FROM PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED DRIVER''S LICENSE OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR OR DRUGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE FORFEITURE HEARING TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE THE FORFEITURE ACTION IS COMMENCED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3040 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Barfield, Rodgers and McKay: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CITIZEN OF GERMANY OR JAPAN WHO IS AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, WHO IS EMPLOYED IN THIS STATE, AND WHO HAS A VALID

H. 3041 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Rodgers and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 51 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "SOUTH CAROLINA: FIRST IN GOLF" LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE FEES COLLECTED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3042 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, Davenport, M. McLeod and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3043 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OF A SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR UNIVERSITY WHICH HOLDS AN ATHLETIC EVENT FOR THE COST OF A COMMISSIONED TROOPER TO PERFORM TRAFFIC, CROWD, OR PEDESTRIAN CONTROL AT THE EVENT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3044 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO REPRESENT A MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT ON A CRIMINAL MATTER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3045 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Davenport and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL

H. 3046 (Word version) -- Reps. Martin, Hinson, Rodgers, Sandifer and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-770 SO AS TO REQUIRE PHARMACIES PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN TO BILL THE PLAN FOR REIMBURSEMENT AFTER EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT HAVE MET THEIR DEDUCTIBLE AND TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO PAY THEIR COPAYMENT AT THE TIME A PRESCRIPTION IS FILLED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3047 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN A COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2000, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3048 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGES" UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, AND

H. 3049 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DRAWING AND UTTERING OF A FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FRAUDULENT CHECK REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES APPLY TO A CHECK GIVEN IN FULL OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF ANY PREEXISTING DEBT, NOT ONLY THOSE PREEXISTING DEBTS RESULTING FROM A REVOLVING CREDIT ACCOUNT WHICH IS NOT A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3050 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 33-19-660 SO AS TO ALLOW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION TO DESIGNATE IN WRITING AN EMPLOYEE OR AGENT WHO MAY REPRESENT THE CORPORATION IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON DESIGNATED, WHILE REPRESENTING THE CORPORATION IN COURT, IS NOT ENGAGED IN THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3051 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-2710, AS AMENDED, 12-21-2712, 12-21-2720, AS AMENDED, AND 12-21-2726, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COIN-OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SLOT MACHINES AND OTHER MACHINES OR DEVICES PERTAINING TO GAMES OF CHANCE TO VIDEO GAMES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE OR ANY OTHER COIN-OPERATED MACHINE OR DEVICE USED

H. 3052 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-23-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DRUG DISPENSED BY FILLING OR REFILLING A WRITTEN OR ORAL PRESCRIPTION TO HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON THE LABEL.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3053 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PHASE IN OVER TEN YEARS AN EXEMPTION FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, AND TRUCKS WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF

H. 3054 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CIVIL ACTIONS, INCLUDING A LIMIT ON THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE AWARDED, THE MANNER IN WHICH PUNITIVE DAMAGES MUST BE STATED AND PLED, THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRIER OF FACT AND THE COURT WITH REGARD TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND THE AWARDING OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS PUNITIVE DAMAGE CLAIMS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 15-33-135 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3055 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY NOT ISSUE AN ORDER PROHIBITING A CUSTODIAL PARENT FROM MOVING HIS RESIDENCE TO A LOCATION OUTSIDE OF THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3056 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR JURY SERVICE IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND THE FREQUENCY OF JURY SERVICE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SHALL NOT SERVE ON A JURY MORE THAN ONCE

H. 3057 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-140 SO AS TO MAKE UNLAWFUL THE COPYING OF A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER WHEN A CREDIT CARD IS PRESENTED FOR CHECK IDENTIFICATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3058 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 1999" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE WITH REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3059 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE RECOVERIES ACT OF 1999" WHICH IN TORT ACTIONS PERMITS THE INTRODUCTION INTO EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN PAID OR MAY BE DUE THE CLAIMANT, WHICH PERMITS THE TRIER OF FACT TO CONSIDER THESE COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHEN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES, AND WHICH REQUIRES CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH REGARD TO DAMAGE AWARDS IN TORT ACTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3060 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Davenport and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM TAX TWENTY

H. 3061 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Cato and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-2-80, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM IMPOSING A TAX OR FEE ON THE INTERNET OR INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3062 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANK DEPOSITS, BY ADDING SECTION 34-11-140 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A STATE AGENCY TO ESTABLISH, COLLECT, AND RETAIN A FINE TO COVER THE COST OF COLLECTING A DISHONORED CHECK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3063 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FUNERAL MERCHANDISE" TO EXCLUDE RECEPTACLES INTO WHICH A BODY IS DIRECTLY PLACED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3064 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-37-717, 12-37-718, AND 12-37-719 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE VALUE AND USE OF REAL PROPERTY ON WHICH THERE IS NEW CONSTRUCTION TO CHANGE WHEN THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IS ISSUED ON THE STRUCTURE AND TO

H. 3065 (Word version) -- Rep. McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR A BUSINESS QUALIFYING FOR BENEFITS PURSUANT TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUSINESS MAY NOT QUALIFY FOR BENEFITS IN CONNECTION WITH A PROJECT CREATED SOLELY BY THE TRANSFER WITHIN THE PREVIOUS TWELVE MONTHS OF THE BUSINESS LOCATION FROM ONE SITE TO ANOTHER AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION TO THAT EFFECT BY THE ADVISORY COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3066 (Word version) -- Reps. Hawkins, Rodgers, Simrill and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1050 SO AS TO DEFINE "SERIOUS CHILD SEX OFFENSE", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SERIOUS CHILD SEX OFFENSE WHO SUBSEQUENTLY ENGAGES IN AN OCCUPATION OR PARTICIPATES IN A VOLUNTEER POSITION THAT REQUIRES HIM TO WORK OR INTERACT WITH CHILDREN UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IS GUILTY OF A FELONY, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE THAT A PERSON IS ENGAGED IN AN OCCUPATION OR PARTICIPATES IN A VOLUNTEER POSITION THAT REQUIRES HIM TO WORK

H. 3067 (Word version) -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO PUBLISH OR TRANSMIT ADVERTISING IN THIS STATE PROMOTING GAMBLING OR LOTTERIES PROHIBITED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OR LAWS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3068 (Word version) -- Rep. Kelley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RELEASE ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH A MAGISTRATE'S COURT OR MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENSE MAY WAIVE HIS APPEARANCE BEFORE THE COURT AND POST A BOND IN AN AMOUNT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3069 (Word version) -- Reps. Kelley, Miller and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT THE DISCHARGE OF OTHERWISE LAWFUL FIREWORKS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTY WHERE BECAUSE OF POPULATION DENSITY OR CONTIGUITY TO MUNICIPALITIES, THE PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIRES SUCH REGULATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3070 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-2777 SO AS TO IMPOSE A FIFTY PERCENT TAX ON NET INCOME FROM VIDEO GAME MACHINES WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS FOR ENFORCEMENT AND COLLECTION OF THE TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS IN ANNUAL REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST BE

H. 3071 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AWARDING OF DAMAGES IN FAVOR OF A PERSON WHO WAS OPERATING HIS MOTOR VEHICLE AT THE TIME ANY INJURY OCCURRED TO HIM AS A RESULT OF HIS OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHO DID NOT HAVE IN EFFECT FOR THAT VEHICLE THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AT THE TIME THE INJURY OCCURRED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3072 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-745 AND 56-1-746, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION DUE TO A CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND UNDERAGE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EITHER OFFENSE, THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3073 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-391, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE, MANUFACTURE, POSSESSION, SALE, DELIVERY, OR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER OR SELL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTY MAKING IT A FELONY, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS WHICH STIPULATE THAT IMPOSITION OF FINES FOR A VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROHIBITION DO NOT GIVE RISE TO ANY DISABILITY OR LEGAL DISADVANTAGE BASED ON SUCH CONVICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3074 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Cato, Emory, Gilham and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170, ENACTING THE GAMBLING CRUISE PROHIBITION ACT, SO AS TO PROHIBIT GAMBLING ON A CRAFT THAT EMBARKS AND DISEMBARKS FROM ANY POINT IN THIS STATE AND TO MAKE THIS PROHIBITION APPLY WHETHER OR NOT THE GAMBLING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3075 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Emory, Simrill and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-485 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SHERIFF TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENCES WITHIN FOUR BLOCKS OF A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER OF THE OFFENDER'S ADDRESS AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE OFFENDER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SHERIFF DISSEMINATING SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION WHEN IT IS BELIEVED SUCH DISSEMINATION WILL DETER CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FOUR-BLOCK RADIUS NOTIFICATION DOES NOT RESTRICT THE SHERIFF FROM BROADER DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WHEN NECESSARY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3076 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 1999" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE WITH REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3077 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

H. 3078 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-200 SO AS TO DEVOLVE ALL POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRANTED TO COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS WHICH AFFECT ONLY ONE COUNTY TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY WITH THE CONSENT OF THE RESPECTIVE DELEGATION, EXCEPT THOSE POWERS RELATING TO STATEWIDE OR REGIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR OTHER ENTITIES THAT HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FROM MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3079 (Word version) -- Reps. Sharpe and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE AND POSSESSION OF MACHINE GUNS AND MILITARY FIREARMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS RESTRICTING THE USE AND POSSESSION OF MACHINE GUNS AND MILITARY FIREARMS ALSO NOT APPLY TO ANY DEALER OR PERSON LICENSED OR HOLDING A VALID PERMIT ISSUED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW IF THE POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION OR SHIPMENT IS NOT PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3080 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Smith, Harvin and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE, BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000, THAT APPROPRIATIONS BY

H. 3081 (Word version) -- Reps. Spearman, Kelley, Knotts, Keegan, Harrison and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES CONDUCTED ONLY BY THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3082 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Delleney, J. Brown, Stuart, Harrison, Allison, J. Hines, Edge, Robinson, Rodgers, Cato, Wilkins, Sandifer, Moody-Lawrence, Lourie, J. Smith, F. Smith, Rutherford, Maddox, Allen, Ott, Harvin, Kennedy, Jennings, Bales, Hayes, W. McLeod, Simrill, Knotts and Webb: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUPILS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 SHALL ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A PROGRAM OF ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN STUDENTS IN THEIR DISTRICTS, TO PERMIT THESE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO BE OPERATED EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS SHALL BE FUNDED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3083 (Word version) -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT AND WHEN AND WHERE TO COMMENCE

H. 3084 (Word version) -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" A STUDENT EMPLOYED IN A STATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING AT WHICH THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3085 (Word version) -- Rep. Wilder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE OF A STATE EMPLOYEE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S TERMINATION, RETIREMENT, OR DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A LUMP-SUM PAYMENT FOR UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE, NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-FIVE DAYS AND WITHOUT REGARD TO LEAVE TAKEN IN THE CALENDAR YEAR, FOR AN EMPLOYEE TERMINATED DUE TO A REDUCTION IN FORCE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3087 (Word version) -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 151 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH TENURE AT STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE GRANTED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3088 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AND CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL ARE VIOLENT CRIMES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3089 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1085 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AIDING AND ABETTING DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AND CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT DOMESTIC TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEATH PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3090 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE DWELLING HOME AND LOT OF A FORMER PRISONER OF WAR OR MEDAL OF

H. 3091 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REFERENDUMS ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMITS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE THE QUESTION TO BE CERTIFIED AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3092 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN'S MAINTENANCE OF DEPOSITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN SHALL MAINTAIN AS A DEPOSIT WITH A CLERK OF COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3093 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTS, RESOLUTIONS, OR LAWS OF THIS STATE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AFFORDED A PRESUMPTION OF LEGALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF A PLAINTIFF MUST MEET IN SEEKING TO OVERTURN AN ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON CONCLUSION OF SUCH AN ACTION, PROMPTLY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A COURT DECLARES AN ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3095 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO CREATE SEVEN INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2001, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF EACH SUCH SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND CONSTITUENT BOARDS UPON THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS; TO ESTABLISH THE COUNCIL OF BOARD CHAIRMEN FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO THE DISTRICTS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO LEVY TAXES FOR OPERATING COSTS; TO CONDITION THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THESE DISTRICTS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BOARDS ON A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION IN 2000; AND TO REPEAL ACT 340 OF 1967 RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND ALL OTHER ACTS INCONSISTENT WITH THIS ACT.
Referred to Charleston Delegation

H. 3096 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT SHALL NOT RECEIVE OR BE OFFERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR CONTINUATION OF HIS DUTIES A SALARY SUPPLEMENT OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ABOVE A SPECIFIED LIMIT FROM NONGOVERNMENTAL SOURCES EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALITIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3097 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION

H. 3098 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH A CHILD IS PLACED IN FOSTER CARE OR OTHER LIVING ARRANGEMENTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHILD'S EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3099 (Word version) -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO HAVE CANDIDATES FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE FILE THEIR STATEMENTS OF INTENTION OF CANDIDACY WITH THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION INSTEAD OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3100 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF RETIREMENT INCOME WHICH MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM TAXABLE INCOME BY A TAXPAYER OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3101 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Simrill and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED ITEM SO AS TO EXEMPT THE SALES OF HOSPITAL BEDS, WHEELCHAIRS, AND EYE

H. 3102 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-267 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PAYOR OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DECISIONS OF A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER UNLESS THE DECISION IS INCONSISTENT WITH SOUND MEDICAL PRACTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REMEDIES FOR REDRESSING GRIEVANCES AGAINST PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ARE AVAILABLE AGAINST HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3103 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-36-40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES GUIDELINES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON FORESTRY, TO MAKE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES MANDATORY, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3104 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE TAX THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE OF FOOD ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, NOT INCLUDING RESTAURANT MEALS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3105 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TWENTY-FIVE YEAR STATE RETIREMENT STUDY COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE

H. 3106 (Word version) -- Rep. Harris: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PER DIEM AND MILEAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO REPEAL ACT 235 OF 1981, RELATING TO PER DIEM AND MILEAGE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND MAKE THESE PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1999.
Referred to Chesterfield Delegation

H. 3107 (Word version) -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-699 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SPOTTED SALAMANDER, AMBYSTOMA MACULATUM, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE AMPHIBIAN.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3108 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Knotts, Altman, Inabinett, Stuart, Leach, R. Smith, Witherspoon, Hamilton, Simrill, Campsen, Klauber, Sandifer, Vaughn, Law, Hawkins, Harrison, Keegan, D. Smith, Kirsh, Wilder, Robinson, Askins, Woodrum, Phillips, Harrell, Lucas, Barrett, Young-Brickell, Hinson, Bailey, Allison, Cato, Littlejohn, Meacham, Rhoad, Maddox, Seithel, Rice, Walker, Mason, Rodgers and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES AND OFFENSES BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SENTENCING GUIDELINES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPT CATEGORY OF CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF CRIMES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SET OF CRIMES THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT APPLIES TO; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY

H. 3109 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Law, Littlejohn and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING, FISHING, AND TRAPPING LICENSES, BY ADDING SECTION

H. 3110 (Word version) -- Reps. R. Smith, Cotty, Littlejohn and Beck: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOTTERIES ONLY WHEN CONDUCTED BY THE STATE IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES BY LAW AND TO CREDIT THE NET PROCEEDS TO A SEPARATE LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH MUST BE USED ONLY FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROVIDES BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3111 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-699 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SPOTTED SALAMANDER, AMBYSTOMA MACULATUM, AS THE OFFICIAL STATE AMPHIBIAN.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3112 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NINETY PERCENT REIMBURSEMENT OF LOST REVENUES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE LAST QUARTER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR INSTEAD OF ON DECEMBER 1.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3114 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-82 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM PERMITTING THE QUALITY OF SURFACE WATERS TO BE CUMULATIVELY LOWERED MORE THAN 0.1 MG/1 FOR DISSOLVED OXYGEN FROM POINT SOURCES OR OTHER ACTIVITIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3115 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Littlejohn, Moody-Lawrence and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY TO STAND TRIAL OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR CIVIL CONTEMPT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO MAGISTRATE COURT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE WHO IS UNABLE TO STAND TRIAL BECAUSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE WHO HAS SUFFERED A RELAPSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION BEFORE HIS TRIAL DATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3117 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Edge, Cotty, Harrison, Sandifer, Simrill, Vaughn, Wilkins and Robinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS, EACH EMPLOYER SUBJECT TO TITLE 41 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SHALL PAY FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999 AT A CONTRIBUTION RATE EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION RATE DETERMINED FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1997.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3118 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Edge, Harrison, Sandifer, Simrill, Vaughn and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABLE CONTRIBUTION RATES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPUTATION OF THE STATEWIDE RESERVE RATIO FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND FOR EACH SUCH ANNUAL PERIOD THEREAFTER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3119 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-616 AND 56-5-617 SO AS TO DEFINE THE

H. 3120 (Word version) -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STATE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS CONVICTED OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR HOMICIDE OR ASSAULT AND BATTERY COMMITTED AGAINST A CHILD BY A PERSON SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3121 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-560 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MALE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-375, SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM RECEIVING A LOAN, GRANT, SCHOLARSHIP, OR OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDED BY STATE REVENUE, FEDERAL FUNDS, OR GIFTS AND GRANTS ACCEPTED BY THE STATE OR FROM RECEIVING A STUDENT LOAN GUARANTEED BY THE STATE UNLESS THE

H. 3122 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Smith, Cotty, Jennings, Littlejohn, Lourie, Maddox, Meacham and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "PRIZE PROMOTION", TO PROVIDE THAT A TELEPHONE SOLICITOR WHO MAKES AN UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALL MUST DISCLOSE PROMPTLY TO THE PERSON RECEIVING THE CALL THE IDENTITY OF THE SELLER, THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL IS TO SELL GOODS OR SERVICES, THE NATURE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES, THAT NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT IS NECESSARY TO WIN OR PARTICIPATE IN A PRIZE PROMOTION IF A PRIZE PROMOTION IS OFFERED, AND THAT, WHEN REQUESTED, THE TELEMARKETER MUST DISCLOSE THE NO PURCHASE/NO PAYMENT ENTRY METHOD FOR THE PRIZE PROMOTION, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE CALLED PARTY'S NAME MAY BE DELETED FROM THE SOLICITOR'S CALLING LIST.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3123 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Smith, Lourie, Moody-Lawrence and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLYING OF MINORS WITH CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, OR CIGARETTE PAPER, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY CIGARS OR ROLLING PAPER, TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-8927 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A MINOR UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO POSSESS SUCH TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3124 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Kirsh and Robinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ON OR BEFORE JULY 1,

H. 3125 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF A STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CRIMES INVOLVING OBSCENITY MUST BE OF A

H. 3126 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BANKING, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AND MONEY, BY ADDING CHAPTER 43 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CERTIFYING ENTITIES AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS AND THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO DEFINE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" AND "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION"; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3520 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO FIFTY PERCENT OF A TAXPAYER'S INVESTMENT IN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF TEN MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR ALL TAXABLE YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3127 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 95 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR REGULATING THE HOME-SERVICE SYSTEM OF DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE POLICIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING PROVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FOR DEFINING DECEPTIVE ACTS AND FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3128 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Moody-Lawrence, Meacham and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-435 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISCHARGE A FIREARM WITHIN

H. 3129 (Word version) -- Reps. Lanford, Walker and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1515, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE SPECIAL BENEFIT REDUCTION FACTOR APPLIED TO THE BENEFITS PAID AN EARLY RETIREE WHEN THE MEMBER, BEFORE RETIRING, MAKES A LUMP SUM PAYMENT TO THE SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE MEMBER''S EARNABLE COMPENSATION FOR EACH YEAR OF CREDITABLE SERVICE LESS THAN THIRTY OR THE AVERAGE OF THE MEMBER''S TWELVE HIGHEST CONSECUTIVE FISCAL QUARTERS OF COMPENSATION AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT, WHICHEVER IS LARGER, AND TO REQUIRE THE MEMBER TO RETIRE NOT MORE THAN NINETY DAYS AFTER THE PAYMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3130 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Moody-Lawrence, Rhoad and Meacham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 105 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION ACT" WHICH REQUIRES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO PROMOTE PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND REMEDIES FOR CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3131 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 105 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT INFORMATION ACT" WHICH REQUIRES INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO DEVELOP, PUBLISH, AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO PROMOTE

H. 3132 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 22 OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GRAND AND PETIT JURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEN OR MORE MEMBERS INSTEAD OF ALL TWELVE MEMBERS OF A JURY MUST VOTE IN FAVOR OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY WHERE A DEFENDANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN ORDER FOR THE DEATH PENALTY TO BE IMPOSED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3133 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Simrill, Sandifer, Leach, Vaughn, Walker and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-90 SO AS TO PROHIBIT STATE FUNDING TO INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PERFORM ABORTIONS IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3134 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO ENACT THE "WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S EXPLOITATION ACT OF 1999"; INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-317 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE RECIPIENT IN THIS STATE IS FIRST REQUIRED BEFORE A PERSON THROUGH USE OF THE MAIL OR OTHERWISE MAY SEND TO THAT PERSON MATERIAL WHICH CONTAINS NUDITY, VIOLENCE, SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT CONDUCT, OR VULGAR OR PROFANE LANGUAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THIS CONSENT HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE ENVELOPE OR PACKAGE CONTAINING THIS MATERIAL MUST HAVE CERTAIN LEGIBLE DISCLOSURES ON IT; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-340 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY SOLICIT A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE THROUGH THE USE OF A COMPUTER OR OTHER

H. 3135 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO ENACT THE "RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS VESTS AT FERTILIZATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3136 (Word version) -- Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 64 SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT AND FAMILY PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 1999" WHICH PROVIDES PROTECTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECORDS AND HEALTH SERVICES WHICH ARE NONCONSENSUAL, ALLOWS PARENTAL INSPECTION OF

H. 3137 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CARRYING A WEAPON ONTO SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL AND A POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3138 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF A CANDIDATE WHERE A PARTY NOMINEE DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR A LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL FROM AN ELECTION MUST BE TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE AFFIDAVIT IS FILED STATING THE LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASON FOR WITHDRAWING AS A CANDIDATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3139 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-40 AND 7-13-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 7-17-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOMINEE IS THE CANDIDATE RECEIVING THE MOST VOTES CAST IN EXCESS OF FORTY PERCENT OF THE VOTES CAST FOR THE OFFICE, REDUCE FROM A MAJORITY TO FORTY PERCENT THE PERCENTAGE OF VOTERS VOTING IN A PRIMARY REQUIRED TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE, AND PROVIDE THAT SECOND PRIMARIES MUST BE HELD WHEN

H. 3140 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1615, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM ARTICLE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A FURTHER DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PUBLIC CORRUPTION".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3141 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-155 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO PURCHASE GOODS OR SERVICES FROM A PROVIDER LOCATED IN A JURISDICTION IN THE UNITED STATES IN WHICH SOME FORM OF GAMBLING IS LAWFUL THAT IS UNLAWFUL UNDER THE LAW OR CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3142 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts and Whatley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAWFULLY CARRYING A PISTOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETIRED, PREVIOUSLY-COMMISSIONED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER LAWFULLY MAY CARRY A PISTOL AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT HE WORKS AS A PRIVATE DETECTIVE OR INVESTIGATOR, AND THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY'S FIREARMS QUALIFICATION COURSE AND WHO COMPLIES WITH HIS EMPLOYING AGENCY'S FIREARMS POLICY MAY CARRY CERTAIN FIREARMS WHILE OFF DUTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3143 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT TUITION AND FEES AT STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES ARE

H. 3144 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Maddox and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES IN THE STATE FLEET, SO AS TO REQUIRE FIRST PRIORITY FOR PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VEHICLES BEING DISPOSED OF TO HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC) OR TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NONPROFIT AGENCIES WORKING WITH FAMILIES RECEIVING AFDC FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THESE FAMILIES IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3145 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Maddox and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A MOBILE HOME WHICH IS OCCUPIED AS A LEGAL RESIDENCE BY AN OWNER SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3146 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY RECEIVING FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL BATTERED SPOUSE STATE PLAN.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3147 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Maddox: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,

H. 3148 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-90, 12-51-100, AND 12-51-120, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REDEMPTION OF PROPERTY SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR INTEREST TO BE PAID ON THE WHOLE AMOUNT OF THE TAX SALE BID BY THE REDEEMING TAXPAYER, GRANTEE, OR MORTGAGE OR JUDGMENT CREDITOR AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3149 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Moody-Lawrence and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-142 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY OR A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLAN TO EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT BENEFITS FOR FEDERALLY APPROVED CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS OR DEVICES OR FOR OUTPATIENT CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES IF THE POLICY OR PLAN PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR OTHER OUTPATIENT PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, DEVICES, OR SERVICES, AND TO PROHIBIT SUCH POLICY OR PLAN FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS FOR USE OF SUCH CONTRACEPTIVE

H. 3150 (Word version) -- Reps. Allison, Rhoad and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING CREDIT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR PRIOR SERVICE AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A MUNICIPALITY WHICH IS CURRENTLY NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER UNDER SUCH SYSTEM, SO AS TO EXTEND THE CURRENT METHOD OF ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE TO A FORMER EMPLOYEE OF ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHICH IS CURRENTLY NOT A COVERED EMPLOYER AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO A REPEALED PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3151 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" TO STATE THAT IT IS A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHO HAS BEEN BORN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3152 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Maddox, Moody-Lawrence and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140 AND 9-11-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE PERFORMED AFTER 1975 UPON MAKING THE PAYMENT REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH FEDERAL CIVILIAN SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT OTHER LIMITATIONS ON ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT FOR

H. 3153 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Jennings, Rodgers, Harrison, Cotty, Wilder, Law, Harris, Chellis, Fleming, D. Smith, Simrill, J. Brown, Cato, R. Smith, Woodrum, Allison, Littlejohn, Sandifer, Lee, Keegan, Barrett, Harvin, Lucas, Young-Brickell, Emory, Rhoad, Harrell, Meacham and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRUG TREATMENT COURT ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF A STATE DRUG TREATMENT COURT DIRECTOR AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION IS THE DIRECTOR OF THIS OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL DRUG TREATMENT COURT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3154 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, D. Smith, Harrison, Hinson, Campsen and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF CIRCUIT COURT JURY LISTS FROM A TAPE OF THOSE PERSONS HOLDING A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO DELETE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THESE JURY LISTS MUST BE PREPARED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION FROM THE NAMES OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS IN THE COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3155 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Bowers, H. Brown, J. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Clyburn, Edge, Emory, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, M. Hines, Inabinett, Jennings, Kirsh, Lourie, W. McLeod, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Rhoad, Robinson, Rutherford, Sharpe, F. Smith, J. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Whipper, Wilder and Wilkes: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO

H. 3156 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, H. Brown, J. Brown, Harrison, Cato, Townsend, Sharpe, Haskins, D. Smith, Harrell, Edge and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3157 (Word version) -- Rep. Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-24-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF A DEFENDANT FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT HOSPITALIZED ON THESE GROUNDS WHO WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY OF A VIOLENT CRIME MAY NOT LEAVE THE HOSPITAL PREMISES UNLESS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HOSPITAL IS PHYSICALLY

H. 3158 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Knotts, R. Smith, Loftis, Barfield, Tripp, Altman, Wilder, Easterday, Edge, Leach, Harrison and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT" UNDER WHICH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IS PROHIBITED FROM BURDENING A PERSON'S CONSTITUTIONAL EXERCISE OF RELIGION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDER WHICH A PERSON WHOSE EXERCISE OF RELIGION HAS BEEN BURDENED IN VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER MAY ASSERT THAT VIOLATION AS A CLAIM OR DEFENSE IN A JUDICIAL PROCEEDING AND OBTAIN APPROPRIATE RELIEF AGAINST THE STATE OR ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3159 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GRACE PERIOD FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE DEALERS TO ISSUE INTERIM LICENSE PLATES AND REGISTRATION CARDS WHEN THEY SELL VEHICLES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DESIGN THE LICENSE PLATE MADE OF AN INEXPENSIVE AND IMPERMANENT MATERIAL; TO PROVIDE FOR A $5.00 FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON PURCHASES A VEHICLE FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN A DEALER, THEN THE PURCHASER MUST APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR AN INTERIM LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-3-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEALER "SOLD" CARDS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3161 (Word version) -- Rep. Jennings: A BILL TO ENACT THE HATE CRIME PENALTY ENHANCEMENT ACT BY INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, BY ADDING SECTION 16-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE PENALTY FOR AN UNDERLYING OFFENSE IF THE OFFENDER INTENTIONALLY SELECTS THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM THE CRIME IS COMMITTED OR SELECTS THE PROPERTY THAT IS DAMAGED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED BY THE CRIME IN WHOLE OR IN PART BECAUSE OF THE OFFENDER'S BELIEF OR PERCEPTION REGARDING THE RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY OF THAT PERSON OR THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT OF THAT PROPERTY, WHETHER OR NOT THE ACTOR'S BELIEF OR PERCEPTION WAS CORRECT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD AS A STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE A MURDER IN WHICH THE OFFENDER INTENTIONALLY SELECTED THE MURDERED PERSON IN WHOLE OR IN PART BECAUSE OF THE OFFENDER'S BELIEF OR PERCEPTION REGARDING THE RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY OF THE MURDERED PERSON, WHETHER OR NOT THE OFFENDER'S BELIEF OR PERCEPTION WAS CORRECT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7805, RELATING TO DISPOSITIONAL POWERS OF THE FAMILY COURT REGARDING CHILDREN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO MAKE FINDINGS THAT A CHILD INTENTIONALLY SELECTED THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM AN OFFENSE IS

H. 3162 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-146 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, INDIVIDUAL, AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR CONTRACT ISSUED OR RENEWED IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND OUTPATIENT SELF-MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES MELLITUS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3163 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND

H. 3164 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF A CANDIDATE FOR STATEWIDE OFFICE WHEN THE PERSON WINNING THE PRIMARY DIES OR WITHDRAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES WHEN A PARTY NOMINEE DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASONS, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCE TO SECTION 7-11-57; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-55, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY IN CASES WHERE A PARTY NOMINEE WHO IS NOMINATED BY A PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASONS, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCES TO SECTION 7-11-57.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3165 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 17, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER ACT TO PROVIDE PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS IN THE PROSECUTION OF THESE DEFENDANTS AND TO REQUIRE ADEQUATE CARE AND INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT FOR THESE DEFENDANTS INCLUDING REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO DEVELOP A MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF CONFINED PERSONS TO OR BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH OR MENTAL RETARDATION INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PATIENTS COMMITTED TO A MENTALLY ILL OFFENDER PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF THE CAPACITY OF A PERSON TO STAND TRIAL FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO ACT ON ITS OWN MOTION;

H. 3166 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-295 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SERVICE STATION OR CONVENIENCE STORE SELLING GASOLINE AND FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC RESTROOM AND LIMIT THE APPLICATION OF THIS SECTION TO SUCH SERVICE STATIONS AND CONVENIENCE STORES CONSTRUCTED ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 2000.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3167 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-268 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN TITLE 38 MAY LIMIT AN INSURER OR OTHER THIRD PARTY PAYOR FROM DETERMINING THE SCOPE OF ITS BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS EXCEPT THAT THE CONTRACT PROVIDING COVERAGE TO AN INSURED MAY NOT EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A PROVIDER AT THE SAME BENEFIT RATE AS PAID TO A CONTRACT PROVIDER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3168 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT HOUR IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

H. 3169 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY PREGNANT FEMALE WHO INITIALLY CONSULTS A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL MUST BE COUNSELED ABOUT THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH ANY HIV TEST RESULTS MUST BE REPORTED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE RESULTS MAY BE RELEASED TO OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING CONSENT FORM WHICH EVIDENCES THE FACT THAT THE MOTHER WAS OFFERED HIV TESTING.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3170 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FUNERAL HOME OWNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL, A PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY WHOSE ACTUAL OWNERSHIP IS NOT CLEARLY REFLECTED IN THE BUSINESS NAME TO CONSPICUOUSLY NOTE IN ITS SIGNAGE, LETTERHEAD, AND ADVERTISEMENTS THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH OWNS THE FUNERAL HOME.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3171 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT SO AS TO DELETE CONDITIONS WHICH LIMIT WHEN THE COURT MAY AWARD GRANDPARENT VISITATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3173 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 30, 1999, MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH LAP OR SHOULDER HARNESS SAFETY BELTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED AFTER JUNE 30, 1999, FROM THE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3174 (Word version) -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO DEFRAUDS A HOTEL, MOTEL, INN, BOARDING HOUSE, ROOMING HOUSE, CAFE, OR RESTAURANT OWNER AND THE PENALTIES, SO AS TO ADD CAMPGROUND TO THE LISTED LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF ''CAMPGROUND''.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3175 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REMOVE COCAINE FROM THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-370 AS THEY RELATE TO THE OFFENSES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE, AND POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS

H. 3176 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3177 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 60-13-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF ARCHEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE SHALL APPOINT, RATHER THAN SERVE AS, THE STATE ARCHEOLOGIST AND SHALL APPOINT A STATE UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGIST AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF EACH.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3178 (Word version) -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD MAY BEAR A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE PLATE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3179 (Word version) -- Rep. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES, ENFORCEMENT, AND RELATED PROVISIONS REGARDING THE LAW ON SAFETY BELTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AFFIRMATIVELY THAT A VIOLATION OF

H. 3180 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber, Fleming and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION SHALL GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE PERSON'S ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE, TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT FOR A PERSON UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WHO IS INDEFINITELY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE TREATMENT OF A SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, NOTICE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS BEFORE THE JUVENILE'S ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS ARE NOT JURISDICTIONAL AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THEM DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM PROCEEDING AGAINST A PERSON WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 48; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-50, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECORDS MUST BE GIVEN TO THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WHEN THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION GIVES NOTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS ARE NOT JURISDICTIONAL AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THEM DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM PROCEEDING AGAINST A PERSON WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 48; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-60, SO AS TO

H. 3181 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER SHALL NOT INITIATE A CIVIL ACTION OR APPEAL A JUDGMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPLAINT FILED BY A PRISONER MUST CONTAIN HIS INMATE NUMBER; BY ADDING SECTION 24-27-131 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MAY DISMISS CERTAIN CIVIL ACTIONS AGAINST A WITNESS OR VICTIM WHEN A PRISONER FAILS TO PAY CERTAIN FILING FEES AND COURT COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-200, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS

H. 3182 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber, Seithel and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS SEPARATE AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF A VALID ORDER OF PROTECTION OR VALID RESTRAINING ORDER AND A MURDER COMMITTED AGAINST A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHEN THE DEFENDANT HAD AT LEAST ONE PRIOR CONVICTION FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN LISTED OFFENSES AGAINST THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER VICTIM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3183 (Word version) -- Reps. Klauber and Seithel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BAILING OF PERSONS BY MAGISTRATES AND THE TIME PERIODS FOR HOLDING A BOND HEARING AND RELEASING A PERSON CHARGED WITH A BAILABLE OFFENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE MAY ORDER A PERSON CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROVISIONS OF LAW BE DETAINED IN THE INCARCERATING FACILITY FOR FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AFTER ARREST IF THE MAGISTRATE FINDS AT THE HEARING THAT THE ALLEGED VICTIM HAS REQUESTED AND HAS SHOWN GOOD CAUSE FOR DETAINING THE PERSON FOR THAT PERIOD OF TIME.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3185 (Word version) -- Reps. Hawkins and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-19-170 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO PUBLISH OR TRANSMIT ADVERTISING IN THIS STATE PROMOTING GAMBLING OR LOTTERIES PROHIBITED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OR LAWS OF THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3186 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS BY THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ALLOW RECIPROCAL CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS LICENSED BY THE MEDICAL COUNCIL OF CANADA.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3187 (Word version) -- Reps. Knotts, Quinn, Whatley, Bauer, Scott, Cotty, Wilkes, Cato, Harvin, Stuart and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INSURANCE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE INSURANCE FOR STATE CONSTABLES; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-1-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION WITH

H. 3189 (Word version) -- Rep. Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EYE EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, THE CERTIFICATION OF MINIMUM VISION STANDARDS, AND THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN A PERSON'S VISION IS DEFECTIVE, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE DEGREE OF VISION IS LESS THAN 20/40 BUT BETTER THAN 20/200 TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3190 (Word version) -- Reps. Hawkins, Walker, Rodgers and Allison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE, TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO RAISE THE EXEMPTION FROM TWENTY TO THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3191 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Kennedy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS THE MINIMUM INVESTMENT THRESHOLD FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FEE IN A COUNTY WITH AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT OF AT LEAST TWICE THE STATE AVERAGE DURING THE LAST TWO CALENDAR YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-30,

H. 3193 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON NOT CERTIFIED TO TEACH IN THIS STATE WHO POSSESSES PECULIAR EXPERTISE IN A SUBJECT AREA OF CRITICAL NEED AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OR WHO HAS PECULIAR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO TEACH A VOCATIONAL SKILL MAY BE AWARDED A CONDITIONAL TEACHING CERTIFICATE FOR UP TO THREE YEARS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3194 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND THE EDUCATION FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL STUDY THE FUNDING FORMULAS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE AND ALSO THE ISSUE OF UNFUNDED MANDATES CAUSED BY NEW EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3195 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FULL FUNDING HALF-DAY KINDERGARTEN FOR FOUR-YEAR OLDS BEGINNING WITH THE 1999-2000 SCHOOL YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3197 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.'S BIRTHDAY IS A REQUIRED STATE HOLIDAY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3198 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3199 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE UNTIL CLAIMS ARE FILED INDICATING THE JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER RATES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3200 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE

H. 3201 (Word version) -- Reps. Bailey, Jennings, Harris and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE AFTER WHICH SERVICE CREDIT MAY NOT BE ESTABLISHED IN THAT RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3202 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowers, Campsen and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE, BEGINNING WITH THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER THE DECENNIAL CENSUS OF 2000, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO REAPPORTION ITSELF SO THAT A HOUSE DISTRICT MUST BE WHOLLY CONTAINED WITHIN A COUNTY IF THE COUNTY HAS SUFFICIENT POPULATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3203 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3204 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED A LEGAL RESIDENCE TO A SECONDARY RESIDENCE AND EXTEND THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OVER AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR DISABLED TO A

H. 3205 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3206 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHICH A RENTAL-OCCUPANT OCCUPIES AS HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE ON THE SAME BASIS AS AN OWNER-OCCUPANT, EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT OWNERSHIP IS VESTED IN ANOTHER PERSON, ALSO QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3207 (Word version) -- Rep. Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS OF VALUATIONS OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW APPEALS OF COUNTY VALUED PROPERTY IN NONASSESSMENT YEARS AT ANY TIME BY THE FIRST DUE DATE FOR TAXES FOR THE YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3208 (Word version) -- Rep. Bales: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LOTTERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE TO CONDUCT LOTTERIES AND TO

H. 3209 (Word version) -- Reps. Fleming, Hinson and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL GANG ACT WHICH PROHIBITS CERTAIN CONDUCT WITH REGARD TO CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THESE PROVISIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY USED IN FURTHERANCE OF GANG CRIME, AND TO PROVIDE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR PAYMENT TO THE STATE FOR THE COSTS OF CARE OF A MINOR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT UNDER THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO ADD MULTI-COUNTY ACTIVITY OF CRIMINAL GANGS TO THAT JURISDICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3210 (Word version) -- Rep. Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF JUVENILE RECORDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO INSPECT THE RECORD OF A JUVENILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES WITHOUT OBTAINING JUDICIAL CONSENT AND TO FINGERPRINT A JUVENILE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AN ORDER FROM FAMILY COURT; TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION THAT THE JUVENILE'S FINGERPRINT RECORDS NOT BE PROVIDED TO ANOTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY IN CERTAIN CASES; TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE

H. 3211 (Word version) -- Rep. Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STUDENT CRITERIA FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH MAKES A STUDENT INELIGIBLE FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP IF THE STUDENT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF AN ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3212 (Word version) -- Rep. Lanford: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IN REGARD TO THE "PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS ACT" UNDER CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION FOR HEARING AID SPECIALISTS SHALL ACT AS A PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONS LICENSING BOARD FOR HEARING AID SPECIALISTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3214 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO SUCH PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES USED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL PURPOSES SHALL BE TAXED ON AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO SIX PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3215 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1140, 9-9-50, AND 9-11-50, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE IN THE SELECTED RESERVE OF ANY OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE ESTABLISHED AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING SUCH SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3216 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF A PRISONER ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID

H. 3217 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-263 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NURSING HOME, AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE, TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM PATIENT-STAFF RATIOS FOR STAFF PROVIDING NURSING CARE, EXCLUDING REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3218 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-120 SO AS TO MAKE CONFIDENTIAL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY A TAXPAYER IN A RETURN, REPORT, OR APPLICATION FILED WITH A COUNTY OR MUNICIAPLITY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY AND DISMISSAL FROM OFFICE OR POSITION FOR AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICER WHO VIOLATES THIS REQUIREMENT, AND TO DISQUALIFY FOR FIVE YEARS FROM PUBLIC OFFICE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL OFFICER VIOLATING THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS OF STATE TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS REQUIREMENT TO THE ADMISSIONS LICENSE TAX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE EXEMPTION TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3219 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Rodgers, Townsend and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF

H. 3220 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1961 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO USE A HANDICAPPED PLACARD AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3221 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BOARD TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL UNIFORM OR UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY WITHIN ITS DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3222 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 24, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF BINGO GAMES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3953 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS LOCATED IN THIS STATE MAY APPLY FOR A PROMOTER'S LICENSE AND CONTRACT WITH LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT AND BROADCAST BINGO GAMES BY RADIO AND TELEVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS LOCATED IN THIS STATE THAT DO NOT OBTAIN A PROMOTER'S LICENSE MAY CONTRACT WITH LICENSED PROMOTERS TO CONDUCT AND BROADCAST BINGO GAMES BY RADIO AND TELEVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN CONTRACTING WITH A LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OR A

H. 3223 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-959 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT ORDER ESTABLISHING PATERNITY MAY BE REVERSED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3224 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN REGARD TO CERTAIN SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED STUDENTS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THESE STUDENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR WAIVERS AND EXCEPTIONS THERETO; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IN REGARD TO THE ABOVE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3225 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-33-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING NO LATER THAN AGE SIXTEEN, SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BY DIPLOMA, ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE OR WHO OTHERWISE EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AFTER ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL MUST BE PROVIDED AN INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN, OUTLINING TRANSITION SERVICES, WHICH SHALL ASSURE THAT THESE STUDENTS HAVE ADEQUATE INFORMATION,

H. 3226 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISTURBING SCHOOLS OR COLLEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT MAY BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN PICKETING, A DEMONSTRATION, OR A PROTEST ON THE PREMISES OF A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE, OR WITHIN SIGHT OR HEARING OF A STUDENT, TEACHER, EMPLOYEE, OFFICIAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, OR OTHER PERSON LAWFULLY ON, ENTERING OR LEAVING THE PREMISES OF THE SCHOOL OR COLLEGE, INTENDS TO WILFULLY OR UNNECESSARILY INTERFERE WITH OR DISTURB THE SCHOOL OR COLLEGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3227 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Robinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SYSTEM OF FUNDING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE IN GRADES K-12.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3228 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROPERTY TAX ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF FOUR OR FEWER UNITS IN AMOUNTS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF FOUR PERCENT ON SUCH PROPERTY AND TO EXTEND THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO SUCH PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND AND REQUIRE A CUMULATIVE FIFTEEN PERCENT OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE

H. 3229 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 73, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AND SURETY RATES, RATE-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE STATE RATING AND STATISTICAL DIVISION, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-765 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO DRIVER WHO HAS BEEN GRANTED A SAFE DRIVER DISCOUNT SHALL FORFEIT THAT DISCOUNT FOR UP TO FOUR MERIT RATING POINTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3230 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT LICENSURE RENEWAL, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXTENSION TO A PERSON WHO IS OUT OF THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO ON THE DATE THE LICENSE IS DUE TO BE RENEWED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3231 (Word version) -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXABLE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX ON PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A UNIFORM FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2640 AND 12-37-2680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR

H. 3232 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowers, Campsen and D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA GARNISHMENT ACT", WHICH PROVIDES PROCEDURES THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE RECOVERED CERTAIN JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS SALARY OR WAGES OF THE DEBTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 37-5-104 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR DEBTS ARISING FROM A CONSUMER CREDIT SALE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3233 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Allison, Bauer, Cotty, Harrison, Harvin, Kirsh, Klauber, Sandifer, Webb, Wilkins, Woodrum, Campsen, Hinson, Rodgers, Edge and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEDUCTION OF A PORTION OF NET CAPITAL GAINS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS, ESTATES, AND TRUSTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE TWO YEAR SPECIAL STATE HOLDING PERIOD REQUIRED FOR THE STATE DEDUCTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3234 (Word version) -- Rep. Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-150 SO AS TO GRANT UP TO THREE DAYS OF PAID LEAVE FOR STATE FULL-TIME PERMANENT OR PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES ON THE DEATH OF A MEMBER OF THE EMPLOYEE'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEFINITION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY TO INCLUDE THE

H. 3235 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown, Emory, Gilham and R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ACT BY ADDING SECTIONS 44-61-160 AND 44-61-170, WHICH REQUIRE CERTAIN TRAINING FOR DESIGNATED USERS OF A DEFIBRILLATOR, NOTIFICATION OF POSSESSION OF A DEFIBRILLATOR WITH THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM, AND ACTIVATION OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHERE A DEFIBRILLATOR IS USED, AND WHICH PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO THOSE ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SO AS TO DEFINE "AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR" AND "AED".
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3236 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Barrett, Cotty, Davenport, Easterday, Gilham, Hamilton, Inabinett, Keegan, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lucas, McGee, McKay, Neilson, Rice, Simrill, D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Tripp and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER CONVENING OF THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET IN LOCAL SESSION ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS FOR THE

H. 3237 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DIETETICS; TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE OF DIETETICS AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH FEES; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3238 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Campsen and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY

H. 3239 (Word version) -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-138 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE ON THE WACCAMAW RIVER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3240 (Word version) -- Reps. Bowers and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "SURGICAL TREATMENT" UNDER THE LAWS GOVERNING PODIATRISTS AND PODIATRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO CONFER UPON PODIATRISTS THE RIGHT TO AMPUTATE TOES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3241 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie and J. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL CHARGE A FEE NOT TO EXCEED FIVE DOLLARS FOR A CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH IF THE CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH IS CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR FOR THE USE OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3242 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, J. Smith and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOSPITALS, TUBERCULOSIS CAMPS, AND HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICTS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS OF DIRECT CAREGIVERS EMPLOYED BY NURSING HOMES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF INFORMATION AMONG FACILITIES AND AGENCIES, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT STATE CHECKS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR DIRECT CAREGIVERS EMPLOYED ON JULY 1, 1999, UNLESS THEY SUBSEQUENTLY ARE UNEMPLOYED FOR ONE YEAR OR LONGER.
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

H. 3243 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Allison, Bales, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, G. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Cotty, Gilham, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, M. McLeod, Neilson, Riser, Rodgers, D. Smith, Stuart, Taylor, Wilder and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3244 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-775 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE IMPOSITION OF ANY PROBATIONARY OR WAITING PERIOD UPON AN EMPLOYEE FOR PURPOSES OF PARTICIPATING IN HIS NEW EMPLOYER'S POLICY OF GROUP ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE SUBSEQUENT TO THAT EMPLOYEE'S HAVING LEFT EMPLOYMENT WITH A PRIOR EMPLOYER WHO LIKEWISE PROVIDED GROUP ACCIDENT, HEALTH, OR ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3259 (Word version) -- Reps. Chellis, H. Brown, Seithel, Stuart, Edge, R. Smith, Young-Brickell, Cave, Cato, Tripp, Altman, Robinson, Bailey, Barrett, Beck, Dantzler, Fleming, Leach, Hinson, Loftis, Meacham, Sandifer, Riser, Harrell, Witherspoon, Hamilton, Wilkins, Keegan, Kelley, Walker, Rodgers, Neilson, Webb, Simrill, Limehouse, Gilham, McKay, Govan, Bales, Davenport, Lanford, Sharpe, Knotts, Whatley, Barfield and Lee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT INCOME, NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR OF SUCH INCOME, FOR TAXABLE YEARS 1994 THROUGH 1997, FOR TAXPAYERS WHO ELECTED TO DEFER A RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION UNTIL AGE SIXTY-FIVE OR WHO FAILED TO MAKE SUCH AN ELECTION.
Rep. CHELLIS asked unanimous consent to have the Joint Resolution placed on the Calendar without reference.
Rep. KIRSH objected.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3260 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Seithel, Limehouse, Mack, Inabinett, Breeland, Chellis, Campsen and Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY STUDENTS OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR

H. 3261 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REPEAL THE RESOLUTION ENACTED ON DECEMBER 19, 1843, GRANTING EXCLUSIVE USE OF MARSH AND MARSHLANDS LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE NORTHEAST END OF SULLIVAN'S ISLAND TO DAVID TRUESDELL FOR USE AS A PLACE FOR PLANTING OYSTERS DURING THE PLEASURE OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO TERMINATE ANY TENANCY AT WILL REMAINING OR FLOWING FROM THIS RESOLUTION OF DECEMBER 19, 1843; AND TO ABOLISH ANY AND ALL RIGHTS OR INTERESTS IN THIS MARSH AND MARSHLANDS, OR THE USE THEREOF, CLAIMED BY ANY PERSON THAT IS DERIVED FROM THE RESOLUTION ENACTED DECEMBER 19, 1843, BY OR THROUGH DAVID TRUESDELL, HIS HEIRS OR ASSIGNS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3262 (Word version) -- Reps. Battle, Rhoad and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE STATE TREASURER FOR MONIES RECEIVED BY HIM AND THE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN LITIGATION AWARDS INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST ONE-THIRD OF FUNDS RECEIVED IN ANY FISCAL YEAR FROM SOUTH CAROLINA'S PORTION OF THE NATIONAL TOBACCO LITIGATION SETTLEMENT MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE AID AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES DEPENDENT ON TOBACCO FARMING IN THE MANNER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

The following was introduced:

H. 3246 (Word version) -- Rep. Rodgers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE ALL FEDERAL COURT JUDGES TO BE RECONFIRMED BY THE UNITED STATES SENATE EVERY TEN YEARS, AND TO ENACT LEGISLATION ACCORDINGLY.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3247 (Word version) -- Rep. Govan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON SCHOOL READINESS AND SCHOOL SUCCESS AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Education and Public Works.

The following was introduced:

H. 3248 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMENDING MRS. CATHERINE SMITH HARRELL OF CHARLESTON FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY.
The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3249 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JAMES WILLIAM "JIMMY" POWELL, III, OF TURBEVILLE, HUSBAND OF JUDGE ANNELLE GREEN POWELL, CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF CLARENDON COUNTY, AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE POWELL FAMILY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3250 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING H. BLAKE GIBBONS, JR., OF OLANTA ON BEING NAMED 1998 PRESIDENT OF THE INDEPENDENT BANKS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3251 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison,

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were stunned and saddened to learn of the death of William N. "Bill" Geiger on Friday, October 9, 1998, at the young age of sixty-four; and

Whereas, today we remember and honor a man, William N. "Bill" Geiger, Jr., who was the veritable cornerstone of myriad buildings, institutions, and ideas in South Carolina. The list of things he did, lives he touched, and parts of our world that were changed for the better because of him would fill volumes; and

Whereas, born in Columbia, Bill Geiger was a son of the late William N. Geiger, Sr., and Jean Russell Geiger. He received his architectural degree from Clemson University in 1957; and

Whereas, he was the loving husband of Wallis Mizzell Geiger of Columbia; a devoted father to: son and daughter-in-law, William Russell Geiger and Cindy Geiger of Columbia; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Geiger Lewis and A. Camden Lewis of Columbia and Joan Geiger Jamerson and Roy H. Jamerson, Jr., of Columbia; and the proud grandfather of William Camden Lewis, Wallis Jean Geiger Lewis, Lucy Geiger Jamerson, Hazel Lynn Jamerson, Aimee Lewis

Whereas, in his path through life, Bill was continually and integrally involved in organizations, businesses, and government, effecting change which would move our civilization forward. He was instrumental in establishing the Clemson Architectural Study Program in Genoa, Italy and purchased a villa there to provide living facilities for Clemson architectural students; and

Whereas, even though he always designated himself as "Bill Geiger, Architect", his interests and involvement went far beyond that boundary. He was vitally interested in both state and national politics, many times giving sage advice and support in many political ventures. He studied the directions of technology and added a body of sound technical knowledge to the toolbox of "Bill Geiger, Architect". Ever anxious to round out his repertoire of skills, he served on boards of a number of financial institutions, becoming well-accepted as a shrewd and knowledgeable financial authority; and

Whereas, beyond his business and professional life, he was a man who loved his family and delighted in the experiences of his children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter; and

Whereas, Bill Geiger was one of the best friends that anyone could ask for. It made no difference about your station in life, your political influence, your wealth or lack thereof. If you were a friend, you were afforded his full attention and loyalty. If his counsel were needed, you had only to ask and you received it wholeheartedly; and

Whereas, his love of Clemson University spilled over into his quest to serve on the Clemson University Board of Trustees. Each and every time he ran as a candidate for Clemson's Board of Trustees, Bill Geiger not only wanted a majority of the votes but all of the votes and usually succeeded; and

Whereas, Bill's humor, intelligence, friendship, leadership, and politeness will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched; and

Whereas, it is appropriate that the members of the General Assembly pause in their deliberations to recognize the distinguished career and

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of one of this state's most prominent and respected leaders, William N. "Bill" Geiger, Jr., a member emeritus of the Clemson University Board of Trustees.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to his family.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3252 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Emory, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, J. Brown, J. Hines, J. Smith, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, M. Hines, M. McLeod, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, R. Smith, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, T. Brown, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, W. McLeod, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE WILLIAM DANIEL "BILLY" BOAN OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HIS SIXTEEN YEARS OF EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CONSTITUENTS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 44, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF

The following was introduced:

H. 3253 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Emory, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, J. Brown, J. Hines, J. Smith, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, M. Hines, M. McLeod, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, R. Smith, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, T. Brown, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, W. McLeod, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE WILLIAM DANIEL "BILLY" BOAN OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR HIS SIXTEEN YEARS OF EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CONSTITUENTS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 44, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ITS LEADERSHIP, AND THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO OUR MOST ESTEEMED FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE IN HIS POSITION AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF FOR LEGISLATIVE AND BUDGET AFFAIRS FOR THE NEW GOVERNOR.

Whereas, the Honorable William Daniel "Billy" Boan is a life-long resident of Lancaster County and a 1972 graduate of the University of South Carolina, who began his professional life as a teacher and coach

Whereas, since 1995, Billy has served as the Executive Director of the Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation; and

Whereas, first elected to the House of Representatives from House District 44 in 1983, Billy Boan has served continuously in that position until his resignation effective January 13, 1999; and

Whereas, his first two years in the House were served on the Education and Public Works Committee, and the next two years were served on the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee; and

Whereas, after that service he was assigned to the Ways and Means Committee in 1987 where he has served for more than eleven years and as chairman of that committee and a member of the State Budget and Control Board from 1991 until 1995; and

Whereas, it is a sign of the esteem with which he is held by his colleagues and the House leadership that during his tenure, he was appointed by two different Speakers, Robert J. Sheheen and David H. Wilkins, to serve on seven separate conference committees; and

Whereas, many projects critical to ensuring the future well-being of the State were accomplished through the forceful and fair leadership of Billy Boan, such as the restructuring of state government and property tax reform; and

Whereas, Billy Boan was a strong voice and important player in leading the House of Representatives to pass the Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) scholarship bill, which became Act 418 of 1998; and

Whereas, Billy Boan has been honored by many groups over the years for his dedication, diligence, and service to the State receiving numerous awards reflecting his comprehensive interest in and knowledge of the various facets of South Carolina policy and programs, such as Legislator of the Year in 1988 from the South Carolina School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year in 1991

Whereas, by an honorary degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1995 and an honorary doctorate from the University of South Carolina in December, 1998, these universities also have recognized Billy Boan's tireless public service and leadership; and

Whereas, he is universally known, respected, and admired for his high principles and conscientiousness and as a person whose ability, intelligence, and humility have served the State so well; and

Whereas, Billy Boan is a devoted family man with a loving wife, the former Jean McCaskill, a teacher at North Central High School, and two children, Anna, a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina, and Daniel, a sophomore attending the University of South Carolina at Lancaster; and

Whereas, the congregation of Salem United Methodist Church in Heath Springs, where Billy chairs the Administrative Board and teaches Sunday School, has benefited from his strong values, faithfulness, and his service ethic; and

Whereas, we take great pleasure in this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation for his sixteen years of dedicated and excellent public service as an elected representative and to express our gratitude that we have had the honor and pleasure of being a part of the legislative process with him; and

Whereas, while Billy Boan is resigning from his elected office in the House of Representatives effective January 13, 1999, we are also pleased that he has chosen to continue in public service as an integral member of the new Governor's executive staff in the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative and Budget Affairs. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable William Daniel "Billy" Boan of Lancaster County for his sixteen years

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable William Daniel "Billy" Boan.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3254 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, D. Smith, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Emory, F. Smith, Fleming, G. Brown, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, H. Brown, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, J. Brown, J. Hines, J. Smith, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, M. Hines, M. McLeod, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, R. Smith, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, T. Brown, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, W. McLeod, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JOHN GRESSETTE FELDER OF ST. MATTHEWS, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTRICT 93 AND RECOGNIZING HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CALHOUN AND ORANGEBURG COUNTIES
Whereas, John Gressette Felder steps aside as the elected representative of the citizens of District 93, after more than twenty years of service to them and to the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, in a legislative career embracing and addressing numerous issues crucial to the people of this State, John Felder made education and health the primary focus of his passion and eloquence; and

Whereas, his dedicated efforts have been appreciated by his fellow lawmakers and his constituents, and also have been recognized through the years with such awards as: 1975 Friend of Education, 1986 Nursing Association Outstanding Legislator, 1988 DHEC Home Health Services Legislator of the Year, 1989 State Health Care Association Legislator of the Year, and 1992 Independent Colleges and Universities Legislator of the Year; and

Whereas, his many additional honors more recently have included recognition for his dauntless support of small business in South Carolina; and

Whereas, his service to the House of Representatives encompassed active participation on a wide range of committees, among others, vice-chairmanships of the Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees and memberships on the Health Care Planning and Oversight Committee and the Special Interest Rate, Automobile Insurance, and Workers' Compensation Study Committees; and

Whereas, the General Assembly will greatly miss his booming oration and ardent service, John Felder's hometown of St. Matthews and his family, including wife Jane, his children Johnny, Ted, Bates, and Derrick, and grandchildren will be the beneficiaries of his renewed capacity to focus his time, and energy on those he loves the most. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly hereby express their appreciation to John Gressette Felder of St. Matthews, South Carolina, for his more than twenty years of dedicated service as the elected representative of District 93 and recognize his contributions to the State of South Carolina and to Calhoun and Orangeburg Counties.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable John Gressette Felder.

On motion of Rep. MILLER, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3255 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MARCHING BAND OF WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL OF PAWLEYS ISLAND, THE BAND DIRECTOR, AND BAND AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED FOR WINNING THE 1998 STATE CLASS A MARCHING BAND COMPETITION.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the marching band of Waccamaw High School of Pawleys Island, the band director, and band and school officials on a date and at a time to be determined by the Speaker for the purpose of being recognized for winning the 1998 State Class A Marching Band Competition.
The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3256 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATION THE MARCHING BAND OF WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL OF PAWLEYS ISLAND ON WINNING THE 1998 STATE CLASS A MARCHING BAND COMPETITION AND SALUTING THESE OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN AS "STATE CHAMPIONS".
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3257 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND "PROJECT PLAY IT SAFE!" AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PLAY IT SAFE COUNCIL FOR THEIR FOCUS ON GARRETT AUGUSTUS MORGAN, INVENTOR OF THE GARRETT MORGAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND THE FIRST INVENTOR TO ACQUIRE A UNITED STATES PATENT FOR SUCH A DEVICE, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORT TO PROMOTE SAFETY EDUCATION IN THE PALMETTO STATE BY DECLARING AND CELEBRATING JANUARY 14, 1999, AS GARRETT A. MORGAN SAFETY DAY AS PART OF "PROJECT PLAY IT SAFE!" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3258 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF BOBBY JOE LEVERETTE AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Bobby Joe Leverette, husband of Ruby Leverette of Columbia, on Sunday, November 29, 1998, at the age of sixty-seven; and

Whereas, he was born in Anderson County, the son of the late Almond Oliver Leverette and Della Cleveland Leverette and the beloved brother of four sisters, Geneva Allen and Pat Ozmint of Anderson, Doris Ramsey of Toccoa, Georgia, and Sue Scott of Bennettsville, and one brother, Al Leverette of Rock Hill; and

Whereas, Bobby Joe was the loving husband of Ruby; the devoted father of his children, Stephen F. Leverette of Greenville and Kim

Whereas, Ruby Leverette, Bobby Joe's devoted wife, is a well respected staff member who has been employed by the South Carolina House of Representatives since 1981 and who, as the supervisor of the Word Processing Center, has worked closely with each of us and been our friend; and

Whereas, Bobby Joe ably and patriotically served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army; and

Whereas, Bobby Joe had a long and distinguished career in state government as he worked for two commissioners of the Department of Corrections, Commissioner Ellis MacDougall and Commissioner William Leeke; and

Whereas, he served as a deputy warden and warden at correctional institutions which needed his strong, yet compassionate leadership style and where he was able, because of his personality and ability to get along with all employees, to develop a strong team approach for successfully running these institutions; and

Whereas, in other correctional facilities, he instituted innovative drug treatment and other educational and vocational programs for the prisoners; and

Whereas, Bobby Joe loved his family and his home deeply, and people knew him as a genuinely kind human being whose religion was very important to him; and

Whereas, unfortunately Bobby Joe retired at a young age because of declining health and was lovingly cared for by his wife, Ruby, his children and his friends; and

Whereas, Bobby Joe's friendship, leadership, intelligence, and love of life will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bobby Joe Leverette.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Allen                  Allison                Altman
Askins                 Bailey                 Bales
Barfield               Barrett                Battle
Bauer                  Beck                   Bowers
Breeland               Brown G.               Brown H.
Brown J.               Campsen                Canty
Carnell                Cato                   Cave
Chellis                Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter
Cooper                 Cotty                  Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Easterday
Edge                   Emory                  Fleming
Gamble                 Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hamilton               Harrell
Harris                 Harrison               Harvin
Hawkins                Hayes                  Hines J.
Hines M.               Hinson                 Howard
Inabinett              Jennings               Keegan
Kelley                 Kennedy                Kirsh
Klauber                Knotts                 Koon
Lanford                Law                    Leach
Lee                    Limehouse              Lloyd
Loftis                 Lourie                 Lucas
Mack                   Maddox                 Martin
Mason                  McCraw                 McGee
McKay                  McLeod M.              McLeod W.
McMahand               Meacham                Miller
Moody-Lawrence         Neal                   Neilson
Ott                    Parks                  Phillips
Pinckney               Rhoad                  Rice

Riser                  Robinson               Rodgers
Rutherford             Sandifer               Scott
Seithel                Sharpe                 Sheheen
Simrill                Smith D.               Smith J.
Smith R.               Spearman               Stille
Stuart                 Taylor                 Townsend
Tripp                  Trotter                Vaughn
Walker                 Webb                   Whipper
Wilder                 Wilkes                 Wilkins
Witherspoon            Woodrum                Young-Brickell

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 12.

Billy Boan                          Rick Quinn
Fletcher Smith                      Lanny Littlejohn
Ted Brown

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HASKINS a leave of absence for the week due to illness.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHATLEY a leave of absence for two weeks due to illness.

Announcement was made that Dr. Stephen Imbeau of Florence is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second

Bill Number:   H. 3108 (Word version)
Date:   REMOVE:
01/12/99     Fleming

Rep. WALKER moved that pending the first reading of prefiled Bills, the House stand adjourned, which was agreed to.

Rep. SCOTT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of James Hardy III of Richland County, which was agreed to.

Rep. ROBINSON moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 10:30 A.M. tomorrow, which was agreed to.

At 1:15 P.M. the House in accordance with the motion of Rep. SCOTT adjourned in memory of James Hardy III of Richland County , to meet at 10:30 A.M. tomorrow.

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