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S. 1 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Ford, O'Dell, Elliott, Branton, Hutto and Glover: 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 THAT THE NET REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE LOTTERIES BE USED SOLELY TO SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO EDUCATION PURPOSES AND PROGRAMS AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND FURTHER PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF A VIDEO GAME WITH A FREE PLAY FEATURE.

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S. 7 -- Senators Short, Leventis, McGill, Glover, Washington, Reese and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 74 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL RADIATION HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT " WHICH REQUIRES CERTIFICATION BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIATION QUALITY STANDARDS ASSOCIATION TO USE IONIZING RADIATION OR EQUIPMENT EMITTING OR DETECTING IONIZING RADIATION ON HUMANS FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES, TO ALSO REQUIRE SUPERVISION AND THE PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED PRACTITIONER TO ENGAGE IN SUCH USE AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIATION QUALITY STANDARDS ASSOCIATION TO REGISTER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE AND TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER 501(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO PRESCRIBE BOARD MEMBERSHIP AND AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN X-RAY TECHNICIANS WITHOUT EXAMINATION AND FOR CERTIFICATION BY EXAMINATION FOR OTHERS; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION TO SUBMIT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RADIATION QUALITY STANDARDS ASSOCIATION FOR APPROVAL A PODIATRIC LIMITED PRACTICE RADIOGRAPHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ORDERS FOR MEDICATION DISPENSED OR TREATMENT PROVIDED IN A HOSPITAL TO BE AUTHENTICATED ACCORDING TO HOSPITAL POLICY, TO PRESCRIBE WHOM MAY TAKE SUCH ORDERS AND IN WHAT FORM, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THIS PROVISION.

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S. 11 -- Senators Drummond, Elliott, Leventis, Rankin, Reese and Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CLASS OF PROPERTY CONSISTING OF PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES WHICH MUST BE TITLED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCY AND LIMITED TO PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS AS DEFINED BY LAW ASSESSED FOR PROPERTY TAX AT NINE AND SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE REDUCED IN ANNUAL INCREMENTS OF SEVENTY-FIVE HUNDREDTH OF ONE PERCENT OVER SIX YEARS TO A PERMANENT RATE OF SIX PERCENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REVISED ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND THE NEW CLASS OF PROPERTY APPLIES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2001 OR IN EARLIER TAX YEARS AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE BY LAW.

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S. 21 -- Senators Leventis, Branton, McConnell, Rankin and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CHANGE VARIOUS PENALTIES, INCLUDING MAKING CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FELONIES AND ALLOW CERTAIN FIRST OFFENSE VIOLATIONS TO BE TRIED IN MUNICIPAL COURT.

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S. 23 -- Senators Leventis, Hayes, Ryberg, Giese, Wilson and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE MILITARY SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE ACT BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-560 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON HAS COMPLIED WITH THIS ACT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-375 SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM ENROLLING IN OR RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF POSTSECONDARY HIGHER EDUCATION UNLESS THE PERSON HAS COMPLIED WITH THIS ACT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

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S. 27 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-210 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO GIVE AWAY A LIVE ANIMAL AS A PRIZE FOR, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER, ANY CONTEST, GAME, OR OTHER COMPETITION, OR AS AN INDUCEMENT TO ENTER A PLACE OF AMUSEMENT, OR AS AN INCENTIVE TO ENTER INTO ANY BUSINESS AGREEMENT IF THE OFFER MADE WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING TRADE, TO PROVIDE FOR LAWFUL AUCTIONS, RAFFLES, GIFTS, AND TESTING OF LIVE ANIMALS, TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS AND OCCASIONS WHEN THE SECTION DOES NOT APPLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES.

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S. 29 -- Senators Martin, Mescher, Courson, Giese, Ryberg, Alexander, Drummond, Leatherman, O'Dell, Ravenel, Russell, J. Verne Smith, Wilson, Elliott, Waldrep, Leventis, Setzler, Hayes, Branton, Rankin and Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT DURING A SPECIFIED PERIOD THE CHARGING OF CERTAIN RECOUPMENT COMPONENTS BY MOTOR VEHICLE INSURERS IN EFFECTUATING INSURANCE RATES FOR DRIVERS HAVING DRIVING RECORDS DEVOID OF ANY POINTS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO GIVE FULL EFFECT AND ENFORCEMENT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.

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S. 33 -- Senators Moore, O'Dell, Elliott, Giese, Rankin, Washington and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-211, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION TO THIRTY-SIX MEMBERS, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES WHEREBY MEMBERS ARE SELECTED INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO BE CURRENTLY LICENSED AND ACTIVELY PRACTICING MEDICINE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO APPOINT PAST COMMISSIONERS TO HEAR COMPLAINTS IN INDIVIDUAL CASES, AND TO REVISE COMPLAINT PROCEDURES.

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S. 36 -- Senators Waldrep, Elliott, Ryberg and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-20-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON SERVING IN AN OFFICE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO IS NOT SEEKING REELECTION TO GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF SUCH TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW OF CANDIDATES AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A FILING PERIOD MAY BE REOPENED OR EXTENDED.

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S. 37 -- Senators Hayes, Elliott, Giese, Rankin and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONAL PROPERTY BELONGING TO A RESIDENTIAL TENANT WHO HAS BEEN EVICTED, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REMOVAL BY APPROPRIATE MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY OFFICIALS OF SUCH PERSONAL PROPERTY IN A PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY AFTER FORTY-EIGHT HOURS AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE PREMISES IS LOCATED IN A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY THAT DOES NOT COLLECT TRASH OR DEBRIS FROM THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, THEN AFTER A PERIOD OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, THE LANDLORD MAY REMOVE THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE PREMISES AND DISPOSE OF IT IN THE MANNER THAT TRASH OR DEBRIS IS NORMALLY DISPOSED OF IN SUCH MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 27-40-735 RELATING TO A REDUNDANT PROVISION FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF AN EVICTED TENANT.

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S. 38 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, O'Dell, Elliott, Leventis, Wilson, Branton, Russell, Hutto, Glover, Rankin, Washington, Grooms and Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE BRIDGE TO BE BUILT REPLACING THE JOHN P. GRACE BRIDGE AND THE SILAS N. PEARMAN BRIDGE IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THE "ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. BRIDGE " AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL ERECT SUCH SIGNS AS APPROPRIATE TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE NEW BRIDGE OVER THE COOPER RIVER AS THE "ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. BRIDGE ".

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S. 41 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS FOR BEER AND WINE SALES, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-630, SO AS TO ALLOW DELIVERY OF BEER OR WINE IN A SEALED CONTAINER BY RETAIL PERMIT HOLDERS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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S. 44 -- Senators Jackson, Elliott, Wilson, Washington and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-115, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL CHARGE A FEE NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT DOLLARS FOR A CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE AND RELATED REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN SUBARTICLE 1, ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 73 OF THE CODE OF REGULATIONS, IF THE CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCH IS CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR FOR THE USE OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

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S. 45 -- Senators Jackson, Elliott, Glover and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 16 OF THE 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, CULTURAL OR SOCIAL IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, 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, CULTURAL OR SOCIAL IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, 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 COMMITTED OR SELECTED THE PROPERTY THAT IS DAMAGED OR OTHERWISE AFFECTED BY THE OFFENSE IN WHOLE OR IN PART BECAUSE OF THE CHILD'S BELIEF OR PERCEPTION REGARDING THE RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CULTURAL OR SOCIAL IDENTITY, ANCESTRY, RELIGION, GENDER, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY OF THAT PERSON OR THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT OF THAT PROPERTY, WHETHER OR NOT THE CHILD'S BELIEF OR PERCEPTION WAS CORRECT AND ORDER A CHILD FOR WHOM SUCH FINDINGS ARE MADE, AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION, COMMITMENT, OR OTHERWISE, TO PARTICIPATE IN AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM REGARDING CULTURAL DIVERSITY; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-125 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A HATE CRIME RECORDS REPOSITORY.

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S. 56 -- Senators Alexander and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S REGULATION OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES' ADEQUACY OF SERVICE, ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND PROPER SERVICE, FINE OR PENALTY, AND LIEN ON PROPERTY OF THE UTILITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE RATHER THAN PERMIT THE IMPOSITION OF A PENALTY OR FINE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PENALTY OR FINE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-720, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A BOND OR CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT PRIOR TO APPROVAL BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION OR OTHER WORK ON A WATER OR SEWER SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND.

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S. 60 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL HOLIDAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY AND CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY SHALL BE REGULAR, RATHER THAN OPTIONAL, HOLIDAYS; TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHDAY AND JEFFERSON DAVIS' BIRTHDAY AS HOLIDAYS; AND TO MAKE GENERAL ELECTION DAY AN OPTIONAL, RATHER THAN REGULAR, HOLIDAY.

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S. 70 -- Senators Hayes and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS OR ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE, SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS, INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES, AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT TRUSTS.

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S. 80 -- Senators Matthews, Passailaigue, Elliott, Hutto, Glover, Washington, Reese, Patterson, Courson, Moore, Holland, Saleeby, Giese, McGill, Jackson, Ford, Short, Land and Anderson: 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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CERTIFYING ENTITIES AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS AND THE OPERATION OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO DEFINE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, 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 FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF FOURTEEN MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR ALL TAXABLE YEARS.

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S. 85 -- Senators Thomas and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WITNESSES PERMITTED TO VIEW AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICT MAY SUBSTITUTE ONE PERSON FOR EITHER HIS COUNSEL OR A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL, OR TWO PERSONS FOR BOTH HIS COUNSEL AND A MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL.

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S. 87 -- Senators Thomas, Elliott and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RULES TO SHOW CAUSE IN EJECTMENT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE OF THE RULE BY POSTING AND MAILING AFTER THREE PRIOR ATTEMPTS TO SERVE THE RULE HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL, AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO POSTING AND FOR MAILING.

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S. 95 -- Senators Giese and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-71-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOSPICE CARE FACILITY IS SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO TITLE 44, CHAPTER 71 AND THAT SUCH FACILITIES ARE NOT SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF NURSING HOMES OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT AND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS, BOTH SO AS TO EXEMPT HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-71-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE LICENSURE OF HOSPICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF INPATIENT HOSPICE SERVICES AND TO DEFINE HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-71-60, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES.

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S. 97 -- Senators Hayes and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUALLY TO APPROPRIATE A STATE SALARY SUPPLEMENT FOR CORONERS, TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF THE SUPPLEMENT AND THE METHOD OF ITS PAYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REDUCTIONS IN THE CORONER'S SALARY OR OFFICE BUDGET BY A COUNTY SHALL CAUSE A CORRESPONDING REDUCTION IN THE DISTRIBUTION DUE THE COUNTY UNDER THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT.

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S. 100 -- Senators McConnell, Passailaigue, Ford, Mescher, Ravenel, Branton, Grooms, Elliott, Washington, Reese and Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION OF THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED VALUES RESULTING FROM THE EQUALIZATION PROGRAM FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO POSTPONE IMPLEMENTATION FOR NOT MORE THAN ONE PROPERTY TAX YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS POSTPONEMENT DOES NOT ALTER THE SCHEDULE OF APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION.

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S. 102 -- Senators Passailaigue, Hayes, Elliott, Leventis, Ryberg, Giese, Wilson, Reese, Setzler, Drummond, Bryan, Martin, Branton, Courtney, Fair, J. Verne Smith, Russell and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NARCOTICS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD CHAPTER 54 CREATING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DRUG DEALER LIABILITY ACT " WHICH PROVIDES A CIVIL REMEDY FOR DAMAGES FOR MONETARY, NONECONOMIC, AND PHYSICAL LOSSES TO PERSONS AND COMMUNITIES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF ILLEGAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.

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S. 109 -- Senators Thomas, Ryberg, Hayes and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-9-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROCESS SERVER MAY SERVE A SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, OR OTHER JUDICIAL DOCUMENTS ON SUNDAYS.

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S. 116 -- Senators Mescher and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, 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, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DAILY CREEL LIMITS ON FISH, SO AS TO CONFORM IT WITH LIMITS ON BLACK BASS FROM LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE AND IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE SANTEE RIVER.

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S. 118 -- Senators Mescher and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF WILD CARNIVORES AS PETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO FERRETS, EXEMPT THEM FROM THE PROHIBITION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICES THAT FERRETS HAVE A PROPENSITY TO MAKE UNPROVOKED ATTACKS THAT CAUSE BODILY INJURY TO A HUMAN BEING.

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S. 120 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO PERMIT TATTOOING OF PERSONS OVER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE PURSUANT TO RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTING TRANSMISSION OF INFECTION AND GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION OF TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND HEPATITIS B VIRUS PROMULGATED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, OR EQUIVALENT GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, TO REQUIRE NOTICE TO PATRONS INFORMING THEM OF ANY DISQUALIFICATION WHICH TATTOOING MAY CONFER UPON A PROSPECTIVE BLOOD DONOR, AND TO INCLUDE THIS NOTICE IN ANY INFORMED CONSENT OR RELEASE FORM, TO REQUIRE PROOF OF AGE FROM A PROSPECTIVE TATTOO RECIPIENT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REASONABLE RELIANCE OF PROOF OF AGE IS A DEFENSE TO AN ACTION BROUGHT UNDER THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-705 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO IS TATTOOED IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-17-700(A)(1) MAY BRING AN ACTION AGAINST THE PERSON CONVICTED OF THE VIOLATION TO RECOVER ACTUAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES PLUS COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 126 -- Senators Passailaigue and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE RETURN OF A TRUE BILL OF AN INDICTMENT BY A GRAND JURY FOR A CRIME WHEREIN THE VICTIM WAS EXPOSED TO BLOOD OR VAGINAL OR SEMINAL OR OTHER BODY FLUIDS OR SECRETIONS OF THE ALLEGED OFFENDER OR THE ALLEGED JUVENILE OFFENDER THE SOLICITOR SHALL MAKE A MOTION AND THE COURT SHALL ORDER THAT THE ALLEGED OFFENDER OR THE ALLEGED JUVENILE OFFENDER SHALL BE TESTED FOR HEPATITIS B AND ALL SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES INCLUDING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS), AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESULTS OF SUCH TESTING BE REVEALED ONLY TO THE VICTIM, THE VICTIM'S PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) OR REPRESENTATIVE OR ATTORNEY UNTIL THE ALLEGED OFFENDER OR ALLEGED JUVENILE OFFENDER IS CONVICTED OR ADJUDICATED.

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S. 127 -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL RETAIL BEER AND WINE PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES COLLECTED MAY BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES COLLECTED MAY BE USED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 129 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO RENAME JOHNS ISLAND 5A VOTING PRECINCT TO KIAWAH ISLAND VOTING PRECINCT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 132 -- Senators Passailaigue, Elliott, McConnell, Washington and Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NEW DANIEL ISLAND INTERCHANGE OFF THE MARK CLARK EXPRESSWAY IN HONOR OF MASTER BLACKSMITH PHILIP SIMMONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 136 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson, Passailaigue, Giese, Branton and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RECEIPTS FOR THE CREDIT OF THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND AND EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST FUND BALANCE SHALL NOT BE TREATED AS "CARRY FORWARD " REVENUE BUT MUST BE MANAGED SO AS TO APPROXIMATE THE ANNUAL ACTUARIAL ESTIMATE OF INCURRED BUT UNPAID LIABILITIES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 139 -- Senators Peeler, Giese, Leventis, Russell and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR BODY PIERCING IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REGISTRATION, PAYMENT OF FEES, INSPECTIONS, CIVIL PENALTIES, AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES AND PENALTIES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 143 -- Senators Passailaigue, Mescher and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 340 OF 1967, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT SO AS TO DEVOLVE THE BUDGETARY POWERS UPON THE CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 150 -- Senators Wilson, Elliott, Leventis, Branton, Hayes and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1815, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S AUTHORITY TO ISSUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO A RETIRED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND TO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD ONLY AFTER THE CURRENT STOCK OF SOUTH CAROLINA GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD, AND SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD RETIRED LICENSE PLATES IS EXHAUSTED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DESIGN OF AND FEE FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DESIGN OF THE LICENSE PLATE TO PROVIDE A SPACE ON THE LICENSE PLATE TO AFFIX A DECAL THAT INDICATES THE BRANCH OF THE GUARD IN WHICH THE LICENSE PLATE APPLICANT IS AFFILIATED, TO DELETE THE TERM "NATIONAL GUARD " AND A RETIRED MEMBER'S STATUS FROM BEING PRINTED ON THE LICENSE PLATE, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO PLACE LETTERS OR BOTH NUMBERS AND LETTERS ON THE LICENSE PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE PLATE MUST BE ISSUED ONLY AFTER THE CURRENT STOCK OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD, AND SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD RETIRED LICENSE PLATES IS EXHAUSTED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1830, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF A NATIONAL GUARD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE, ITS DISPLAY ON AN UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE, AND ITS RETURN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ONCE THE HOLDER CEASES TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO LEASED VEHICLES AND MEMBERS OF THE STATE GUARD; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 78 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES ON BEHALF OF THE H.L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-620, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND PERSONS OF VARIOUS AGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES FOR TRUCKS, AND CERTAIN PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AS PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE WEIGHT OF TRUCKS THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, AND PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT RELIEVE OR NEGATE FEES REQUIRED FOR SELF-PROPELLED PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 81 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 82 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN GUIDELINES FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES WITH COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EMBLEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL MAY REQUEST A CHANGE IN ITS LICENSE PLATE'S EMBLEM, SEAL, OR OTHER SYMBOL ONCE THE EXISTING INVENTORY OF THE LICENSE PLATE HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, 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; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 73 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 83 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 84 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LIONS CLUB SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-3-4710, 56-3-4720, 56-3-4730, AND 56-3-4740, ALL RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

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S. 153 -- Senators Hutto, Elliott, Passailaigue, Leventis and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3385 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TUITION TAX CREDIT TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES IS ONLY INELIGIBLE FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR IN WHICH THE ADJUDICATION OCCURRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-90 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO HAS BEEN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT OR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OR PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES IS ONLY INELIGIBLE FOR ONE CALENDAR YEAR AFTER THE ADJUDICATION OCCURRED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 154 -- Senators Passailaigue, Giese, Leventis, Hayes, Washington and Reese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE VETERANS' MONUMENT COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 177 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE EMBLEMS, PLEDGES TO THE STATE, AND OFFICIAL OBSERVANCES, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-688 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SPIRITUAL AS THE OFFICIAL MUSIC OF THE STATE.

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S. 181 -- Senators Washington and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SUBARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DOMESTIC RELATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2275 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A KINSHIP FOSTER CARE PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE THE PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES INTO THE HOMES OF RELATIVES FOR KINSHIP FOSTER CARE.

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S. 195 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 21 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NATURAL AND PARENTALLY APPOINTED GUARDIANS, SO AS TO REPEAL SECTIONS 21-21-25, 21-21-35, 21-21-45, AND 21-21-55.

Introduced and Committed

S. 196 -- Senators Courson, Giese, Leventis, McGill, Hayes and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE HAROLD L. MILLER, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1999.

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S. 197 -- Senators Courson and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE JANUARY 16, 1999, AS THE CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS AT PALMETTO RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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S. 199 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Wilson, Giese and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2915 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ISSUE A REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR A RELIGIOUS DAY CARE CENTER WHEN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND TO REQUIRE THE CENTER OPERATOR TO DISPLAY THE REGISTRATION AND USE ITS REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER DAY CARE LICENSING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES ", "GROUP DAY CARE HOME ", AND "FAMILY DAY CARE HOME ", AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2780, RELATING TO LICENSES OF CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAY CARE HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATING THE LICENSE NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2860, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FAMILY DAY CARE HOME REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER IN ADVERTISEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS DAY CARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THEM TO COMPLY WITH INSPECTION PROCEDURES AND WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOR SPACE, CHILD-STAFF RATIOS, AND STAFF TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2910, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND INSPECTIONS OF CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS DAY CARE CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE INSPECTIONS TO BE CONDUCTED BEFORE RENEWAL RATHER THAN ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS AGAINST CHILD DAY CARE CENTERS AND GROUP DAY CARE HOMES, SO AS TO REVISE CONDITIONS FOR SEEKING AN INJUNCTION AGAINST AN OPERATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3030, RELATING TO DECLARATORY ORDERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATIONS OF A FACILITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING AN APPEAL OF THESE ORDERS AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE.

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S. 206 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Elliott, Hayes, Leventis, McGill, Waldrep, Washington, Fair, Reese, Alexander, Leatherman, Martin, Grooms, Branton, Giese and Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MINORS OVER THE INTERNET; TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-175, RELATING TO A FOREIGN ENTITY INTENTIONALLY SHIPPING BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS DIRECTLY TO A RESIDENT NOT HOLDING A VALID STATE LICENSE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE ISSUANCE OF A NOTICE TO CEASE AND DESIST AND TO PROVIDE A FINE FOR CONVICTION ON A FIRST OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-50, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER AND WINE TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF SALE BY MEANS OF THE INTERNET; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 61, RELATING TO THE PRODUCERS AND WHOLESALERS OF BEER AND WINE, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 61-4-360 WHICH PROVIDES A SHIPPING CONTAINER MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED TO INDICATE IT MUST NOT BE DELIVERED TO A MINOR; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-730, RELATING TO THE SALE OF DOMESTIC WINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED TO INDICATE IT MUST NOT BE DELIVERED TO A MINOR; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2900, RELATING TO THE SHIPPING OF IMPORTED LIQUORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SHIPPING CONTAINER MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED TO INDICATE IT MUST NOT BE DELIVERED TO A MINOR; TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 61, RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 61-6-2990 WHICH PROHIBITS THE USE OF THE INTERNET TO ADVERTISE OR SOLICIT ORDERS FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4080, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF SALE BY MEANS OF THE INTERNET; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF BEER AND WINE BY MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF PURCHASE BY MEANS OF THE INTERNET; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8925, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY MINORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF PURCHASE BY MEANS OF THE INTERNET.

Introduced and Committed

S. 224 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE " TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION A CORPORATION, AND INCLUDE THE INFLUENCING OF THE OUTCOME OF MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE LIKENESS, IMAGE, VOICE, OR ENDORSEMENT OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL IS USED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 8-13-1300 ARE EFFECTIVE FOR THOSE AFFECTED ENTITIES FOR ALL REPORTS AND RECORDS REQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, BEGINNING JULY 1, 1996.

Introduced and Committed

S. 226 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AREA SEEKING TO BE INCORPORATED TO BE CONTIGUOUS, AND PROVIDE THAT CONTIGUITY IS NOT DESTROYED BY AN INTERVENING NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, MARSHLAND, OR LOWLAND WHETHER OR NOT IT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED, AND PROVIDE THAT THE NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, MARSHLAND, OR LOWLAND DOES NOT PRECLUDE IT FROM BEING USED BY ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY TO ESTABLISH CONTIGUITY FOR PURPOSES OF AN INCORPORATION OR ANNEXATION PROVIDED THE DISTANCE FROM HIGHLAND TO HIGHLAND OF THE AREA BEING INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED IS NOT GREATER THAN ONE MILE.

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S. 228 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF A PUBLIC MEETING, SO AS TO ALLOW THOSE IN ATTENDANCE TO VIDEO TAPE A PUBLIC MEETING.

Introduced and Committed

S. 238 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-355, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING DEER NEAR A RESIDENCE, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT HUNTING WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A SCHOOL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 239 -- Senators Giese, Elliott and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 33, AS AMENDED, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ASSISTANCE DOGS AND TO ASSURE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, PARTICIPATION, AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES USING GUIDE DOGS AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL REMEDY AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 240 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 722 OF 1976, RELATING TO THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY AND SUMTER GUARDS BOARD OF OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS AND TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE APPOINTED.

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S. 242 -- Senators McConnell and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-952, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INITIATION OF ACTIONS TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PRESUMED, INFERRED, OR ALLEGED LEGAL FATHER AS ONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY INSTITUTE SUCH ACTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 247 -- Senators Leatherman, McGill and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THESE PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FLORENCE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION ESTABLISH POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-7-265 RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PLACES IN FLORENCE COUNTY.

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S. 248 -- Senators Leatherman and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PEE DEE REGIONAL AIRPORT DISTRICT, BY ADDING SECTION 55-11-650 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO DEPOSIT, EXPEND MONIES, ACCEPT DONATIONS, ISSUE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT BONDS, NOTES, AND OTHER EVIDENCES OF INDEBTEDNESS.

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S. 250 -- Senators Leatherman and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AGENCY REPORT OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, ACTS PROHIBITED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, EXCEPTIONS, AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE CABINET OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, IN ADDITION TO THE RESPONDENT, TO WAIVE THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE EXISTENCE OF THE COMPLAINT AFTER IT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN A COMPLAINT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND COPIES OF THEM AND THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION REVIEW, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT TO SEND CAMPAIGN REPORTS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1366, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS A LOCATION OF THESE REPORTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1372, RELATING TO TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS OF RULES ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS.

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S. 252 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF OBESITY IN BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN ON COSTLY HEALTH COMPLICATIONS SUCH AS DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, HEART DISEASE, AND STROKES AND OTHER HEALTH COMPLICATIONS IN CHILDREN, TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN AWARENESS OF THE PROBLEM OF OBESITY AND SUGGESTED TREATMENT MODALITIES, AND TO REPORT THE FINDINGS OF THIS STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE THE CONVENING OF THE 2000 REGULAR SESSION.

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S. 263 -- Senators Peeler, Wilson, Passailaigue, Ryberg, Leventis, McConnell, Leatherman, Hayes, Russell, Reese, Grooms and Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-616 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM CONSISTS OF SEGMENTS OF HIGHWAY OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED IN THE NATIONAL SYSTEM OF INTERSTATE AND DEFENSE HIGHWAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF SPEED LIMITS BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT IN AN URBAN DISTRICT IS SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-1510, RELATING TO THE STATE'S FIFTY-FIVE MILE AN HOUR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT AND FEDERAL LAWS THAT PERMIT THE STATE TO SET SPEED LIMITS GREATER THAN FIFTY-FIVE MILES AN HOUR.

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S. 264 -- Senators Peeler and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 302 OF 1998 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PROVIDING PRODUCTS OR VOUCHERS FOR PRODUCTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEAD LICE FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL CHILDREN, SO AS TO REQUIRE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT RATHER THAN HAVING IMPLEMENTATION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.

Introduced and Committed

S. 277 -- Senators Thomas, Giese and Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-470 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ATTEMPTING TO DEFRAUD OR DEFRAUDING A DRUG OR ALCOHOL SCREENING TEST BY VARIOUS MEANS OR THROUGH THE USE OF VARIOUS DEVICES IS UNLAWFUL, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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S. 284 -- Senators Holland, McConnell, Fair and Giese: 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 JURISIDICTION OF THE DEPARMENT 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; TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT ARE NOT JURISDICTIONAL AND FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM PROCEEDING AGAINST A PERSON WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE ACT; 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; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY FILING FEES FOR PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MAY USE HEARSAY EVIDENCE IN THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VOLUNTARY EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN PARTIES IS ENCOURAGED BUT FORMAL DEPOSITIONS AND DISCOVERY MAY BE CONDUCTED; TO ADD SECTION 44-48-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR WHO IS SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF A CCRIMINAL OFFENSE AND SENTENCED TO INCARCERATION SHALL, UPON SERVING SUCH SENTENCE, BE RETURNED TO THE APPROPRIATE FACILITY FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS.

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S. 287 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 19-11-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPETENCY OF A HUSBAND OR WIFE OF PARTY AS A WITNESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HUSBAND OR WIFE IS REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY COMMUNICATION, CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, MADE BY ONE TO THE OTHER DURING THEIR MARRIAGE WHERE THE SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING CONCERNS OR IS BASED ON CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 293 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2A TO TITLE 36 SO AS TO MAKE GENERAL PROVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING LEASES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION, CONSTRUCTION, EFFECT, PERFORMANCE, AND DEFAULT OF A LEASE CONTRACT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-1-105, AS AMENDED, 36-1-201(37), AS AMENDED, AND 36-9-113, RELATING TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROVISIONS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2A.

Introduced and Committed

S. 294 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2379, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING FOSTER CARE POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND DEFICIENCIES OF AGENCIES TO THE GOVERNOR AS WELL AS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

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S. 297 -- Senators Wilson, Elliott and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN CONTAINERS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY POSSESS AN OPEN CONTAINER IN CERTAIN PORTIONS OF A MOVING LIMOUSINE OR CHARTERED BUS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 304 -- Senators Hayes and Giese: 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.

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S. 307 -- Senator Lander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 34 BYPASS IN NEWBERRY COUNTY FROM U. S. HIGHWAY 76 (WILSON ROAD) TO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 121 (KENDALL ROAD) AS "BOB LAKE BOULEVARD " IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT C. LAKE, JR., WHO SERVED THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF NEWBERRY WITH DISTINCTION AS A STATE SENATOR IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR SIXTEEN YEARS AND WHO HAS SERVED HIS STATE WITH DISTINCTION AS VICE CHAIR AND AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND AS A TRUSTEE OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY; AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

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S. 308 -- Senators Passailaigue, McConnell, Washington, Ford, Mescher, Ravenel, Branton, Grooms, Alexander, Anderson, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep and Wilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK DR. JAMES B. EDWARDS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO THE NATION THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 311 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-52-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL TO WORK ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL REPORT TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE BY JANUARY 1, 2000, AS TO THE PROGRESS MADE IN ESTABLISHING THE SCHOOL-TO-WORK SYSTEM, DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED, AND ANY ACTIONS REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENSURE SUCCESS OF THE SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE FUNDS SHALL BE EXPENDED TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND THE ADVISORY COUNCIL SHALL TERMINATE ON DECEMBER 1, 2004; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-52-90, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL TO WORK ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2004.

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S. 317 -- Senator Setzler: 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 PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ACCRUED PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY TRANSFERRED TO A CHURCH IF THAT PROPERTY IS EXEMPT WHEN OWNED BY THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROPERTY'S EXEMPTION IMMEDIATELY UPON TRANSFER TO THE CHURCH, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CESSATION OF TRANSFEROR LIABILITY FOR THE TAX WHEN THE TRANSFER OCCURS, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING MILLAGE AND THE DUE DATE FOR THE ACCRUED TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE A LIEN FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ACCRUED TAX.

Introduced and Committed

S. 320 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-380, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IT BEING UNLAWFUL TO TAKE CERTAIN LARGE-MOUTH BASS IN LAKE ROBINSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ALSO UNLAWFUL TO TAKE CERTAIN LARGE-MOUTH BASS IN SPECIFIED PORTIONS OF LAKE WYLIE AND THE SAVANNAH RIVER SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed

S. 322 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS' DUTIES BY A CLERK OF COURT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES, SO AS TO ADD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE LIST OF THOSE COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-12, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES IN WHICH THE GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.

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S. 324 -- Senator Russell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-31-302, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL POWERS OF A NONPROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1994, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A NONPROFIT CORPORATION MAY SERVE AS A TRUSTEE OF A TRUST IN WHICH IT HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONPROFIT CORPORATE TRUSTEE OF A TRUST IN WHICH IT HAS A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IS NOT CONDUCTING A TRUST BUSINESS WITH REGARD TO THAT TRUST.

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S. 328 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT AND THE PROVISION THAT THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME MAY BE WAIVED AND MERGED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF NONPROFIT LONG-TERM CARE RETIREMENT OR LIFE CARE FACILITIES WHERE THERE ARE CO-OWNERS, THEN A TWO-THIRDS VOTE, RATHER THAN A UNANIMOUS VOTE, OF THE CO-OWNERS SUFFICES TO WAIVE THE REGIME.

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S. 332 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 33, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MARRIAGES OF WHITES AND NEGROES AND THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION MAKING A MARRIAGE BETWEEN A WHITE AND NEGRO OR MULATTO UNLAWFUL.

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S. 333 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE RENEWAL FOR MASSAGE/BODY WORK THERAPISTS SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM CONTINUING EDUCATION THERAPISTS WHO HAVE PROOF OF A CERTIFICATE IN MASSAGE ISSUED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1974; TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-190 RELATING TO PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS CONCERNING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO CLARIFY THESE REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-30-40, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 40-30-65 RELATING TO THE ADVISORY PANEL AND THE DISCIPLINARY PANEL FOR MASSAGE/BODYWORK, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST PANEL MEMBERS SERVING MORE THAN TWO TERMS.

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S. 337 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-29-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER FINANCE LAW AND INSURANCE ON SECURITY AND BORROWER, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE FOR PURPOSES OF CREDIT COVERAGE, A DEFINITION OF THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF THE DEBT; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 34-29-161, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY ACT OR ATTEMPT IN A LOAN TRANSACTION TO PREVENT THE FILING OR RECEIVING OF PAYMENT ON A LEGITIMATE INSURANCE CLAIM, 34-29-162, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES GOVERNING THE SITUATION OCCURRING WHEN A CONSUMER DEFERS, REFINANCES, OR CONSOLIDATES A LOAN AND THE INSURANCE COVERAGE ON THE ORIGINAL LOAN HAS NOT LAPSED, 34-29-163, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSUMER FINANCE LAW, A POLICY OR CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MAY NOT BE DECLARED VOID AND THE INSURER MAY NOT AVOID LIABILITY BASED UPON A MISREPRESENTATION MADE BY THE INSURED WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR HEALTH HISTORY REQUIRED IN FURNISHING CERTAIN EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY, 34-29-164, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT CHARGED FOR NONFILING INSURANCE COVERAGE MAY NOT EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE DEFINED OFFICIAL FEE, 34-29-165, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE PROVIDED BY A CREDITOR MAY BE SUBJECT TO FURNISHING EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY SATISFACTORY TO THE INSURER, AND 34-29-166, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CREDITOR PROVIDES INSURANCE, THE INSURANCE SHALL BE EVIDENCED BY AN INDIVIDUAL POLICY OR CERTIFICATE DELIVERED TO THE DEBTOR AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION WHERE THE DEBTOR IS PRESENT AT THE CREDITOR'S PLACE OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-1-301, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHAT "OFFICIAL FEES " DOES NOT MEAN; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-105, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT CONDITIONS APPLYING TO INSURANCE BE PROVIDED BY THE CREDITOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT EACH POLICY OR CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE OR CREDIT ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE SHALL SET FORTH CERTAIN INFORMATION ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE POLICY, OR BE ATTACHED THERETO, IN A MANNER THAT IS CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS AND ACHIEVES A CERTAIN MAXIMUM GRADE LEVEL SCORE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-110, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE AND THE CHARGE FOR INSURANCE IN CONNECTION WITH A DEFERRAL, REFINANCING, OR CONSOLIDATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT A CREDITOR MAY NOT CONTRACT FOR OR RECEIVE A SEPARATE CHARGE FOR INSURANCE IN CONNECTION WITH A DEFERRAL, A REFINANCING OR A CONSOLIDATION UNLESS CERTAIN ACTIONS OCCUR; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-201, RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE AND THE TERM OF THE INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT IF EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY IS REQUIRED AND THE INSURED'S ELIGIBILITY IS TO BE DETERMINED BY INQUIRIES ABOUT EXISTING OR PAST MEDICAL CONDITIONS, THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS INQUIRED ABOUT MUST BE CLEARLY AND CONSPICUOUSLY DISCLOSED IN PLAIN LANGUAGE ON FORMS PROMULGATED OR APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE WHICH ACHIEVE A CERTAIN MAXIMUM GRADE LEVEL SCORE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-202, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF CREDIT COVERAGE, THE "APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF THE DEBT " MEANS THE PERIODIC INSTALLMENT PAYMENT MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER OF SCHEDULED PERIODIC INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR A LOAN WITH A TERM OF SIXTY MONTHS OR LESS AND FURTHER MEANS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO LIQUIDATE THE REMAINING DEBT IN A SINGLE LUMP-SUM PAYMENT EXCLUDING ALL UNEARNED INTEREST AND OTHER UNEARNED FINANCE CHARGES PLUS SIX MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR A LOAN WITH A TERM IN EXCESS OF SIXTY MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-4-203, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONSUMER CREDIT INSURANCE AND THE FILING AND APPROVAL OF RATES AND FORMS, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE REFERENCE TO THE EXCEPTION REGARDING LIFE INSURANCE, PROVIDE THAT, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001, CREDIT LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR EACH ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OF INDEBTEDNESS ARE CONSIDERED REASONABLE AND MAY BE CHARGED IF THEY ARE NOT GREATER THAN THE AMOUNTS GIVEN IN THE SPECIFIED TABLE TIMES THE NUMBER OF YEARS, OR FRACTION OF A YEAR THAT THE INDEBTEDNESS COVERED BY INSURANCE IS SCHEDULED TO CONTINUE, AND PROVIDE SIMILARLY FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2003; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 37-4-205, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY ACT OR ATTEMPT IN A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION TO PREVENT THE FILING OR RECEIVING OF PAYMENT ON A LEGITIMATE INSURANCE CLAIM, AND PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES, FEES, AND COSTS, 37-4-206, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES MUST BE GIVEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED, BUT NEED NOT BE SIGNED BY THE DEBTOR, IN A CONSUMER TRANSACTION THAT MEETS CERTAIN ENUMERATED REQUIREMENTS, 37-4-207, SO AS TO PROVIDE A POLICY OR CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE IN A CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTION MAY NOT BE DECLARED VOID AND THE INSURER MAY NOT AVOID LIABILITY BASED UPON A MISREPRESENTATION MADE BY THE INSURED WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR HEALTH HISTORY REQUIRED IN FURNISHING EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY THAT IS NOT CAUSALLY RELATED TO THE CONTINGENCY OR EVENT BY WHICH THE POLICY CLAIM ARISES, 37-4-208, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTIONS, THE AMOUNT CHARGED FOR NONFILING INSURANCE COVERAGE MAY NOT EXCEED SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE "OFFICIAL FEE ", 37-4-209, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 37 (CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE AND INSURANCE) SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT THE CREDITOR FROM COMBINING CERTAIN REQUIRED DISCLOSURES WITH OTHER DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAW IN ORDER TO AVOID REDUNDANCY, AND 37-4-210, SO AS TO PROVIDE, FOR PURPOSES OF CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTIONS AND INSURANCE, THAT DISABILITY SHALL NOT BE DEFINED MORE RESTRICTIVELY THAN THE INABILITY OF THE INSURED TO ENGAGE IN HIS OWN OCCUPATION DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF DISABILITY OR FOR THE LENGTH OF THE BENEFIT PERIOD IF LESS THAN ONE YEAR; TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY PROVISION FOR THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INSURANCE PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 38 (INSURANCE PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES) DOES NOT APPLY TO A SUPERVISED LENDER PROVIDED FOR IN TITLE 37 AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-202, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, LOANS, AND ADDITIONAL CHARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE MAY BE MADE FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN OTHER THAN INSURANCE PROTECTING THE LENDER AGAINST THE DEBTOR'S DEFAULT OR OTHER CREDIT LOSS WITH RESPECT TO NONCREDIT TERM LIFE INSURANCE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-202, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, DEBTORS' REMEDIES, AND THE EFFECT OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS ON THE RIGHTS OF PARTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CREDITOR HAS VIOLATED ANY PROVISIONS OF TITLE 37 APPLYING TO NONCREDIT TERM LIFE INSURANCE UNDER SECTION 37-3-202(2), THE CONSUMER HAS A CAUSE OF ACTION TO RECOVER ACTUAL DAMAGES AND ALSO A RIGHT IN AN ACTION, OTHER THAN A CLASS ACTION TO RECOVER A PENALTY IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE COURT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS NOR MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, TO REVIEW ANY POLICIES AND FILINGS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT IN ORDER TO "TRANSITION " INTO ANY ADDITIONAL OR ALTERED REQUIREMENT PROVIDED THEREIN BY THIS ACT, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY ACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2000, IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND LAW OF THIS ACT EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2000.

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S. 339 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PRINCIPAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1984, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 342 -- Senators Giese, Patterson, Courson and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999, AS "DISABILITIES DAY ", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES " PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 343 -- Senator Cork: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE IN BEAUFORT COUNTY THE "CHARLES E. FRASER BRIDGE " AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 345 -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LOLLIE B. HARPER FOR HER LIFELONG PROMOTION OF PROFESSIONALISM AND SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN THE FIELD OF ACCOUNTING AND TO RECOGNIZE HER DEDICATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ACCOUNTANTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 346 -- Senators Drummond, Holland, Saleeby, J. Verne Smith, Land, Setzler, Leatherman, Leventis, McConnell, Moore, Peeler, Bryan, Courson, Giese, Matthews, Thomas, Wilson, Patterson, Russell, McGill, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Washington, Reese, Hayes, Courtney, Cork, Elliott, Ford, Glover, Gregory, Jackson, Martin, Mescher, Rankin, Ryberg, Short, Waldrep, Alexander, Fair, Hutto, Anderson, Ravenel, Branton and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, JAMES H. HODGES, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1999, IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

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S. 347 -- Senator Holland: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DESIGNATE THE BRIDGE ON S.C. 52 NORTH OF CHERAW IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AS THE "GILBERT (GIL) FRANKLIN HALMA BRIDGE ".

Introduced and Committed

S. 348 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND RECOGNIZE THE TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTION OF THE LATE JAMES F. BYRNES TO HIS STATE, THE NATION, AND THE CAUSE OF WORLD PEACE AND, WITH GREAT ADMIRATION FOR HIS LIFE, WORK, AND QUIET EXAMPLE, AND WITH DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HIS LIVING LEGACY TO THE ORPHANED SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF HIS NATIVE STATE, THE JAMES F. BYRNES FOUNDATION, AND TO DECLARE JUNE 12, 1999, AS "JAMES F. BYRNES MEMORIAL DAY " IN HONOR OF THIS TRULY GOOD MAN AND THE DISTINGUISHED BYRNES SCHOLARS WHO SHARE AND CARRY ON HIS VISION FOR FAMILY, FOR EDUCATION, FOR SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THE NATION, AN END TO WAR, AND FOR A WORLD AT PEACE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 351 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Reese, Hayes, Jackson and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ENTRY OF SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY HOLDER OF RECORD OF A MORTGAGE, RATHER THAN "ANY PERSON ", WHO HAS RECEIVED FULL PAYMENT OR SATISFACTION OR TO WHOM A LEGAL TENDER HAS BEEN MADE OF HIS DEBTS, DAMAGES, COSTS, AND CHARGES SECURED BY A MORTGAGE OF REAL ESTATE SHALL, AT THIS REQUEST BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR OTHER FORM OF DELIVERY WITH A PROOF OF DELIVERY OF THE MORTGAGOR OR HIS LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ANY OTHER PERSON BEING A CREDITOR OF THE DEBTOR OR A PURCHASER UNDER HIM OR HAVING AN INTEREST IN ANY ESTATE BOUND BY THE MORTGAGE AND ON TENDER OF THE FEES OF OFFICE FOR ENTERING SATISFACTION, WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE CERTIFIED MAIL, OR OTHER FORM OF DELIVERY, WITH A PROOF OF DELIVERY, REQUEST IS MADE, ENTER SATISFACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-320, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR FAILURE TO ENTER SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, APPLY THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION TO A "HOLDER OF RECORD OF A MORTGAGE ", REQUIRE A REQUEST BY CERTIFIED MAIL, OR OTHER FORM OF DELIVERY, WITH A PROOF OF DELIVERY, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATE PENALTY OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS PLUS ACTUAL DAMAGES, COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO METHODS OF ENTERING SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT ANY LICENSED ATTORNEY ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO CAN PROVIDE PROOF OF PAYMENT OF FUNDS BY EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT MADE PAYABLE TO THE MORTGAGEE, HOLDER OF RECORD, SERVICER, OR OTHER PARTY ENTITLED TO RECEIVE PAYMENT MAY RECORD, OR CAUSE TO BE RECORDED, AN AFFIDAVIT, DULY EXECUTED IN THE PRESENCE OF TWO WITNESSES AND PROBATED OR ACKNOWLEDGED, WHICH STATES THAT FULL PAYMENT OF THE BALANCE OF THE MORTGAGE OR PAY-OFF AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGE OR OTHER INSTRUMENT SECURING THE PAYMENT OF MONEY AND BEING A LIEN UPON REAL PROPERTY HAS BEEN MADE AND THAT EVIDENCE OF PAYMENT FROM THE MORTGAGEE, ASSIGNEE, OR SERVICER EXISTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 29-3-325, RELATING TO RECORDING SATISFACTION OR CANCELLATION OF A MORTGAGE, FEE, PENALTY, OPEN-END CREDIT PLANS, AND MORTGAGES WITH FUTURE ADVANCE CLAUSES.

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S. 352 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR THE SENATE OR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE A LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH HE IS A CANDIDATE AT THE TIME HE FILES FOR THE OFFICE.

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S. 353 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO RECOGNIZE THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN TRIBE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN TRIBE AS INDIAN TRIBES OF SOUTH CAROLINA REPRESENTING THE CHICORA-WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE AND THE PEE DEE INDIAN PEOPLE, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO CONFER UPON THEM SUCH RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW TO INDIAN TRIBES OF THIS STATE.

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S. 355 -- Senator Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE RECENTLY COMPLETED BOAT LANDING ON THE WACCAMAW RIVER AT HIGHWAY 9 THE "CHRIS ANDERSON MEMORIAL LANDING AT HIGHWAY 9 ", TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS FROM LOCALLY GENERATED FUNDING TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE NEW LANDING AS THE "CHRIS ANDERSON MEMORIAL LANDING AT HIGHWAY 9 ", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE THAT THE BOAT RAMP IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE FOR ACCESS TO THE WACCAMAW RIVER.

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S. 357 -- Senators Hayes and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S JURISDICTION WHEN HE IS IN PURSUIT OF AN OFFENDER, SO AS TO EXPAND THE JURISDICTION OF COUNTY POLICE AUTHORITIES WHEN THEY PURSUE OFFENDERS WHO VIOLATE A COUNTY ORDINANCE OR STATE STATUTE.

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S. 358 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-390, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF ANTLERLESS DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ISSUE INDIVIDUAL TAGS FOR TAKING ANTLERLESS DEER STATEWIDE EXCEPT ON PROPERTIES RECEIVING ANTLERLESS DEER QUOTA PERMITS.

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S. 370 -- Senators Peeler, Passailaigue and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COASTAL FISHERIES, BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-550, SO AS TO REGULATE AND PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON COMMERCIAL TAKING AND RECREATIONAL FISHING FOR DOLPHIN; BY ADDING SECTION 50-17-560, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO HARVEST OR POSSESS SARGASSO WEED IN THIS STATE EXCEPT UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THESE SECTIONS.

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S. 372 -- Senators Anderson and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DAY CARE CENTER EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN OFFENSES WHICH PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM BEING EMPLOYED AS A DAY CARE WORKER.

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S. 373 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-25 SO AS TO DEFINE THE WORD "RESIDENT " FOR VOTING PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-230, RELATING TO BOARDS OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE CHALLENGING OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN ELECTOR; BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS IS DEEMED GIVEN UNDER OATH; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1330, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF VOTE RECORDERS BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM WITHIN THE MEANING OF VOTE RECORDER, PROVIDE THAT NO VOTE RECORDER OR OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM MAY BE APPROVED FOR USE BY THE STATE UNLESS CERTIFIED BY AN ACCREDITED NATIONAL TESTING AUTHORITY AND THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS MEETING CERTAIN STANDARDS, PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW FOR A PERSON OR COMPANY SEEKING APPROVAL OF A VOTE RECORDER OR OPTICAL SCAN SYSTEM, PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE DECERTIFICATION OF A VOTE RECORDER OR OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1340, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTE RECORDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A VOTING SYSTEM TO BE ABLE TO ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMIT VOTE TOTALS FOR ALL ELECTIONS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1620, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL OF VOTING MACHINES BY THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE APPROVAL OF A VOTING MACHINE BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION BEFORE IT MAY BE USED IN AN ELECTION AND PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE DECERTIFICATION OF A VOTING MACHINE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1640, RELATING TO VOTING MACHINE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A VOTING SYSTEM TO BE ABLE TO ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMIT VOTE TOTALS FOR ALL ELECTIONS TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-13-1630 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EXAMINATION OF A VOTING MACHINE.

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S. 375 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE PROCEDURES, THE DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED ITEMS, AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS OF SALES OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO THE SEIZURE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY FORFEITED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF PERSONS PROVIDING INFORMATION LEADING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, AND TO AUTHORIZE A JUDGE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES AS TO WHETHER A PERSON PROVIDED INFORMATION LEADING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY.

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S. 376 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES UNDER THE GOVERNMENTAL TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENTS AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS FROM LIABILITY WHEN ESCORTING FUNERAL PROCESSIONS.

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S. 378 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAYS 162 AND 165 IN HOLLYWOOD IN HONOR OF MR. HERBERT GADSON.

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S. 379 -- Senators Bryan, Setzler, Giese, Drummond, Martin, McGill, J. Verne Smith, Ravenel, Anderson, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Moore, Branton, Courtney, Wilson, Hutto, Fair, Hayes, Washington, Alexander, Leventis, Saleeby, Land, Reese, Short, Patterson, Holland, McConnell, Russell, Rankin, Mescher, Thomas, Grooms, Ryberg, Ford, Gregory, Waldrep, Jackson, Matthews, Courson, Glover, Cork, Elliott, Peeler and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 146 SO AS TO ENACT THE "STATE SCHOOL FACILITIES BOND ACT " WHICH AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS AS GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PRESCRIBE THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, USES, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE BONDS AND THEIR PROCEEDS; AND TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND CONFORM THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT.

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S. 380 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 26, 1999, AS "SENIOR CITIZENS SUMMIT DAY 1999 " IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN RECOGNITION OF THE OUTSTANDING ENDEAVOR OF THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR TO EDUCATE SENIOR CITIZENS ON CERTAIN IMPORTANT ISSUES.

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S. 381 -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE GROWING SUCCESS AND WORTHWHILE EFFORTS OF AN OUTSTANDING MUSEUM IN MYRTLE BEACH BY RECOGNIZING IT AS THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN MYRTLE BEACH.

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S. 384 -- Senators Anderson, Washington, Matthews, Patterson, Glover, Ford and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE AGAINST THE STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL CONSIDER PROXIMITY TO THE HOME OF THE CONVICTED PERSON IN DESIGNATING THE PLACE OF HIS CONFINEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF A PRISONER ALLOWED TO WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNTS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DEDUCTS FROM A PRISONER'S GROSS WAGES TO SATISFY HIS RESTITUTION, CHILD SUPPORT, AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.

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S. 388 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1072 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PHYSICIAN, NURSE, OR ANY OTHER MEDICAL OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL AND ANY EMPLOYEE OF A HOSPITAL, CLINIC, OR NURSING HOME WHO KNOWINGLY TREATS ANY PERSON SUFFERING FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND OR RECEIVES A REQUEST FOR SUCH TREATMENT SHALL REPORT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME THE EXISTENCE OF THE GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE TREATMENT IS ADMINISTERED OR A REQUEST IS RECEIVED, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, TO PROVIDE REPORTING PROCEDURES AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL IMMUNITY FOR GOOD FAITH REPORTING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONFIDENTIALITY AND THE PHYSICIAN PATIENT PRIVILEGE IS ABROGATED IN SUCH CASES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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S. 398 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF TITLE 40, CHAPTER 1 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AUTHORIZING THE BOARD TO REGULATE CROSS-BORDER ENGINEERING.

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S. 399 -- Senators McConnell, Matthews, Courtney, Patterson, Hayes, Reese, Jackson, Passailaigue, Saleeby and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CERTAIN RATE INCREASES IN INSURANCE LINES SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE NOTICES AND HEARINGS AND REVISE AND CLARIFY THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE FILINGS MADE PURSUANT TO ACT 154 OF 1997 WHICH REVISED THE LAWS OF THIS STATE PERTAINING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE; TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF ACT 154 OF 1997 APPLY TO RATE FILINGS MADE PURSUANT TO ACT 154 OF 1997 REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE RATE FILINGS ARE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE PRIOR TO MARCH 1, 1999, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF ACT 154 OF 1997.

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S. 402 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-26 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON CERTAIN PORTIONS OF BEAR CREEK IN LANCASTER COUNTY WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER OR OCCUPANT AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

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S. 403 -- Senators Courtney, Short, Moore and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-767, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES CONCERNING CONDUCTING VISITS WITH FOSTER CHILDREN AND CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS OF FOSTER FAMILIES; TO REQUIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, AND TO STATE THE DUTIES OF FOSTER PARENTS UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-764, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR AMENDMENT OF A PLACEMENT PLAN AFTER REMOVAL OF A CHILD, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO DISCLOSE IN THE PLAN THE LOCATION OF THE CHILD'S PLACEMENT; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-775 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD TO THE FOSTER PARENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENTS BY CERTAIN CHILDREN, SO AS TO EXPAND THE ADMISSIBILITY OF THESE STATEMENTS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN WHO FUNCTION COGNITIVELY, ADAPTIVELY, OR DEVELOPMENTALLY UNDER AGE TWELVE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ACTIONS CONCERNING CONTROL OF A MINOR, INCLUDING GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THESE DEFINITIONS TO OTHER ARTICLES IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MANDATED REPORTER TO REPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IF THE PERPETRATOR IS NOT A "PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A CHILD'S WELFARE " AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS FOR EXCHANGE OF REPORTER INFORMATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR REPORTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO EXPAND THE IMMUNITY TO PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN AN INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT AND TO EXTEND THE IMMUNITY TO INCLUDE FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE FACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES PERSONNEL FROM LIABILITY FOR PERFORMING CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES OR CHILD WELFARE FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE CONTRACT EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CUSTODY PROCEDURES, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-618 RELATING TO DETAINMENT OF ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILDREN BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WITHOUT PARENTAL CONSENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT SUCH DETAINMENT IS NOT KEEPING A CHILD IN EMERGENCY PHYSICAL CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BEGIN AN INVESTIGATION WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF A CHILD'S DEATH DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT UNLESS OTHER CHILDREN ARE IN THE HOME OR IF THE ALLEGED PERPETRATOR IS THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND TO REVISE CERTAIN PROCEDURES WHEN A CHILD IS IN PLACEMENT WITH A RELATIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-690, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PERSONS, AGENCIES, OR ENTITIES WHICH MAY HAVE ACCESS TO THESE REPORTS AND RECORDS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO DISCLOSE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO PARTICIPANTS IN A FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-736, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-765 RELATING TO FOSTER CARE TREATMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "TREATMENT PLAN " TO "PLACEMENT PLAN "; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-766, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMANENCY PLANNING HEARINGS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PROCEEDING MUST BE INITIATED BY THE FILING OF A MOTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT PENDING AN APPEAL IN A FOSTER CARE CASE THE JURISDICTION AND DISPOSITIONAL POWERS OF THE COURT CONTINUES ON MATTERS UNRELATED TO THE APPEAL; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-770 REQUIRING CLERKS OF COURT TO SUBMIT CERTAIN INFORMATION ON CHILD PROTECTION CASES TO COURT ADMINISTRATION WHICH MUST FORWARD THIS INFORMATION MONTHLY AND IN AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT AND TO REQUIRE COURT ADMINISTRATION TO PROSPECTIVELY USE A SEPARATE CODE TO IDENTIFY ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO ADD CONVICTION FOR CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON, INCLUDING CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AS A GROUND FOR TERMINATION; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-1630 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO INFORM FOSTER PARENTS OF FOSTER CHILDREN WHO ARE RELATIVES ABOUT THE BENEFITS ATTENDANT TO PROVIDING FOSTER CARE AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ACQUIRING LICENSING; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINGERPRINTING OF FOSTER PARENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE A TEMPORARY LICENSE IF CERTAIN PRELIMINARY CRIMINAL RECORDS REQUIREMENTS ARE MET; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2376, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF LOCAL FOSTER CARE REVIEW BOARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARDS TO SUBMIT WRITTEN REPORTS TO THE COURT THAT ARE DISTINCTIVE FROM OTHER DOCUMENTS IN THE FILE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31 RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDING A PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR CHILDREN TO OBTAIN CONTINUED SCHOOLING AT A PARTICULAR SCHOOL IF THE CHILD IS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; AND TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 157 OF 1997 RELATING TO THE PILOT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SYSTEM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE REQUIRED EVALUATION IS THE ONLY EVALUATION THAT MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN COUNTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PILOT, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE THAT DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATION SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM TO EXPAND FROM THIRTY TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A DETERMINATION MUST BE MADE FOR A CASE TO BE REFERRED TO THE PILOT PROJECT AND TO ALLOW FOR AN EXTENSION, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO EXPAND THE PILOT SYSTEM TO SIX, RATHER THAN THREE COUNTIES, AND TO EXTEND THE PILOT FOR UP TO THREE YEARS, RATHER THAN TWO YEARS, TO CLARIFY THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN INVESTIGATION OR ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED BY A PILOT COUNTY, AND TO APPLY THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO RECORDS OF UNFOUNDED AND FOUNDED CASES OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, AS ESTABLISHED IN LAW TO RECORDS OF ASSESSMENT CASES CREATED UNDER THE PILOT SYSTEM.

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S. 404 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIME OF LITTERING, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FIVE TO FIFTEEN THE MINIMUM HOURS A PERSON MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM LITTER-GATHERING LABOR OR OTHER FORM OF PUBLIC SERVICE IF CONVICTED OF THE OFFENSE OF LITTERING.

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S. 407 -- Senator Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF DECEMBER 18, 1998, MISSED BY STUDENTS OF BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

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S. 408 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1999, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1999; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1999; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRED JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 7, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 11, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRED JUNE 30, 1998; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE UNEXPIRED TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, CHIEF JUDGE, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 1999.

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S. 412 -- Senators Glover, Saleeby, Land, McGill and Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE BETWEEN WEST DARLINGTON STREET AND EAST CHEVES STREET IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.

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S. 413 -- Senators Holland, Elliott, Saleeby, Peeler and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NEW WATEREE RIVER BRIDGE LOCATED ON UNITED STATES HIGHWAYS 1 AND 601 BETWEEN CAMDEN AND LUGOFF IN HONOR OF COMMISSIONER BOBBY T. JONES.

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S. 416 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "LIONS " FOOTBALL TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING 1998 EFFORT, ENDING THE SEASON WITH A WELL DESERVED CLASS A TITLE VICTORY.

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S. 418 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBSCRIBER CHARGES FOR E-911 SERVICES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE AMOUNT OF THE LEVY FOR EACH CMRS CONNECTION AT THE SAME RATE AS THE AVERAGE MONTHLY LOCAL EXCHANGE ACCESS FACILITY 911 CHARGE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, RELATING TO THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND TO DELETE THE COMMITTEE'S SCHEDULED TERMINATION DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2001.

Introduced and Committed

S. 419 -- Senator Courtney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE HONORABLE FRANK E. DILLARD FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL VICE-CHAIRMAN AND DISTRICT #6 REPRESENTATIVE FOR SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 420 -- Senator Courtney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE DAVID G. DENNIS, SR. FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY COUNCIL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 421 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ON OR AFTER MAY, 1995, ALSO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 427 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD ON THEIR NINTH CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 428 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE DEATH OF EDWARD HOOD DAWSON OF CHESTER AND EXTENDING SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 429 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Passailaigue and Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1999, AS "HUNLEY DAY " IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 431 -- Senators Fair and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 18, 1999, AS "CHRISTIAN BLIND MISSION INTERNATIONAL DAY " IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HISTORIC "VISION 2020 " INITIATIVE ON BEHALF OF MILLIONS OF NEEDLESSLY BLIND PERSONS WORLDWIDE IN AN EFFORT TO RID THE WORLD OF AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS BY THE YEAR 2020.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 432 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ECONOMY OF THIS STATE, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, FOR ITS LEADERSHIP AND VISION AS OUR STATE MOVES FORWARD INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE FEBRUARY 9, 1999, AS "STATE PORTS AUTHORITY APPRECIATION DAY ".

Introduced and Adopted

S. 434 -- Senators Short, Jackson and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-120 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATING TO DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "CASH ADVANCE "; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OF A CHECK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACE AMOUNT OF A CHECK TAKEN FOR DEFERRED PRESENTMENT OR DEPOSIT, INCLUDING THE CASH ADVANCE MADE TO THE CUSTOMER AND THE FEE IMPOSED BY THE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THREE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-200, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE DEFERRED PRESENTMENT ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-41-20, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHECK CASHING SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SEPARATE LICENSE FOR EACH BUSINESS LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 34-41-30, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CHECK CASHING SERVICE LAW, SO AS TO REDEFINE THE EXEMPTION FOR RETAIL SELLERS TO ALLOW UP TO TWO DOLLARS, RATHER THAN NO CONSIDERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 34-41-40, RELATING TO CHECK CASHING SERVICE LICENSE APPLICATIONS, TO REVISE THE INVESTIGATION AND LICENSE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 34-41-60, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CHECK CASHING SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF A WRITTEN AGREEMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-41-80, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CHECK CASHING LAW, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 448 -- Senator Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 72.37 J., PART IB, ACT 419 OF 1998, RELATING TO EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES USING A PERSONAL VEHICLE FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE FROM 32.5 CENTS TO 31 CENTS PER MILE IN ORDER TO CONFORM WITH A REDUCTION IN THE ALLOWABLE REIMBURSEMENT RATE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL REGULATION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 450 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1180 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS REGARDING TROTLINES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT TROTLINE HOOKS USED IN LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE MUST, IN ADDITION TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS, BE CAPABLE OF BEING PASSED THROUGH A THREE-INCH LONG CYLINDER WITH A ONE-HALF INCH INSIDE DIAMETER, AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1192, RELATING TO NONGAME FISHING DEVICES, SO AS TO RESTRICT FROM TWO TO ONE THOUSAND THE NUMBER OF TROTLINE HOOKS THAT MAY BE USED WITH A COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE AND TO REQUIRE THAT THESE HOOKS BE CAPABLE OF BEING PASSED THROUGH A THREE-INCH CYLINDER WITH AN INSIDE DIAMETER OF ONE-HALF INCH.

Introduced and Committed

S. 454 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-36-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF INACTIVE LICENSES IN THE PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 457 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 22, 1999, MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF TAMASSEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A BROKEN WATER MAIN IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 460 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR THE PROMOTION OF STUDENTS TO THE NEXT HIGHER GRADE (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1997, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 461 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO POLICY DEVELOPMENT (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1981, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 462 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SUPERIOR SCHOLARS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW (STAR) HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/SCHOLARSHIP, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2227, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 463 -- Senators Martin and Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CONTRACTOR LICENSES THAT EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 1998, CONTINUE IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1999, AND TO PROVIDE WHAT STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO LICENSES RENEWED BETWEEN THOSE DATES.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 470 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EAVESDROPPING AND PEEPING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC VIDEO OR AUDIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EAVESDROPPING OR PEEPING; TO FURTHER PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM COMMITTING THE CRIME OF VOYEURISM, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "VOYEURISM "; TO FURTHER PROHIBIT THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY RECORDING, VIDEOTAPE, OR FILM OF ANOTHER PERSON; TO DEFINE A "PLACE OF REASONABLE EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY ", "SURVEILLANCE ", AND "VIEW "; TO FURTHER PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CONVICTIONS OF VOYEURISM AND THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF ANY RECORDING, VIDEOTAPE, OR FILM OF ANOTHER PERSON; AND TO REQUIRE IMMEDIATE FORFEITURE AND DESTRUCTION OF ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS PRODUCED FROM THIS UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 473 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MR. MAURICE LEE LONG, A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENRY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY AND RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 476 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OR RENAMING OF CERTAIN MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHOUT A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 480 -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 24, 1999, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA AARP DAY " IN RECOGNITION OF THE EFFORTS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AARP STATE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO EDUCATE SENIOR CITIZENS ON IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE ACTIVE ROLES IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 482 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JENNIFER FOX AS A RECIPIENT OF THE 1999 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD FOR HER OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 483 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF MR. D. L. WICKER, SR., OF CAYCE, UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 487 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO REVISE THE ELECTION DISTRICTS AND METHOD OF ELECTING THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND MANNER OF ELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AT A NONPARTISAN ELECTION AT SPECIFIED DATES; TO CHANGE THE MANNER FOR FILLING VACANCIES ON THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND TO AMEND ACT 526 OF 1996, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE METHOD OF ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE AND DELETE PROVISIONS FOR FILLING VACANCIES.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 488 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-187, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IS AUTHORIZED TO EXPEND FUNDS PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN POLICY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF THE INSTITUTION FOR EVENTS WHICH RECOGNIZE ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AND NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY AND STAFF, STUDENTS, AND DISTINGUISHED GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH EXPENDITURES ARE FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE; TO PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO REQUIRE THE WRITTEN POLICIES TO BE FORWARDED TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 491 -- Senator Cork: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-136, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NO WAKE ZONES ON CERTAIN CREEKS AND COVES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND AND ON THE NEW RIVER IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO CORRECT A DIRECTIONAL REFERENCE.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

S. 493 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-13-5, 40-13-10, 40-13-20, 40-13-30, 40-13-110, 40-13-230, 40-13-240, AND 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 40-13-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGISTS, MANICURISTS, AND ESTHETICIANS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "MANICURIST " TO "NAIL TECHNICIAN "; TO PROVIDE MILEAGE, SUBSISTENCE, AND PER DIEM TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY; TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "COSMETOLOGY " AND "ESTHETICIAN " AND TO DEFINE "APPROVED SCHOOL "; TO REQUIRE A TRADE OR INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL TO BE LICENSED; TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY THE BOARD OF A SCHOOL CLOSING OR TO PROVIDE THE BOARD STUDENT RECORDS; TO REVISE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTHETICIANS AND NAIL TECHNICIANS; TO PROVIDE FOR BIENNIAL LICENSE RENEWAL RATHER THAN ANNUAL; AND TO PROVIDE RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT PROCEDURES FOR INACTIVE LICENSES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment

Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 494 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND SYRINGES, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTIFIED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 7 WHEN A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE OR SYRINGE IS SOLD TO INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETICS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 495 -- Senators Elliott and Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN THE RESTAURANT ROW AREA OF HORRY COUNTY IN HONOR OF MR. WILLIAM H. ALFORD.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 496 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PARENT-ORIENTED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1713, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 497 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CLARENCE L. "ROCKY " BYARS OF GAFFNEY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR CHEROKEE COUNTY, AND EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR HIS TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE IN THE AREA OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 498 -- Senators McGill and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO THE DEVOLUTION OF THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO RESTORE THE DEVOLVED POWERS TO THE DELEGATION FOR ONE ENTITY, THE WACCAMAW REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, AND PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENTS TO THIS COUNCIL BE MADE ON A ROTATING BASIS BY RESIDENT DELEGATION MEMBERS WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 505 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, AND SECTION 23-31-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE USE AND POSSESSION OF MACHINE GUNS, SAWED-OFF SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF MILITARY FIREARM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 509 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF AN ERROR IN RECORDS OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CORRECTION OF AN ERROR WITHIN TWO YEARS OF ITS COMMISSION UPON WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF THE ERROR AND CORRECTION OF ITS RECORDS BY THE EMPLOYER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWO-YEAR LIMIT DOES NOT APPLY TO PENDING REQUESTS FOR CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE RETIREMENT AGE TO SIXTY-TWO FROM SIXTY-FIVE FOR A MEMBER CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY A CORRELATED SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A 'POLICE OFFICER' INCLUDES A PEACE OFFICER EMPLOYED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM APPLIES TO POLICE OFFICERS AS SO DEFINED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-280, RELATING TO PEACE OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recalled
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 514 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE LANDER UNIVERSITY MEN'S TENNIS TEAM AND ITS COACH, JOSEPH CABRI, ON WINNING THE 1998 NCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL MEN'S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP, LANDER'S EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE NATIONAL TITLE AND TENTH OVERALL.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 515 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR JANICE HUFF, A NATIVE OF THIS STATE AND A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S EXCEPTIONAL ROLE MODELS, ON THE OCCASION OF HER SPEECH MADE TO LEADERSHIP COLUMBIA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 526 -- Senators Land, McGill, Saleeby, Hayes, Moore, Rankin, Gregory and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-33-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 41-31-390, AS AMENDED, AND 41-31-400, BOTH RELATING TO WARRANTS OF EXECUTION FOR THE COLLECTION OF DEFAULT PAYMENTS OWED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO LEVY UPON THE PROPERTY SECURING THE WARRANT FOR NONPAYMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ASSESSMENTS, AND COSTS AND TO CONTRACT WITH A COLLECTION AGENCY OR THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING DELINQUENT PAYMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO FILE A COPY OF THE EXECUTION WITH THE CLERK OF COURT IN THE COUNTIES IN WHICH THE DELINQUENT EMPLOYER DOES BUSINESS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS CONFERRED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID INCOME TAXES ARE CONFERRED UPON THE COMMISSION, MUTATIS MUTANDIS, FOR THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PAYMENTS OWED TO THE COMMISSION, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THESE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Request for Debate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 528 -- Senators Gregory, Waldrep, Ravenel and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BOATING REFORM AND SAFETY ACT OF 1999 "; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION OF WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF BOATS OR SIMILAR DEVICES, SO AS TO DEFINE NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF A WATERCRAFT AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-111 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY OPERATE OR DIRECT THE OPERATION OF A VESSEL OR USE WATER SKIS OR SIMILAR WATER DEVICES WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ANY COMBINATION THEREOF, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-112, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO USE OF A VESSEL OR WATER DEVICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A VESSEL OR USING A WATER DEVICE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-113 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS OPERATION OF A VESSEL OR WATER DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDES PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-114, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPERATION OF A VESSEL OR MANIPULATION OF A WATER DEVICE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ARRESTED FOR OPERATING A VESSEL OR MANIPULATING A WATER DEVICE IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE GIVEN HIS CONSENT TO ONE OR A COMBINATION OF CHEMICAL TESTS TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE REFUSAL TO TAKE THE CHEMICAL TESTS REQUIRED BY THE ARRESTING OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE BY OPERATION OF A BOAT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERMISSIBLE TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FROM FIVE YEARS TO TEN YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST SUBMIT TO ONE OR A COMBINATION OF TESTS WHEN THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATED OR IS UNDER ARREST FOR OPERATING A WATERCRAFT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSES OF OPERATING A VESSEL UNDER SUSPENSION AND USING A WATER DEVICE UNDER SUSPENSION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF A BOAT LIVERY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A BOAT LIVERY, HIS AGENT, AND EMPLOYEES, MUST NOT PERMIT A VESSEL TO DEPART FROM HIS PREMISES UNLESS IT IS IN SOUND AND SAFE OPERATING CONDITION, HAVE A VALID REGISTRATION, BE PROPERLY NUMBERED AND TITLED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF VESSEL OPERATORS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER CASUALTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP WHEN INJURY, GREAT BODILY INJURY, OR DEATH RESULTS FROM A COLLISION, ACCIDENT, OR OTHER CASUALTY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER WHERE PENALTIES ARE NOT SPECIFIED; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VESSELS THAT NEED NOT BE NUMBERED, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN CERTAIN VESSELS COVERED BY A CERTIFICATE OR NUMBER IN EFFECT THAT IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW OR A FEDERAL NUMBERING SYSTEM NEED NOT BE NUMBERED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE FOR MOTORBOATS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER FOR RECENTLY PURCHASED WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WHEN USING A RECENTLY PURCHASED WATERCRAFT UNDER AUTHORITY OF A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER, THE OPERATOR SHALL CARRY A COPY OF THE BILL OF SALE AND THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER ON BOARD AS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION, NEGLIGENT OPERATION, AND PROHIBITED ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OPERATION OF ANY VESSEL WITHIN A PROHIBITED AREA IS NEGLIGENT OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-870, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONAL WATERCRAFT AND BOATING SAFETY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-15, RELATING TO PERMITTED MARINE DEALERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INSPECTION OF PREMISES, BOOKS, AND RECORDS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO ALLOW INSPECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPLICATION FEES AND PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR WATERCRAFT PROPELLED BY HAND WITH OAR, PADDLE, OR SIMILAR DEVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS PERTAINING TO THE TITLED OWNER'S PERSONAL INFORMATION AND THE MANUFACTURER'S HULL AND IDENTIFICATION OR SERIAL NUMBER FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE A WATERCRAFT WITHOUT DISPLAYING THE ISSUED DECAL; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF TITLE TO WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE UPON NOTICE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY SEIZE REVOKED CERTIFICATES THAT ARE NOT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A VESSEL NUMBERED OR DOCUMENTED IN THIS STATE MUST FURNISH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE TRANSFER OF HIS INTEREST IN A VESSEL NUMBERED OR DOCUMENTED IN THIS STATE WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE TRANSFER; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-220, RELATING TO DEPOSIT AND USE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO ONE-HALF OF THE FEES COLLECTED UNDER THIS CHAPTER MAY BE USED FOR ENFORCEMENT OF BOATING LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES; TO AMEND TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE BY NAMING CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50, "WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS ", TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 50-23-10 THROUGH 50-23-290 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50 NAMED "TITLING ", TO REDESIGNATE ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50 AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50 NAMED "NUMBERING ", AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO RENUMBER THE CODE SECTIONS OF THE EXISTING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 50 AS ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 50; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-21-390, 50-21-410, 50-23-10, 50-23-24, AND 50-23-50 OF THE 1976 CODE.

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S. 535 -- Senators Short, Bryan, Washington, Cork, Setzler, Anderson, Mescher, Hayes, Wilson, Drummond, Waldrep, Jackson, Ford, Rankin, Moore, Land, J. Verne Smith, Hutto, Branton, Russell, Matthews, Leventis, Reese, Passailaigue, Glover, McGill, Elliott, Saleeby and Holland: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION BY ADDING CHAPTER 152, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO READINESS ACT " WHICH IS AN INITIATIVE FOR IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO REACH SCHOOL READY TO LEARN; TO ESTABLISH GOALS FOR THIS INITIATIVE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING THE INITIATIVE; TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND PROGRAM PARAMETERS FOR LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS; AND TO ESTABLISH FISCAL GUIDELINES, CRITERIA FOR LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS, AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 RELATING TO 0THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE FUND TO CHILDREN'S FIRST STEPS TRUST FUND, PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL OVERSEE THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ACT, AND TO REVISE THE PURPOSES OF THE TRUST FUND AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNING BOARD, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND FUNDING; TO ADD SECTIONS 43-1-240 AND 44-1-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE BOARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, IN ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES AND FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH IMPACT ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DURING THE FIRST YEARS OF A CHILD'S LIFE, MUST SUPPORT THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ACT AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS; TO STATE THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT STATE AGENCIES SUPPORT THE FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO REVISE REFERENCES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE TO CONFORM TO THIS ACT, AS FEASIBLE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND OF SOUTH CAROLINA EXPIRE ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS IN THE TRUST FUND PRIOR TO THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE MUST BE EXPENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE FUND BEFORE AMENDMENT BY THIS ACT.

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S. 539 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENT INSURANCE AGENTS, COUNTERSIGNATURE REQUIREMENT, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BUSINESS DONE IN THIS STATE BY INSURERS MUST BE TRANSACTED BY THEIR REGULARLY AUTHORIZED AGENTS LICENSED IN THIS STATE AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AGENTS ACTUALLY RESIDE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDING THAT ALL INSURANCE POLICIES, EXCEPT HEALTH AND ACCIDENT AND LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND CERTIFICATES ISSUED UNDER GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES, MUST BE PERSONALLY OR MECHANICALLY COUNTERSIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE AGENT, DELETE THE PROVISION THAT AN INSURER MAY AMEND OR REPLACE ITS OUTSTANDING POLICIES WITH A NEWLY REVISED POLICY FORM OR NECESSARY ENDORSEMENTS WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE COUNTERSIGNATURE REQUIREMENT AND DELETE A FURTHER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A NONRESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE BROKER, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF PERSONAL COUNTERSIGNATURE BY A LICENSED RESIDENT AGENT OF THE SURETY, WITH RESPECT TO THE REQUIRED FILING OF A BOND EXECUTED BY A CORPORATE SURETY LICENSED TO TRANSACT SURETY INSURANCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-87-60, RELATING TO REGULATION AND TAXATION OF RISK RETENTION GROUPS AND PURCHASING GROUPS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE LAWS AND THE PROVISION THAT A POLICY OF INSURANCE ISSUED TO A RISK RETENTION GROUP OR ANY MEMBER OF THAT GROUP IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE COUNTERSIGNED AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SECTION 38-43-60.

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S. 540 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-147 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO LET FOR BIDS ANY AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY REINSURANCE CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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S. 542 -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS USED IN THE UNIFORM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INTANGIBLE PROPERTY " BY EXCLUDING TRADING STAMPS AND ELECTRONIC ENTRIES REPRESENTING TRADING STAMPS.

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S. 543 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURY AREAS FOR MAGISTRATES' COURTS ESTABLISHED FOR LANCASTER COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A COUNTYWIDE JURY AREA.

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S. 550 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO DECLARE MARCH 9, 1999, "YORK COUNTY DAY " IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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S. 557 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, AS "READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY " IN SOUTH CAROLINA, URGING EVERY CITIZEN IN THE PALMETTO STATE TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IS READ TO BY A CARING ADULT AT LEAST ONCE ON THAT DAY, AND REDEDICATING THIS STATE TO EFFORTS WHICH ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO PLACE SOUTH CAROLINA'S CHILDREN AMONG THE BEST READERS IN THE NATION.

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S. 558 -- Senators Elliott, Waldrep, Glover, Ford, Holland and Saleeby: 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 PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS PURPOSE, MEMBERSHIP, AND DUTIES.

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S. 561 -- Senator Moore: 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 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS.

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S. 562 -- Senators Moore, J. Verne Smith, Bryan, Giese, Thomas, Jackson, Short, Alexander, Rankin, O'Dell and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO MAKE A FACILITY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE RADIATION THERAPY SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.

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S. 564 -- Senators Courson, Giese, Jackson and Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON LAKE MURRAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "BAIT " AND "TO BAIT ", TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON THAT PORTION OF LAKE MURRAY LYING WITHIN NEWBERRY AND SALUDA COUNTIES WITHIN TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF A DWELLING OR MARINA WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT, TO PROHIBIT THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON THAT PORTION OF LAKE MURRAY LYING WITHIN LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FIFTY YARDS OF A DWELLING OR MARINA WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT, TO PROHIBIT BAITING CERTAIN WATERS OF LAKE MURRAY, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

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S. 565 -- Senators Setzler, Moore, Leatherman and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MECHANICS LIENS, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT TO SUE ON A PAYMENT BOND, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THE AMOUNT, OR BALANCE, UNPAID AT THE TIME OF INSTITUTING THE SUIT AND TO PROSECUTE THE ACTION TO FINAL EXECUTION AND JUDGMENT FOR THE SUM OR SUMS JUSTLY DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS FOR BOND AND SECURITY AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT TO INSTITUTE SUITS ON PAYMENT BONDS, AND TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE REQUIRED GIVING OF TWO WRITTEN NOTICES; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-1660, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES, AND AMOUNTS OF AND ACTIONS ON CONTRACTORS' BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE REQUIRED GIVING OF TWO WRITTEN NOTICES; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE INSTITUTION OF A SUIT WHEN THE STATE OR A COUNTY, A MUNICIPALITY, OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, A COUNTY, OR A MUNICIPALITY CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REQUIRES THE PERSON OR ENTITY PERFORMING THE WORK TO FURNISH A PAYMENT BOND, NOT GOVERNED BY CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW, IN THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONS WHO FURNISH LABOR OR MATERIAL TO THE CONTRACTOR OR HIS SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THE WORK SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT.

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S. 573 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME ROAD S-14-547 IN CLARENDON COUNTY BETWEEN HIGHWAY 260 AND ROAD S-14-25 AS "JOSEPH LEMON AND DINGLE ROAD " IN HONOR OF THE LATE JOSEPH LEMON AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THIS ROAD REFLECTING THE DESIGNATION.

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S. 575 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION OF SPECIFIED MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES USED FOR THE INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG OR MEDICINE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

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S. 577 -- Senators McConnell, Leventis, Ryberg and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT SEEK MORE THAN ONE JUDICIAL VACANCY AT THE SAME TIME.

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S. 581 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 434 OF 1998, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROHIBITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE SALE OF MALT LIQUOR IN CONTAINERS GREATER THAN ONE LITER.

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S. 582 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SANTEE FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT FOR THEIR TWENTIETH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND TO RECOGNIZE THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO, OVER THE PAST TWENTY YEARS, PROVIDED FIRE SERVICES TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND PROPERTY OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE SANTEE FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 585 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, AND 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO FINES AND ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED ON CONVICTIONS IN GENERAL SESSIONS, MUNICIPAL, AND MAGISTRATE'S COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REVENUES MUST BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING VICTIM SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL UNUSED FUNDS MUST BE CARRIED FORWARD AND USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR VICTIM SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT CONDUCTED ON THE COLLECTION, REPORTING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE FINES AND ASSESSMENTS AND MUST DETAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE ENTITY'S RECORDS CONCERNING THE FINES AND ASSESSMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SURCHARGE IMPOSED ON CONVICTIONS IN GENERAL SESSIONS, MUNICIPAL, AND MAGISTRATE'S COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SURCHARGE REVENUE MUST BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING VICTIM SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL UNUSED FUNDS MUST BE CARRIED FORWARD AND USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR VICTIM SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY OR COUNTY MUST HAVE AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT CONDUCTED ON THE COLLECTION, REPORTING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE SURCHARGE REVENUE AND MUST DETAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE CERTAIN ELEMENTS OF THE ENTITY'S RECORDS CONCERNING THE SURCHARGES.

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S. 586 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND CONFORM THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL INDEBTEDNESS AMOUNT TO THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-105, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF BONDS WHICH MAY BE ISSUED.

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S. 587 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND HEARTILY CONGRATULATE THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY EAGLES BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON, ITS BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND ITS INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT.

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S. 590 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MRS. ELLA YON STEVENSON OF NORTH, SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE-HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY ON MARCH 17, 1999.

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S. 591 -- Senators McConnell, Ravenel, Hutto, Leventis, Cork and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-83 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR DISSOLVED OXYGEN DEPRESSIONS IN NATURALLY LOW DISSOLVED OXYGEN WATERBODIES AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING A SITE-SPECIFIC EFFLUENT LIMIT RELATED TO DISSOLVED OXYGEN.

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S. 597 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN CONVICTIONS THAT RENDER A PERSON A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WHEN THE VICTIM IS A SPOUSE, SEXUAL BATTERY OF A SPOUSE, OR SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A PATIENT OR TRAINEE IS RENDERED A SEX OFFENDER AND TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A PERSON CONVICTED OF KIDNAPPING, CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, OR EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR IS RENDERED A SEX OFFENDER.

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S. 598 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALS OF OFFICERS REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR; 1-23-390, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT APPEALS; 4-27-320, RELATING TO APPEALS OF CIRCUIT COURT DECISIONS INVOLVING COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CASES; 4-27-630, RELATING TO APPEALS OF CERTAIN COUNTY PLANNING CASES; 6-7-790, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ZONING DECISIONS; 6-29-850, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECISIONS; 6-29-940, RELATING TO APPEALS OF BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW DECISIONS; 14-11-85, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM FINAL JUDGMENTS ENTERED BY A MASTER-IN-EQUITY; 17-27-100, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEWS OF POST-CONVICTION RELIEF DECISIONS; 20-7-2220, RELATING TO APPEALS OF FAMILY COURT DECISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMITMENT OR CUSTODY OF CHILDREN; 34-29-180, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CONSUMER FINANCE LAW DECISIONS; 37-6-108, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; 37-6-415, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CONTESTED CASES UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE; 39-37-100, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DECISIONS; 41-31-630 AND 41-35-750, RELATING TO APPEAL OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION DECISIONS; 42-17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEAL OF CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AWARDS; 44-17-620, RELATING TO APPEALS OF PROBATE COURT ORDERS REGARDING THE COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL PERSONS; 49-19-1080, RELATING TO APPEAL OF DRAINAGE AND WATER RECLAMATION DECISIONS; 57-5-1120, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DECISIONS PERTAINING TO PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS AND SIDE-ROAD ENTRANCES; 58-5-360, RELATING TO APPEALS OF PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION DECISIONS PERTAINING TO GAS, HEAT, WATER, AND SEWAGE COMPANIES; 58-9-1470, RELATING TO APPEALS OF ORDERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PERTAINING TO TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES; 59-25-260, RELATING TO APPEALS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ORDERS PERTAINING TO TEACHERS; 59-25-480, RELATING TO APPEALS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES' DECISIONS PERTAINING TO TEACHERS; AND 59-25-830, RELATING TO DECISIONS OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PERTAINING TO DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TEACHERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE APPEALS OR REVIEWS MUST BE TAKEN INCLUDING AS PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-7-140, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; 2-13-60, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE CODE COMMISSIONER; 2-13-80, RELATING TO ANNUAL CUMULATIVE SUPPLEMENTS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS; 14-1-40, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A CLERK FOR CERTAIN COURT PURPOSES; 14-8-210, RELATING TO REVIEW BY THE SUPREME COURT OF COURT OF APPEALS' DECISIONS; 15-1-60, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A CLERK FOR PURPOSES OF CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES; 15-1-260, RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF BONDS; 15-17-550, RELATING TO ARREST AND BAIL APPEAL PROCEEDINGS; 17-4-70, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE; 17-15-200, RELATING TO PERSONS TO WHOM A DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF BOND OR RECOGNIZANCE MUST BE PAID; 18-1-20, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL APPEALS; 18-9-10, AS AMENDED, 18-9-30, 18-9-40, AND 18-9-270, ALL RELATING TO APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT; 27-40-800, RELATING TO LANDLORD AND TENANT APPEALS; 38-59-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES WHERE AN INSURER HAS REFUSED TO PAY A CLAIM AND APPEALS THEREFROM; 38-63-90, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF ATTORNEYS' FEES WHERE A LIFE INSURER REFUSES TO PAY A CLAIM AND APPEALS THEREFROM; 39-3-190, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF TRUST AND MONOPOLY PROVISIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; 42-1-650, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACTIONS; 50-5-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROSECUTION OF FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT VIOLATORS; 59-25-270, RELATING TO REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES AND APPEALS THEREFROM; 62-1-308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPEALS FROM THE PROBATE COURT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES THEREIN TO THE COURT OF APPEALS OR TO CLARIFY REFERENCES THEREIN TO THE COURT OF APPEALS OR OTHER COURTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-7-40, RELATING TO APPEARANCES FOR THE STATE IN THE SUPREME COURT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO CLARIFY A REFERENCE THEREIN TO THE SUPREME COURT; 14-1-70, RELATING TO THE LISTING OF THE COURTS OF JUSTICE IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE COURT OF APPEALS THEREIN AND DELETE VARIOUS OBSOLETE REFERENCES; 14-8-200, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS JURISDICTION; 14-8-260, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF CASES ASSIGNED TO THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT SHALL SPECIFY BY RULE WHETHER OR NOT THE NOTICE OF APPEAL SHALL BE FILED INITIALLY WITH THE SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE FILING OF THESE NOTICES OF APPEAL; 15-51-42, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS OF WRONGFUL DEATH OR SURVIVAL ACTIONS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE PARTICULAR COURTS TO WHICH CERTAIN PETITIONS SHALL BE ADDRESSED; 18-9-150, RELATING TO DEPOSITS OR SURETY WHEN A JUDGMENT REQUIRES DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS; 18-9-160, RELATING TO STAYING A JUDGMENT TO EXECUTE A CONVEYANCE; 18-9-220, RELATING TO WHEN NOTICE OF APPEAL STAYS LOWER COURT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHICH APPELLATE COURT IS ENTITLED TO ISSUE CERTAIN ORDERS OR ISSUE BINDING JUDGMENTS IN REGARD THERETO; TO AMEND THE CAPTION OF CHAPTER 9, TITLE 18, FROM "APPEALS TO SUPREME COURT " TO "APPEALS TO SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS "; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 14-8-540 RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS TO THE COURT OF APPEALS; 15-37-150 RELATING TO COSTS ON APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT; AND 17-4-90 RELATING TO WHEN TIME TO APPEAL COMMENCES IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING INDIGENT PERSONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 601 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF LABOR SERVICES, RELATING TO CHILD LABOR, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2355, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 602 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, RELATING TO VACATION TIME-SHARING, EDUCATIONAL PROVIDERS, AND REAL ESTATE PRACTICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2344, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 603 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR GEOLOGISTS, RELATING TO FEES, USE OF SEAL, CONTINUING EDUCATION, AND REGISTRATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2380, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Other proceedings

S. 604 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, OFFICERS OF THE BOARD, MEETINGS, LICENSING PROVISIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION, FEES, AND CODE OF ETHICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2381, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 605 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, RELATING TO FEES, COMMISSIONS, ACCOUNTING FIRMS, LICENSURE, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2357, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 606 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO 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, AND REINSTATEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2356, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 607 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF ELEVATOR SAFETY, RELATING TO ELEVATOR SAFETY, DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS INJURY ", DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2411, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 608 -- Senators Washington, Hutto and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 286 OF 1989, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN HAMPTON COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 TO RECEIVE ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER MEETING FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 616 -- Senators Jackson and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MARVIN CHERNOFF FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT AND RECORD OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY, COLUMBIA, AND THE GREATER COLUMBIA AREA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED BY THE GREATER COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR FOR 1999.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 618 -- Senators Moore and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CORRECTIONS, JAILS, PROBATIONS, PAROLES, AND PARDONS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INMATE HEALTH CARE OMBUDSMAN TO ENSURE PROPER HEALTH CARE SERVICE TO INMATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CITIZENS PRISON HEALTH CARE ADVISORY BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 619 -- Senators Leventis, Land, Moore, McConnell, Hutto, Reese, Washington and Giese: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; TO IMPOSE A FIVE DOLLAR FEE ON EACH PIECE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINING A CATHODE RAY TUBE SOLD; TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO DEPOSIT THE FEES COLLECTED IN THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING FUND TO BE USED, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO DETERMINE THE MOST EFFICIENT MEANS OF COLLECTING, TRANSPORTING, AND PROCESSING SCRAP ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND TO AWARD GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND LOANS TO FURTHER THE PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR RECYCLING THIS EQUIPMENT; TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE USE OF THE RECYCLING FUND; AND TO REQUIRE THE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL TO EVALUATE THE PROGRAM AND RECOMMEND WHETHER THIS PROGRAM SHOULD CONTINUE AND BE MADE PERMANENT LAW.

Introduced and Committed

S. 620 -- Senators Martin, J. Verne Smith, Bryan, Giese, Leventis, Wilson, Alexander, Waldrep and Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL NOT SELL, PROVIDE, FURNISH, OR RELEASE TO A PRIVATE PARTY CERTAIN INFORMATION IT COMPILES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ISSUING TO A PERSON A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION CONTAINED IN A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD RECORD IS NOT A PUBLIC RECORD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE PERSON OR A PRIVATE ENTITY SHALL NOT USE CERTAIN ELECTRONICALLY STORED INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A DRIVER'S LICENSE RECORD.

Introduced
Point of Order
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 622 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY OF JANUARY 5, 1999, MISSED BY SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF GREER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO THE LOSS OF HEAT IN THE BUILDING IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 628 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2386, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 629 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2388, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 630 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ACCEPTABLE CREDITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2387, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 631 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2391, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 632 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2390, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 633 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO OTHER EXPERIENCE ACCEPTABLE FOR CREDIT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2402, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 634 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR TEACHING CREDENTIAL, REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2392, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 635 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEACHING EXPERIENCE ACCEPTABLE FOR CREDIT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2401, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 637 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FOREIGN APPLICANTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2399, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 638 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EXPIRED LICENSES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2398, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 639 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO EFFECTIVE DATE OF CREDENTIAL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2393, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 640 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO RENEWAL OF CREDENTIALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2397, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

S. 641 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL AREAS OF LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2396, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 642 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDENTIAL ADVANCEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2394, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 644 -- Senators McConnell, Washington, Ford, Jackson and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MR. MAC ARTHUR GOODWIN UPON HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, WHICH IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION AND A LEADER IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, POLICY, AND PRACTICE FOR ART EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 649 -- Senators Matthews, Washington, Patterson and Elliott: 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 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THE PAYMENT OF SUCH INDEBTEDNESS FROM ADDED INCREMENTS OF TAX REVENUES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 654 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-8926, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING BEER, ALE, PORTER, WINE, FERMENTED BEVERAGES, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE; AND TO AUTHORIZE SUCH PERSONS TO APPLY TO THE COURT FOR AN ORDER EXPUNGING ALL RECORDS RELATING TO THE ARREST, INDICTMENT, OR INFORMATION, TRIAL, FINDING OF GUILTY, AND DISMISSAL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-595, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOLDER OF A PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER OR WINE WHO IS CHARGED WITH SELLING BEER OR WINE TO A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE MAY USE AS A MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE PROGRAMS USED BY THE PERMIT HOLDER TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN ITS EMPLOYEES ON THE PREVENTION OF THE SALE OF BEER OR WINE TO PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT, IF THE PERMIT HOLDER AND HIS EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN SUCH A PROGRAM, THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAY DISMISS THE CHARGES AGAINST THE PERMIT HOLDER.

Introduced and Committed

S. 656 -- Senators McGill, Elliott, Land, Leatherman, Glover, Saleeby, Rankin and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J. CLINTON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TO PROHIBIT FEDERAL RECOUPMENT OF STATE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT RECOVERIES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 659 -- Senators McGill, Elliott, Land, Leatherman, Glover, Saleeby and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TOBACCO ESCROW FUND ACT " PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESERVE FUND TO GUARANTEE AN EVENTUAL SOURCE OF RECOVERY FROM TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS WHO ARE NOT A PARTY TO THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THIS STATE AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, TO REQUIRE NONPARTICIPATING TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS TO PLACE FUNDS INTO AN ESCROW ACCOUNT, BASED ON THE NUMBER OF TOBACCO PRODUCT UNITS SOLD, FOR WITHDRAWAL TO PAY A FUTURE JUDGMENT OR SETTLEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE, AND TO ESTABLISH ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND CIVIL PENALTIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS, FINES, AND AN INJUNCTION OF CIGARETTE SALES IN THE STATE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 660 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY ABUSES, NEGLECTS, OR EXPLOITS A VULNERABLE ADULT IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND MUST BE IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY ABUSES OR NEGLECTS A VULNERABLE ADULT RESULTING IN GREAT BODILY INJURY IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND MUST BE IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN YEARS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY ABUSES OR NEGLECTS A VULNERABLE ADULT RESULTING IN DEATH IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND MUST BE IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-90, RELATING TO CRIMES CLASSIFIED AS FELONIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ABUSE, OR NEGLECT OF A VULNERABLE ADULT RESULTING IN DEATH IS A CLASS A FELONY, TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A VULNERABLE ADULT RESULTING IN GREAT BODILY INJURY IS A CLASS D FELONY, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT IS A CLASS F FELONY; AND TO ADD SECTION 16-3-1050, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE ADULT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 661 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 37 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 17, "SOUTH CAROLINA TITLE LENDERS ACT ", WHICH ESTABLISHES A LICENSURE AND REGULATION FRAMEWORK FOR TITLE LENDERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 668 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-40 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TERM AND AMOUNT OF BONDS THAT MAY BE SOLD AT PRIVATE SALE AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REDEMPTION OF BONDS MATURING BETWEEN FIVE AND THIRTY YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-27-50 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSENT OF ANOTHER BODY IS NOT REQUIRED TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER AN ELECTION AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REDEMPTION OF BONDS MATURING BETWEEN FIVE AND THIRTY YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-15-440, RELATING TO THE EXTENT TO WHICH REFUNDING BONDS MAY BE ISSUED, SO AS TO MAKE THIS PROVISION APPLICABLE TO REVENUE BONDS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ISSUER MAY UTILIZE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 11-27-40 AND 11-27-50 IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH REFUNDING BONDS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 670 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-355, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HUNTING OF DEER NEAR RESIDENCES SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LANDOWNER HUNTING ON HIS OWN LAND OR A PERSON TAKING DEER PURSUANT TO A DEPARTMENT PERMIT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST HUNTING WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 671 -- Senator Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-30-10 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 672 -- Senators Hutto, Washington and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE WILBUR LUCIUS CAVE OF ALLENDALE COUNTY FOR HIS YEARS OF EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CONSTITUENTS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 91, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO OUR MOST ESTEEMED FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE ON ASSUMING THE DUTIES OF HIS POSITION AS DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT SERVICES FOR GOVERNOR HODGES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 679 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL, RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND LIFE SAFETY REGARDING BUILDINGS, USE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, EXPLOSIVES, SERVICE STATIONS, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, TENTS, GRANDSTANDS AND AIR-SUPPORTED STRUCTURES, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, LOCAL DETENTION FACILITIES, AND PROXIMATE AUDIENCE PYROTECHNICS DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2410, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 684 -- Senators Grooms and Mescher: A BILL TO ENACT THE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

S. 687 -- Senator Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE LAURENS DISTRICT 55 HIGH SCHOOL LADY RAIDERS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR SECOND STATE BASKETBALL TITLE IN AS MANY YEARS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 697 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMISSIONERS OF MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF NOT LESS THAN FIVE NOR MORE THAN SEVEN PERSONS AS COMMISSIONERS OF THE AUTHORITY, PROVIDE FOR AT LEAST ONE OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO BE A PERSON WHO IS DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY, PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE OR CONDITIONS FOR SERVICE, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MATTERS WHICH DISQUALIFY THE COMMISSIONER DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY FROM VOTING; TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO ADD PROVISIONS REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF THE COMMISSIONER WHO IS DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-960, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS OF REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE AREA OF OPERATION OF SUCH AUTHORITY AT ANY TIME CONSISTS OF AN EVEN NUMBER OF COUNTIES, THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE AUTHORITY APPOINTED BY THE SENATORS OF SUCH COUNTIES SHALL APPOINT NOT LESS THAN ONE NOR MORE THAN THREE PERSONS AS COMMISSIONERS, INSTEAD OF APPOINTING "ONE ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER " UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES, PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THESE COMMISSIONERS SO APPOINTED SHALL BE A PERSON WHO IS DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY, PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS CONCERNING THE MEMBER DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-980, RELATING TO TERMS OF OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONER DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY SHALL CONTINUE AS LONG AS HE REMAINS AN ASSISTED RESIDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-990, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF COMMISSIONERS OF REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER WHO IS DIRECTLY ASSISTED BY THE AUTHORITY MUST REMAIN AS AN ASSISTED RESIDENT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AND PROVIDE THAT, IF THIS PERSON VACATES THE ASSISTED HOUSING UNIT OR IS EVICTED THEREFROM, HE SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED FROM THE BOARD WITH NO OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD OR TO CONTEST THE REMOVAL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 699 -- Senators Alexander, Drummond, Peeler, Elliott and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY "LADY TIGERS " WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM FOR THEIR MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE STELLAR 1998-99 SEASON, AND FOR MAKING CLEMSON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HISTORY BY ENDING THE SEASON AS THE HIGHEST RANKED TEAM IN THE SCHOOL'S HISTORY WITH A #10 RANKING IN THE FINAL ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL, AND A #13 RANKING IN THE FINAL USA TODAY POLL, TO RECOGNIZE HEAD COACH JIM DAVIS AND HIS STAFF FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL SEASON, AND TO SPECIFICALLY RECOGNIZE THE TEAM'S SENIOR CLASS AS THESE FOUR LADIES COMPRISE THE WINNINGEST CLASS IN CLEMSON UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL HISTORY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 702 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-440 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITON ON THE USE OF BAIT TO LURE BEARS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS SECTION TO PROHIBIT FEEDING OR ENTICING WITH FOOD ANY BLACK BEAR, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
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S. 703 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF AN OFFICIAL SUMMONS BY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE USE OF THE OFFICIAL SUMMONS BY ANY OFFICER DEPUTIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-16-70(C)(2); AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMMUNITY FOR DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.

Introduced
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
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S. 704 -- Senators Holland and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OR ANY AGENCY, OFFICE, OR UNIT TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENTAL RESTRUCTURING OR THEREAFTER, INCLUDING FORMER OR RETIRED OFFICERS MAY RECEIVE A SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CONSTABLE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THESE CONSTABLES, INCLUDING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS COMMISSIONED BY THE DEPARTMENT MAY RECEIVE SPECIAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY CONSTABLE IDENTIFICATION CARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-145, RELATING TO COMMISSIONED AND UNIFORMED OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMISSIONED OR UNIFORMED OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT MAY MAKE TRAFFIC STOPS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
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Message from Senate

S. 706 -- Senators Holland and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 355 OF 1994, RELATING TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994 AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL PROVISIONS OF LAW PERTAINING TO PLANNING AND ZONING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM MAY 3, 1999, UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999, THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REPEAL OF THESE STATE AND LOCAL PROVISIONS OF LAW AND THE DATE BY WHICH ALL LOCAL PLANNING PROGRAMS MUST BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 708 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON, BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-800, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL CONDUCT INCLUDES LEWD EXHIBITION OF THE FEMALE BREASTS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1600, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "SEXUAL BATTERY ", "SEXUAL FONDLING ", "INTIMATE PARTS ", AND "ACTOR "; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1610, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENTICING A MINOR UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO ENGAGE IN "SEXUAL BATTERY " OR "SEXUAL FONDLING "; BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1620, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY OF NOT MORE THAN TEN YEARS' IMPRISONMENT FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-3-1610; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, RELATING TO HARASSMENT AND STALKING, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF HARASSMENT TO INCLUDE ELECTRONIC CONTACT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-375, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST MORALITY AND DECENCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF SEXUAL ACTIVITY INCLUDES TOUCHING ONE'S SELF OR ANOTHER PERSON IN AN ACT OF APPARENT SEXUAL STIMULATION OR SEXUAL ABUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-40, RELATING TO PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MAGISTRATE MAY NOT CHARGE A FEE FOR FILING A PETITION FOR AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN OFFENSES TO THE LIST OF OFFENSES FOR WHICH A PERSON MUST REGISTER.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Committed

S. 709 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-185, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO INTENTIONALLY LEAVE AN ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT FOR GASOLINE THAT IS DISPENSED INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-292, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 16-13-185.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
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Point of Order

S. 712 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THOMAS SIDNEY BASS, HEAD FOOTBALL COACH OF SENECA HIGH SCHOOL, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND ON BEING NAMED THE 1999 RECIPIENT OF THE DISTINGUISHED COACH AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 713 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR MRS. MARY M. LAW FOR HER 41 YEARS OF DEDICATED, LOYAL SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 716 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF JUNE OF EACH YEAR AS OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Committed

S. 717 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY, 1999, AS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO URGE ALL CITIZENS TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES REGARDING THE RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE AND HEART DISEASE AND TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THESE CONDITIONS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 721 -- Senator Saleeby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF FUNDING THE SECOND INJURY FUND UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF ASSESSING SELF-INSUREDS AND INSURANCE CARRIERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 725 -- Senators Holland, Courtney, Glover and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, 20-7-1315, AS AMENDED, AND 20-7-1440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF CHILD SUPPORT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION OF WAGE WITHHOLDING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-1-220, AS AMENDED, 20-3-235, 20-7-853, 20-7-854, 20-7-949, AS AMENDED, 20-7-957, AS AMENDED, 20-7-1295, 44-7-77, 44-63-75, AS AMENDED, 43-5-595, AND 43-5-596, RELATING TO THE USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT LIENS CREATED UNDER SECTION 20-7-1295 MAY BE MAINTAINED BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS UNDER LOCAL PROCEDURES SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF ALIEN IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-941, RELATING TO THE MEANINGS OF RELEVANT CHILD SUPPORT TERMS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "COMPLIANCE WITH AN ORDER OF SUPPORT " AND "LICENSING ENTITY " AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "DIRECTOR "; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-942 AND 20-7-945, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSE REVOCATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO DECREASE THE TIME FOR REVOCATION FROM NINETY DAYS TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND INCOME WITHHOLDING ORDERS, SO AS TO CREATE DISCRETION IN THE USE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-585, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTING ARREARAGES TO CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING WHEN ARREARAGE IS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-5-598, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NEW HIRE REPORTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 726 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISPENSING AND SALE OF DRUGS, SO AS TO CLARIFY CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PHYSICIAN MAY DISPENSE NONCONTROLLED DRUGS AT A CLINIC PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL SERVICES AND TO CLARIFY WHICH NONNARCOTIC NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS MAY BE SOLD BY A RETAIL MERCHANT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-84, RELATING TO PHARMACY INTERNSHIPS, SO AS TO ALSO REFERENCE EXTERNSHIPS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-85, RELATING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACIES, DUTIES OF PHARMACISTS-IN-CHARGE AND CONSULTANT PHARMACISTS, AND TO THE SALE OF NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN RECORDKEEPING AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS, TO REVISE AND CLARIFY THE PHARMACIST TO TECHNICIAN RATIO IN CERTAIN FACILITIES, TO REVISE SPECIFIED CONSULTANT PHARMACIST DUTIES, TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SALE OF NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS, TO PROHIBIT REQUIRING SUCH DRUGS TO BE SOLD BY PHARMACISTS OR IN A PHARMACY, AND TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION, DISPENSING, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN DRUGS WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION OF A LICENSED PRACTITIONER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-170, RELATING TO DISPENSING OF MEDICATIONS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A ONE-TIME EMERGENCY REFILL MAY BE DISPENSED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 727 -- Education Committee: 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 ARE ENCOURAGED TO 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; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-18-1900 RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS AND GRANT PROGRAMS FOR SUCH SCHOOLS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Enrolled
Ratified

S. 728 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 76, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ACT " WHICH REQUIRES PERSONS OR ENTITIES THAT ACQUIRE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN TRAINING, TESTING, AND USE PROCEDURES AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY WHEN IN COMPLIANCE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Amended
Recalled
Reconsidered
Other proceedings
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Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 729 -- Senator Bryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES OFFERING FOR ELECTION IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF EXISTING VACANCIES, THEN THE CANDIDATES MUST BE DEEMED ELECTED WITHOUT AN ELECTION BEING HELD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 730 -- Senators Leventis, Giese and Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE PRESIDENT, THE CONGRESS, AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO MAINTAIN ITS COMMITMENT TO AMERICA'S MILITARY RETIREES BY PROVIDING LIFETIME HEALTH CARE FOR MILITARY RETIREES OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE AMERICA'S MILITARY RETIREES AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH THE HEALTH CARE THEY WERE PROMISED AND EARNED BY ENACTING COMPREHENSIVE LEGISLATION THAT AFFORDS MILITARY RETIREES ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THROUGH MILITARY TREATMENT FACILITIES OR THE MILITARY'S NETWORK OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, AND BY ENACTING LEGISLATION OPENING THE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM TO UNIFORM SERVICES BENEFICIARIES ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE ON THE SAME BASIS AND CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 733 -- Senators Bauer, Wilson and Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 24, 1999, BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE OF RICHLAND AND LEXINGTON COUNTIES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1998-99 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE AND WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 734 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE COLONEL DENNIS E. DREW OF GREENWOOD ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MARINE CORPS OFFICER.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 737 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE PALMETTO STATE'S "FIRST LADY OF RACING " ON THE NASCAR CIRCUIT, MS. LOUISE SMITH OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS ON HER INDUCTION INTO THE INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME ON APRIL 22, 1999.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 738 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON LEARNING OF THE DEATH OF MRS. REBECCA JOHNSON RICHBURG OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 739 -- Senators McGill and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES RELATING TO THE ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE TRUST FUNDS AMONG TOBACCO GROWERS AND TOBACCO QUOTA HOLDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE BOARD FROM ITS SCOPE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS SERVING ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE TOBACCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AS AN EXCEPTION TO THIS PROHIBITION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO ADD AS AN EXCEPTION THE ACTIONS OF THE TOBACCO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 741 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, MINIMUM STANDARDS OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT FOR READING AND MATHEMATICS IN GRADE 11 (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2371, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 742 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 0EDUCATION, RELATING TO GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2280, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 743 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO USE AND DISSEMINATION OF TEST RESULTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2368, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 744 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO READING, WRITING, AND MATHEMATICS OBJECTIVES FOR GRADES 1-12, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2369, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 745 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, MINIMUM STANDARDS OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT FOR GRADES 1, 2, 3, 6, AND 8 (REPEAL), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2370, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 746 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTING PRECINCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH MULTIPLE POLLING PLACES WITHIN A PRECINCT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 749 -- Senator Passailaigue: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO EXTEND INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN AND INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PAYMENT DUE DATES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL SERVING IN OPERATION ALLIED FORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST DURING THESE SPECIAL EXTENSIONS, AND TO SUSPEND COLLECTION ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO THESE TAXPAYERS UNTIL THEIR RETURN.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Other proceedings
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Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 753 -- Senators Martin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND LAND OWNED BY THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, HIKING, ROCK CLIMBING, OPERATION OF MOTORIZED AND NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES, SWIMMING, CAMPING, HORSE RIDING, OPERATION OF BOATS, POSSESSION OF PETS, AND GATHERING PLANTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 757 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 27 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 42, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT " TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS AND BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN THE RENTING OR MANAGING OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR VACATION PURPOSES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 758 -- Senators Patterson, Courson, Giese and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-465, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW PRECINCTS AND RENAME CERTAIN EXISTING PRECINCTS.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 760 -- Senators Wilson, Glover, Giese and Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1999, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 1999, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

Introduced and Adopted
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S. 764 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORT ON THE STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RAMIFICATIONS OF VARIOUS METHODS FOR IMPROVING AND ASSURING THE SPEEDY DISPOSITION OF CIVIL CASES IN CIRCUIT COURTS AND MAGISTRATES COURTS.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
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S. 765 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FROM THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO FOYE JONES COVINGTON ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS MAGISTRATE FOR ORANGEBURG COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 770 -- Senators Bauer and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-1925 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE TO IMPORT FROM OUT-OF-STATE, AND TO OWN, POSSESS, CONTROL, SELL, CONSUME, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF VENISON AND ALLIGATOR JERKY PRODUCTS WITHIN THIS STATE ONLY IF THE VENISON AND ALLIGATOR JERKY PRODUCT IS PREPARED FROM NONNATIVE, FARM-RAISED DEER AND ALLIGATOR AND IS PROCESSED THROUGH GOVERNMENT-APPROVED FACILITIES AS A FOOD ITEM FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION, TO PROVIDE FOR PERMITS FOR THE IMPORTATION AND SALE OF VENISON AND ALLIGATOR JERKY IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT OUT-OF-STATE PRODUCERS AND VENDORS, AND IMPORTERS AND SELLERS OF VENISON AND ALLIGATOR JERKY IN THIS STATE MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS ADEQUATE TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES INFORMATION AS TO THE SOURCE OF THE DEER AND ALLIGATOR USED TO PRODUCE VENISON AND ALLIGATOR JERKY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 772 -- Senators Hutto and Washington: A BILL TO REPEAL ACT 453 OF 1998, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ALLENDALE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 786 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 632 OF 1980, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PER DIEM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE FOR EACH MEETING.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 789 -- Senator Courtney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1999, AT 12:00 NOON, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR MEMBER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR SEAT 3, SO AS TO FILL THE TERM WHICH BEGINS JULY 1, 1999.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings

S. 792 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO HOLD A TEACHING LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2385, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 793 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO STUDENT TEACHING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2389, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 794 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2404, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 795 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL AREAS OF LICENSURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2403, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 796 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TYPES OF LEVELS OF CREDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2395, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 797 -- Senators Waldrep and O'Dell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF FORMER STATE LAWMAKER WILLIAM LAW WATKINS OF ANDERSON WHO SERVED HIS NATIVE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN NUMEROUS OUTSTANDING WAYS THROUGHOUT HIS LONG AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 798 -- Senators Holland and Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. MARY HAMILTON LOSTETTER OF LUGOFF, A MATH TEACHER AT LUGOFF-ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL, UPON BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR THE 1999-2000 SCHOOL YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 801 -- Senators McConnell, Saleeby and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING A SUCCESSOR TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 8, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2003; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2001; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2002; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2000.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings

S. 803 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MS. SHELLY HANNON OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON HER PERFECT CAREER ACADEMIC ATTENDANCE RECORD, AND CONGRATULATING HER UPON HER GRADUATION FROM CLEMSON UNIVERSITY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 804 -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE LACEY LONG FOR BEING SOUTH CAROLINA'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL RESPECTEEN NATIONAL YOUTH FORUM HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 805 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MISS ELIZABETH ELLISON OF PICKENS COUNTY FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE AND HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND TO DEDICATE THE CHEROKEE FOOTHILLS VISITORS CENTER IN HER HONOR.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 808 -- Senators Fair, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Anderson and Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JEFFREY SCOTT HOPKINS OF GREENVILLE UPON HIS SELECTION AS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 1999 STUDENT OF THE YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 810 -- Senator Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN JASPER COUNTY, SO AS TO DELETE SPECIFIC DELINEATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THESE VOTING PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO REDESIGNATE AN ADDITIONAL PRECINCT AS RIDGELAND 3, AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND VOTER REGISTRATION OF JASPER COUNTY WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE JASPER COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 812 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ROWLAND P. ALSTON, JR., OF SUMTER FOR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO AGRICULTURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER MAGAZINE'S MAN OF THE YEAR IN SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURE FOR 1999.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 813 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK MR. WILLIE B. OWENS FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN TECHNICAL COLLEGE BOARD OF COMMISSION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 814 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS, CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION ON WHICH THE LINES OF THOSE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED, AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE TO THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR YORK COUNTY.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 817 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING MRS. KATHLEEN "KAY " FELDER BODENHEIMER OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING TEACHING AND DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, AND EXTENDING TO HER BEST WISHES FOR HAPPINESS FOLLOWING HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 818 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1999, AND THE USE OF AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT OFFICE BUILDING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 1999, FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY AS ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERKS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 821 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO HUNT UNITS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2430, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 824 -- Senator Bryan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 66 IN LAURENS COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 CONTINUING TO THE INDIAN CREEK BRIDGE THE WALLACE S. BATES HIGHWAY AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "WALLACE S. BATES HIGHWAY ".

Introduced and Committed

S. 826 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GREENVILLE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE SENATE CHAMBER, THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND ANY AVAILABLE COMMITTEE HEARING ROOMS IN THE LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDINGS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1999, TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 827 -- Senator Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO JOHN B. RHODES FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND BUSINESS GROWTH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 828 -- Senator Russell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SPARTANBURG RIFLES MEN'S SOCCER TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 1998 SEASON AND RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 829 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JACKIE MOORE McNEILL OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON BEING NAMED "MS. SOUTH CAROLINA SENIOR ".

Introduced and Adopted

S. 830 -- Senators Glover, Cork and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND NANCY RUTH MACE OF GOOSE CREEK FOR HER LEADERSHIP, EXEMPLARY CONDUCT, AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE A CADET AT THE CITADEL, THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO CONGRATULATE NANCY RUTH MACE ON BECOMING THE FIRST FEMALE CADET TO GRADUATE FROM THE CITADEL AND FOR GRADUATING MAGNA CUM LAUDE; TO RECOGNIZE NANCY RUTH MACE AS THE CADET WHO SET THE STANDARD TO BE EMULATED BY ALL OTHER FEMALES WHO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CORPS OF CADETS; AND TO FURTHER RECOGNIZE NANCY RUTH MACE AS THE PROTOTYPE OF THE CITADEL WOMAN, AND A GENUINE SOURCE OF PRIDE TO HER ALMA MATER, TO SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WOMEN EVERYWHERE, AS SHE TAKES HER PLACE IN THE CITADEL'S DISTINGUISHED LONG GRAY LINE AS THE FIRST FEMALE CADET TO GRADUATE FROM THIS WORLD RENOWNED MILITARY COLLEGE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 831 -- Senators Wilson, Bryan, Giese and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF JUDGES AS THE TIME TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY REPRESENTING THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT SIX.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 839 -- Senators Elliott and Glover: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE DILLON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 840 -- Senators Elliott and Ravenel: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE HORRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 848 -- Senators Glover, McGill, Land and Elliott: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE FLORENCE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 849 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN ANY SCHOOL WITHIN THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER WHICH IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT WITHIN THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS NOT INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER BECAUSE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM.

Introduced and Committed

S. 851 -- Senators Glover and Elliott: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE MARION COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 852 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DR. LEONARD ANTHONY McINTYRE FOR HIS EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE AS SUPERINTENDENT OF HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO AND CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS NEW POSITION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 855 -- Senator Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME EXIT 82 AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHERRY ROAD AND INTERSTATE I-77 THE "COLEMAN POAG INTERCHANGE " IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE COLEMAN GROVES POAG, WHO SERVED THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE COUNTY OF YORK WITH DISTINCTION AS A STATE SENATOR AND AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WHO HAS SERVED HIS STATE WITH DISTINCTION AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY; AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 861 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FREE TEXTBOOKS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2362, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 862 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO TEXTBOOK ADOPTION REGULATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2425, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 863 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DEFINED PROGRAM GRADES 9-12, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2317, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 864 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO COMPUTING EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2400, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 865 -- Senators Setzler, Matthews and Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE DESIRE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE CONGREGATION OF THE BROOKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH UPON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE NEW EDIFICE IN WEST COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHICH HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A SPECIAL BLESSING TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 869 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ANDRENA ELIZABETH RAY OF SUMTER, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, FOR HER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR A JOB WELL DONE ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS SUPERINTENDENT OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT 17.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 871 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WINTHROP UNIVERSITY EAGLES BASEBALL TEAM ON ITS 1999 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 872 -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLACE SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE CAPTION "HISTORIC DOWNTOWN NEWBERRY " AND THAT INDICATE THE DIRECTION TO THE HISTORIC AREA ON INTERSTATE 26 AT EXITS 72, 74, AND 76.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 873 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LADY CARDINAL SOCCER TEAM OF CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON WINNING THE 1999 SCISA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN GIRLS SOCCER.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 874 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CARDINAL SOCCER TEAM OF CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BECOMING 1999 SCISA CHAMPIONS IN BOYS SOCCER.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 881 -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Short, Waldrep, Glover, Anderson and Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000, FOR PURPOSES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT USING FUNDS AVAILABLE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 144 OF TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE TERM "SCHOOL FACILITIES " INCLUDES PORTABLE CLASSROOMS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 887 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1999, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999, IN STATEWIDE SESSION, AND TO CONTINUE IN STATEWIDE SESSION IF NECESSARY UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1999, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1999, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.

Introduced and Adopted
Amended
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate

S. 888 -- Senator Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF WILLIAM FLOYD, AFTER YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE AS CHAIRMAN OF ANDERSON COUNTY COUNCIL AND AS AN EDUCATOR.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 892 -- Senator Passailaigue: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SUSAN H. BROOKS, DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, ON BEING NAMED OUTSTANDING FEMALE STATE EMPLOYEE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 895 -- Senators Leventis and Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NEED TO ASSIST PERSONS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND IN ATTAINING MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT ACCESS TO TELEPHONE SERVICES, AND URGING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO INCLUDE LEGALLY BLIND PERSONS IN ITS STATEWIDE PROGRAM PROVIDING TELEPHONE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH SPEECH AND HEARING IMPAIRMENTS AND TO INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE OF SUCH PERSONS IN ANY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THESE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 896 -- Senators Leventis, Jackson, Courson, Giese and Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE COMMENDABLE EFFORTS OF THE DEDICATED CITIZENS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR IN MAKING KENSINGTON MANSION A FOCAL POINT FOR EDUCATION, CULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOURISM FOR ALL THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 897 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 2 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 45, SO AS TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO PROVIDE A STIPEND TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR SERVICES RENDERED.

Introduced

2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 898 -- Senators Setzler, Wilson, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, Branton, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep and Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. ANNIE NANNEY FOR HER CONSTANT AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE STATE UPON HER UPCOMING RETIREMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE PRINTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 899 -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK MR. RICHARD E. KOHN, JR. FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE IRMO CHAPIN RECREATION DISTRICT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 900 -- Senator Saleeby: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2000, AS THE TIME FOR ELECTING SUCCESSORS TO THE THREE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, WHOSE CURRENT TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2000.

Introduced

S. 902 -- Senators Russell, Courtney, Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE WILSON CASEY OF SPARTANBURG, HOLDER OF THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS FOR THE LONGEST RADIO BROADCAST BY AN INDIVIDUAL AND THE LONGEST TRIVIA BROADCAST, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM AFTER FINISHING A MARATHON THIRTY-HOUR BROADCAST AT SPARTANBURG RADIO STATION WKDY-AM AND BECOMING THE ONLY SOUTH CAROLINIAN TO APPEAR IN THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 904 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BOYD MANAGEMENT ON ITS DYNAMIC EXPANSION SINCE 1985 AND ON ITS PLANS FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHEAST COLUMBIA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 908 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MASHBURN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ON ITS GROWTH FOR ALMOST A QUARTER OF A CENTURY INTO A THRIVING BUSINESS THAT NOW REQUIRES EXPANDED FACILITIES, AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE FOR THE COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND EXEMPLARY CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP THAT MASHBURN'S OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE SHOWN.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 910 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Jackson, Washington, Ford, Matthews, J. Verne Smith and Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO THANK THE MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONUMENT COMMISSION FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO SEEING THAT THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS TO THIS STATE RECEIVE OVERDUE RECOGNITION ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 913 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. BARBARA B. STONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD, FOR HER THIRTY YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BOARD ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 914 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING THE ACE CLUB OF MANNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND CONGRATULATING THE CLUB MEMBERS ON THEIR RECOGNITION AS CHAMPIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR 1998 AND 1999 AND AS WINNERS OF THE 1999 EAGLES ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

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