South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002
Journal of the Senate

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Friday, April 27, 2001
(Local Session)

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The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the ACTING PRESIDENT, Senator PATTERSON.

HOUSE BILL RETURNED

The following House Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:

H. 3850 (Word version) -- Reps. Carnell, Sheheen, Rhoad, Allison, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young, J. Young, Allen, Askins, Coates and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-706 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MILITARY ACADEMY.

By prior motion of Senator O'DELL, with unanimous consent

THIRD READING BILLS

The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

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S. 49 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-705 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE WHO OBTAINS A TATTOO IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 16-17-700 MAY BRING AN ACTION IN CIRCUIT COURT AGAINST THE PERSON CONVICTED OF THE VIOLATION AND MAY RECOVER CERTAIN DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON TO TATTOO CERTAIN BODY PARTS OF ANOTHER PERSON UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT A TATTOO ARTIST CONSPICUOUSLY MUST DISPLAY A NOTICE TO PATRONS THAT INFORMS THEM OF ANY DISQUALIFICATIONS WHICH TATTOOING MAY CONFER UPON A PROSPECTIVE BLOOD DONOR, HIS CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A COURSE IN INFECTION CONTROL, AND HIS PERMIT ISSUED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (DHEC) WHICH MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY UPON SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, MUST COMPLY WITH CERTAIN DHEC INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS, MUST NOT USE CERTAIN DEVICES AND MEDICATIONS, MUST VERIFY THAT A TATTOO RECIPIENT WHO DOES NOT HAVE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DHEC MAY REVOKE A PERMIT OR DENY AN APPLICATION FOR A VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS.

By prior motion of Senator BRANTON, with unanimous consent

S. 74 (Word version) -- Senators Leventis, Ford, Elliott and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-10 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMEDIATELY FURNISHING INFORMATION ON THE AFFAIRS OR ACTIVITIES OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION ALSO MUST BE IMMEDIATELY FURNISHED TO MEMBERS AND COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO DEFINE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL MUST BE

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SUSPENDED FOR WILFULLY FAILING TO IMMEDIATELY FURNISH INFORMATION.

By prior motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent

S. 124 (Word version) -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CORRECTIONS AND TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER INCLUDES A PERSON UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO HAS COMMITTED A NONVIOLENT CRIME THAT IS A CLASS D FELONY.

By prior motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent

S. 148 (Word version) -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE TO CERTAIN MINORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED OR WAIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF THE RESTRICTED LICENSEE PROVES THAT THE RESTRICTION INTERFERES WITH TRAVEL BETWEEN THE LICENSEE'S HOME AND CHURCH RELATED EVENTS.

By prior motion of Senator GLOVER, with unanimous consent

S. 232 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT" SO AS TO REGULATE THE BUSINESS OF RENTAL MANAGEMENT OF VACATION TIME RENTAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS REGULATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATUS OF VACATION RENTALS ON TRANSFERRED PROPERTY, TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FROM BANNING VACATION RENTALS EXCEPT PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION FOR SUCH BANS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY GENERAL LAW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TENANT IN POSSESSION OF PROPERTY UNDER A VACATION RENTAL IS SUBJECT TO A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER.

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By prior motion of Senator ELLIOTT, with unanimous consent

S. 234 (Word version) -- Senators Hawkins, Jackson, Hayes, Short, Giese, Holland, Courson, Fair, Richardson and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-23-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATEMENT MADE BY A CHILD LESS THAN FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE DESCRIBING AN ACT OF SEXUAL CONTACT OR PHYSICAL ABUSE PERFORMED WITH OR ON THE CHILD BY ANOTHER PERSON, OR WITH OR ON ANOTHER PERSON IN THE PRESENCE OF THE CHILD IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

By prior motion of Senator HAWKINS, with unanimous consent

S. 277 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-15-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS, SO AS TO MAKE AUDIT WORKING PAPERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL CONFIDENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PAPERS AND ALL RECORDS OF THE COUNCIL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FINAL AUDIT REPORTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.

By prior motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent

S. 327 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-145, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT AND LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS, WHO ARE CERTIFIED AT A MINIMUM LEVEL OF CLASS TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, TO PERFORM CUSTODIAL ARRESTS, AND TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR LITTER CONTROL OFFICERS TO ONE PER COUNTY OR ONE FOR EVERY THIRTY THOUSAND PERSONS IN THE COUNTY, WHICHEVER NUMBER IS GREATER.

By prior motion of Senator HUTTO, with unanimous consent

S. 339 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Grooms, Branton, Waldrep, Fair, Thomas, Leatherman, Wilson, Hayes, Giese, Gregory and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-1150, AS AMENDED, CODE

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OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE HAVING SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH A PATIENT OR TRAINEE OF A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OR AN INMATE OF A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY SO AS TO BROADEN THE SCOPE OF THE STATUTE TO COVER SUPERVISORY SITUATIONS OUTSIDE OF AN INSTITUTION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE AN OFFENSE OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERCOURSE, AND TO PROVIDE AN OFFENSE OF FALSELY REPORTING SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.

By prior motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent

S. 357 (Word version) -- Senators Gregory and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-6-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS MEMBERSHIP FROM SEVENTEEN TO EIGHTEEN BY ADDING A MEMBER WHO MUST BE A SUPERINTENDENT OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.

By prior motion of Senator GREGORY, with unanimous consent

S. 361 (Word version) -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO MEASURE STUDENT PERFORMANCE UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STANDARDS BASED ASSESSMENT WILL BE DEVELOPED FOR GRADES ONE AND TWO FOR USE BY SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE DISTRICT OFFICIALS.

By prior motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent

S. 372 (Word version) -- Senators Waldrep and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1930, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE'S REVIEW OF STATE AND LOCAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE STANDARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT

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OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP AN ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM TO ENSURE THAT THESE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT ARE IMPLEMENTED, AND PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF IMPLEMENTATION.

By prior motion of Senator WALDREP, with unanimous consent

S. 379 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMENT NUMEROUS PROVISIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 50, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MARINE RESOURCES ACT OF 2000, BY ADDING AND AMENDING DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND, AMONG OTHER PROVISIONS, RELATING TO SEIZURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRABAND; SALE OF CONFISCATED DEVICES; REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE OF PRODUCTS TAKEN PURSUANT TO A COMMERCIAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE; SALE OF LIVE OR FRESH SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE; SALE OF LIVE OR FRESH SALTWATER FISH; NET USE REQUIREMENTS WITHIN FIVE HUNDRED YARDS OF A PUBLIC FISHING PIER; COMMERCIAL CRABTRAPS AND ESCAPE VENT REQUIREMENTS; BOTTOM HARVEST RECREATIONAL SHELLFISHING; PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS AS TO ZONES, CATCH LIMITS, AND RELATED MATTERS; USE OF GILL NETS; SUSPENSION OF SALTWATER PRIVILEGES; REQUIREMENTS TO COOPERATE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OR U. S. COAST GUARD PERSONNEL; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-5-120 AND 50-5-2735. (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

By prior motion of Senator GREGORY, with unanimous consent

S. 380 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EFFECTING AN ARREST OR SEARCH WITH OR WITHOUT A WARRANT, THE HANDLING OF A DOMESTIC OR FAMILY VIOLENCE COMPLAINT OR CRIME BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR A COURT, AND A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S LIABILITY FOR AN ACT, OMISSION, OR EXERCISE OF DISCRETION, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH REQUIRES THAT ONLY EVIDENCE OF VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROVISIONS ARE ADMISSIBLE IN A COURT OF LAW AS A RESULT OF A WARRANTLESS SEARCH AND TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OF ANOTHER CRIME FOUND DURING A

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SEARCH INCIDENT TO A LAWFUL ARREST UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE SEIZED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO MAY ARREST AND FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST A PERSON IMPLICATED BY THE EVIDENCE.

By prior motion of Senator HUTTO, with unanimous consent

S. 390 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-195 SO AS TO DEFINE "FIREFIGHTER", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON INITIALLY APPLYING TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER MUST UNDERGO A STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AND A FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND REVIEW AT THE PERSON'S EXPENSE.

By prior motion of Senator REESE, with unanimous consent

S. 429 (Word version) -- Senators Elliott, Leventis and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "HARASSMENT" AND "STALKING", SO AS TO DEFINE "CYBERSTALKING", "ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION", AND "ELECTRONIC MAIL"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1725, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO ENGAGE IN CYBERSTALKING OR TO UNLAWFULLY HARASS OR STALK ANOTHER PERSON BY ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION OR ELECTRONIC MAIL AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

By prior motion of Senator LEVENTIS, with unanimous consent

S. 469 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Fair and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-5, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMON LAW "YEAR-AND-A-DAY RULE" IS ABROGATED IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-115, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE BY OPERATION OF A BOAT, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE REQUIRING DEATH TO HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN ONE YEAR AS A PROXIMATE RESULT OF AN INJURY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2910, RELATING TO

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RECKLESS HOMICIDE, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE REQUIRING DEATH TO HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN ONE YEAR AS A PROXIMATE CAUSE RESULT OF AN INJURY.

By prior motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent

S. 488 (Word version) -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS REGARDING OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO POSSESS CERTAIN WEAPONS BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS, OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL AGENCY EMPOWERED TO GRANT THIS AUTHORIZATION.

By prior motion of Senator RYBERG, with unanimous consent

S. 489 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO DWELLINGS OR OCCUPIED STRUCTURES, SO AS TO ADD A PROHIBITION AGAINST DISCHARGING FIREARMS AT OR INTO ANY VEHICLE, AIRCRAFT, WATERCRAFT, OR OTHER CONVEYANCE, DEVICE, OR EQUIPMENT WHILE IT IS OCCUPIED.

By prior motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent

S. 492 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SAMPLE FOR THE STATE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CONVICTED OF BURGLARY, SECOND DEGREE (SECTION 16-11-312(A)) MUST PROVIDE A SAMPLE FOR THE STATE DNA DATABASE.

By prior motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent

S. 498 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2A TO TITLE 36 SO AS TO ADD GENERAL PROVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING LEASES AND TO

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PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION, CONSTRUCTION, EFFECT, PERFORMANCE, AND DEFAULT OF A LEASE CONTRACT; TO AMEND SECTION 36-1-201, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL DEFINITIONS OF THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A SECURITY INTEREST AND A LEASE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 36, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING INVESTMENT SECURITIES, SO AS TO, INTER ALIA, TRANSFER THE STATUTORY LAW CONCERNING CREATION AND PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS IN INVESTMENT SECURITIES TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 36, RELATING TO SECURED TRANSACTIONS, TO CODIFY INDUSTRY PRACTICES OF HOLDING INVESTMENT SECURITIES INDIRECTLY THROUGH INTERMEDIARIES, TO INCREASE LIQUIDITY AND CERTAINTY IN THE SECURITIES MARKETS BY ESTABLISHING FINALITY IN SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS, AND TO CLARIFY CHOICE OF LAW RULES IN SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 36-4-104 AND 36-5-114, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS COMMERCIAL PRACTICES AND TRANSACTIONS GOVERNED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REMAINING CHAPTERS IN THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE TO THE MODIFICATIONS MADE IN CHAPTER 8, INVESTMENT SECURITIES; TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL COMMENTS AS NECESSARY TO REFLECT THE CHANGES TO CHAPTER 8; TO AMEND SECTION 33-6-260, RELATING TO RESTRICTION ON TRANSFER OR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE REFERENCE TO "SECURITIES"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 36, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE REGARDING SECURED TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO, INTER ALIA, EXPAND THE SCOPE OF THE PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL TYPES OF PROPERTY AS COLLATERAL, INCLUDING INVESTMENT SECURITIES FORMERLY ADDRESSED IN CHAPTER 8, AND NEW KINDS OF TRANSACTIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR CLARITY OF METHODS OF PERFECTION AND FOR CENTRALIZED AND ELECTRONIC FILING OF FINANCING STATEMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCATION OF THE DEBTOR DETERMINES THE PLACE OF FILING AND THE EFFECT OF PERFECTION; TO PROVIDE NEW DEFAULT AND
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ENFORCEMENT RULES FOR DEALING WITH GUARANTORS, NEW KINDS OF PROPERTY, AND SUBORDINATE CREDITORS; TO DISTINGUISH MORE CLEARLY THE TREATMENT OF A CONSUMER TRANSACTION INVOLVING A SECURITY INTEREST AND THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED A CONSUMER DEBTOR; TO CLARIFY CERTAIN AMBIGUITIES ARISING FROM CONFLICTING JUDICIAL INTERPRETATIONS OF THE APPLICATIONS OF SOME PROVISIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED UNIFORMITY IN THE TREATMENT OF SECURED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING OIL AND GAS AND AGRICULTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 36-1-105, RELATING TO CHOICE OF LAW GENERALLY, SO AS TO CONFORM ITS PROVISIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2A AND THE REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 9; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 6, TITLE 36, RELATING TO BULK TRANSFERS AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 7, TITLE 35, RELATING TO THE "UNIFORM ACT FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF FIDUCIARY SECURITY TRANSFERS"; AND TO MAKE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CHAPTERS 8 AND 9 SIMULTANEOUS ON JULY 1, 2001.

By prior motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent

S. 511 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY OFFICE BIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SUBSTANTIVE QUALITY REVIEW IN EACH COUNTY EVERY FIVE YEARS, TO REQUIRE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A COUNTY'S PERFORMANCE TO BE ASSESSED USING SPECIFIC OUTCOME MEASURES, AND TO REVISE PARTIES TO WHOM THE REPORT IS TO BE PROVIDED.

By prior motion of Senator MESCHER, with unanimous consent

S. 513 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson, Ford and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT POLITICAL PARTIES MUST COMPLY WITH THE CERTIFICATION PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 7-13-40 AND 7-13-350.

By prior motion of Senator RICHARDSON, with unanimous consent

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S. 557 (Word version) -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Hutto, Saleeby, Land, O'Dell, Jackson, Ford, Glover and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-127-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR PROVIDING ALL SERVICES NECESSARY TO THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, MANAGING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND RELATED SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT INCLUDING APPROVAL BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL EVALUATE THE VIABILITY AND SUCCESS OF THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION STATEWIDE FOR ALL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH PROVIDE ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING.

By prior motion of Senator MATTHEWS, with unanimous consent

S. 576 (Word version) -- Senators Bauer, Ravenel, Grooms, McGill, Branton, Elliott, Peeler, Giese, Leventis, Mescher, McConnell, Short, Courson, Leatherman, Setzler, Wilson, Holland, Ryberg, Reese, Martin, Verdin, Gregory, Thomas, Ritchie, Richardson and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1080 SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL FELONY PENALTY WHEN A PERSON WEARS BODY ARMOR WHEN COMMITTING A CRIME INVOLVING A VIOLENT ACT OR A THREAT OF A VIOLENT ACT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1085 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLENT CRIME TO PURCHASE, OWN, POSSESS, OR USE BODY ARMOR, TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES FOR GAINING AN EXCEPTION FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR COUNTY SHERIFF, TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ISSUE BODY ARMOR TO A PERSON IN CUSTODY OR TO A WITNESS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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By prior motion of Senator RITCHIE, with unanimous consent

S. 624 (Word version) -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REDUCE FROM EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS TO EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURED STANDARD LICENSE PLATE FOR VEHICLES IN ITS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM AND FOR THE TESTING, DISTRIBUTION, EVALUATION, AND PROMOTION OF ITS VEHICLES, TO LIMIT THE REDUCED FEE TO APPLICATIONS FILED IN 2002, AND TO PROPORTIONATELY REDUCE THE ALLOCATIONS OF THIS FEE REVENUE.

By prior motion of Senator J. VERNE SMITH, with unanimous consent

ADJOURNMENT

At 11:50 A.M., on motion of Senator BAUER, the Senate adjourned to meet next Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at 12:00 Noon.

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