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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT Pro Tempore.

A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

Beloved, hear words from the Gospel of St. Matthew, Chapter 20 (v. 1):

"For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyards."
Let us pray.

Good Master, we are told that we have a citizenship and a loyalty to two kingdoms: the kingdom of God and the kingdom of man.

We thank You for our kingdom of our earthly existence wherein we love and serve our State and country.

Remind us, O Lord, that there need be no conflict between our loyalties in our land between Caesar and God.

But help us to remember that those who wanted to trick Jesus into denying either Caesar or God brought a coin indicating that whatever Caesar could give could be purchased... but that God requires a sacrificed life.

So help us make the great decision of Him who said, "Come, follow me!"
Amen.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

At 12:09 A.M., Senator GIESE asked unanimous consent to make a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying Acts upon adjournment of the House.

There was no objection and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

S. 250 -- Senators Leatherman and Hayes: AN ACT 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.

The veto by the Governor was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator MARTIN spoke on the veto.

Senator MARTIN moved that the veto by the Governor be overridden.

Senator LEVENTIS argued contra to the motion.

Senator MOORE spoke on the motion.

At 12:30 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.

Senator MOORE continued speaking on the motion.

Senator MOORE moved to carry over the veto.

The veto was carried over.

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

Document No. 2533
Agency: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
SUBJECT: Criminal Justice Information System
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 29, 2001
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001

Document No. 2552
Agency: Department of Insurance
SUBJECT: Adjustment of Claims Under Unusual Circumstances
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 29, 2001
Referred to Banking and Insurance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001

Document No. 2583
Agency: Department of Insurance
SUBJECT: South Carolina Reinsurance Facility Recoupment
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 29, 2001
Referred to Banking and Insurance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2001

Senators SETZLER and PATTERSON introduced Dr. Susan J. Keeshan of West Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL with unanimous consent, the following Bills were recalled from the Committee on Transportation and committed to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 108 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Richardson, Elliott and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE TO A PERSON SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR UNDER WHO IS NOT A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR DOES NOT HAVE A G.E.D. CERTIFICATE OR WHO DOES NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT HE IS PROPERLY ENROLLED IN SCHOOL AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OVER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE BUT NOT OVER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE APPLYING FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE SHALL PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE OF EITHER GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL, OR HIS G.E.D. CERTIFICATE OR EVIDENCE THAT HE IS ENROLLED IN A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL'S ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT STATUS DOCUMENTATION TO PERSONS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL'S ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF A PERSON WHO WITHDRAWS FROM SCHOOL AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF THE PERSON UPON TEN DAYS' WRITTEN NOTICE, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED TO HAVE THE LICENSE REINSTATED, TO DEFINE WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A PERSONAL OR FAMILY HARDSHIP WAIVER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SR-22 DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FILED FOLLOWING REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.

S. 111 (Word version) -- Senators Land and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT CHARGES A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REQUIRING EACH OCCUPANT OVER SIX AND UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT, AND PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REQUIRING EACH OCCUPANT TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT OR OTHER CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT EXEMPTS CERTAIN CHILDREN FROM THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT IF THEY ARE OTHERWISE PROPERLY RESTRAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, RELATING TO PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATING AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE FINE AND WHO IT MAY BE IMPOSED UPON FOR VIOLATING THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR PRIMARY ENFORCEMENT OF THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT, AND DELETE THE PROVISION THAT STATES THAT A VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE NEGLIGENCE PER SE OR CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-6545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVIDENCE OF A VIOLATION OF THE MANDATORY USE OF SAFETY BELT REQUIREMENT MAY BE ADMISSIBLE IN A CIVIL SUIT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE JURY OR JUDGE ON THE ISSUE OF THE COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE OF THE VIOLATOR.

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.

S. 149 (Word version) -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-146, 56-1-147, AND 56-1-148 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST BE NOTIFIED OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND A PERSON INCARCERATED OR ON PAROLE OR PROBATION FOR A FELONY SO THAT AN IDENTIFYING CODE CAN BE AFFIXED TO THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD IN A SPECIFIED MANNER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN THIS STATE AND, IF SO, THE FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST HAVE A ONE-DIGIT CODE IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IDENTIFYING THE PERSON IN THIS MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CODE MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST REQUEST WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3370, RELATING TO THE SIZE, SHAPE, AND DESIGN OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST HAVE A ONE-DIGIT CODE IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IDENTIFYING THE PERSON IN THIS MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CODE MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THIS STATE.

S. 172 (Word version) -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2952 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHEMICAL TEST OF THE BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR THE COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS MUST BE PERFORMED ON THE DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO SURVIVES A FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT.]

The following were introduced:

S. 223 (Word version) -- Senators Drummond, McConnell, Ravenel, Leventis, Richardson, Courson, Waldrep, Giese and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT", WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE WETLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DIRECTS THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PERMITTING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZES IMPLEMENTATION OF A FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE "POLLUTION CONTROL ACT", SO AS TO INCLUDE WETLANDS IN THE DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE STATE AND TO REVISE OTHER DEFINITIONS TO CONFORM TO THAT AMENDED DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-50 RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR DRAINING OR EXCAVATING OR CONSTRUCTING IN WETLANDS; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 48-1-10 THROUGH 48-1-350 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 48 ENTITLED THE "POLLUTION CONTROL ACT" AND TO RENAME CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 48 AS "POLLUTION CONTROL AND WETLANDS PROTECTION".
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Senator LEVENTIS spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 224 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF A MECHANIC'S LIEN FOR FAILURE TO SERVE AND FILE STATEMENT, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM NINETY TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS THE TIME A PERSON HAS TO FILE THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING FOR THE MECHANIC'S LIEN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-120, RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF A MECHANIC'S LIEN IF SUIT FOR ENFORCEMENT IS NOT BROUGHT IN SIX MONTHS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD TO ENFORCE A LIEN FROM SIX MONTHS TO TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY DAYS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 225 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE A ONE MILLION DOLLAR DEATH BENEFIT PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO THE SURVIVORS OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INSURE AND REINSURE TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THIS BENEFIT, AND TO DEFINE "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS BENEFIT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 226 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREDITS APPLIED AGAINST STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 227 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-58-185, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYMENT BY AN INNOCENT TAXPAYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF A PENALTY OR PENALTY AND INTEREST INCURRED BY AN INNOCENT TAXPAYER FOR FAILURE TIMELY TO PAY AN AMOUNT DUE IF THE FAILURE ARISES WITHIN EIGHTEEN MONTHS OF A NOVEL INTERPRETATION OR APPLICATION OF AN EXISTING LAW OR FROM AN OPINION RENDERED ON AN EXISTING LAW WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY SILENT ON THE APPLICATION OF A PENALTY OR INTEREST.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 228 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY NOT ISSUE MORE THAN FOUR THOUSAND NONRESIDENT HUNTING LICENSES EACH YEAR.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 229 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Wilson, Branton, Hawkins, Ravenel and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MILITARY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-160 SO AS TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS OF LAND TO MAKE LAND AND WATER AREAS AVAILABLE TO THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR TRAINING AND OPERATIONAL PURPOSES BY DEFINING AND LIMITING THE OWNER'S DUTY OF CARE AND LIMITING THE OWNER'S LIABILITY TOWARD MILITARY PERSONS ENTERING THE OWNER'S LAND; BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-2260 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF CONTINUANCES IN COURT CASES WHEN A PARTY OR HIS ATTORNEY IS ABSENT BY REASON OF ATTENDANCE ON ACTIVE DUTY AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD; BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-2957 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SUBJECT TO THE MILITARY CODE WHO RECKLESSLY ENDANGERS THE LIFE OR SAFETY OF ANOTHER MAY BE PUNISHED AS A COURT-MARTIAL MAY DIRECT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "UNIT MAINTENANCE FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-40, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN PRECEDENTS ESTABLISHED IN THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE SHALL BE IN FORCE AND REGARDED AS PART OF THE MILITARY CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-60, RELATING TO COMPOSITION AND CLASSES OF MILITIA, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO CONTRACTUALLY BIND THEMSELVES WITHIN THE MILITIA OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-110, RELATING TO BURIAL FLAGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BURIAL FLAGS SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE UNITED STATES WHEN AVAILABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-340, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT AN OFFICER WHO IS OF FIELD GRADE RANK OR HIGHER AND PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT AN OFFICER WHO IS AT LEAST THE RANK OF COLONEL AND MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-510, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TENURE OF COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COMMISSIONED OR WARRANT OFFICER BE A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE AND PROVIDE THAT A COMMISSIONED OR WARRANT OFFICER MUST MEET FEDERAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPOINTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-560, RELATING TO THE RELATIVE RANK OF OFFICERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE RELATIVE RANK LIST TO FEDERAL MILITARY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-580, RELATING TO THE SENIOR OFFICER ON DUTY BEING IN COMMAND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMANDER MAY APPOINT AN OFFICER TO COMMAND A SUBORDINATE OR DETACHED UNIT, AND THAT IF NONE IS APPOINTED THE SENIOR OFFICER OF THE LINE ON DUTY IS IN COMMAND; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-610, RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE OF OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MAY INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT, CAPACITY, AND GENERAL COMPETENCE OF OFFICERS AND TO REVISE THE GROUNDS FOR THE DISCHARGE OF OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-810, RELATING TO PROMOTIONS UNDER THE RESERVE OFFICER PERSONNEL ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE RESERVE OFFICER PERSONNEL ACT AND REPLACE IT WITH A REFERENCE TO FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-830, RELATING TO OFFICER SELECTION BOARDS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO BRIGADIER GENERAL AND COLONEL SELECTION BOARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-850, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF OFFICERS WITHIN THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT A TRANSFER MUST BE MUTUALLY ACCEPTABLE TO COMMANDERS CONCERNED; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-870, RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE GRADE OF MAJOR GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY IN THE GRADE OF MAJOR GENERAL MUST BE FILLED BY A FULLY QUALIFIED OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-880, RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE GRADE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE RELATING TO THE BRIGADIER GENERAL SELECTION BOARD AND PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY IN THE GRADE OF BRIGADIER GENERAL MUST BE FILLED BY THE PROMOTION OF THE BEST QUALIFIED OFFICER IN THE NEXT LOWER GRADE AS DETERMINED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1110, RELATING TO PROMOTIONS UNDER THE RESERVE OFFICER PERSONNEL ACT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE RESERVE OFFICER PERSONNEL ACT AND PROVIDE FOR PROMOTIONS UNDER FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1140, RELATING TO A VACANCY IN THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT NO OFFICER SHALL BE ASSIGNED TO HEADQUARTERS, AIR NATIONAL GUARD, UNTIL HE HAS COMPLETED THREE YEARS COMMISSIONED SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA AIR NATIONAL GUARD; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1330, RELATING TO ANNUAL SETTLEMENTS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO RESPONSIBLE OFFICER AND REPLACE THEM WITH REFERENCES TO RESPONSIBLE PARTY AND TO AUTHORIZE COLLECTION ACTIONS FOR PAYMENTS FROM PARTIES LIABLE ON PROPERTY ACCOUNTS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1370, RELATING TO UNIT MAINTENANCE FUND ALLOWANCES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE MILITARY BOARD, DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN DATES FOR PAYMENTS OF APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDE FOR PAYMENTS PERIODICALLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNIT MAINTENANCE FUNDS FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION MUST BE REGULATED AND AUDITED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1620, RELATING TO THE CUSTODIAN AND USE OF TRAINING FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL IS THE MANAGER AS WELL AS CUSTODIAN OF TRAINING FACILITIES AND THAT FACILITIES OWNED OR LEASED FOR THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT MAY BE RENTED OR SUBLEASED WHEN NOT IN USE FOR TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1820, RELATING TO WHEN THE NATIONAL GUARD IS SUBJECT TO ACTIVE DUTY, SO AS TO DELETE THE CIRCUMSTANCE OF WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS UNABLE WITH THE REGULAR FORCES TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND PROVIDE THAT THE NATIONAL GUARD IS SUBJECT TO ACTIVE DUTY WHEN THE PRESIDENT ISSUES ORDERS TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2110, RELATING TO TERMS OF ENLISTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE THREE-YEAR PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT ORIGINAL ENLISTMENTS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD MUST BE FOR A PERIOD TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2220, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF ENLISTED MEN, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE TRANSFER BE APPROVED BY THE COMMANDING OFFICERS OF THE UNITS INVOLVED; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2230, RELATING TO DISCHARGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AUTHORITY FOR DISCHARGES OF ENLISTED PERSONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2420, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS ATTACHED OR ASSIGNED TO STATE UNITS WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "MILITARY FORCES"; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2420, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SO AS TO DEFINE "OFFICER"; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2450, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, ABSENT SEPARATE APPOINTMENT, THE SENIOR JUDGE ADVOCATE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IS THE STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2460, RELATING TO APPREHENSION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CIVIL OFFICERS HAVING AUTHORITY TO APPREHEND OFFENDERS AND PROVIDE FOR APPREHENSION BY ANY OFFICER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OR OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2520, RELATING TO NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2530, RELATING TO TYPES OF COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL CONSISTING OF ONE OFFICER RATHER THAN ONE COMMISSIONED OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2550, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL FROM TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2560, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO DELETE THE LANGUAGE EXCLUDING OFFICERS FROM THE JURISDICTION OF SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL AND TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FINE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL FROM FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2570, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FINE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL FROM TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2580, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AS WELL AS THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2610, RELATING TO WHO MAY SERVE ON COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS, AND PROVIDE THAT ANY OFFICER ON OR OFF DUTY WITH THE MILITARY FORCES MAY SERVE ON COURTS-MARTIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2725, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO DESERTION DURING TIMES OF PEACE AND CERTAIN OTHER OFFENSES PUNISHABLE UNDER THE MILITARY CODE AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH ANY OFFENSE IS NOT LIABLE TO BE TRIED BY COURT-MARTIAL IF THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED MORE THAN THREE YEARS BEFORE RECEIPT OF SWORN CHARGES OR THE IMPOSITION OF PUNISHMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2750, RELATING TO CONTEMPT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FINE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY A COURT-MARTIAL FOR CONTEMPT FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2780, RELATING TO RECORDS OF TRIAL OF COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUMMARY COURT-MARTIAL PROCEEDINGS MUST USE DOCUMENTS PROMULGATED BY REGULATIONS OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2795, RELATING TO SENTENCES OF COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO GENERAL COURT-MARTIAL JURISDICTION SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLICABLE TO COURT-MARTIAL JURISDICTION RATHER THAN ONLY TO THE JURISDICTION OF A GENERAL COURT-MARTIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2935, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISRESPECT TOWARD A SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER, BY DELETING THE REFERENCE TO COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND INCLUDING NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, SO AS TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF DISRESPECT APPLICABLE TO SUPERIOR OFFICERS OR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2940, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULTING OR WILFULLY DISOBEYING A SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER, BY DELETING THE REFERENCE TO COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND INCLUDING NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS, SO AS TO MAKE THE OFFENSES OF ASSAULT AND WILFULLY DISOBEYING A LAWFUL COMMAND APPLICABLE TO SUPERIOR OFFICERS OR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2945, RELATING TO INSUBORDINATE CONDUCT TOWARD A WARRANT OFFICER OR NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER, BY DELETING REFERENCES TO WARRANT OFFICER, SO AS TO MAKE THE OFFENSE OF INSUBORDINATE CONDUCT APPLICABLE TO OFFICERS AND NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2950, RELATING TO THE OFFENSES OF FAILURE TO OBEY ORDERS AND REGULATIONS AND DERELICTION OF DUTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE VIOLATION OF A STATUTE WITHIN THE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3065, RELATING TO CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, BY DELETING REFERENCES TO COMMISSIONED OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY OFFICER WHO IS CONVICTED OF CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER MAY BE PUNISHED AS A COURT-MARTIAL MAY DIRECT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3085, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATHS, BY DELETING REFERENCES TO COMMISSIONED OFFICER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFICERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER OATHS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3095, RELATING TO COMPLAINTS AGAINST OFFICERS, BY DELETING THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMPLAINTS BE FORWARDED TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE MILITARY FORCE MAY COMPLAIN TO HIS NEXT SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3155, RELATING TO DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER GIVEN THE ADJUTANT GENERAL BY SECTION 25-1-2580 MAY NOT BE DELEGATED; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3235, RELATING TO THE NATIONAL GUARD PENSION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WITH A BREAK IN SERVICE REMAIN ELIGIBLE FOR PENSION BENEFITS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-17-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF THE MUSEUM, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT NO STATE FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE MUSEUM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 25-1- 330, 25-1-950, 25-1-1340, 25-1-1390, 25-1-1400, 25-1-2130, AND 25-1-2160.
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Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 230 (Word version) -- Senators Passailaigue, Moore, Drummond and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING THE HONORABLE JOHN S. MCCAIN, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM ARIZONA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE ISSUE OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM IN JOINT SESSION AT A TIME MUTUALLY CONVENIENT FOR BOTH HOUSES.
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Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Resolution.

The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 231 (Word version) -- Senators Richardson, Ryberg, Fair and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 22, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-2-13, RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER OF THE SENATE WHO PRACTICES LAW BEFORE A MAGISTRATE MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION OF MAGISTRATES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 233 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 234 (Word version) -- Senators Hawkins, Jackson, Hayes, Short, Giese, Holland, Courson and Fair: 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 235 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 236 (Word version) -- Senators Land, Ford, Glover, Anderson, Saleeby and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE EXECUTED IF THE PERSON WAS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD WHEN THE CRIME WAS COMMITTED AND TO DELETE THE MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE OF BEING UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN WHEN THE CRIME WAS COMMITTED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 237 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CHAPTER 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE CITATION PENALTIES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, AND HOME INSPECTORS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 238 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH FACILITIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 SO AS TO PROHIBIT NURSING HOMES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES FROM EMPLOYING A PERSON WHO HAS A CRIMINAL RECORD, TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON APPLICANTS, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR INFORMATION RELEASED OR TERMINATION FROM EMPLOYMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-25 RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AGENCIES RECEIVING SUCH REPORTS TO ALSO REPORT THIS INFORMATION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 239 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 43, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RIGHTS OF PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ASSISTANCE DOGS, TO ASSURE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, PARTICIPATION, AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES USING GUIDE DOGS, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 240 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OVER THIRTY YEARS OLD MAY BEAR A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE PLATE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 241 (Word version) -- Senator Passailaigue: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 438 OF 2000 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOL IN BERKELEY COUNTY WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER 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 IN THOSE SCHOOLS 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 INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.
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[Senator PASSAILAIGUE spoke on the Bill.]

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

[H. 3027 -- Reps. Townsend, Kirsh, Altman, Walker, W.D. Smith, Meacham-Richardson, Harrison, Stille, Clyburn and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGULATION NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED WITHIN TWO YEARS OF BEING SUBMITTED FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW MUST BE REFILED BY THE PROMULGATING AGENCY AS A NEW REGULATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3052 (Word version) -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Harrison, Whatley and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION ANNOUNCING AND PUBLICIZING JUDICIAL VACANCIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION, IN TIMELY FASHION, MUST SEND A NEWS RELEASE TO EACH NEWSPAPER OF DAILY CIRCULATION IN THE STATE THAT CONTAINS THE NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES, THE DATE, PLACE, AND TIME OF JUDICIAL SCREENING HEARINGS, AND ALSO CONTAINS A STATEMENT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC INPUT IN THE SCREENING PROCESS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO REQUEST OF EACH NEWSPAPER THAT THE NEWS RELEASE BE PUBLISHED ON AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF ONE NEWSPAPER PAGE, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO SEND THE NEWS RELEASE TO APPLICABLE BAR ORGANIZATIONS.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3107 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, W.D. Smith, Knotts and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CIVIL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, TO PROVIDE THAT MAGISTRATES HAVE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION OF INTERPLEADER ACTIONS FILED OVER CLAIMS OF DISPUTED REAL ESTATE EARNEST MONEY; AND TO ADD SECTION 22-3-15 PROVIDING, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY RULE OF COURT OR PROVISION OF LAW, THAT INTERPLEADER ACTIONS ARISING FROM REAL ESTATE EARNEST MONEY DISPUTES WHICH DO NOT EXCEED THE JURISDICTIONAL LIMIT OF MAGISTRATES COURT MAY BE FILED IN THAT COURT, TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WORDING OF THE INTERPLEADER PLEADING TO BE USED IN REAL ESTATE EARNEST MONEY DISPUTES IN MAGISTRATES COURT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE OF A COMPETING CLAIMANT TO RECOVER IN AN INTERPLEADER ACTION MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED A JUDGMENT AGAINST THE CLAIMANT OR USED TO IMPAIR THE CREDIT OF THE CLAIMANT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3109 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH DENTAL HYGIENISTS MAY MONITOR NITROUS OXIDE ANESTHESIA, SO AS TO APPLY SUCH MONITORING TO NITROUS OXIDE INHALATION CONSCIOUS SEDATION.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations polled out S. 176 favorable:

S. 176 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE RAY G. SMITH, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 2:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001.

Courson                   Wilson                    Matthews
Patterson                 O'Dell                    Passailaigue

McGill   Waldrep   Alexander
Bauer   Richardson

S. 176 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE RAY G. SMITH, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 2:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2001.
Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to take the Concurrent Resolution up for immediate consideration.
There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Concurrent Resolution. The question being the adoption of the Concurrent Resolution.

Senator COURSON spoke on the Concurrent Resolution.

On motion of Senator COURSON, with unanimous consent, the Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

Pursuant to an invitation, the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on January 30, 2001, at 12:47 P.M. and the following Acts were ratified:

(R1, S. 118 (Word version)) -- Senators McGill and Elliott: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 191 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT, SO AS TO TRANSFER TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT COMMISSION MEMBERS.
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(R2, S. 150 (Word version)) -- Senators McGill and Ravenel: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, RELATING TO DEVOLUTION OF AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING GEORGETOWN COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF THAT COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENTS OF MAGISTRATES AND MEMBERS TO THE GEORGETOWN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ARE UNAFFECTED, AND TO RESTORE THE DEVOLVED APPOINTMENT POWER TO THE DELEGATION FOR THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
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(R3, H. 3196 (Word version)) -- Rep. Miller: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1505, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TAKE AND SIZE LIMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OPENING DATE FOR THE SEASON FOR TAKING SHAD IN A PORTION OF THE WINYAH BAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM FROM FEBRUARY 15 TO FEBRUARY 1.
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(R4, H. 3198 (Word version)) -- Reps. Carnell and Klauber: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS 50 AND 51 OF GREENWOOD COUNTY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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(R5, H. 3282 (Word version)) -- Reps. Townsend, Neilson, Jennings, Harrison, McLeod and Scott: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 2000, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, BY AMENDING PART 1B (TEMPORARY PROVISIONS), PARAGRAPH 1.25 SO AS TO INCREASE FROM SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS THE PERIOD THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAY WAIVE THE REQUIRED PRAXIS II SUBJECT AREA EXAM FOR CERTAIN TEACHERS.
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(R6, H. 3284 (Word version)) -- Reps. Littlejohn and W.D. Smith: AN ACT TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONVERSE AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DISTRICT'S BORROWING LIMIT FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bill was read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 132 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR NARCOTICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-2930 OR SECTION 56-5-2933 CONSTITUTES A PRIOR OFFENSE FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 56-5-2940.

The following Bill, having been read the second time with notice of general amendments, was ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:

S. 222 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S USE OF REVENUES OF THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR THESE REVENUES BY THE STATE TREASURER IN OBLIGATIONS OF CORPORATIONS AND IN STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OUTSIDE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IF THE OBLIGATIONS ARE DENOMINATED IN UNITED STATES DOLLARS AND BEAR AN INVESTMENT GRADE RATING OF AT LEAST TWO NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED RATING SERVICES.

On motion of Senators GROOMS and BRANTON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Benjamin James "Tookie" Singleton, Jr. of Dorchester County, S.C.

At 1:14 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.]

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