Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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

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

Beloved, hear the classic words from the Book of Esther, Chapter 4:14:

"For if you keep silence at such a time as this, relief and deliverance will rise from another quarter... Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for such a time as this."
Let us pray.

Father, we thank You for all who are offering themselves and their money for public service. The need is great! The times cry out for fidelity and truth!

Bless Your choices! Help them endure the hassle!

May they all hear, like a bolt of lightning, Luke 12:31:

"STRIVE FOR GOD'S KINGDOM!"
Amen.

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

Document No. 2698
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Subject: Standards for Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 16, 2002
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee January 16, 2002
Legislative Review Expiration May 16, 2002
Recalled from Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee April 16, 2002
Committed to Fish, Game and Forestry Committee April 16, 2002

On motion of Senator GREGORY, with unanimous consent, the regulation was recalled from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

On motion of Senator GREGORY, with unanimous consent, the regulation was committed to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

Senator RAVENEL introduced Dr. Terrance A. Day of Charleston, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

On motion of Senator RAVENEL, at 12:10 P.M., Senator McCONNELL was granted a leave of absence for today.

Senator ELLIOTT rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.

Mr. PRESIDENT and Members of the Senate. Today I rise with sad regrets with the passing of one of our former senators, Senator JAMES STEVENS.

Former Senator JAMES STEVENS died this past Sunday afternoon. He was a great friend and constituent of mine. He served in this body with great leadership and great distinction for 21 years. Senator STEVENS loved this State. He loved his family and he served with great honor. He served in a time when South Carolina produced a lot of great leaders. He served with people like EDGAR BROWN, WILBUR GRANT from Chester, SPOT MOZINGO from Darlington, MARION GRESSETTE from Calhoun, and REMBERT DENNIS from Berkeley. Also, as I recall, Senator DRUMMOND served with Senator STEVENS-so did Senator DON HOLLAND, Senator J. VERNE SMITH and Senator ED SALEEBY. These four individuals know of the leadership and the quality of Senator JAMES P. STEVENS.

I recall about this same time of the year, 27 years ago, JAMES occupied one of these four desks in the Chamber that used to be up at the front before we rearranged it here and the Sergeant-at-Arms late one night let me slip in and out back here. In this very room I heard the great debate about home rule in South Carolina led by former Senator STEVENS representing the Judiciary Committee. I also remember well, and I'm sure that Senator ED SALEEBY may or may not remember this, but he introduced an amendment to home rule that

Let me also say that I heard his concession remarks on the night of his election defeat and I heard the remarks of a man with great character. I heard him say that, "the people did not leave me. I left the people." But, he went on to say, "I've had 21 wonderful years and experience of serving my fellow man. No one can take that away from me."

His funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon at the Loris Methodist Church. His family will be receiving friends on Wednesday evening at the Goldfinch Funeral Home in Conway, S. C., from 6:00-8:00.

Mr. PRESIDENT and members of the Senate, I would request that, when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned in memory of a great leader and a great friend and a great Senator JAMES P. STEVENS.

PRESIDENT: So ordered.

On motion of Senator GIESE, with unanimous consent, Senator ELLIOTT's remarks were ordered printed in the Journal.

Senator RANKIN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

In kind of a ditto fashion as Senator ELLIOTT has done earlier regarding the passing of someone who I consider Horry County's greatest Senator and that our history will ever have and that is JAMES STEVENS. Many of you knew him and many of you have learned of his death since Sunday.

I just wanted to share a couple of personal things about him from my vantage point. I clerked for his law firm my first year out of law school and that was in 1985. I grew up hearing about Senator STEVENS. My father and he were contemporaries in the Bar. Politically, I think, my father helped him in Conway. At the time, Conway was a tough

But, I was hired by Senator STEVENS and his son to clerk my first year out of law school and I got to sit with him and listen to him try a case -- one of the most mundane, lemons of a case, which grew into one of the largest cases the land had ever seen or heard of. And, he had the best ability to spin the most nothing into the biggest proportions of all. The jury just lapped it up and, in fact, in this small little case, they gave a substantial verdict. So, I learned early how Senator STEVENS was able to persuade.

He put his arm around me politically. When I first ran, he helped me and told folks that there was great hope at least in a young person and a lawyer serving on behalf of Horry County in the Senate. He did a whole lot to help persuade some seniors to give this young boy a chance. So, from a professional standpoint and from a political standpoint I have been embraced and encouraged and blessed by the STEVENS family.

As I said at the outset, I think he is the greatest Senator that our county will ever know. At least that's the history and that will be the future, as well.

But, I want to join with Senator ELLIOTT in his remarks regarding Senator STEVENS and, on behalf of the family, join him in asking that along with Senator ELLIOTT and myself, the other two Senators from Horry County, Senators McGILL and RAVENEL, be listed as moving parties when the Senate adjourns in memory of a great man, a great family and a great friend of mine.

On motion of Senator McGILL, with unanimous consent, Senator RANKIN's remarks were ordered printed in the Journal.

Senator COURSON rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator LEVENTIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator SETZLER rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

At 12:13 P.M., Senator PEELER asked unanimous consent to make a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying Acts at 12:30 P.M.

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

S. 714 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENITITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS SO AS TO INCLUDE THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AIRPORT DISTRICT.

On behalf of Senator McCONNELL, Senator LEATHERMAN asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Finance.

There was no objection.

The Bill was recalled from the committee and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.

S. 1133 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY CERTAIN ISSUES AFFECTING VETERANS AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND STAFFING.

Senator RICHARDSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Joint Resolution from the General Committee.

There was no objection.

The Joint Resolution was recalled from the committee and ordered placed on the Calendar for consideration tomorrow.

The following were introduced:

S. 1211 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO JOIN THE LEADERS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY IN THEIR MUCH-DESERVED RECOGNITION OF JOHN S. POOLE AS THE 2002 RECIPIENT OF THE ALAN R. WILLIS SOCIETY OF SERVICE AWARD, AND EXPRESS THE PROFOUND APPRECIATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MR. POOLE FOR HIS LAUDABLE HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG AND TO THE STATE.
l:\council\bills\dka\4843mm02.doc

The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1212 (Word version) -- Senators Pinckney and Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ISSUE CORRECTED DIPLOMAS AND TO CHANGE RELATED RECORDS FOR THE 1949 AND 1950 GRADUATES OF PENN SCHOOL OF ST. HELENA ISLAND SO AS TO REFLECT THE NAME OF THE FACILITY THEY ATTENDED AND FROM WHICH THEY GRADUATED AS "PENN HIGH SCHOOL".
l:\council\bills\gjk\21195sd02.doc

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

Senator PINCKNEY spoke on the Resolution.

S. 1213 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas, Land, Courson, Setzler, Jackson, Martin and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 38 RELATING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE VENTURE CAPITAL FOR QUALIFYING SMALL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES BY ALLOWING A PREMIUM TAX LIABILITY CREDIT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
l:\council\bills\gjk\21282sd02.doc

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1214 (Word version) -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE INSURERS NOT BEING REQUIRED TO WRITE COVERAGE FOR AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR ANY APPLICANTS OR EXISTING

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1215 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Glover, Ford and Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-732 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUERS FROM DENYING COVERAGE FOR PREEXISTING BREAST CONDITIONS OR FOR INSUREDS WHO HAVE BEEN FREE OF BREAST CANCER FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS.
l:\council\bills\swb\5306zcw02.doc

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1216 (Word version) -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-745 SO AS TO EXEMPT RENEWABLE FUEL, WHETHER PURE OR BLENDED WITH TAXABLE FUELS, FROM THE MOTOR FUELS TAX; BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-125 SO AS TO IMPOSE A HIGHWAY USER FEE ON THE ISSUING OF TITLES FOR VEHICLES POWERED BY ALTERNATIVE FUELS EQUAL TO TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AND USES OF THE FEE AND FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM IT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MOTOR FUELS TAX, SO AS TO REVISE EXISTING DEFINITIONS AND INCLUDE NEW DEFINITIONS FOR BIODIESEL FUEL AND RENEWABLE FUEL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-310,

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

S. 1217 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-37-30 AND 58-37-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL REPORTS REQUIRED OF DEMAND-SIDE ACTIVITIES OF CERTAIN GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANS WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED BY CERTAIN ELECTRIC UTILITIES TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
l:\council\bills\gjk\21269sd02.doc

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

S. 1218 (Word version) -- Senators Ford and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ACCUSED TO BE TRIED BEFORE A MAGISTRATE BEING ENTITLED TO DEPOSIT MONEY IN LIEU OF RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON HELD OR INCARCERATED IN A JAIL OR DETENTION CENTER WHO IS ENTITLED TO DEPOSIT A SUM OF MONEY IN LIEU OF ENTERING INTO RECOGNIZANCE UNDER THIS SECTION MAY SECURE HIS IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM CUSTODY BY PAYING TO OR DEPOSITING THE SUM OF MONEY REQUIRED

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

S. 1219 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS DEPOSITED IN A SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT MUST NOT BE TRANSFERRED FOR USE FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
l:\council\bills\dka\4841mm02.doc

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1220 (Word version) -- Senator Kuhn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PERIOD WITHIN WHICH A PERSON WHO NEWLY ACQUIRES A VEHICLE AND AN OWNER OF A FOREIGN VEHICLE THAT IS BEING MOVED INTO THIS STATE MUST BE REGISTERED AND LICENSED, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD FROM FORTY-FIVE DAYS TO THREE DAYS.
l:\council\bills\ggs\22499cm02.doc

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

S. 1221 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2719, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
l:\council\bills\nbd\11578ac02.doc

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1222 (Word version) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2672, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
l:\council\bills\nbd\11577ac02.doc

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1223 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW FAIRFIELD COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION ARE APPOINTED, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION AND REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL EXPIRE.
l:\s-resmin\bills\SHORT\smin1001.lhs.doc

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar.

H. 3324 (Word version) -- Rep. Perry: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 27, TITLE 1, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADVISORY COMMISSION ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS.

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

H. 3851 (Word version) -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Rodgers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

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

H. 3921 (Word version) -- Reps. Perry, Whatley, Knotts, Coates, D.C. Smith and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND RESCUE SQUAD MEMBERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEDUCTION TO A VOLUNTEER MEMBER OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) RESPONSE TEAM AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-190, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERFORMANCE-BASED POINT SYSTEM TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUCTION ALLOWED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS POINT SYSTEM TO VOLUNTEER HAZMAT TEAM MEMBERS.

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

H. 4641 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO REQUIRE NONFRANCHISE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS TO COMPLETE CERTAIN PRE-LICENSING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES BEFORE BEING ISSUED A DEALER'S LICENSE OR HAVING A DEALER'S LICENSE RENEWED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION, MEMBERSHIP, AND PURPOSE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD, WHICH SHALL ASSIST WITH THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF NONFRANCHISE AUTOMOBILE DEALERS.

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

H. 4653 (Word version) -- Rep. Askins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 3 AND 4, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN FLORENCE COUNTY

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

H. 4754 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE PUBLIC AND STATE AGENCIES INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE THE FLOW OF MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND REDUCE THE DANGER OF ACCIDENTS ALONG THE STATE'S ROADWAYS BY MAKING EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO MOVE CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND DISABLED VEHICLES FROM THE STATE'S ROADWAYS.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 4760 (Word version) -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" FOR PURPOSES OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE STATE CONSTABLES; TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND THE DESIGNATED AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE FOR CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES WHO SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.

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

H. 4808 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES CONSTITUTING A FUND OF ANY KIND USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOURCE, ARE PUBLIC MONIES SUBJECT TO ALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING PUBLIC MONIES; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1720, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,

Read the first time and ordered referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 4823 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Chellis, Battle, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cooper, Edge, Harrison, Hinson, Jennings, Law, Lee, Limehouse, Lourie, Miller, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, F.N. Smith, J.E. Smith, Tripp, Trotter, Walker and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, OR OTHER PUBLIC ENTITY OF THE STATE FROM REQUIRING THAT A BOND TO SECURE THE BID OR THE PERFORMANCE OR PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT BE FURNISHED BY A PARTICULAR SURETY COMPANY OR THROUGH A PARTICULAR AGENT OR BROKER; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-1-120, 11-35-3030, AS AMENDED, 12-28-2740, 29-6-250, AND 57-5-1660, RELATING TO PAYMENT BONDS, BID BONDS, PERFORMANCE BONDS, LABOR AND MATERIAL BONDS, AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION BONDS, RESPECTIVELY, ALL SO AS TO ADD CONFORMING LANGUAGE PROHIBITING THE STATE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, OR OTHER PUBLIC ENTITY OF THE STATE FROM REQUIRING THAT THE BOND

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

H. 4826 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Keegan, Kelley, Barfield, Miller and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AND STATE HIGHWAY OFFICIALS TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN HIGHWAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AS PART OF NEW INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WHICH THE CONGRESS HAS AUTHORIZED AND WHICH ARE SCHEDULED TO COME WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 4852 (Word version) -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED WITH RESPECT TO INSURANCE IN TITLE 38, SO AS TO EXPAND THE MEANING OF "EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-73-340 AND 38-73-520, BOTH RELATING TO REQUIRING INSURERS TO FILE RATES AND RATING SCHEDULES AND PLANS, SO AS TO EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES FROM THIS REQUIREMENT.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

H. 4898 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Jennings and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THESE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES TO VOLUNTARY PLACEMENT PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-121, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM AND COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES IN ABUSE AND NEGLECT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THE APPOINTMENT OF THESE ADVOCATES TO THE EXTENSION OF VOLUNTARY PLACEMENT AGREEMENTS OR PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO

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

H. 4930 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-5-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND TERMS MUST BE SET BY THE SUPREME COURT, TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO SERVE WHO HAS BEEN PRACTICING LAW FOR SEVEN YEARS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING BOARD MEMBERSHIP TO ONE FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

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

H. 4981 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC PENALTIES FOR THEFT OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND

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

H. 5004 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND A JOINT RESOLUTION OF 2002, BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 221, RELATING TO A REFERENDUM ON SCHOOL FINANCE TO BE HELD IN FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DATE OF THE REFERENDUM TO THE THIRD TUESDAY FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL NOTICE OF PRECLEARANCE UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, TO PROVIDE SPECIAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO SPECIFY THE REFERENDUM QUESTION.

Read the first time and ordered placed on the Local and Uncontested Calendar without reference.

H. 5097 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, 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,

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 5099 (Word version) -- Reps. Owens, A. Young and Chellis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF OF THE DORCHESTER ACADEMY VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND THEIR 2002 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THEM MUCH ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Columbia, S.C., April 11, 2002

Mr. President and Senators:

The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it insists upon the amendments proposed by the House to:
H. 3515 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Robinson, Allison, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Harrell, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, J.M. Neal, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Simrill, D.C. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Talley, Taylor,

Received as information.

H. 3515 (Word version) -- Reps. Sandifer, Robinson, Allison, Altman, Askins, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Dantzler, Harrell, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Martin, Meacham-Richardson, J.M. Neal, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Simrill, D.C. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Trotter, Walker, Whipper, Wilder, A. Young, McLeod, Davenport, Emory, Sinclair and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-19-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT EMBALMER OR FUNERAL DIRECTOR MAY BE LICENSED IN THIS STATE IF THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF HIS STATE ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STATE AND TO REQUIRE FIVE YEARS OF PRACTICE AND PASSAGE OF AN EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE WHEN THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS IN ANOTHER STATE ARE NOT SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO REQUIREMENTS IN THIS STATE; TO ADD SECTION 40-19-265 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL HOMES, BRANCH FUNERAL HOMES, RETAIL SALES OUTLETS, AND CREMATORIES; AND TO AMEND OTHER SECTIONS OF TITLE 40 RELATED TO FUNERAL DIRECTORS, FUNERAL HOMES, AND CREMATORIES. (ABBREVIATED TITLE)

Whereupon, Senators ALEXANDER, PINCKNEY and WALDREP were appointed to the Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate and a message was sent to the House accordingly.

S. 986 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Hayes, Drummond, Moore, Peeler, Glover, Courson, Land, Mescher and Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A BIRTH DEFECTS SURVEILLANCE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS PURPOSE, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2003, AND TO ABOLISH THE COMMITTEE UPON SUBMISSION OF ITS REPORT.

The House returned the Joint Resolution with amendments.

On motion of Senator PEELER, the Senate concurred in the House amendments and a message was sent to the House accordingly. Ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act and the Act enrolled for Ratification.

S. 1121 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF INTERSTATE 85 IN CHEROKEE COUNTY BETWEEN EXITS 90 AND 92 AS THE "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF THE VETERANS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY FOR THEIR FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THIS STATE AND OUR NATION AND REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKERS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

S. 1201 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADERS, MR. CHARLES W. COKER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY OF HARTSVILLE, FOR HIS LIFELONG CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY, COUNTY, STATE, AND NATION AND TO PARTICULARLY ACKNOWLEDGE HIS INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA

Returned with concurrence.

Received as information.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were read the third time and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the titles be changed to that of Acts and enrolled for Ratification:

H. 4692 (Word version) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED LICENSE, LIMITED LICENSING FOR COMPLETION OF FIFTH PATHWAY PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2664, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

H. 4615 (Word version) -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2952 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING FEE FOR REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO CHALLENGE A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A BREATH TEST OR REGISTERING AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN THE EXISTING LAWFUL LIMIT IS FIFTY DOLLARS.

H. 3867 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Altman, Breeland, R. Brown, Campsen, Scarborough and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-195, SO AS TO NAME THE I-526 BRIDGE AND INTERCHANGE THAT SPANS U.S. HIGHWAY 17 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 7 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY AS THE "BOB HARRELL BRIDGE AND INTERCHANGE" IN HONOR OF THIS DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN.

Senator RYBERG explained the Bill.

The following House Bills were read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:

H. 4598 (Word version) -- Reps. Campsen, Lourie and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PRUDENT INVESTOR ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INVESTMENTS IN MUTUAL FUNDS SPONSORED BY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALLOWED BY THE PRUDENT INVESTOR RULE IF THE INVESTMENTS MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE RULE.

H. 3706 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Knotts, Simrill, Whatley, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Bowers, J. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lucas, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, J.M. Neal, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, White, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-110 AND 1-23-120, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, NOTICE CONTENTS, AND INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMULGATION AND REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROVIDE THE SCIENTIFIC OR TECHNICAL BASIS AND STUDIES USED IN DEVELOPING THE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF THESE STUDIES, COPIES OF WHICH ALSO MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

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

S. 638 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 53, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL DAYS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARCH SIXTH OF EACH YEAR IS LYMPHEDEMA D-DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ENCOURAGE SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO WEAR A BUTTERFLY ON LYMPHEDEMA D-DAY AS A SYMBOL OF CARING AND HOPE FOR THOSE LIVING AND COPING WITH LYMPHEDEMA AND THE DEBILITATING CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH LYMPHEDEMA.

S. 1045 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SPECIAL PURPOSE REINSURANCE VEHICLE MODEL ACT" TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR ACHIEVING GREATER EFFICIENCY IN CONDUCTING INSURANCE SECURITIZATIONS, TO DIVERSIFY AND BROADEN INSURERS' ACCESS TO SOURCES OF RISK-BEARING CAPITAL, TO MAKE INSURANCE SECURITIZATION AS GENERALLY AVAILABLE TO AS MANY INSURERS AS POSSIBLE, AND TO CREATE SPECIAL PURPOSE REINSURANCE VEHICLES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE SECURITIZATION OF ONE OR MORE CEDING INSURERS' RISK AS A MEANS OF ACCESSING ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF CAPITAL.

S. 1078 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR EARLY PAROLE FOR CERTAIN OFFENDER VICTIMS OF SPOUSAL ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENDER MUST PRESENT EVIDENCE THAT CONVINCES THE SENTENCING JUDGE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY PAROLE AND TO MAKE CERTAIN OTHER CHANGES.

Senator SHORT explained the Bill.

S. 1202 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2710, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

At 12:50 P.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.

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

S. 1210 (Word version) -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW EDGEFIELD COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION APPOINTED AS PROVIDED BY THIS ACT TAKE OFFICE, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD MEMBERS SHALL EXPIRE.

S. 753 (Word version) -- Senators Fair and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CITATION TO ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, ENTITLED "STATE CERTIFICATION

Senator FAIR asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

On motion of Senator FAIR, with unanimous consent, the Bill was given a second reading with notice of general amendments, carrying over all amendments to third.

S. 530 (Word version) -- Senators Short, Glover, Hutto, Leventis and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CONSUMER IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IDENTITY THEFT DATABASE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED COURT PROCEDURE FOR CLEARING THE NAME OF AN IDENTITY THEFT VICTIM, TO PROVIDE STRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR IDENTITY VERIFICATION BY A CREDIT CARD ISSUER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BLOCKING OF INACCURATE CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION RESULTING FROM IDENTITY THEFT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT AGENCY'S NOTICE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONFORM TO THOSE OF THE FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.

S. 1208 (Word version) -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO ENACT "STEPHANIE'S LAW"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED OR PERMITTED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DETERMINE WHETHER PREVIOUS REPORTS HAVE BEEN MADE REGARDING A CHILD OR SUBJECT OF A REPORT AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF INFORMATION RECEIVED THAT IS NOT INVESTIGATED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-650, RELATING TO DUTIES OF LOCAL CHILD PROTECTIVE AGENCIES, SO AS TO

S. 834 (Word version) -- Senators Kuhn, Ford and Peeler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE $192,500 IN FUNDING FOR THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR TO THE CHARLESTON AND BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT A HOSTS PILOT PROGRAM AT HOWE HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PEPPERHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAMBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MALCOLM HURSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND W.J. FRASER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Joint Resolution, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Finance.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the committee amendment (834R001.MRH) was withdrawn.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the following committee amendment (834R003.HKL) was substituted and taken up for immediate consideration.

The Committee on Finance proposed the following amendment (834R003.HKL), which was adopted:

Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the title and inserting therein the following:

/     Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION   1.   The South Carolina Department of Education shall, for the 2002-2003 school year, assist interested schools in implementing structured academic mentoring programs, designed to improve student performance. The department may identify low performing schools and encourage their voluntary participation in implementing the programs. Schools implementing the structured academic mentoring programs must attempt to develop partnerships with the private sector to obtain financial and human resources for these programs. The department shall assist interested schools in developing structured academic mentoring programs that meet the criteria necessary to qualify for Reading First funds established under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 or any other resources that may be available.

A school may seek financial assistance from the department from any available resources upon certification by the school to the Superintendent of Education that a commitment of support from the private sector is available for a structured academic mentoring program. Regarding granting financial assistance, to the extent authorized by law, the department should give preference to low performing schools.

If funds are secured by the Department of Education under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, to the extent necessary, approval is hereby granted to the department to utilize the funds for structured academic mentoring programs pursuant to this section.

SECTION   2.   This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.     /

Amend the bill further, by striking the title and inserting therein the following:

/   TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR TO ASSIST INTERESTED SCHOOLS IN IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURED ACADEMIC MENTORING PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND TO ASSIST THESE SCHOOLS IN DEVELOPING STRUCTURED ACADEMIC MENTORING PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO QUALIFY FOR READING FIRST FUNDS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001 OR ANY OTHER RESOURCES THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE./

Renumber sections to conform.

The committee amendment was adopted.

Senator KUHN explained the Resolution.

There being no further amendments, the Joint Resolution was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

S. 971 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S JUSTICE TASK FORCE ACT", SO AS TO ADD SECTION 20-7-497 TO ESTABLISH THIS TASK FORCE AS AN ADVISORY BODY TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND JUDICIAL HANDLING OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CASES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the committee amendment, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.

The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following amendment (JUD0971.001), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting therein the following:

/   SECTION   1.   This act may be cited as the "South Carolina Children's Justice Task Force Act".

SECTION   2.   The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 20-7-497.   (A)   The South Carolina Children's Justice Task Force is established as an advisory body to the General Assembly and Governor on issues related to the investigative, administrative, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases.

(B)   The task force must comprise individuals with knowledge of and experience with the criminal justice system or systems handling child physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation, or child maltreatment-related fatalities and must include:

(1)   a law enforcement officer;

(2)   a circuit court judge;

(3)   a family court judge;

(4)   a solicitor or assistant solicitor;

(5)   a defense attorney;

(6)   a volunteer guardian ad litem;

(7)   an attorney for children;

(8)   a health professional;

(9)   a mental health professional;

(10)   a child protective services worker;

(11)   an individual experienced in working with children with disabilities;

(12)   a representative of a parent group;

(13)   a member of the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee;

(14)   a crime victim professional;

(15)   a member of the Foster Care Review Board;

(16)   the Director of Prevent Child Abuse;

(17)   a representative from the Department of Education;

(18)   a representative from the Clerk of Court's Association; and

(19)   an individual appointed at-large.

Members serve terms of three years and must be appointed by the Governor, who may receive recommendations from the task force.

Procedures for the election of officers, establishment of committees, and other operational matters must be established and amended as necessary by a majority vote of the task force; however, proposed changes must be distributed to members at least thirty days in advance of a vote on the issue.

(C)   Every three years, the task force must conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the state's systems related to child abuse and neglect cases, and develop training and policy recommendations for improving those systems in each of the following categories:

(1)   investigative, administrative, and judicial handling of child abuse and neglect cases including, but not limited to, child sexual abuse cases and cases involving child maltreatment-related fatalities. The evaluation must include recommendations for handling these cases in a manner which reduces trauma to the child victim and ensures procedural fairness to the accused;

(2)   experimental, model, and demonstration programs for testing innovative approaches and techniques to improve the prompt and successful resolution of child abuse proceedings in civil and criminal court and to enhance the effectiveness of judicial and administrative actions in child abuse cases;

(3)   changes to state laws, regulations, protocols, and procedures to provide children comprehensive protection from abuse.

A report summarizing the evaluation, including task force recommendations, must be submitted to the General Assembly and to the Governor every three years.

(D)   Annually, the task force must submit to the General Assembly and to the Governor a report on the state's progress toward implementation of the task force's recommendations.

(E)   The task force must issue to the Department of Social Services a recommendation binding on the department for the utilization of Children's Justice Task Force funds, authorized under Section 1404A of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984, to implement task force recommendations.

(F)   Staff support for the task force must be provided by an entity receiving Children's Justice Act grant funds through the Department of Social Services."

SECTION   3.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator RITCHIE explained the committee amendment.

The committee amendment was adopted.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the third reading Calendar.

S. 1018 (Word version) -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY 15 THAT RUNS THROUGH SILVER IN CLARENDON COUNTY, WHICH IS THE HOMETOWN OF ALTHEA GIBSON, IN HONOR OF ALTHEA GIBSON, A GREAT PIONEER AND CHAMPION IN TENNIS AND GOLF, WHO HAS BROUGHT TREMENDOUS RECOGNITION AND CREDIT TO OUR STATE THROUGH HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

H. 3655 (Word version) -- Reps. R. Brown, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Bingham, Breeland, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Emory,

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4071 (Word version) -- Reps. J.H. Neal, Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Harrison, Howard, Lourie, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 AND SHOP ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY THE "LIEUTENANT COLONEL GEORGE D. MARTIN III INTERCHANGE" IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL GEORGE D. MARTIN III WHO LOST HIS LIFE ALONG WITH SIX OTHER AMERICANS AND NINE VIETNAMESE IN A HELICOPTER CRASH ON APRIL 7, 2001, IN VIETNAM WHILE SEARCHING FOR AMERICANS MISSING IN ACTION DURING THE VIETNAM WAR, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "LIEUTENANT COLONEL GEORGE D. MARTIN III INTERCHANGE".

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4346 (Word version) -- Rep. Webb: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RENAME S-39-320 IN PICKENS COUNTY, WHICH IS DESIGNATED AS "PERIMETER ROAD", "SILAS N. PEARMAN

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4321 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen, Cotty, Lucas and J.M. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT SIGNS OUTSIDE THE CAMDEN CITY LIMITS ON UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 521 SOUTH AND NORTH, AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 EAST AND WEST, THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CAMDEN-HOME OF BASEBALL HALL-OF-FAMER LARRY DOBY."

Senator HOLLAND asked unanimous consent to commit the Concurrent Resolution to the Kershaw County Legislative Delegation.

There was no objection.

S. 1157 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO RESIDE IN AND ATTEND A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN OCONEE COUNTY AND WHO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER OR AS A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL SOCCER SQUAD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER THAT IS INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTROL OF THE SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL OR STUDENT IN THOSE SCHOOLS IS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC SOCCER IN SPITE OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE STUDENT OF THE SCHOOL AS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZED SOCCER TEAM INDEPENDENT OF THE SCHOOL'S CONTROL.

Senator SETZLER spoke on the Bill.

On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over.

S. 1200 (Word version) -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Leatherman, Drummond, McConnell, Land, Holland, Saleeby, Setzler, Leventis, Moore, Courson, Giese, Matthews, Thomas, Patterson, McGill, O'Dell, Reese, Hayes, Elliott, Gregory, Martin, Mescher, Rankin, Ryberg, Short, Waldrep, Alexander, Fair, Hutto, Anderson, Ravenel, Branton, Grooms, Hawkins, Pinckney, Ritchie, Verdin, Kuhn and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 41 ENACTING THE "STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING 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 INCREASE THE LIMITATION ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND DEBT SERVICE PROVIDED IN ARTICLE X, SECTION 13 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION FROM FIVE PERCENT TO SIX PERCENT WITH THE ADDITIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMITED TO STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT.

Senator LEATHERMAN asked unanimous consent to take the Bill up for immediate consideration.

There was no objection.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senators RITCHIE and PEELER proposed the following amendment (BBM\9048HTC02):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking Section 11-41-30, as contained in SECTION 1, beginning on page 2, and inserting:

/ Section 11-41-30.   As used in this chapter:

(1)   'Department' means the State Department of Commerce.

(2)   'Economic development project' or 'project' means a project as defined in Section 12-44-30(16) in which a total of at least four hundred million dollars is invested by the sponsor and at least four hundred new jobs are created at the project by the sponsor. To qualify as an economic development project for purposes of this chapter, the

(3)   'Infrastructure' must relate specifically to the economic development project and means:

(a)   land acquisition;

(b)   site preparation;

(c)   road and highway improvements;

(d)   rail spur construction;

(e)   water service;

(f)   wastewater treatment;

(g)   employee training which may include equipment used for such purpose; and

(h)   environmental mitigation.

(4)   'Investment' means money expended by the sponsor on capital assets directly related to the economic development project and does not include amounts expended in aid of the project by the state pursuant to this chapter or otherwise, or amounts expended in aid of the project by a county, municipality, a special purpose district, however financed.

(5)   'Sponsor' means a sole proprietor, partnership, corporation of any classification, limited liability company, or association taxable as a business entity or any combination of these entities.

(6)   'State general obligation economic development bonds', or 'economic development bonds' or 'bonds' means general obligation bonds of this State issued under the authority of this chapter.

(7)   'New job' means a full-time job created in this State at an economic development project. The term does not include a job created when an employee is shifted from an existing location in this State to a new or expanded facility whether the transferred job is from, or to, a project of the sponsor or a related person. A related person includes any entity or person that bears a relationship to the sponsor as described in Section 267 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Full-time means a job requiring a minimum of thirty-five hours of an employee's time a week for the entire normal year of sponsor operations or a job requiring a minimum of thirty-five hours of an employee's time a week for a year if the employee was hired initially for or transferred to the project. Two half-time jobs are considered one full-time job. A half-time job is a job requiring a minimum of twenty hours of an employee's time a week otherwise meeting the full-time job requirements. /

Amend the bill further, as and if amended, page 3, Section 11-41-70(2), by inserting before the semicolon on line 40 /as reflected

/ (2)   a description of the infrastructure for which the bonds are to be issued, including a certification by the secretary of the department that each economic development project to benefit from the expenditure of the proceeds of the bonds consists of an investment in the State of not less than four hundred million dollars and creates no fewer than four hundred new jobs as reflected in a written performance agreement executed between the sponsor and the department; /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform

Senator RITCHIE explained the amendment.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over.

On motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent, the names of Senators PEELER and BAUER were added as co-sponsors of S. 1200.

On motion of Senator ELLIOTT, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator ELLIOTT was removed as a co-sponsor of S. 1200.

S. 244 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Richardson and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT DESIRING TO FORM A CHARTER SCHOOL MAY EITHER FILE THE APPLICATION WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE MAY FILE THE APPLICATION DIRECTLY WITH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHICH SHALL ACT AS THE SPONSOR OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL AND AS THE APPROVING ENTITY FOR THAT CHARTER SCHOOL.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator HAYES proposed the following amendment (GJK\ 21245SD02):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, in Section 59-40-50(A)(6) of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by adding after / certified / on line 26, page 4, / or experienced /;

Amend further, as and if amended, in Section 59-40-140 of the 1976 Code, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking subsection (K) which begins on line 22, page 15, and inserting:

/   (K)   During the first year of a charter school's operation for those charter schools established on and after July 1, 2004, and upon verification by the State Department of Education that the school is receiving funding consistent with this chapter, the school district shall receive through a state reserve fund as established by the General Assembly beginning with fiscal year 2004-2005 an amount equivalent to one hundred percent of the state allocation for the students enrolled in the charter school that were enrolled in other public schools of that district on the one hundred thirty-fifth day of the previous school year. The reserve fund shall be available only when the charter school is not initiated or operated by the district. /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator HAYES explained the amendment.

Senator JACKSON objected to further consideration of the Bill.

H. 4402 (Word version) -- Reps. Vaughn, Merrill, Altman, Rodgers, Walker and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COUNTY BOARDS OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WHICH SERVE IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE A COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator RYBERG proposed the following amendment (GGS\22501CM02):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 43-3-10(B), as contained in SECTION 1, page 2, by inserting / weighted / after / majority / on line 8, and by inserting / weighted vote / after / majority / on line 9.

Amend title to conform.

Senator RYBERG explained the amendment.

Senator MOORE objected to further consideration of the Bill.

Pursuant to an invitation the Honorable Speaker and House of Representatives appeared in the Senate Chamber on April 16, 2002, at 1:00 P.M. and the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were ratified:

(R235, S. 191 (Word version)) -- Senators Waldrep, McConnell, Leventis, Hawkins, Hutto, Thomas, Giese and Pinckney: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY TO A PERSON ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHOUT COMPENSATION WHO RENDERS EMERGENCY CARE TO A DOMESTIC ANIMAL THAT IS ABANDONED, ILL, OR INJURED.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\191AC02.DOC

(R236, S. 653 (Word version)) -- Senator Waldrep: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-9-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSING EXAMINATIONS AND EXAMINATION QUESTIONS MAINTAINED OR ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE CROP PEST CONTROL COMMISSION ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE AND TO PROVIDE THAT WITHIN TWENTY-ONE DAYS OF RECEIVING A REQUEST FROM AN APPLICANT WHO FAILED THE EXAMINATION, THE COMMISSION SHALL ARRANGE A MEETING WITH THE APPLICANT TO REVIEW THE APPLICANT'S EXAMINATION.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\653AC02.DOC

(R237, S. 675 (Word version)) -- Senator Thomas: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT" UNDER THE TAX INCREMENT

(R238, S. 869 (Word version)) -- Senators Hayes and Land: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2-66-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD, SO AS TO PERMIT THE USE OF STATE FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR, AS WELL AS PRIVATE FUNDS, TO COVER ANY EXPENSES INCURRED OR ASSOCIATED WITH PRESENTING THIS AWARD.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\869ZCW02.DOC

(R239, S. 893 (Word version)) -- Senator Gregory: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE KILLING OF BEAR, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR OPEN SEASON IN GAME ZONE ONE FOR STILL GUN AND PARTY DOG HUNTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN ALL OTHER ZONES THERE ARE NO OPEN SEASONS; TO REQUIRE THAT BEAR TAKEN BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

(R240, S. 894 (Word version)) -- Senator Gregory: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-544 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HUNTS WILD TURKEYS IS REQUIRED TO POSSESS A SET OF WILD TURKEY TRANSPORTATION TAGS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WILD TURKEY, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO TAKE OR ATTEMPT TO TAKE A WILD TURKEY WITH A RIFLE, PISTOL, BUCKSHOT, OR SHOTGUN SLUG; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO REGULATE WILD TURKEY HUNTING, SO AS TO DELETE THE BAG LIMIT FOR TURKEYS IN GAME ZONES 6 AND 11; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING RULES APPLICABLE TO WILD TURKEY HUNTING, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORFEITURE, TO PROVIDE FOR RESTITUTION TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR WILD TURKEYS TAKEN UNLAWFULLY AND FOR FORFEITURE OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF TAKING A WILD TURKEY ILLEGALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR MALE WILD TURKEY IN GAME ZONES 6 AND 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MALE WILD TURKEY MAY BE HUNTED FROM MARCH FIFTEENTH TO MAY FIRST IN GAME ZONES 6 AND 11, AND IN ALL OTHER GAME ZONES AS PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\894DJC02.DOC

(R241, S. 947 (Word version)) -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UPON A VOTE BY A MAJORITY OF THE

(R242, S. 999 (Word version)) -- Senators Hayes, Martin, Ritchie, Drummond, Land, Setzler and Pinckney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 11-13-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SECURITY REQUIRED FOR STATE FUNDS IN EXCESS OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE LIMIT DEPOSITED BY THE STATE TREASURER IN A BANK OR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO ALLOW SECURITY FOR THESE DEPOSITS IN THE FORM OF LETTERS OF CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE LETTERS OF CREDIT.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\999HTC02.DOC

(R243, S. 1142 (Word version)) -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOSPICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2660, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\1142AC02.DOC

(R244, S. 1154 (Word version)) -- Senators Patterson, Courson, Giese and Jackson: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATUTORY MANDATE OF ELECTRICAL OR OTHER PUBLIC UTILITIES TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED UPON THEM AS DECLARED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY AND A PUBLIC UTILITY MAY MUTUALLY AGREE TO TRANSFER THE OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\1154SD02.DOC

(R245, S. 1160 (Word version)) -- Senator Peeler: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO BE LICENSED AS A PHYSICIAN, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING DAILY SCORES ON FLEX EXAMINATIONS TAKEN BEFORE JULY 1, 1985, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PASSING SCORE ON THE COMVEX EXAMINATION MUST BE ESTABLISHED BY THE TESTING AGENCY.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\1160AC02.DOC

(R246, S. 1178 (Word version)) -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO GENERAL-FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2688, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\1178AC02.DOC

(R247, H. 3481 (Word version)) -- Reps. Riser, Quinn, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Campsen, Chellis, Dantzler, Edge, Gilham, Gourdine, Harrell, Haskins, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Knotts, Law, Limehouse, McCraw, McGee, Miller, J.M. Neal, Ott, Phillips, Rhoad, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sharpe, Sheheen, D.C. Smith, Snow, Talley, Webb, Whatley, White, Witherspoon, A. Young and Bowers: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-236, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREEL AND SIZE LIMITS ON STRIPED BASS AND BLACK BASS FROM LAKE MURRAY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE SIZE LIMIT ON STRIPED BASS TAKEN FROM LAKE MURRAY IS NOT IN EFFECT DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST AND TO PROVIDE THAT DURING JULY AND AUGUST IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RETAIN MORE THAN TWO STRIPED BASS (ROCKFISH) PER DAY THAT ARE TAKEN FROM LAKE MURRAY AND LESS THAN THE LEGAL SIZE LIMIT.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\3481DJC02.DOC

(R248, H. 3598 (Word version)) -- Reps. Cato, Barfield, Battle, Carnell, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Hosey, Kirsh, Knotts, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Lloyd, Lucas, Mack, Meacham-Richardson, J.H. Neal, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Riser,

(R249, H. 3613 (Word version)) -- Reps. Trotter, Cato and Sandifer: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-35-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF AN ASSOCIATION PROVIDING FOR MUTUAL RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION OF EXCAVATION OR DEMOLITION OPERATIONS FOR OPERATORS HAVING UTILITIES IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ASSOCIATION TO FILE WITH THE CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AN ANNUAL REPORT COVERING CERTAIN ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\3613DW02.DOC

(R250, H. 3663 (Word version)) -- Reps. Wilkins and Bowers: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-16-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ESTATE TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDER IN WHICH FEDERAL ESTATE TAX CREDITS ARE APPLIED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING A STATE ESTATE TAX LIABILITY.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\3663HTC02.DOC

(R251, H. 4432 (Word version)) -- Reps. Owens, A. Young, Altman, Meacham-Richardson, Coates and Campsen: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 95 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "GOD BLESS AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES

(R252, H. 4455 (Word version)) -- Rep. Townsend: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FALSIFYING OR ALTERING COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS AND THE FRAUDULENT USE OF THE FALSIFIED OR ALTERED TRANSCRIPTS OR DIPLOMAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ALSO APPLY TO OTHER TYPES OF DIPLOMAS OR TRANSCRIPTS.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4455SD02.DOC

(R253, H. 4593 (Word version)) -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING BODY PIERCING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2623, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4593AC02.DOC

(R254, H. 4644 (Word version)) -- Reps. Carnell, Klauber and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE DAYS MISSED IN THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT 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.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4644HTC02.DOC

(R255, H. 4695 (Word version)) -- Reps. Chellis, Robinson, Cotty, Simrill, Altman, Barrett, Battle, Breeland, G. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Dantzler, Easterday, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Kirsh, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Lloyd, Lucas, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Perry, Phillips, Rice, Riser, Sandifer, Sharpe, D.C. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whipper, A. Young and White: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4695HTC02.DOC

(R256, H. 4794 (Word version)) -- Reps. Howard, J.E. Smith, J.H. Neal and Scott: AN ACT 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 REDESIGNATE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION ON WHICH THE LINES OF THOSE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4794DW02.DOC

(R257, H. 4883 (Word version)) -- Reps. Miller, Battle, Freeman, Hayes, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy and Snow: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER AS A SCENIC RIVER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS ADJACENT TO SCENIC RIVERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE LAND IS LOCATED MUST CONSENT TO ACQUISITION OF LANDS ADJACENT TO SCENIC RIVERS BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD RATHER THAN THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE LAND IS LOCATED.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4883DJC02.DOC

(R258, H. 4982 (Word version)) -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PRECINCTS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY, SO AS TO RENAME CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4982DW02.DOC

(R259, H. 4988 (Word version)) -- Reps. Phillips, Littlejohn and McCraw: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 3, 2002, BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS 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.
L:\COUNCIL\ACTS\4988SD02.DOC

On motion of Senators ELLIOTT, RANKIN, ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, BAUER, BRANTON, COURSON, DRUMMOND, FAIR, FORD, GIESE, GLOVER, GREGORY, GROOMS, HAWKINS, HAYES, HOLLAND, HUTTO, JACKSON, KUHN, LAND, LEATHERMAN, LEVENTIS, MARTIN, MATTHEWS, McCONNELL, McGILL, MESCHER, MOORE, O'DELL, PATTERSON, PEELER, PINCKNEY, RAVENEL, REESE, RICHARDSON, RITCHIE, RYBERG, SALEEBY, SETZLER, SHORT, J. VERNE SMITH, THOMAS, VERDIN and WALDREP, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of our former colleague, statesman and friend, Senator JAMES P. STEVENS of Loris, S.C. Senator STEVENS represented Horry County and served in the Senate from 1956-76.

At 1:20 P.M., on motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.

This web page was last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 1:12 P.M.