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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Isaiah 43: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."
Let us pray. Ruler of the Universe, as we begin again the routine of a new Session, be our Organizing Principle. Help us to make wise decisions that honor You and Your creation. Open us to Your affection, surround us in it's safe embrace, and make us brave in the confidence of Your love, so we might live a live worthy of Your calling. Be our constant guide through these days. Hear our spoken and silent prayers, O God of Light. Amen.

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

The SPEAKER appointed Reps. J. E. SMITH, YOUNG, GOVAN and QUINN of a committee to notify the Senate that the House had organized and was ready for the transaction of business.

Rep. WALKER moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of his father, Holland E. Walker, which was agreed to.

Rep. RHOAD moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, which was agreed to.

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

Document No. 2748
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-30-10
Minimum Standards for the Determination of Readiness
September 20, 2002
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2745
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-5-65
Disposition of Textbook Samples after State Adoption Process
September 18, 2002
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2746
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-30-10
Basic Skills Assessment Programs-Kindergarten Objectives
September 20, 2002
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2747
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-30-10
Basic Skills Assessment Program-Readiness Test
September 20, 2002
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2738
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-2-140 and 40-2-190
Examination Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2740
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-16-140
Elevator Certification, Construction and Inspection Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2734
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 et seq., 48-1-10 et seq., and 1-23-10 et seq.
Hazardous Waste Management
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2718
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-7-110 et seq.
Certification of Need for Health Facilities and Services
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2739
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-40 and 40-9-30
Professional Practices
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2728
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Board for Barrier Free Design
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-40 and 10-5-220
Transfer of Duties and Responsibilities to Building Codes Council
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2758
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-39-10 et seq., Act 198 of 2002, Section 48-39-290
Statement of Policy, Specific Project Standards for Beaches and Dunes, Activities Allowed Seaward of Baseline
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2759
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-39-10 and 48-39-290
Activities Allowed Seaward of Baseline
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2760
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-39-10
Statement of Policy, Specific Project Standards for Beaches and Dunes, Activities Allowed Seaward of Baseline (Permitting Critical Areas of the Coastal Zone)
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2755
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-142-20
Need-based Grants Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2753
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-149-10
Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2756
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2752
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-150-370
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2754
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-150-360
Lottery Tuition Assistance Program for Two-Year Public and Independent Institutions
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2802
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-20-20, 48-20-30, 48-20-100, 48-20-120, 48-20-210, and 48-20-240
Mining Council Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2768
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Requirements for Certification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2767
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
State Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70(4), 40-33-270, and 40-33-935(e)
Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2774
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Application for Teaching Credential-Required Documentation
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2776
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-25-110
Credential Classification
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2779
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-67(B)
Teacher Grants
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2796
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, 59-20-40, and 59-63-20
Half-Day Child Development Programs
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2787
Agency: Department of Archives and History
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 30-1-90(B)
General Retention Schedules for Municipal Records
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2788
Agency: Department of Archives and History
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 30-1-90(B)
General Retention Schedules for School District Records
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2789
Agency: Department of Archives and History
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 30-1-90(B)
General Retention Schedule for State Colleges and Universities
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2793
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-40-10
Charter School Appeals
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2795
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-30-10, and 59-39-100
Graduation Requirements
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2797
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-21-540, 59-33-20,
and 59-33-30
Homebound Instruction
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2792
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-53-1810
Career or Technology Centers/Comprehensive High Schools
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2799
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-25-110
Renewal of Credentials
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2750
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, 59-65-250, and 59-65-270
Creating More Effective Partnerships Among the Schools, Parents, Community and Business
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2749
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-30-10
Basic Skills Assessment Program - Writing Text: Minimum Standards of Student Achievement; Scoring Criteria
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2744
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, and 59-18-30
Intervention Where Quality of Education in a Local School District is Impaired
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2763
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-1-447 (1991)
Test Security
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2757
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-53-280(a)
Controlled Substances
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 2003
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 23, 2003

Document No. 2573
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 43-1-80
General Food Stamp Program
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 29, 2001
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
PERMANENTLY WITHDRAWN

Document No. 2360
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20
Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 14, 1999
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration Tolled
Withdrawn February 16, 2002

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

H. 3002 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A MOBILE HOME WHICH IS OCCUPIED AS A LEGAL RESIDENCE BY AN OWNER SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3003 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-287 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY AND PLAN OF HEALTH COVERAGE ISSUED OR RENEWED IN THIS STATE TO PAY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES AND TREATMENT RENDERED BY AN OUT-OF-STATE HOSPITAL AT THE SAME LEVEL PAID TO AN IN-STATE HOSPITAL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR SIDE EFFECTS THAT ARE COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH RADICAL RETROPUBIC PROSTATECTOMY SURGERY, REQUIRE CERTAIN NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO EACH INSURED OR PLAN-ENROLLEE, AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3004 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-31-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AFRICAN AMERICANS, NATIVE AMERICANS, HISPANICS, ASIANS, AND OTHERS WITHIN THE MINORITY COMMUNITY AND TO FURTHER PRESCRIBE CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS RELATING TO RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN ENTITIES, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AND SEEKING FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS, NATIVE AMERICANS, HISPANICS, LATINOS, AND OTHER MINORITY GROUPS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3005 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-110 SO AS TO ESTABLISH FOR A PERSON EMPLOYED BY AN EMPLOYER DOING BUSINESS OR EMPLOYING RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE THE RIGHT TO EXAMINE AND OBTAIN COPIES OF ALL OF THE CONTENTS OF HIS PERSONNEL RECORD AS MAINTAINED BY THAT EMPLOYER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME, PLACE, AND MANNER WHICH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES MUST FOLLOW RELATING TO ACCESS TO PERSONNEL RECORDS, TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR DEFRAYING THE COST OF GRANTING ACCESS TO SUCH PERSONNEL FILE OR MAKING COPIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FINES WHICH MAY BE LEVIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3006 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and W. D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO STUDY THE VIABILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN INLAND INTERMODAL PORT IN THE VICINITY OF THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 95 AND 26 AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON JANUARY 13, 2004.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3007 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-268 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN TITLE 38 MAY LIMIT AN INSURER OR OTHER THIRD PARTY PAYOR FROM DETERMINING THE SCOPE OF ITS BENEFITS AND OTHER TERMS OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH PROVIDERS EXCEPT THAT THE CONTRACT PROVIDING COVERAGE TO AN INSURED MAY NOT EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A PROVIDER AT THE SAME BENEFIT RATE AS PAID TO A CONTRACT PROVIDER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3008 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Kirsh: 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 RELIGIOUS SPONSORED EVENTS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3009 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUILDING INSPECTOR MAY CONDUCT A FIRE AND SAFETY INSPECTION FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AND SUBMIT HIS REPORT TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3010 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Simrill, Bales, Bailey and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE MATTERS RELATING TO THE VALIDITY OF PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS AND THE EFFECT OF THESE AGREEMENTS ON ISSUES OTHERWISE WITHIN FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3011 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-625 SO AS TO IMPOSE A SURTAX ON EACH CIGARETTE SUBJECT TO THE LICENSE TAX ON CIGARETTES IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 2.2 CENTS A CIGARETTE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THIS SECTION IS CREDITED TO THE MEDICAID EXPANSION FUND AND IS APPROPRIATED AND AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THAT FUND IS ESTABLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF THIS SURTAX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-155, RELATING TO THE MEDICAID EXPANSION FUND, SO AS TO REFLECT THE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR THAT FUND PROVIDED BY THE SURTAX IMPOSED BY THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3012 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Littlejohn, Simrill, Vaughn, Bales, Hinson, Kirsh, Umphlett, Merrill, Richardson and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS IN THIS STATE FROM UNWANTED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DATABASE CONSTITUTING A "NO-CALL LIST", CIVIL PENALTIES, ENFORCEMENT BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AND A TWO-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT TELEPHONE CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OR LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE DATABASE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE DATABASE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3013 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Simrill, Bales, Coates and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH, AND EXPRESS COMPANIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TELEPHONE SOLICITATION LIST ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPILATION AND MAINTENANCE BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF A LIST OF TELEPHONE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT OBJECT TO BEING SOLICITED BY TELEPHONE, TO REQUIRE TELEPHONE SOLICITORS TO ACQUIRE THE LIST FOR A FEE AND PROHIBIT THEM FROM SOLICITING CUSTOMERS WHO ARE NOT ON THE LIST BY TELEPHONE, TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OF THE LIST FROM ONE SOLICITOR TO ANOTHER, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSENT TO CALLS FROM CERTAIN TELEPHONE SOLICITORS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE "TELEPHONE SOLICITATION LIST" DATABASE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT CALLS FROM TELEPHONE SOLICITORS AFTER SIX O'CLOCK P.M. AND BEFORE NINE O'CLOCK A.M., TO REQUIRE THE USE OF THE "TELEPHONE SOLICITATION LIST" BY A TELEPHONE SOLICITOR, AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A MEANS OF CIRCUMVENTING A TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBER'S CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3014 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED BY THE STATE OR FOR OCCUPANCY BY AN AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR ENTITY OF THE STATE AFTER JUNE 30, 2003, TO HAVE TWICE AS MANY TOILETS FOR WOMEN AS FOR MEN.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3015 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND UTTERING ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A CHECK GIVEN TO A DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICE OR A CHECK CASHING SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT AND PROSECUTION FOR ISSUANCE OF ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL AGENT FOR COLLECTION OF AN OBLIGATION PAID FOR WITH ANY FRAUDULENT CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS THE ORIGINAL PAYEE UNLESS THE CHECK, DRAFT, OR OTHER WRITTEN ORDER HAS BEEN ENDORSED OVER TO THE AGENT FOR COLLECTION FOR VALUE AND WITHOUT RESERVATION OF RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 34-39-180, RELATING TO REGULATION OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES AND SECTION 34-41-60, RELATING TO REGULATION OF CHECK CASHING SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEITHER SERVICE MAY RELY ON THE CIVIL OR CRIMINAL REMEDIES IN CHAPTER 11, TITLE 34, FOR PROSECUTING OR CIVILLY ENFORCING PAYMENT OF A FRAUDULENT CHECK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3016 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Simrill and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FORFEITURE PROCEDURE WITH RESPECT TO CASH THAT IS CONFISCATED FROM A PERSON ARRESTED FOR A PROSTITUTION VIOLATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-110, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PROSTITUTION VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CASH CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO AN ARREST FOR PROSTITUTION IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3017 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPENDING PRIORITIES UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT AND THE EDUCATION FINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL STUDY THE FUNDING FORMULAS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE AND ALSO THE ISSUE OF UNFUNDED MANDATES CAUSED BY NEW EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3018 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE OR THE WEARING OF CLOTHING ASSOCIATED WITH THE OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE, EXCEPT WHEN THE CLOTHING IS OBSCENE, IS NOT THE LAWFUL BASIS OF A PERSONNEL ACTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES, BURDEN OF PROOF, AND A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS BROUGHT FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3019 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Richardson and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTERING AND PENALTIES FOR LITTERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO WITNESSES LITTERING MAY SWEAR OUT A WARRANT IN THE APPROPRIATE COURT TO INITIATE PROSECUTION OF THE OFFENDER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3020 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1552 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IS THE GUIDING PRINCIPLE IN RESOLVING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION DISPUTES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD ARE SERVED WHEN THE CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH PARENT IS EQUALLY PROMOTED AND ENCOURAGED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MUST STRIVE TO EQUALIZE EACH PARENT'S TIME WITH AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVOLVED IN THE CHILD'S LIFE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JOINT CUSTODY IS NOT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION NOR MAY VISITATION AWARDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION BE CONSTRUED AS JOINT CUSTODY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3021 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Littlejohn, Vaughn and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-115 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE HONORARY POSITION OF SPEAKER EMERITUS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSITION IS HELD BY A PERSON WHO SERVED AS SPEAKER AFTER HIS SERVICE IN THE HOUSE, TO PROVIDE THE SPEAKER EMERITUS MAY PERFORM FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES ASSIGNED BY THE SPEAKER AND ALLOWED BY LAW, AND TO PROVIDE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FOR THE SPEAKER EMERITUS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-3-110, RELATING TO THE SPEAKER AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SPEAKER, AS ALLOWED BY LAW, TO APPROVE EXPENSE MONEY, STATIONERY, AND A PARKING SPACE IN THE MCEACHERN PARKING FACILITY FOR EACH SPEAKER EMERITUS, AND TO MAKE THE SPEAKER EMERITUS SUBJECT TO THE ETHICS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3022 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-33-116 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING NO LATER THAN AGE SIXTEEN, SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BY DIPLOMA OR ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE OR WHO OTHERWISE EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AFTER ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL MUST BE PROVIDED AN INDIVIDUAL TRANSITION PLAN, OUTLINING TRANSITION SERVICES TO ASSURE THAT THESE STUDENTS HAVE ADEQUATE INFORMATION, ACCESS TO ADULT SERVICE AGENCIES, AND A STATEMENT OF INTERAGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES OR LINKAGES FOR OBTAINING APPROPRIATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES AFTER THEY EXIT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3023 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THREATENING THE LIFE, PERSON, OR FAMILY OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, TEACHER, OR PRINCIPAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE DIRECT OR INDIRECT THREATS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3024 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-269 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY OR CONTRACT MAY EXCLUDE THE RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS TO A NONPARTICIPATING PROVIDER AT THE SAME BENEFIT RATE AS PAID TO A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3025 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-19-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS DECLARING FOR A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELECTOR IS DEEMED TO HAVE IRREVOCABLY VOTED FOR A CANDIDATE AT THE TIME HE DECLARES FOR A CANDIDATE AND TO DELETE INCONSISTENT PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3026 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Vaughn and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1082 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR BUSINESS COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING FALSE CREDIT INFORMATION IF THE PERSON OR BUSINESS KNOWINGLY FURNISHES FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON'S CREDITWORTHINESS, CREDIT STANDING, OR CREDIT CAPACITY TO A CREDIT REPORTING BUREAU, TO PROVIDE THAT A CREDIT-REPORTING BUREAU COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF FURNISHING FALSE CREDIT INFORMATION IF THE CREDIT-REPORTING BUREAU KNOWINGLY FURNISHES FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON'S CREDITWORTHINESS, CREDIT STANDING, OR CREDIT CAPACITY TO A THIRD PARTY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3027 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn, Merrill, Cobb-Hunter and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-79 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND ANNUAL MEASURES OF PROGRESS FOR ATTAINING THESE OBJECTIVES FOR NEW RECURRING PROGRAMS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND FOR INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXISTING RECURRING PROGRAMS ABOVE THE RATE OF INFLATION, TO PROHIBIT SUBSEQUENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUCH PROGRAMS FOR FOUR YEARS IF THE ANNUAL MEASURE OF PROGRESS IS NOT MET, AND TO REQUIRE THESE STATEMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY A JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3028 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GRADUATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATES RANGING FROM ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO FIVE PERCENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3029 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Simrill and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS TRAINING AND USE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIGNATED AS AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) USERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ENTITY THAT ACQUIRES AN AED TO NOTIFY THE LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDER OF THE LOCATION OF THE AED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED TRAINING MAY BE A COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3030 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 SPECIFICALLY NOT ADOPTED FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYBACK AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CARRYBACK OF A NET OPERATING LOSS DEDUCTION FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES ALSO IS ALLOWED FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES AND PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL ELECTION TO CARRY BACK A NET OPERATING LOSS IS NOT BINDING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX PURPOSES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3031 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Simrill and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-25-225 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SHALL NOT REMOVE OR CAUSE TO BE REMOVED A LAWFULLY ERECTED SIGN IN VIEW OF AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, ROADWAY, OR STREET WITHOUT JUSTLY COMPENSATING ITS OWNER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3032 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-635, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY UPON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, FIREFIGHTERS, OR HOME HEALTH CARE WORKERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE ELEMENTS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS OFFENSE AND INCLUDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WORKERS WITHIN THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3033 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-665 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ABSENCE FROM WORK BY A STATE EMPLOYEE SOLELY DUE TO A WORKPLACE CLOSING OR STAFFING REDUCTION ORDERED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IS NOT CONSIDERED AN ABSENCE FOR PURPOSES OF ANNUAL OR OTHER CATEGORIES OF LEAVE ALLOWED STATE EMPLOYEES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3034 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and W. D. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SYSTEM OF FUNDING PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE IN GRADES K-12.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3035 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS TRAINING AND USE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS DESIGNATED AS AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR USERS (AED), SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING REQUIRED INCLUDES A TRAINING COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3036 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-270, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN'S MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY DEPOSITS WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT A PROFESSIONAL BONDSMAN SHALL MAINTAIN AS A DEPOSIT WITH A CLERK OF COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3037 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Vaughn, Umphlett, Merrill, Coates and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFIED CANDIDATES NOMINATED BY PETITION, PRIMARY, OR CONVENTION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CANDIDATE FROM BEING NOMINATED BY MORE THAN ONE POLITICAL PARTY AND TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH PRINTING THE BALLOT TO PRINT THE NAME OF THE CANDIDATE WITH THE ONE PARTY WHICH NOMINATED HIM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3038 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DATE OF PARTY PRIMARIES, CERTIFICATION OF NAMES FOR PRIMARY BALLOTS, AND FILING FEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PRIMARY DATE FROM THE SECOND TO THE LAST TUESDAY IN JUNE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3039 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ALTERATION OF POLLING PRECINCTS HAVING MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED REGISTERED ELECTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A POLLING PRECINCT TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY REGISTERED ELECTORS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3040 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen, Bales, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH, AND EXPRESS COMPANIES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY IN THIS STATE FROM UNWANTED TELEPHONE SOLICITATION IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DATABASE CONSTITUTING A "NO-CALL LIST", CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INVESTIGATIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, AND THE SEEKING OF INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER RELIEF BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES PURSUANT TO THE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE ACT AND FOR A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION BY A RESIDENTIAL SUBSCRIBER IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT TELEPHONE CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OR LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE DATABASE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3041 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Kirsh, Umphlett and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROTECTION OF GAME, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS MUST WEAR A HAT, SHIRT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE DURING GUN AND MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS FOR DEER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3042 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2003 MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATES OF THE ELECTIONS, TERMS OF CANDIDATES ELECTED, METHOD OF NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES, FILLING OF VACANCIES, AND CONDUCT OF THE ELECTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3043 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend, Littlejohn, Simrill, Vaughn, Bales, Kirsh, Walker, Umphlett and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-71, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A UNIFORM BEGINNING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL MAKE ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2003, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY CHANGE TO THE PRESENT SCHOOL START DATE PROCEDURES MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3044 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen and Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-112 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM ISSUING PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT OR OPERATE A NEW REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY THAT DISCHARGES INTO WATERS INCLUDED IN THE CATAWBA RIVER BASIN UNLESS A COMPREHENSIVE WATER QUALITY STUDY IS CONDUCTED AND TO SPECIFY ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE STUDY.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3045 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MOBILITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS A DIVISION WITHIN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-20, 57-3-10, AND 57-3-20, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ITS DIVISIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MASS TRANSIT DIVISION; TO REPEAL SECTION 57-3-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MASS TRANSIT DIVISION'S POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 25, TITLE 58, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3046 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Littlejohn, Vaughn and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RIDER SAFETY ACT" REQUIRING RIDERS OF AMUSEMENT AND CARNIVAL DEVICES TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, TO REPORT INJURIES IN A TIMELY MANNER, TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF SUCH DEVICES TO POST SIGNS RELATING TO RIDER SAFETY, AND TO ESTABLISH A MISDEMEANOR FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 41-18-10 THROUGH 41-18-150 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 18, TITLE 41, AND TO NAME THAT ARTICLE "GENERAL PROVISIONS".
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3047 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Viers, Vaughn, Hinson, W. D. Smith, Kirsh, Umphlett, Witherspoon, Richardson and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ACADEMIC OR A NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP, GRANT, OR LOAN FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS MAY NOT BE AWARDED BY A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING AS DEFINED IN SECTION 59-103-5 OR BY ANOTHER ENTITY TO A STUDENT WHO IS NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3048 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Hinson, Kirsh, Umphlett and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1556 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT TO MAINTAIN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION A RECORD OF THE AMOUNT OF FEES PAID TO EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVING AS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM IN CASES IN THAT COUNTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3049 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Viers, Walker and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THOSE RELATED TO LOBBYING AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3050 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE AWARDING OF PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2003 AND THEREAFTER WHO ATTEND "MAGNET SCHOOLS" OR SCHOOLS WITH "OPEN ENROLLMENT".
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3051 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Bales and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTIONS OF BENEFITS PAID TO SURVIVORS OF A DECEASED MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3052 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Simrill, Vaughn, Hinson, W. D. Smith, Kirsh, Sandifer, Umphlett, Talley, Merrill, Cobb-Hunter, Witherspoon, Ceips and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A SENTENCE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT LITTERING INCLUDES LITTER-GATHERING LABOR IN ADDITION TO A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT, THE LITTER-GATHERING PORTION OF THE SENTENCE IS MANDATORY AND MUST NOT BE SUSPENDED NOR PROBATION GRANTED IN LIEU OF THE LITTER-GATHERING REQUIREMENT EXCEPT FOR A PERSON'S PHYSICAL OR OTHER INCAPACITIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3053 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDIVIDUAL TAX RATES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE ALL MARGINAL TAX RATES BY ONE PERCENT FOR A RANGE OF ONE AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO SIX PERCENT RATHER THAN TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT TO SEVEN PERCENT, AND TO CONFORM BRACKETS TO THE APPLICABLE INFLATION ADJUSTED AMOUNTS, AND TO MAKE THESE NEW RATES APPLY BEGINNING WITH TAXABLE YEAR 2003.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3054 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPLICANT FOR INITIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION BEING REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A STATE FINGERPRINT REVIEW, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME WHEN THE APPLICANT SHALL UNDERGO THE REVIEW, THE MANNER OF THE REVIEW, AND THE INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THIS PROVISION APPLIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3055 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELIMINATION OF DOUBLE RECOVERIES ACT OF 2003" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN TORT ACTIONS EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN PAID OR MAY BE DUE THE CLAIMANT MAY BE INTRODUCED IN EVIDENCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRIER OF FACT MUST CONSIDER THE COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS WHEN DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRIER OF FACT MUST MAKE CERTAIN FACTUAL FINDINGS WITH REGARD TO ITS DAMAGE AWARD.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3056 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-290 SO AS TO DEFINE "HAZING", TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN HAZING, HARASSMENT, OR INTIMIDATION OF A PUPIL OR GROUP OF PUPILS OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3057 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-67 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PATIENT ASSISTANT TO PROVIDE FEEDING AND HYDRATION SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN NURSING HOMES UNDER THE ONSITE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IF THE ASSISTANT HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A TRAINING PROGRAM AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY THE NURSING HOME.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3058 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Hinson and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-23-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DRUG DISPENSED BY FILLING OR REFILLING A WRITTEN OR ORAL PRESCRIPTION TO HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON THE LABEL.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3059 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO BE SUBJECTED TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TESTS IF HE IS ARRESTED FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT BEFORE A BREATH TEST IS ADMINISTERED, A TEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT SIMULATOR TEST MUST BE PERFORMED AND THE RESULT MUST REFLECT A CERTAIN READING, AND PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE BREATH TEST IS ADMINISTERED, A SIMULATOR TEST MUST BE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO SLED'S PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VIDEOTAPING OF THE INCIDENT SITE AND BREATH SITE WHEN A PERSON IS SUSPECTED OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT THE VIDEOTAPING OF AN INCIDENT SITE MUST CONCLUDE AFTER THE ARREST OF THE PERSON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3060 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING AND CANOEING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING OR CANOEING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING OR CANOEING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3061 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Merrill, Witherspoon, Ceips and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, 33-56-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION STATEMENTS OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, AND 33-56-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, ALL SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SOLICITS IN THIS STATE BE USED DIRECTLY FOR THE STATED CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUDE COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY AS PART OF THE DEFINED CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3062 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1725 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON CONSENTING TO THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD TO SELECT THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS, TO AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF CERTAIN DETAILED INFORMATION TO THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT OR GUARDIAN ON THE PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS AND THEIR EXTENDED FAMILIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE EXCHANGED BETWEEN THE BIOLOGICAL AND PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-1815 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING BY A PERSON WHO WISHES TO ADOPT A CHILD AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH ADVERTISING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3063 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY TO STAND TRIAL OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR CIVIL CONTEMPT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO MAGISTRATES' COURT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE WHO IS UNABLE TO STAND TRIAL BECAUSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE WHO HAS SUFFERED A RELAPSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION BEFORE HIS TRIAL DATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3064 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN A COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2003, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3065 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 55 ENACTING THE "OVERDUE TAX DEBT COLLECTION ACT" AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO IMPOSE A COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE ON CERTAIN OVERDUE TAX DEBTS EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE OVERDUE AMOUNT AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO RETAIN A PORTION OF THE COLLECTION ASSISTANCE FEE FOR ITS OPERATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3066 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Simrill, Walker, Cobb-Hunter and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT A YEAR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO EXEMPT COMPLETELY FROM THE STATE PORTION OF THE TAX ALL SUCH FOOD AND MEALS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2007, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM THE REDUCED RATES OF TAX DURING THE PHASE-IN PERIOD.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3067 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Richardson and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-20, AS AMENDED, 4-10-350, AS AMENDED, 4-10-580, AND 4-37-30, AS AMENDED, ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX, AND THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE TAXES FOOD ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS AND TO MAKE THIS EXEMPTION APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3068 (Word version) -- Reps. Snow and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH BONA FIDE FARMERS IN THE STATE'S TEN MOST ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COUNTIES TO MAINTAIN THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RURAL PORTIONS OF THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3069 (Word version) -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-958, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A VERIFIED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY CREATING A LEGAL FINDING OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PATERNITY ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO A VOLUNTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY AND ANY ORDER FOR CHILD SUPPORT RELATED TO THIS PATERNITY MUST BE SET ASIDE IF AN ACTION IS BROUGHT WITHIN THREE YEARS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY AND IF GENETIC TESTING DOES NOT RESULT IN A STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF PATERNITY OF NINETY-FIVE PERCENT OR HIGHER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3070 (Word version) -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELEPHONE UTILITIES OR THEIR SUBSIDIARIES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WITHIN THEIR SERVICE AREAS SHALL OFFER CUSTOMERS FOR A RENTAL FEE NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS A MONTH AS SET BY THE COMMISSION THE OPTION OF RENTING A CAR PHONE WHICH ONLY HAS THE CAPABILITY OF DIALING "911" OR ANOTHER COMPARABLE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER IN CASES OF EMERGENCY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3071 (Word version) -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OWNER OF A PISTOL MUST MAINTAIN IT IN A LOCKED COMPARTMENT OR HAVE A TRIGGER LOCK PLACED ON IT WHEN THE PISTOL IS NOT BEING USED, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3072 (Word version) -- Rep. Moody-Lawrence: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTING CERTAIN STUDENTS MUST HAVE A SCHOOL BUS MONITOR ON BOARD AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL BUS MONITOR MUST BE A LICENSED DRIVER AND BE PAID AT LEAST MINIMUM WAGE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3073 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Viers, W. D. Smith and Umphlett: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE TWO HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, REPRESENTING ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SOUTH CAROLINIAN WHO SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES DURING WORLD WAR II AS THIS STATE'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ON THE MALL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3074 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES FOR MINORS AND PERSONS INCARCERATED PURCHASING OR ACCEPTING A LOTTERY TICKET SO AS TO CREATE A MISDEMEANOR FOR A PERSON RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PURCHASING A LOTTERY TICKET AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3075 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-345 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOLICITOR, BEFORE CALLING A CRIMINAL CASE FOR TRIAL, TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT IS THE SOLICITOR'S PROFESSIONAL OPINION THAT A JURY, UPON THE TRIAL OF THIS PARTICULAR CASE, WILL MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RETURN A VERDICT OF GUILTY, TO PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATION TO THE COURT AND COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANT, AND TO RECORD IT IN THE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3076 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF LAW OR REGULATION, NO POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR GOVERNMENTAL ACTION OF A STATE ENTITY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, AND NO FUNDS APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW MAY GRANT PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP BASED ON THE CRITERION OF RACE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3077 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Rhoad and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1189, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE POSSESSION OF GAME FISH OR GAME FISH TACKLE WHILE FISHING FOR NONGAME FISH, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL EXCEPTION FOR A PERSON WHOSE NONGAME TACKLE CONSISTS OF TROT LINES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3078 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, Simrill and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-470, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL THROWING OF BODY FLUIDS ON AN EMPLOYEE OF A STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY BY AN INMATE, DETAINEE, PERSON TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, OR A PERSON UNDER ARREST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, A LOCAL DETENTION FACILITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3079 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-23-295, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTOR TO BE CURRENT BEFORE THE TITLE TO THESE ITEMS MAY BE TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROHIBITION ON THE TRANSFER OF TITLE APPLIES ONLY FOR PROPERTY TAXES DUE FOR PROPERTY TAXES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 1999 AND TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY LANGUAGE AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT USED WATERCRAFT AND USED OUTBOARD MOTORS OBTAINED FROM A LICENSED DEALER ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 3, 2000, ARE FREE OF THE LIEN FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEFORE 2000, TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFUNDS OF PROPERTY TAXES ON WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS ARE PAYABLE FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEFORE 2001 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL ACT 451 OF 2002 RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES ON WATERCRAFT AND MOTORS AND APPLICABLE ONLY FOR LEXINGTON COUNTY WITH SIMILAR PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3080 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 58, CHAPTER 3, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-230 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNAUTHORIZED CHANGE OF A CUSTOMER'S UTILITY SERVICE PROVIDER, TO REQUIRE THAT THE AUTHORIZATION BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO APPROPRIATE STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORIZATION FOLLOWS THE CUSTOMER, AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3081 (Word version) -- Rep. Easterday: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR CONSUMER AUTOMOBILE LEASES WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE IS PURCHASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3082 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough, Simrill, Hinson and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-120 AND 1-23-125, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND REQUESTS TO WITHDRAW REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AFFIRMATIVE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS RATHER THAN ALLOWING THEM TO BECOME EFFECTIVE AFTER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ONE-HUNDRED-TWENTY-DAY PERIOD AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REGULATION HAS NOT BEEN ENACTED BY THE END OF THE SECOND YEAR OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, THE REGULATION MUST BE PROMULGATED AS A NEW REGULATION BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3083 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Hinson and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST SCHOOL PERSONNEL BY A STUDENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "PARENT" AND TO ESTABLISH THE CRIMES OF MISDEMEANOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST SCHOOL PERSONNEL BY A PARENT AND FELONY ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AGAINST SCHOOL PERSONNEL BY A PARENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3084 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Littlejohn, Hinson, Cobb-Hunter and Richardson: A BILL TO ENACT THE "YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO PREVENTION ACT OF 2003" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE SALE, FURNISHING, GIVING, DISTRIBUTION, AND PROVISION TO A MINOR OF CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, CIGARETTE PAPER, OR A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT SELL A TOBACCO PRODUCT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES NOT PRESENT UPON DEMAND PROPER PROOF OF AGE OR IS NOT BELIEVED TO BE AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL DISTRIBUTOR OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS MUST TRAIN ITS RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT PURCHASE, ACCEPT RECEIPT, ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE, ATTEMPT TO ACCEPT RECEIPT OF A TOBACCO PRODUCT, OR POSSESS OR OFFER FRAUDULENT PROOF OF AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A TOBACCO PRODUCT, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY USE MINORS TO TEST A COMMUNITY'S COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH TOBACCO PRODUCTS MAY BE DISTRIBUTED IN VENDING MACHINES, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "PERSON"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF TOBACCO PRODUCT SAMPLES AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE THE SALE AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE DEFINITIONS APPLY TO PROVISIONS REGULATING SUPPLYING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO MINORS; TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PROOF OF AGE", AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF THE TERM "SELF SERVICE DISPLAY".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3085 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-745 AND 56-1-746, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION DUE TO A CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND UNDERAGE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EITHER OFFENSE, THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3086 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO FAIL TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A ROAD GUARD IN A SCHOOL ZONE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS A MISDEMEANOR AND A VIOLATOR MAY BE FINED AND IMPRISONED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN SCHOOL ZONES THAT INFORM MOTORISTS OF THE HOURS A ROAD GUARD IS ON DUTY AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILING TO STOP WHEN A ROAD GUARD SIGNALS A MOTORIST TO STOP.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3087 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2997 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OWNS OR CONTROLS A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR WHO REASONABLY IS KNOWN TO HIM TO BE A HABITUAL USER OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONFISCATED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE THE OFFENSE OCCURRED AND DESTROYED OR SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION WITH THE SALE PROCEEDS BEING PLACED IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3088 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIPS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3089 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-305 SO AS TO REQUIRE BEAUTY SALONS AND BEAUTY SCHOOLS, AS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE AND RENEWAL OF LICENSURE, TO OBTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3090 (Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF VEHICLES IN THE STATE FLEET, SO AS TO REQUIRE FIRST PRIORITY FOR PURCHASE OF PASSENGER VEHICLES BEING DISPOSED OF TO HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVING AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN (AFDC), OR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) OR TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NONPROFIT AGENCIES WORKING WITH FAMILIES RECEIVING AFDC OR TANF FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THESE FAMILIES IN BECOMING SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3091 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OWNING OR CONTROLLING A MOTOR VEHICLE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR IF HE ALLOWS ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE THE MOTOR VEHICLE IF HE KNOWS OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE OTHER PERSON DOES NOT HAVE A VALID SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION MUST BE CONFISCATED AND SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHERE THE OFFENSE OCCURRED AND THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE PLACED IN ITS GENERAL FUND.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3092 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND NOTICE TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS OF A SOLICITOR'S INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WHENEVER NOTICE IS GIVEN TO A DEFENSE ATTORNEY OF THE SOLICITOR'S INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, THE SOLICITOR MUST ALSO GIVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE; AND TO AMEND TITLE 14, RELATING TO COURTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 SO AS TO PROVIDE GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SOLICITORS PROVIDING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY IN CERTAIN CASES AND THE REPORTING OF CERTAIN STATISTICAL INFORMATION TO THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE RELATING TO CRIME TO ENABLE ACCURATE RECORDKEEPING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3093 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EQUAL ENJOYMENT OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION MAY NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A PERSON BASED ON THE OWNERSHIP OR OPERATION OF A MOTORCYCLE OR THE WEARING OF CLOTHING ASSOCIATED WITH MOTORCYCLES, EXCEPT WHEN THE CLOTHING IS OBSCENE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3094 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DIETETICS; TO ESTABLISH THE COMMITTEE OF DIETETICS AS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH FEES; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3095 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Merrill and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY WHILE ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS ROBBERY OR ATTEMPTED ROBBERY WHILE ALLEGING, EITHER BY ACTION OR WORDS, THAT HE IS ARMED WITH A PISTOL, DIRK, SLINGSHOT, METAL KNUCKLES, RAZOR, OR ANOTHER DEADLY WEAPON OR OBJECT SO AS TO CAUSE A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE COMMISSION OF THE ROBBERY OR ATTEMPTED ROBBERY TO REASONABLY BELIEVE THE PERSON IS ARMED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, IS GUILTY OF A FELONY AND, UPON CONVICTION, MUST BE IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3096 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RATE OF CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYMENT SECURITY PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER'S REQUIREMENT TO PAY CONTRIBUTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 41 TERMINATES UPON THE EMPLOYER'S ACCUMULATION OF A RESERVE BALANCE EQUAL TO TEN YEARS OF PROJECTED BENEFITS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3097 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE, WITH CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, THAT AN EMPLOYER GRANT LEAVE UP TO TWELVE HOURS A YEAR TO AN EMPLOYEE TO ATTEND SCHOOL OR DAYCARE CONFERENCES OR ACTIVITIES, TO REQUIRE VERIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMPLOYER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY THE EMPLOYEE FOR THE TIME TAKEN.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3098 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES REVIEW MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT RATES ANNUALLY AND ADJUST THESE RATES TO EQUAL AT LEAST NINETY PERCENT OF MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT RATES FOR LIKE SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3099 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF A CANDIDATE WHERE A PARTY NOMINEE DIES, BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR RESIGNS FOR A LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL FROM AN ELECTION MUST BE TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE AFFIDAVIT IS FILED STATING THE LEGITIMATE NONPOLITICAL REASON FOR WITHDRAWING AS A CANDIDATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3100 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE'S MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY STOP A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR ANY PRIMARY VIOLATION OF A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A DRIVER OR PASSENGER TO WEAR A SEAT BELT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3101 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX IMPOSED ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CUMULATIVELY ADJUST THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM TAX IMPOSED ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES IN THE MANNER THAT BRACKETS ARE ADJUSTED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION (1)(F).
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3102 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 2 TO ENACT THE PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS IN DIRECTING THE UPBRINGING OF THEIR CHILDREN, TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM INTERFERING IN THIS RIGHT, TO ALLOW A PARENT TO RAISE A VIOLATION OF THIS SUBARTICLE AS A CLAIM OR DEFENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES WHEN A PARENT PREVAILS, AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ACTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3103 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-507 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO SELLS TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO KEEP THESE PRODUCTS BEHIND A COUNTER AND CONCEALED SO AS TO BE OUT OF VIEW FROM A CUSTOMER OR PATRON.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3104 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 34 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA NURTURING RESPONSIBLE FAMILIES INITIATIVE ACT TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO REDUCE DEPENDENCY ON GOVERNMENT BENEFITS, TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BENEFIT FROM THE INVOLVEMENT OF TWO PARENTS, AND TO FACILITATE THE INVOLVEMENT OF FATHERS IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES; TO ESTABLISH THE LOW-INCOME FATHERHOOD COMMISSION TO PROMOTE INVOLVEMENT OF FATHERS WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE PLAN TO PROMOTE FATHER INVOLVEMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE PLAN TO INCLUDE VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN CARRYING OUT THE STATEWIDE PLAN; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION AND FOR REFERRAL OF FATHERS TO SERVICE DELIVERY ENTITIES THAT CAN PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE; TO PROMOTE THE UTILIZATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND WORK DEVELOPMENT BOARDS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FATHERS; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FATHERS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT DEBT; TO PROVIDE REDUCTIONS IN CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES TO LOW-INCOME FATHERS WHO MEET CERTAIN ECONOMIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CROSS MATCH INMATES AND CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGORS, TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME FATHERS IN OBTAINING APPROPRIATE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS, AND TO INFORM THEM OF THEIR CHANGING OBLIGATIONS UPON RELEASE; TO ESTABLISH THE WORK AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION INITIATIVE TO HELP REDUCE INCARCERATION RECIDIVISM THROUGH PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, AND PARENTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCARCERATED PARENTS; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY ACCESS CENTERS TO HELP PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS REENTERING THE FAMILY AND WORKFORCE FROM PRISON.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3105 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1961 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED TO USE A HANDICAPPED PLACARD AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3106 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOLS WITH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF GRADES SIX, SEVEN, AND EIGHT MAY ALLOW SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOOL COMPETITIVE SPORTS PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE SCHEDULED GAMES AND A CHAMPIONSHIP PROVIDED THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE INTERSCHOOL TEAMS HAVE PLAYERS IN GRADES SIX, SEVEN, AND EIGHT ONLY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3107 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn, Vaughn and Hinson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION, THE SUPERINTENDENT MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3108 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, AND CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH BY OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ARE VIOLENT CRIMES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3109 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Bailey and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-10-109 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LENDER FROM KNOWINGLY ENGAGING IN FLIPPING A HOME LOAN AND TO DEFINE "FLIPPING" AND "HOME LOAN"; BY ADDING SECTION 37-10-113 SO AS TO LIMIT THE IMPOSITION OF CHARGES FOR POINTS AND FEES IN CONNECTION WITH A LOAN MADE BY A CONSUMER LENDER AND A MORTGAGE LOAN BROKER AND TO DEFINE "POINTS AND FEES" AND "TOTAL LOAN AMOUNT"; BY ADDING SECTIONS 37-2-417, 37-3-413, AND 37-10-117 ALL SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN INSURANCE PREMIUMS OR DEBT CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION PAYMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH A CREDIT SALE OR LOAN SECURED BY A HOME; TO AMEND SECTION 37-10-103, RELATING TO PREPAYMENT WITHOUT PENALTY OF CERTAIN LOANS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LOAN LIMIT FROM ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-108, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNCONSCIONABILITY IN CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF, CONSIDERING CERTAIN FACTORS, THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO MAKE SCHEDULED PAYMENTS ON THE OBLIGATION WHEN DUE OR IS PERMITTED TO ENTER INTO A TRANSACTION FROM WHICH HE DERIVES NO SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT, THE COURT MAY FIND THE TRANSACTION UNCONSCIONABLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-10-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEBTOR REMEDIES IN CERTAIN LOANS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FACTORS ON WHICH THE COURT MAY BASE A FINDING THAT THE LOAN IS UNCONSCIONABLE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3110 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN YORK COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2003, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3111 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A CIVIL ACTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY DAMAGES OR WRONGFUL DEATH ARISING OUT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY COMMITTED BY THE PLAINTIFF.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3112 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-125 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BY A PUBLIC BODY FOR AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL ESTATE AGAINST WHICH A VALID, RECORDED MECHANIC'S LIEN EXISTS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3113 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MINIMUM OF ONE CREDIT HOUR IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3114 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 35-1-1250 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH A TRANSACTION IN A SECURITY, INCLUDING FICTITIOUS PRICE QUOTATIONS, CREATION OF A DECEPTIVE APPEARANCE OF ACTIVE TRADING OR OTHER ACTIVITY, ISSUANCE OF DECEPTIVE ANALYSES, REPORTS, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND OTHER MANIPULATION OF THE MARKET IN THAT SECURITY; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF INVESTMENT ADVISOR FOR PURPOSES OF THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCLUSION OF A FEDERAL COVERED ADVISER AND AN OUTDATED REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER, SO AS TO CHANGE "GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICES" TO "GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES"; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION MAY BE WITHDRAWN ONLY AS ORDERED BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER IF THE COMMISSIONER PROCEEDS TO POSTPONE OR DENY AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES BY NOTIFICATION, SO AS TO CHANGE "GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRACTICES" TO "GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES" AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN CONNECTION WITH REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AMENDMENT OF A FILED REGISTRATION STATEMENT AFTER ITS EFFECTIVE DATE REQUIRES A FILING FEE OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ILLEGAL OR FRAUDULENT TRANSACTIONS IN SECURITIES, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO USE FRAUD OR DECEIT IN ADVISING ON THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF A SECURITY AND IN PURCHASING A SECURITY AND TO PROVIDE FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN THOSE INSTANCES AND IN THE CASE OF A FRAUDULENT SALE OR OFFER TO SELL; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIABILITY OF A PERSON WHO CONTROLS ANOTHER PERSON WHO IS LIABLE FOR ILLEGAL OR FRAUDULENT SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITATION OF ACTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO OFFERS OF REFUNDS BEFORE FILING SUIT; TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1590, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS, DESTROY OR CONCEAL DOCUMENTS, AND OTHERWISE OBSTRUCT OR INTERFERE WITH AN AUDIT, EXAMINATION, OR INVESTIGATION BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT OR WHO IS INCORPORATED IN A TAX HAVEN IS AN INELIGIBLE VENDOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-3-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMISSIBILITY OF BANK RECORDS IN EVIDENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER HAS ACCESS TO THE FINANCIAL RECORDS OF A CUSTOMER OF A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3115 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO LIMIT A JUDGE'S DISCRETION WHEN HE ISSUES A SENTENCE UNDER THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3116 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-130 SO AS TO CREATE A DIVISION WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO CONDUCT REVIEWS OF STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE INITIATION OF A REVIEW, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS FINDINGS AFTER A REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3117 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-217, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR BARRING FIRST-TIME ENROLLMENT OF A STUDENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH A STUDENT MAY BE BARRED FROM ENROLLING BY PROVIDING THAT A STUDENT MAY BE BARRED FOR COMMISSION OF A CLASS A, B, C, OR D FELONY OR AN ACTIVITY WHICH CONSTITUTES THE FELONY RATHER THAN FOR A VIOLENT CRIME OR OTHER SPECIFIED CRIME, TO AUTHORIZE SENDING THE STUDENT TO AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE BAR APPLIES FOR A MAXIMUM OF ONE YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BAR MAY BE EXTENDED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3118 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT SO AS TO DELETE CONDITIONS WHICH LIMIT WHEN THE COURT MAY AWARD GRANDPARENT VISITATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3119 (Word version) -- Reps. Snow and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 18 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE "DO NOT CALL REGISTRY" AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH A DATABASE OF RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS WHO OBJECT TO RECEIVING CERTAIN TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE DATABASE BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR FEES TO BE CHARGED TO RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBERS WHO APPLY TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DATABASE AND TO PERSONS OR ENTITIES ACCESSING THE DATABASE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEES BE USED TO MAINTAIN THE DATABASE, TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR TELEPHONE SOLICITORS WHO CALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ON THE REGISTRY MORE THAN ONCE IN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD, TO PROVIDE A STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TELEPHONE CALLER IDENTIFICATION SERVICES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHAPTER'S ENFORCEMENT OR LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE DATABASE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3120 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REMOVE COCAINE FROM THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-370 AS THEY RELATE TO THE OFFENSES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE, AND POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURE OF ICE, CRANK, AND CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE AND THE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE BY INCLUDING COCAINE IN THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-375.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3121 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VETERANS AFFAIRS, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-55 TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICES IN A MANNER TO BE PROVIDED BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3122 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-29-735 SO AS TO EXEMPT A BUSINESS WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE LAUNDERING OF MATERIAL WHICH CONTAINS RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND IS REGULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 61-63 (RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS).
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3123 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 36, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CITIZENS PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT ACT OF 2003" AND PROVIDE THAT ACTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PETITION ARE IMMUNE FROM CIVIL LIABILITY EXCEPT WHEN THE ACTS ARE NOT AIMED AT PROCURING A GOVERNMENTAL OR ELECTORAL ACTION, RESULT, OR OUTCOME, TO PROVIDE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR HEARING MOTIONS IN ACTIONS BROUGHT IN OPPOSITION TO A CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS TO THE PREVAILING PARTY; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 15-36-10 THROUGH 15-36-50 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 36 AND TO RENAME CHAPTER 36 "SANCTIONS".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3124 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-85 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COMPETITIVE BID PROCEDURE FOR SOLICITING BIDS FROM AT LEAST THREE PRIVATE LAW FIRMS OR PRIVATE SOLE PRACTITIONERS OF LAW BEFORE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE IN A LEGAL MATTER INVOLVING THE STATE, TO CREATE A BOARD OF REVIEW TO DEVELOP A ROTATING AND ANNUALLY UPDATED LIST OF PREAPPROVED PRIVATE LAW FIRMS AND SOLE PRACTITIONERS OF LAW AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS FOR EACH PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND TO REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OF EACH PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE BY A PRIVATE LAW FIRM OR SOLE PRACTITIONER OF LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3125 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 37 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH-COST AND CONSUMER HOME LOANS ACT; TO DEFINE THE SUBJECT LOANS; TO PROHIBIT PROVISIONS IN A HIGH-COST HOME LOAN AGREEMENT FOR ACCELERATION, BALLOON PAYMENT, NEGATIVE AMORTIZATION, INTEREST INCREASE, ADVANCE PAYMENTS FROM LOAN PROCEEDS, AND ADDITIONAL FEES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO REQUIRE A HIGH-COST HOME LOAN LENDER TO ENSURE THAT THE BORROWER RECEIVES LOAN COUNSELING AND IS REASONABLY ABLE TO MEET HIS LOAN OBLIGATIONS; TO PROHIBIT THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN FEES IN CONNECTION WITH MAKING A HIGH-COST HOME LOAN AND THE CHARGING OF POINTS AND FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THE REFINANCING OF AN EXISTING HIGH-COST HOME LOAN; TO REGULATE THE PAYMENT OF A HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A HIGH-COST HOME LOAN; TO PROVIDE THAT A BAD-FAITH VIOLATION OF THE HIGH-COST HOME LOAN PROHIBITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS IS AN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE SUBJECT TO CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 39; TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ATTORNEY GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF BANKING, OR A PARTY TO THE LOAN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE HIGH-COST HOME LOAN RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS ARE CUMULATIVE; TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF GOOD FAITH BY A HIGH-COST HOME LOAN LENDER; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS IN THE MAKING OF A CONSUMER HOME LOAN, INCLUDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE CHARGING OF POINTS AND FEES AND THE PROHIBITION OF "FLIPPING" A LOAN, FINANCING CERTAIN INSURANCE PREMIUMS, AND ENCOURAGING DEFAULT OF A PREVIOUS LOAN; TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THE CONSUMER HOME LOAN RESTRICTIONS OR PROHIBITIONS IS AN UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE; TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT BY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, ATTORNEY GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF BANKING, OR A PARTY TO THE CONSUMER HOME LOAN; AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES AND REMEDIES, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES, AND TO MAKE THEM CUMULATIVE OF AND IN ADDITION TO OTHER REMEDIES AND PENALTIES PROVIDED AT LAW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3126 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ACTS, RESOLUTIONS, OR LAWS OF THIS STATE ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ARE AFFORDED A PRESUMPTION OF LEGALITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BURDEN OF PROOF A PLAINTIFF MUST MEET IN SEEKING TO OVERTURN ANY ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PROMPTLY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IF A COURT DECLARES ANY ACT, RESOLUTION, OR LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL, INVALID, OR WITHOUT FORCE AND EFFECT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3127 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-29-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COURSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ROTC PROGRAMS, SO AS TO ALLOW BAND TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3128 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, J. Brown and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6540, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE STATE'S MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS AND CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY STOP A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR ANY PRIMARY VIOLATION OF A PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A DRIVER OR PASSENGER TO WEAR A SEAT BELT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3129 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF STALKING OR AGGRAVATED STALKING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3130 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE TO SHIP, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION IF THE CONVICTION MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-150, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON SUBJECT TO A PROTECTION ORDER, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO SHIP, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3131 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURTS IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, AND SECTION 59-28-160, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS OF TRUSTEES IN RELATION TO PROMOTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD HAS AUTHORITY TO PETITION THE FAMILY COURT, AND THE FAMILY COURT HAS JURISDICTION TO HEAR A PETITION, TO REQUIRE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS WHO HABITUALLY EXHIBIT DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN THEIR CLASSROOMS TO ATTEND PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3132 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC OFFICERS GAMBLING OR BETTING ON GAMES OF CHANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES ONLY TO THE GOVERNOR, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND APPLIES ALSO TO PARTICIPATION IN LOTTERIES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3133 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-473, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MARITAL AND NONMARITAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF JUDICIAL APPORTIONMENT DURING MARITAL LITIGATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS NONMARITAL PROPERTY ANY PROPERTY THAT IS NEITHER ACQUIRED WITH MARITAL FUNDS NOR TITLED IN THE NAME OF ONE OR THE OTHER SPOUSE, OR BOTH OF THEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROPERTY MAY NOT BE APPORTIONED PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY NOR TRANSMUTED INTO MARITAL PROPERTY FOR ANY PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3134 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MOVING PARTY MUST SHOW, AND THE PROBATE COURT MUST FIND, GOOD CAUSE FOR REMOVAL OF A PROBATE PROCEEDING TO THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3135 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 33 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY TO PROVIDE A CUSTOMER A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE CONSENT FROM THE CUSTOMER BEFORE SERVICE OR REPAIR BEGINS, TO PROHIBIT A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY FROM EXCEEDING ITS APPROVED ESTIMATE, TO REQUIRE DISPLAY OF THESE REGULATIONS IN THE FACILITY, TO REQUIRE NOTICE OF USE OF "AFTER MARKET" OR USED PARTS, TO GIVE CUSTOMERS THE RIGHT TO INSPECT AND RETAIN REPLACED PARTS, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, RELATING TO LIENS FOR CHARGES FOR REPAIRS AND STORAGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED AND TO EXCLUDE CHARGES NOT AUTHORIZED AS PROVIDED IN THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3136 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-26, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND NOTICES TO DEFENSE ATTORNEYS OF A SOLICITOR'S INTENT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A SOLICITOR GIVES A DEFENSE ATTORNEY NOTICE THAT HE INTENDS TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY, HE ALSO MUST PROVIDE THIS NOTICE TO THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLICITOR MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF HIS INTENTION TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY IN CERTAIN CASES TO THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE WHICH MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS AND STATISTICS REGARDING THIS INFORMATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3137 (Word version) -- Reps. Sinclair, Littlejohn and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JUDGE OF PROBATE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3138 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A MEMBER OF THE CLERGY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS WHICH APPLY AND DO NOT APPLY WITH REGARD TO REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRIEST AND PENITENT PRIVILEGE ONLY APPLIES WHEN THE COMMUNICATION IS MADE IN THE COURSE OF A SACRAMENTAL COMMUNICATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3139 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT OF 2003" WHICH PROVIDES FOR CERTAIN LIMITS ON THE AMOUNT AND TYPES OF DAMAGE AWARDS IN PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS, AND WHICH PROVIDES FOR FINDINGS WHICH MUST BE MADE WITH REGARD TO SUCH DAMAGE AWARDS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3140 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Simrill and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY IN THIS STATE FROM UNWANTED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL SOLICITATION IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A DATABASE CONSTITUTING A "NO E-MAIL LIST", SPECIFIC CONTENTS OF MESSAGES, ACCURATE ROUTING INFORMATION, CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INVESTIGATIONS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, AND THE SEEKING OF INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER RELIEF BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRONIC MAIL SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCEMENT OR LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE DATABASE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO ADD THE DATABASE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIMES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS IN CONNECTION WITH UNSOLICITED COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3141 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT UNFAIR METHODS OF REPORTING CREDIT HISTORY AND UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS IN THE CONDUCT OF CREDIT REPORTING ARE UNLAWFUL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT AS INTERPRETED BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AND FEDERAL COURTS SHALL FURNISH GUIDANCE IN CONSTRUING THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR WILFUL AND NEGLIGENT NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE COURTS TO HEAR ACTIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE, WITH EXCEPTIONS, A TWO-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS TO SEEK RELIEF PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3142 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Vaughn, W. D. Smith, Umphlett and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-93 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A PRIVATE POND WHO HAS POSTED HIS PROPERTY WITH CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNS PROHIBITING TRESPASSING UPON THE PREMISES MAY NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY SUSTAINED BY A PERSON WHO WAS TRESPASSING ON THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3143 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Davenport, Loftis and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 200 OF 2002, RELATING TO THE ENACTMENT AND FUNDING PROVISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT, SO AS TO POSTPONE FROM JULY 1, 2003, UNTIL JULY 1, 2005, THE CREDITING OF TWENTY-FIVE CENTS OF THE ONE DOLLAR THIRTY-CENTS STATE DEED RECORDING FEE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND AND TO DELETE AN EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISION MADE OBSOLETE BY THIS AMENDMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3144 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "MEETING" IS A CORPORAL CONVENING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BODY AND TO DELETE CONVENING BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A NATURAL OR DECLARED DISASTER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3145 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC OFFICERS GAMBLING OR BETTING ON GAMES OF CHANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPATION IN LOTTERIES CONDUCTED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3146 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Hinson, Umphlett, Ceips and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEPARATE OFFENSE OF DISTRIBUTING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WHILE IN, ON, OR WITHIN ONE-HALF MILE OF A SCHOOL, PARK, VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL, OR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE OFFENSE TO INCLUDE A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE DAYCARE FACILITY, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN, AND A PRIVATE VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3147 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2003, MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH LAP OR SHOULDER HARNESS SAFETY BELTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE SCHOOL BUSES PURCHASED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2003, FROM THE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3148 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES FOR MANAGING BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGING ADOLESCENTS AND THE NEEDS OF AGING PARENTS, TO STUDY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS AVAILABLE IN-STATE AND IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BETTER MEETING THESE FAMILY NEEDS, AND TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2004, AT WHICH TIME THE TASK FORCE IS ABOLISHED.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3149 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA JOB PREPARATION AND RETENTION TRAINING ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING SKILLS AND OTHER TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WELFARE RECIPIENTS IN PREPARATION FOR MAKING TRANSITIONS TO EMPLOYMENT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3150 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 21, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PASSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO BECOME EFFECTIVE, MUST BE PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL TO THE GOVERNOR, THE VETO THE GOVERNOR MAY EXERCISE OVER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS THUS PRESENTED, AND THE MEANS BY WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY OVERRIDE THE GOVERNOR'S VETO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR IS REQUIRED FOR A LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT TO BE EFFECTIVE WHICH APPORTIONS QUALIFIED ELECTORS AMONG THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, AND UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ARE ELECTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3151 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-433, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNTS IN CLAIMS FOR AND AGAINST MINORS AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS, SO AS TO RAISE THE JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT BELOW WHICH THESE CLAIMS MAY BE HEARD IN PROBATE COURT FROM TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND TO THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3152 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASS LENSES AND RAW MATERIALS USED IN THE FABRICATION OF SUCH LENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION DOES NOT EXTEND TO EYEGLASS FRAMES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3153 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Brown and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION ORTHOTIC DEVICES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR PRESCRIPTION PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3154 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 39, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DIABETES SCHOOL CARE ACT", TO REQUIRE THE PRINCIPAL AT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL TO DESIGNATE THREE EMPLOYEES TO BE DIABETES CARE PROVIDERS, TO ALSO AUTHORIZE AS EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO BE DIABETES CARE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRAINING OF THESE CARE PROVIDERS, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY FOR A DIABETES CARE PROVIDER, TO ALLOW A STUDENT WITH DIABETES TO PERFORM GLUCOSE TESTS, ADMINISTER INSULIN, AND TO ATTEND TO THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF HIS OR HER DIABETES AND TO POSSES NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT TO CONDUCT THESE FUNCTIONS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO MAKE INFORMATION AND TRAINING MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DIABETES CARE PROVIDER ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE IS IMMUNE FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND IS NOT PRACTICING NURSING AND IS EXEMPT FROM ALL APPLICABLE STATUTORY AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS THAT RESTRICT WHAT ACTIVITIES MAY BE DELEGATED TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL; TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE IN THESE EXCEPTIONS, ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF A DIABETES CARE PROVIDER; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-39-10 THROUGH 44-39-50 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 39, TITLE 44 ENTITLED "DIABETES INITIATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO RENAME CHAPTER 39, TITLE 44 AS "DIABETES".
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3155 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY NUMBERED SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE INCREASED AND NEW STATE TAXES MAY NOT BE IMPOSED EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN A REFERENDUM, TO LIMIT INCREASES IN STATE SPENDING TO THE INCREASE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE A FISCAL EMERGENCY THAT SUSPENDS THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION FOR THE DURATION OF THE EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISH HOW THE LIMITATIONS ARE REIMPOSED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE LIMITATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3156 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6605, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF CHILD TO INCLUDE PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7205, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING JUVENILES INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO APPLY THESE PROCEDURES TO JUVENILES BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7807 RELATING TO SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AS PART OF THE FAMILY COURT'S DISPOSITIONAL AUTHORITY IN ADJUDICATING JUVENILES, SO AS TO, IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES, APPLY THIS AUTHORITY TO JUVENILES UP TO AGE EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN AGE SEVENTEEN; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-65-10 AND 59-65-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND RELATING TO COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO REQUIRE CHILDREN TO ATTEND SCHOOL UNTIL REACHING THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN AGE SEVENTEEN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3157 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-318 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS MUST WEAR A HAT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE WHEN HUNTING WITH CERTAIN FIREARMS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3158 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL 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 WYLIE AND LAKE MURRAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ESTABLISH THE DAILY CREEL AND SIZE LIMITS ON STRIPED BASS AND BLACK BASS FROM LAKE WYLIE BY REGULATION PROMULGATED AND ADOPTED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23 OF TITLE 1.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3159 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-860 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE ADJUDICATED GUILTY OF SPEEDING OR ARE INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE PERSON IS AT FAULT MUST COMPLETE A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3160 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND IS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR HAS HELD CONTINUOUS LICENSURE FOR AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS, IS FIFTY YEARS OLD, AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED BY THE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, AN ATTENDANCE FORM MAY BE OBTAINED GIVING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR ATTENDANCE AT TRADE SHOW COSMETOLOGY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3161 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES FILLED BY A VOTE OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3162 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-215 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE AWARDING OF DAMAGES IN FAVOR OF A PERSON WHO IS INJURED WHILE OPERATING HIS MOTOR VEHICLE IF HIS INJURIES RESULTED FROM HIS OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AND IF HE DID NOT HAVE IN EFFECT FOR THAT VEHICLE THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIRED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE AT THE TIME THE INJURY OCCURRED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3163 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-235 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A JUDGE, COURT, OR COURT OFFICIAL FROM APPOINTING AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT A PARTY IN A CIVIL ACTION UNLESS THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE APPOINTMENT IS PROVIDED SPECIFICALLY BY LAW.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3164 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD MAY INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE IF A CURRENT OR PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE INVOLVING EMBEZZLEMENT OR THE FRAUDULENT APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC FUNDS HAS USED ANY OF THE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT IN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING, FINAL DETERMINATION, THE REFUND OF THE MONIES TO THE PUBLIC AGENCY FROM WHICH THEY WERE EMBEZZLED OR FRAUDULENTLY APPROPRIATED, AND THE RECALCULATION OF SERVICE CREDIT AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS WITHOUT THE CONTRIBUTION OF EMBEZZLED FUNDS IF THE BOARD SO ORDERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A DETERMINATION MAY BE CONSIDERED A CONTESTED CASE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3165 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Lucas, G. M. Smith and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-29 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER WHO WAS MENTALLY RETARDED AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE MUST NOT BE SENTENCED TO DEATH, BUT MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO DELETE MENTAL RETARDATION AS A MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3166 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE RECOVERY OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CIVIL ACTIONS, INCLUDING A LIMIT ON THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE AWARDED, THE MANNER IN WHICH PUNITIVE DAMAGES MUST BE STATED AND PLED, THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRIER OF FACT AND THE COURT WITH REGARD TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND THE AWARDING OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS PUNITIVE DAMAGE CLAIMS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 15-33-135 RELATING TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND THE BURDEN OF PROOF.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3180 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen, Altman, Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR AN ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CANDIDATE, COMMITTEE, OR PERSON MAKING THE EXPENDITURE TO BE PRINTED IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS AND IN TWELVE POINT TYPE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3181 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Stille and Coates: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE LAWS RELATING TO JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM IN EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3182 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Merrill and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERIOD IN WHICH AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT MUST ENROLL IN AN ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION TO OBTAIN A STATE-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP, TUITION ASSISTANCE, OR ANY OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SECONDARY OR POST SECONDARY EDUCATION IS TOLLED DURING ANY PERIOD THE ELIGIBLE STUDENT PERFORMS ACTIVE DUTY OR ACTIVE DUTY FOR TRAINING IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR IN ANY BRANCH OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THIS TOLLING PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3183 (Word version) -- Reps. Sheheen, Kirsh, Merrill and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS AND TERMINATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A LOBBYIST'S REGISTRATION WITH THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION IS VALID FOR THE ENTIRE CALENDAR YEAR FOR WHICH THE LOBBYIST IS REGISTERED AND THAT PROVISIONS AND PROHIBITIONS OF THIS CHAPTER APPLY FOR THE ENTIRE CALENDAR YEAR FOR WHICH THE LOBBYIST REMAINS REGISTERED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS AND TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL'S REGISTRATION WITH THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION IS VALID FOR THE ENTIRE CALENDAR YEAR FOR WHICH THE LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL IS REGISTERED AND THAT PROVISIONS AND PROHIBITIONS OF THIS CHAPTER APPLY FOR THE ENTIRE CALENDAR YEAR FOR WHICH THE LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL REMAINS REGISTERED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3184 (Word version) -- Reps. Moody-Lawrence and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY MAY ISSUE A LIMITED LICENSE WITHOUT REEXAMINATION TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE LICENSE HAS LAPSED IF THE PERSON IS OVER SIXTY YEARS OF AGE AND PRACTICED FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE AUTHORIZED FOR SUCH A LICENSE IS LIMITED TO THAT WHICH THE PERSON COULD PRACTICE UNDER THE FORMER LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3185 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Simrill and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DISBURSE THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FROM EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT FUNDS TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR EACH CERTIFIED TEACHER EMPLOYED AS OF AUGUST THIRTIETH OF THAT YEAR BY THE DISTRICT TO TEACH IN THE CLASSROOM.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3186 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Altman, Bailey, Littlejohn, Stille, Simrill, Sandifer, Walker, M. A. Pitts, Coates and Richardson: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRUTH IN SENTENCING ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS AND WORK RELEASE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO NOTIFY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS BEFORE RELEASING INMATES ON WORK RELEASE, AND TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-125, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR WORK RELEASE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSES"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-150, RELATING TO CONDITIONS A PRISONER MUST MEET TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, OR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR AND FORFEITURE OF GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR EDUCATION CREDITS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RELEASE OF AN OFFENDER INTO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE COMMITTED THE CRIME, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 24-13-710 AND 24-13-720, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES AND OFFENSES EXEMPT FROM CLASSIFICATION FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", TO REVISE THE GROUP OF INMATES WHO MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM BEFORE BEING DISCHARGED FROM A COURT IMPOSED SENTENCE, AND TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH PAROLE MAY BE GRANTED FOR CERTAIN CRIMES; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO PRISONERS WHO MUST COMPLETE A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES BEFORE THEIR RELEASE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE CERTAIN FELONIES FOR THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", TO PROVIDE THAT A SENTENCE FOR A TERM OF INCARCERATION LESS THAN TWENTY YEARS IMPOSED FOR CERTAIN CRIMES MAY INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETION OF A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A COURT DETERMINES THAT A PRISONER WILFULLY VIOLATED A TERM OR CONDITION OF THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM, IT MAY NOT IMPOSE A PERIOD OF INCARCERATION THAT EXCEEDS THE LENGTH OF TIME REMAINING ON THE PRISONER'S ORIGINAL SENTENCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-26-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO RENAME THE COMMISSION THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AND REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSION, WHOSE NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AND TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 24-26-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GENERAL POLICIES AND APPROVAL OF ADVISORY GUIDELINES BY THE SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT THE COMMISSION'S ADVISORY GUIDELINES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-10, RELATING TO THE GENERAL EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE ALL ACTS WHICH IMPOSE A CRIMINAL PENALTY EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY FIRST OF THE YEAR AFTER APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNOR, UNLESS ANOTHER DATE IS SPECIALLY NAMED IN THE ACT AS THE DAY UPON WHICH IT TAKES EFFECT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EXEMPT CATEGORY OF CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF CRIMES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SET OF CRIMES FOR WHICH THE MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT APPLIES TO; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OFFENSES ARE AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFIED EXCEPT CERTAIN CRIMES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM BEING CLASSIFIED; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-13-66, 16-1-90, 16-1-100, 16-1-110, AND 24-13-100; AND BY PROVIDING BOTH SEVERABILITY AND SAVINGS CLAUSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3187 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Viers, Stille, Walker and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3188 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Viers, Littlejohn, Coates, Bingham, Toole, Haskins, Barfield, J. R. Smith, Trotter, Snow, Altman and Koon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNBORN CHILDREN'S MONUMENT COMMISSION TO ERECT A MONUMENT ON THE STATE HOUSE GROUNDS AS A MEMORIAL TO UNBORN CHILDREN WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF LEGAL ABORTIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS MONUMENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3189 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Cobb-Hunter and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST, AND PENALTIES FOR, KNOWINGLY EXPOSING A PERSON TO THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS WITHOUT FIRST INFORMING THE PERSON OF THE INFECTION AND AGAINST KNOWINGLY ENGAGING IN CERTAIN BEHAVIORS THAT WOULD EXPOSE A PERSON TO SUCH INFECTION, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE IN THIS PROHIBITION, KNOWINGLY EXPOSING OR ENGAGING IN BEHAVIORS THAT WOULD EXPOSE A PERSON TO THE HEPATITIS C VIRUS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3190 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Viers, Simrill, Coates, Bingham, Toole, Haskins, Barfield, Cato, Tripp, J. R. Smith, Trotter, White, Koon, Snow and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, SO AS TO ENACT THE "RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" WHICH ESTABLISHES THAT THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION VEST AT FERTILIZATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3191 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-280 TO ENACT THE "ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN INDIVIDUAL TO RECEIVE ALTERNATIVE, COMPLEMENTARY, EXPERIMENTAL, OR NONCONVENTIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR A LIFE THREATENING OR CHRONICALLY DISABLING DISEASE IF THE TREATING PHYSICIAN AGREES TO THE TREATMENT, TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PHYSICIAN MAY PROVIDE SUCH TREATMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT TREATING A PERSON IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION IS NOT IN ITSELF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR TREATMENT RENDERED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3192 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-318 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTERS IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, AND 4 AND ON ALL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA LANDS MUST WEAR A HAT, SHIRT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE DURING ANY GUN SEASON, TO PROVIDE THAT "GUN SEASON" MEANS ANY OPEN SEASON OR OTHER PERIOD WHEN A HUNTER IS AUTHORIZED TO USE OR USES ANY CENTER-FIRE OR RIM-FIRE RIFLE, SHOTGUN, PISTOL, OR MUZZLE-LOADING FIREARM, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3193 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO RENAME CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23 "LAW ENFORCEMENT COOPERATION, ASSISTANCE, AND MUTUAL SUPPORT"; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 23-20-10 THROUGH 23-20-60 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23, ENTITLED "THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ACT"; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-20-10 THROUGH 23-20-60 TO CONFORM BY STRIKING "CHAPTER" AND INSERTING "ARTICLE" AS APPROPRIATE; AND TO FURTHER AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 23, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT "THE ILLEGAL ALIEN ENFORCEMENT ACT" AND PROVIDE THAT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY FEDERAL LAW, ALL STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN THIS STATE, AND ANY OTHER PERSON HAVING THE POWER OF ARREST IN THIS STATE, ARE AUTHORIZED TO ARREST AND DETAIN AN INDIVIDUAL FOR A CRIMINAL VIOLATION OF THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT AND ANY FEDERAL LAW RELATING TO ALIENS ILLEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON THE EXERCISE OF THE AUTHORITY TO ARREST AND DETAIN CERTAIN ILLEGAL ALIENS GRANTED BY THIS ARTICLE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE MUST BE CONSTRUED CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF CERTAIN ALIENS ILLEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES INCIDENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT AND FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO ALIENS ILLEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3194 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Edge, Barfield, Clemmons, Viers, Altman and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-9-31 AND 5-7-31 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY NOT ENACT AN ORDINANCE THAT SUPERSEDES A STATE LAW OR REGULATION OR THAT IMPOSES A GREATER BURDEN OR A MORE STRINGENT STANDARD ON AN ACTIVITY OR INDUSTRY THAT IS REGULATED BY THE GENERAL LAW OF THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3195 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, J. E. Smith, J. Hines, Breeland, Gourdine, Lloyd and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITS ON APPROPRIATIONS OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND REVENUES DERIVED FROM ACCOUNTING CHANGES, SO AS TO LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE, TO DEFINE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE BASE REVENUE ESTIMATE ON THE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN AND FOR WHAT PURPOSES SURPLUS REVENUES MAY BE APPROPRIATED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3196 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Altman, Cobb-Hunter and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO REMOVE COCAINE FROM THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-370 AS THEY RELATE TO THE OFFENSES OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE, AND POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, AND MANUFACTURE OF ICE, CRANK, AND CRACK COCAINE, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE AND THE PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND CRACK COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE BY INCLUDING COCAINE IN THE PENALTY AND PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 44-53-375.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3197 (Word version) -- Rep. Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF OFFICE SPACE LOCATED IN THE SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING AND THE L. MARION GRESSETTE SENATE OFFICE BUILDING IN THE CAPITOL COMPLEX FROM BEING USED FOR PARTISAN POLITICAL ACTIVITIES BY A POLITICAL PARTY OR CAUCUS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3198 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Altman and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-2-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF KNOWINGLY OBTAINING OR USING PERSONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A PUBLIC BODY FOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION DIRECTED TO A PERSON IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE AGENCY" FOR "PUBLIC BODY" AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCLUSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3199 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Harrison, Cobb-Hunter, Altman, Bailey and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A MEMBER OF THE CLERGY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS WHICH APPLY AND DO NOT APPLY WITH REGARD TO REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PRIEST TO REPORT EXCEPT IF THE COMMUNICATION IS PROTECTED BY THE STATUTORILY PRESCRIBED PRIEST-PENITENT PRIVILEGE IN SECTION 19-11-90.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3200 (Word version) -- Reps. Haskins, Gilham and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3560 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A QUALIFIED SCHOOL; AND SECTION 12-6-3565 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL TO SUPPORT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PROGRAM OF EDUCATIONAL CHOICE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 WHO ATTEND A POOR SCHOOL OR IN A POOR SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3201 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Altman, Littlejohn, Simrill and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST, AND PENALTIES FOR, KNOWINGLY EXPOSING A PERSON TO THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS WITHOUT FIRST INFORMING THE PERSON OF THE INFECTION AND KNOWINGLY ENGAGING IN CERTAIN BEHAVIORS THAT WOULD EXPOSE A PERSON TO SUCH INFECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE ALSO IN THIS PROHIBITION, KNOWINGLY EXPOSING OR ENGAGING IN BEHAVIORS THAT WOULD EXPOSE A PERSON TO THE HEPATITIS C VIRUS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3202 (Word version) -- Reps. Merrill, Viers, Stille, Walker and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH A LOBBYIST AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3203 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-1-1520, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES TO PURCHASE RETIREMENT SERVICE CREDIT OF UP TO THREE YEARS FOR AN EMPLOYEE FOR WHOM SUCH A PURCHASE WOULD QUALIFY HIM FOR SERVICE RETIREMENT WITH AN IMMEDIATE ANNUITY FOR AN EMPLOYEE TERMINATED AS A RESULT OF AN AGENCY REDUCTION IN FORCE CAUSED BY A MANDATED REDUCTION IN THE AGENCY BUDGET, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE-PAID HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR STATE-PAID HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TERMINATED DUE TO BUDGET REDUCTION FOR A YEAR FOLLOWING TERMINATION OR UNTIL THEY EARLIER OBTAIN SIMILAR COVERAGE, TO REQUIRE THAT TERMINATED EMPLOYEES RETURNING TO SERVICE WITHIN A TWO-YEAR PERIOD HAVE THEIR BENEFITS CALCULATED AS IF THERE HAD BEEN NO BREAK IN SERVICE, AND TO PERMIT THESE EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE RETIREMENT AND LEAVE BENEFITS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3206 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, W. D. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Bailey, Delleney, Ceips, Walker, Bales, Mahaffey, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, Bingham, Sandifer, Toole, Young, Clemmons, Keegan, Littlejohn, Viers, Kirsh, Thompson, Hinson, McLeod and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOBBYIST'S REPORTING OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS' 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 OR DEPARTMENT 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 AND AUTHORIZE INVITATIONS TO BE EXTENDED AT NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONVENTIONS AND CONFERENCES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT, SO AS TO DELETE WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION", A BALLOT MEASURE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTICE OF WAIVER BE FORWARDED TO THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION AFTER A COMPLAINT HAS BEEN DISMISSED WHEN IT DOES NOT ALLEGE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF A COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "COMMITTEE" TO INCLUDE A PERSON WHO, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE, MAKES INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES AGGREGATING FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE FOR THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE, AND DELETE A BALLOT MEASURE WITHIN THIS DEFINITION, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTION" TO DELETE BALLOT MEASURE WITHIN ITS DEFINITION, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE" TO INCLUDE AN EXPENDITURE MADE UPON CONSULTATION WITH A COMMITTEE OR AGENT OF A COMMITTEE OR A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE OR AN AGENT OF A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE AND DELETING WITHIN THE DEFINITION AN EXPENDITURE MADE BY A PERSON TO ADVOCATE THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CLEARLY DEFINED CANDIDATE OR BALLOT MEASURE, DELETING EXPENDITURES WHEN TAKEN AS A WHOLE AND IN CONTEXT MADE BY A PERSON EXPRESSLY TO URGE A PARTICULAR RESULT IN AN ELECTION, BY DEFINING "BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE" AND "INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, RELATING TO MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1304, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT COMMITTEES RECEIVING AND SPENDING FUNDS SHALL FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS IN THE AGGREGATE DURING AN ELECTION CYCLE TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATEMENT TO BE FILED BY A COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVES OR EXPENDS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1306, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WHERE APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MAKING OF INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION AND REQUIRE A POLITICAL PARTY, LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEE, AND A PARTY COMMITTEE TO FILE A CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT UPON THE RECEIPT OF ANYTHING OF VALUE WHICH TOTALS MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND DEFINE "ANYTHING OF VALUE"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1309, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE REQUIRED TO FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION SHALL FILE AN INITIAL CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT WHEN IT RECEIVES OR EXPENDS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALING CERTAIN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS; 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 8-13-1316, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM POLITICAL PARTIES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL PARTY FROM RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH ITS PARTY COMMITTEES OR LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEES WHICH TOTAL CERTAIN AGGREGATE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE THAT A CONTRIBUTION GIVEN IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY NOT BE KEPT BY THE RECIPIENT, BUT WITHIN TEN DAYS REMIT IT TO THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1324, RELATING TO ANONYMOUS CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1332, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE AS WELL AS A COMMITTEE AND DELETE FROM THE PROHIBITION AN ORGANIZATION OR COMMITTEE OF AN ORGANIZATION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE FROM A PERSON OTHER THAN ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1333 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS AND COMMITTEES FORMED BY NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION, SO AS TO DELETE A BALLOT MEASURE FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; 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; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1368, RELATING TO TERMINATION OF CAMPAIGN FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1370, RELATING TO THE USE OF UNEXPENDED CONTRIBUTIONS BY A CANDIDATE AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1371 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS TO A BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE MAY BE USED, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION HAS JURISDICTION TO SEIZE FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM AMONG VARIOUS SPECIFIED FUNDS OR ENTITIES IF THERE IS A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; 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; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1373 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, USING FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO IT, TO DEFEND AN ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND REFUSES TO DEFEND THE ACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR LATE FILING OF OR FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OR STATEMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR MAXIMUM FINE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1520, RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 8, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 A MISDEMEANOR AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3207 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Altman, Stille, Bailey, Walker, G. M. Smith, Sandifer, Young, Keegan, Simrill, Viers, Merrill, Cobb-Hunter, Harrison, Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Richardson, Delleney, J. E. Smith, Bingham, Toole, Mahaffey, Hinson, Owens and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE SECOND THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3208 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Altman, Stille, Bailey, Walker, Sandifer, Young, Keegan, Simrill, Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Richardson, Kirsh, Taylor, Delleney, Ceips, McLeod, J. E. Smith, Bingham, Toole, Duncan, Mahaffey, Hinson, Viers, White and Owens: 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 AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF ALL EXPENDITURES TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1720, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS FROM FOUNDATION GRANTS AND PRIVATE FUNDS USED BY THE COUNCIL TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ARE PUBLIC MONIES SUBJECT TO ALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING PUBLIC MONIES UNLESS OTHERWISE EXEMPTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DOCUMENT REFLECTING THE FINAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT BY A PUBLIC BODY IS A COVERED DOCUMENT OF, OR INCIDENTAL TO, A PROPOSED CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT AND A PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY AND THEREFORE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE AS PRESCRIBED, THAT A CONTRACT RELATED TO EFFORTS OR ACTIVITIES OF A PUBLIC BODY TO ATTRACT OR RETAIN BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY TO INVEST IN THIS STATE IS EXEMPT ONLY UNTIL THE BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY PUBLICLY ANNOUNCES ITS PROJECT OR THE COUNCIL EXECUTES A FINAL CONTRACT, AND THAT DOCUMENTATION OF EFFORTS OR ACTIVITIES OF A PUBLIC BODY OR ONE ACTING FOR A PUBLIC BODY TO ATTRACT OR RETAIN BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY TO INVEST WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA IS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNLESS THE DOCUMENTS RELATE TO THE FINANCIAL COMMITMENT BY A PUBLIC BODY, WHICH DOCUMENTATION LOSES ITS EXEMPTION ONCE THE BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY HAS PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED ITS PROJECT OR THE COUNCIL HAS EXECUTED A FINAL CONTRACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3209 (Word version) -- Reps. Wilkins, Altman, Stille, Bailey, Walker, G. M. Smith, Sandifer, Talley, Harrison, Richardson, Delleney, J. E. Smith, Bingham and Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMENCING AT VARYING TIMES IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND ODD-NUMBERED YEARS AND FOR AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOR THE SENATE IN CERTAIN YEARS, DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, PROVIDE FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN MEETINGS FOR THE INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL TO COMMITTEE OF LEGISLATION, AND PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3210 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Altman, Stille, Richardson and Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "JOINT AGENCY ACT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF JOINTLY UNDERTAKING THE ACQUISITION AND FINANCING OF PROJECTS, SYSTEMS, OR PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF JOINT AGENCIES FOR THAT JOINT PURPOSE BY SPECIFYING THEIR METHOD OF FORMATION, THEIR MEMBERSHIP, AND THE METHOD OF THEIR GOVERNANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS OF JOINT AGENCIES, INCLUDING THEIR RELATIONSHIPS, CONTRACTUAL AND OTHERWISE, AND THOSE OF THEIR MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FINANCING OF UNDERTAKINGS OF JOINT AGENCIES AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF THEIR MEMBERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINANCING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3211 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Bales and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004, A LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELOR WHO HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AND ACQUIRED A NATIONAL CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR (NCSC) ENDORSEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CERTIFIED COUNSELORS AND WHO IS EMPLOYED AS A SCHOOL COUNSELOR BY A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE SHALL RECEIVE ALL INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS CERTIFICATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE INCENTIVES AND PRIVILEGES SHALL BE CONTINUED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3212 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-435, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE CREDITS IN VULNERABLE ADULT ABUSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3213 (Word version) -- Reps. Koon and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6605, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF CHILD TO INCLUDE PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7205, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING JUVENILES INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO APPLY THESE PROCEDURES TO JUVENILES BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR STATUS OFFENSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7807, RELATING TO SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AS PART OF THE FAMILY COURT'S DISPOSITIONAL AUTHORITY IN ADJUDICATING JUVENILES, SO AS TO, IN THE CASE OF STATUS OFFENSES, APPLY THIS AUTHORITY TO CASES INVOLVING JUVENILES UP TO AGE EIGHTEEN RATHER THAN UP TO AGE SEVENTEEN.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3214 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3215 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach, Stille and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-748, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE AND PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PENALTIES, ELIMINATE THE ABILITY TO EXPUNGE A CONVICTION FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, AND MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3216 (Word version) -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE FUNDS, INCLUDING MEDICAID FUNDS, MAY NOT BE EXPENDED TO PERFORM A CIRCUMCISION ON A NEWBORN MALE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3217 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Bales, Simrill and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO SHOW ALL CONTRIBUTIONS INSTEAD OF THOSE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE IN A CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORT FILED FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES IN OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3218 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Altman, Bailey, Umphlett, Simrill, Viers, Richardson and Ceips: A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AFTER OBTAINING THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE AS TO DESIGN AND LOCATION, TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX USING STATE FUNDS PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE AND PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3219 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach, Sandifer, Simrill, Richardson and Wilkins: A BILL TO ENACT THE "COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND DEATH PENALTY REFORM ACT OF 2003" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES FOR DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE IN CRIMINAL CASES, AND SECTION 14-7-1120, RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES OF ALTERNATE JURORS IN CRIMINAL CASES, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES ALLOWED TO DEFENDANTS AND THE STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS SEPARATE AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED IN VIOLATION OF A VALID ORDER OF PROTECTION OR VALID RESTRAINING ORDER AND A MURDER COMMITTED AGAINST A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHEN THE DEFENDANT HAD AT LEAST ONE PRIOR CONVICTION FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN LISTED OFFENSES AGAINST THE HOUSEHOLD MEMBER VICTIM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3220 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Bailey, Bales and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 38, TITLE 43 SO AS TO CREATE THE VOLUNTEER LONG TERM CARE ADVOCATE PROGRAM UNDER THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO ESTABLISH THE STRUCTURE OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT AND THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT INITIALLY TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROGRAM IN LIMITED AREAS USING CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES FUNDS AND TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM AS FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE, AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 43-38-10 THROUGH 43-38-60 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 38, TITLE 43 AND TO NAME ARTICLE 1 "HEALTH FACILITY INVESTIGATIONS".
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3221 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Altman, Bailey and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-38-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM TO ANNUALLY PUBLISH A REPORT ON ALL COMPLAINTS RECEIVED ON LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES AND TO REQUIRE THE PROGRAM TO MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' WEB SITE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3222 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Altman, Bailey and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-380 SO AS TO REQUIRE NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES TO RETAIN COPIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL INSPECTION REPORTS AT THE FACILITY FOR TWO YEARS, TO REQUIRE THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE COPIES WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS OF REQUEST, TO AUTHORIZE THE FACILITY TO CHARGE A FEE FOR SUCH COPIES, NOT TO EXCEED TEN DOLLARS, AND TO REQUIRE THE FACILITY TO POST A SIGN STATING THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN A COPY OF THESE REPORTS.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3223 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Altman, Bailey, Bales and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BEER OR WINE AND SECTION 61-6-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND OTHER BEVERAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICES REQUIRED TO BE PUBLISHED IN CONNECTION WITH THESE APPLICATIONS MUST BE PUBLISHED IN THE NEWSPAPER OF GREATEST CIRCULATION IN THE AREA WHERE THE ESTABLISHMENT IS TO BE LOCATED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3224 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Stille, Coleman and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2934, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON'S RIGHT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS WHEN CHARGED WITH THE OFFENSE OF, OR AN OFFENSE RELATED TO, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A PERSON CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE TO COMPLETE A HEARING REQUEST FORM AND GIVE IT TO THE ARRESTING OFFICER WHO SHALL FORWARD IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A TEST TO DETERMINE HIS ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OR WHO HAS A CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON TO ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM BEFORE HE MAY REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2740, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR FAILURE TO PAY PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON THE VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR THIS OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FINES MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE THE DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES FOR THIS OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE FINES MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATING THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES IMPOSED FOR THESE OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF EACH FINE MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND HIGHWAY PATROL PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES IMPOSED FOR THIS OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF EACH FINE MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND HIGHWAY PATROL PROJECTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2952, RELATING TO THE FILING FEE FOR REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO CHALLENGE CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FEE APPLIES TO ANY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TO INCREASE THE FEE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3225 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Stille, Sandifer, Keegan and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2956 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTS IN THE DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OF A PEDESTRIAN OR A PERSON WHO IS A PASSENGER IN, OR THE OPERATOR OF, A MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, A CHEMICAL TEST MUST BE ADMINISTERED ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT AND UPON ANY DECEDENT WHO WAS NOT A MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3226 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Easterday, G. M. Smith, Altman, Stille, Littlejohn and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL STREET GANG PREVENTION ACT", AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16 AS ARTICLE 1.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3227 (Word version) -- Reps. Thompson, Altman, Stille, Sandifer, Talley and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS, CORPORATIONS, OR GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL SUPERVISE THE PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES, AND COMPENSATE EACH CONTRACTING PARTY THAT PROVIDES THESE SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3228 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2934, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON'S RIGHT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS WHEN CHARGED WITH THE OFFENSE OF, OR AN OFFENSE RELATED TO, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A PERSON CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE TO COMPLETE A HEARING REQUEST FORM AND GIVE IT TO THE ARRESTING OFFICER WHO SHALL FORWARD IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATING THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES IMPOSED FOR THESE OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF EACH FINE MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND HIGHWAY PATROL PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES IMPOSED FOR THIS OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF EACH FINE MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO FUND HIGHWAY PATROL PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE WHO REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO A TEST TO DETERMINE HIS ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OR WHO HAS A CERTAIN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON WHO DOES NOT ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD TO HAVE HIS SUSPENSION REMAIN IN EFFECT AND BE DENIED ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED LICENSE AND THE RIGHT TO REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON TO ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM BEFORE FILING A FORM TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED LICENSE, TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM BEFORE A LICENSE OR PERMIT IS ISSUED IF THE PERSON'S SUSPENSION IS UPHELD DURING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING, TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO ENROLL IN AN ALCOHOL DRUG SAFETY ACTION PROGRAM BEFORE HE MAY BE ISSUED A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO REVISE THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH A PERSON MAY REQUEST AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2952, RELATING TO THE FILING FEE FOR REQUESTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING TO CHALLENGE CERTAIN DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS FEE APPLIES TO ANY ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TO INCREASE THE FEE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3229 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates, Altman, Bailey, Simrill, Viers, M. A. Pitts and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-168 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN OBJECT CONTAINING THE WORDS OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO BE DISPLAYED ON REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE STATE ALONG WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT HAVE FORMED AND INFLUENCED THE UNITED STATES LEGAL OR GOVERNMENTAL SYSTEM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3230 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Lucas and Altman: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EXILE ACT OF 2003" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CRIME OF VIOLENCE"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INCREASED PENALTIES FOR AN OFFENDER WITH A PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR A VIOLENT CRIME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR POSSESSION OF A FIREARM OR KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE OFFENSE FOR THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM DURING AN OFFENSE INVOLVING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE, MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT UPON CONVICTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3231 (Word version) -- Reps. Gilham, Stille, Wilkins, Walker, Bales, M. A. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Richardson and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF HIS BREATH, BLOOD, OR URINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR THE COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS IN HIS SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER WHO REGISTERS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE IS GUILTY OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, OR A COMBINATION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3232 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Altman, Stille, Richardson, Barfield, Keegan and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-2-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-2-50, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF KNOWINGLY OBTAINING OR USING PERSONAL INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A PUBLIC BODY FOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION DIRECTED TO A PERSON IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "STATE AGENCY" FOR "PUBLIC BODY" AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCLUSION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3233 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Altman and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-704 SO AS TO DESIGNATE GOLDENROD THE OFFICIAL STATE WILDFLOWER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3234 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS PROCEDURES FOR ELECTION OF JUDGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS PROHIBITING A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING ELECTED TO A JUDICIAL OFFICE FOR ONE YEAR AFTER SERVING AS A MEMBER AND FOR ONE YEAR AFTER FAILING TO FILE FOR OFFICE, THEREBY ALLOWING A MEMBER TO SERVE UNTIL THE ELECTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3235 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Talley, Kirsh and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT", AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO CHANGE ALL REFERENCES TO "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION" TO "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT" IN THE 1976 CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-560, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING AND ADMINISTERING THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT WITH RESPECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REQUESTS FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE COURT MUST BE FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COURT'S RULES OF PROCEDURE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3236 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Walker, Umphlett, Viers, Witherspoon, Littlejohn and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3237 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach, Altman and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS SHALL ADJOURN SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY, TO PROVIDE THAT IN AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR BEGINNING IN 2005 IN WHICH THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE DATE OF SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT FOR THAT YEAR IS SHORTENED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST THAT THE ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH ITS 2005 SESSION FOR THE ENSUING TWO FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO USE A "ZERO-BASE" BUDGET PROCESS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE USED IN THIS ZERO-BASE BUDGET PROCESS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3238 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Altman, Bailey and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER CONVENING OF THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET IN LOCAL SESSION ONLY FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS IN ODD-NUMBERED YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING IN COMMITTEE A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS SHALL ADJOURN SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY, TO PROVIDE THAT IN ANY ODD-NUMBERED YEAR BEGINNING IN 2005 IN WHICH THE BIENNIAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE DATE OF SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT FOR THAT YEAR IS SHORTENED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST THAT THE ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH ITS 2005 SESSION FOR THE ENSUING TWO FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO USE A "ZERO-BASE" BUDGET PROCESS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE USED IN THIS ZERO-BASE BUDGET PROCESS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3239 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Altman, Bailey, Bales and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A JOINT BIENNIAL BUDGET STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY SOUTH CAROLINA'S ANNUAL STATE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2003, ON THE BENEFITS OF THE INSTITUTION OF A BIENNIAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE, ITS DUTIES, EXPENSES, AND STAFFING.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3240 (Word version) -- Reps. Coates and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS GENERALLY INCLUDING THE EXEMPTION FOR THE SALE OF NATURAL GAS, LP GAS, AND ELECTRICITY TO PRODUCE CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OR ANIMALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION EXTENDS TO THE SALE OF PROPANE GAS FOR THESE PURPOSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OF THESE GASES OR ELECTRICITY TO PRODUCE IN GREENHOUSES AGRICULTURAL PLANTS THAT ARE SUBSEQUENTLY REPLANTED IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3241 (Word version) -- Rep. Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-60, 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY" AND "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALE OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS IS A SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY GIVING RISE TO GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF THE TICKET PRICE AND IS SUBJECT TO THE SALES TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORMER SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR LOTTERY TICKETS APPLIES ONLY TO "POWERBALL" TICKETS, AND TO EXEMPT ALL SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS FROM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-70, RELATING TO THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TICKET PRICE WHEN ANY APPLICABLE STATE SALES AND USE TAX IS ADDED TO THE SALES PRICE MUST EQUAL ONE DOLLAR OR INCREMENTS OF ONE DOLLAR.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3242 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-72 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM START DATE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE STATE THAT IS NOT EARLIER THAN THE LAST MONDAY IN AUGUST AND NOT LATER THAN THE WEDNESDAY AFTER LABOR DAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3243 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, Altman and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-325 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE SHALL ADMINISTER THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TEST (PACT) ANNUALLY ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN MAY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3244 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Altman and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-365 SO AS TO REQUIRE FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY OF STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, BEGINNING WITH THE 2003 FALL SEMESTER, TO TEACH A REQUIRED NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS EACH SEMESTER, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3245 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Altman and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 154 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SPARTANBURG, A FOUR-YEAR REGIONAL BRANCH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHALL BECOME CAROLINA SPARTANBURG UNIVERSITY ON JULY 1, 2003, AND IS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH SHALL GOVERN THE UNIVERSITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD'S POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF STATE INSTITUTION BONDS TO REFUND OTHER STATE INSTITUTION BONDS ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY TO CAROLINA SPARTANBURG UNIVERSITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGETARY AND COST-RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3246 (Word version) -- Reps. Stille, Altman and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 151 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-AIKEN, A FOUR-YEAR REGIONAL BRANCH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SHALL BECOME CAROLINA AIKEN UNIVERSITY ON JULY 1, 2003, AND IS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH SHALL GOVERN THE UNIVERSITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BOARD'S POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE THE UNIVERSITY TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL, ASSETS, AND LIABILITIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF STATE INSTITUTION BONDS TO REFUND OTHER STATE INSTITUTION BONDS ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY TO CAROLINA AIKEN UNIVERSITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION BUDGETARY AND COST-RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3247 (Word version) -- Reps. Gourdine and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-860, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AIRBOATS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE AIRBOATS DURING THE PERIOD FROM ONE HOUR AFTER LEGAL SUNSET TO LEGAL SUNRISE AND AT ANYTIME DURING THE SEASON FOR HUNTING WATERFOWL.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3248 (Word version) -- Rep. Coates: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOTTERY RETAILERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THEIR COMPENSATION FROM SEVEN TO NOT LESS THAN TEN PERCENT OF GROSS PROCEEDS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3249 (Word version) -- Rep. Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX EXEMPTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES REQUIRED OF THE AUTHORITY MUST EQUAL THE PROPERTY TAXES OTHERWISE DUE ON THE PROPERTY USING VALUATION METHODS AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE TO OTHER UTILITY PROPERTY AND CURRENT MILLAGE RATES IN THE VARIOUS PROPERTY TAXING ENTITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THIS FEE REVENUE BY LOCAL TAXING JURISDICTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-90, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS REQUIRED OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-100, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS REQUIRED OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THESE PAYMENTS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3250 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, Altman and Bailey: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND THE MEDICAID FRAUD UNIT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS IN NURSING HOMES AND TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3251 (Word version) -- Rep. Stille: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 SO AS TO ENACT THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, OPERATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3252 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Altman and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS TO DENY LICENSURE OR SUSPEND THE LICENSE OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR NONPAYMENT OR DEFAULT OR BREACH OF A REPAYMENT OR SERVICE OBLIGATION UNDER ANY FEDERAL OR STATE EDUCATIONAL LOAN, LOAN REPAYMENT, OR SERVICE-CONDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3253 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Bailey: A BILL TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A WORKPLACE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE POLICY; TO ADD SECTION 59-1-475 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICTS MUST PROVIDE TO TEACHERS AND STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORMULA FOR DETERMINING ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND WEIGHTINGS USED TO PROVIDE FOR RELATIVE COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PROGRAMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PUPILS WHO RESIDE IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS IN WEIGHTINGS FOR THE HOMEBOUND PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING STUDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN A CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHOUT CHARGE, SO AS TO ALLOW A CHILD WHO RESIDES IN AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO ATTEND A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT WHERE THE SHELTER IS LOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFYING OFFENSES AS VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-25-30, 16-25-40, 16-25-50, AND 16-25-60, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO DELETE FINES AS A PENALTY FOR THESE OFFENSES, TO AUTHORIZE SUSPENSION OF THE SENTENCE IMPOSED EXCEPT MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES UPON THE OFFENDER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING AN APPROVED TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR BATTERERS, TO REQUIRE AN OFFENDER TO PAY A FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN A PROGRAM, AND TO AUTHORIZE ORDERING AND REFERRING AN OFFENDER TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-65, RELATING TO THE STATUTORY OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE ELEMENTS OF THAT OFFENSE AND CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ARRESTS AND SEARCHES IN CONNECTION WITH CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO COMPLETE AN INVESTIGATION OF AN ALLEGED OFFENSE EVEN WITHOUT NOTIFICATION AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE; TO ADD SECTION 16-25-95 SO AS TO MAKE IT A FELONY FOR A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO POSSESS A FIREARM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER" TO INCLUDE MINORS AND OTHERS FUNCTIONING UNDER THE AGE OF 18; TO ADD SECTION 20-4-63 SO AS TO WAIVE THE COURT FILING FEE WHEN A PERSON IS SEEKING AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-3080 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REQUIRING CHILDCARE OWNERS AND OPERATORS TO PROVIDE STAFF TRAINING ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO ADD SECTION 43-1-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, OFFICE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS AND POLICY TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND MEDIA EDUCATION CAMPAIGN; TO ADD SECTION 43-1-260 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATING COUNCILS IN EACH COUNTY OR MULTI-COUNTY AREA BASED UPON PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCILS; AND TO ADD SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MAGISTRATES AND CIRCUIT COURT AND FAMILY COURT JUDGES TO RECEIVE ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3254 (Word version) -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3255 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AIKEN COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3256 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Simrill: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE THROUGH FOUR MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3257 (Word version) -- Reps. Lourie, J. E. Smith, J. Brown and Bales: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AND RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3258 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Talley and Littlejohn: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE THROUGH SEVEN MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF EACH RESPECTIVE DISTRICT IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3259 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT OF DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN DARLINGTON COUNTY UPON APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM TO BE USED FOR SPECIFIED SCHOOL PURPOSES.
Referred to Darlington Delegation

H. 3260 (Word version) -- Rep. Viers: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 239 OF 1983, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE OPERATION OF THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE YEAR 2003, THE MILLAGE LEVIED IN ANY YEAR FOR ALL SCHOOL PURPOSES, EXCEPT DEBT SERVICE, MAY NOT EXCEED TWO MILLS ABOVE THAT LEVIED FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR WITHOUT THE APPROVAL BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT BY REFERENDUM.
Referred to Horry Delegation

H. 3271 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 54-1-10 THROUGH 54-1-40 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 ENACTING THE "GAMBLING CRUISE ACT" SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO CONDUCT GAMBLING ON "CRUISES TO NOWHERE", TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING THESE OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3272 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING A PERMIT TO OPERATE A GOLF CART ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS AND STREETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A GOLF CART WHO IS A DISABLED VETERAN MAY OPERATE A GOLF CART PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION WITHOUT OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3273 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: 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.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3274 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-19-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH MATRICULATION AND INCIDENTAL FEES MAY BE CHARGED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN STUDENTS FROM THESE FEES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3275 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TWO-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM WITH AN EVALUATION COMPONENT TO TEST THE IMPACT OF THE SCHOOL BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT TEAM MODEL OF EXPLORING A SYSTEM OF POLICY GOVERNANCE, AND TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FISCAL YEARS 2003-2004 AND 2004-2005 TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH THIS PILOT PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3276 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT AS UNSATISFACTORY PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1998, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THROUGH THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT, TO IMPLEMENT A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ACT AS ARBITER OF PERSONNEL ISSUES BETWEEN THE DISTRICT BOARD AND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF FILLING VACANCIES WHEN THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT IS DECLARED VACANT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF NONVOTING MEMBERS TO THE DISTRICT BOARD.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3277 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CYCLICAL REVIEW OF STATE STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT BY ACADEMIC AREA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH ACADEMIC AREA SHOULD BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED EVERY SEVEN YEARS RATHER THAN EVERY FOUR YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3278 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH TRUSTEE MUST ATTEND SIX HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION ANNUALLY AND THAT INSTRUCTION ON THE FISCAL CONCERNS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE PART OF THE INSTRUCTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL TRUSTEE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM MUST BE FUNDED BY THE STATE AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAY USE ITS OWN RESOURCES OR CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES TO CONDUCT THE PROGRAMS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3279 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Cato, Clyburn, Hosey, J. Brown, Townsend and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2003-04 SCHOOL YEAR, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH THE STATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WORKSHOP WHICH MUST BE ATTENDED BY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL DEVELOP OTHER INFORMATION FOR GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, STUDENTS, AND PARENTS OR GUARDIANS IN REGARD TO FUNDING SOURCES FOR COLLEGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO THIS WORKSHOP.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3280 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF THE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ON WHICH MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SERVE, SO AS TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3281 (Word version) -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF ANDERSON COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION PROVIDED THAT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM MUST COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 59-1-420 RELATING TO LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3282 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 779 OF 1988, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 55 AND 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE DISTRICTS MUST BE HELD ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF MARCH INSTEAD OF THE FIRST TUESDAY OF MARCH, IN APPROPRIATE YEARS.
On motion of Rep. TAYLOR, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 3283 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-245 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL TEACHER AUTHORITY ACT OF 2003" TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL TEACHER MAY SUSPEND A STUDENT FROM ONE TO FIVE DAYS FOR VIOLATIONS OF SCHOOL DISCIPLINARY CODES FOR OFFENSES THAT WARRANT SUSPENSION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT SO SUSPENDED MAY NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR OR MAKE UP WORK MISSED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3284 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE AND PROVIDE THAT NO MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE TO SEEK JUDICIAL OFFICE WHILE SERVING ON THE COMMISSION AND FOR ONE YEAR THEREAFTER; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES AND TO PUBLICIZE VACANCIES IN JUDICIAL OFFICES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO CLARIFY THAT PERSONS DO NOT SEEK TO BE NOMINATED BY THE COMMISSION BUT, RATHER, SEEK JUDICIAL OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HEARINGS HELD BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO ADD A PROVISION THAT, WHEN THE COMMISSION FINDS A CANDIDATE UNQUALIFIED, THE CANDIDATE MUST BE FURNISHED A COPY OF THE COMMISSION'S REPORT CONCERNING HIS QUALIFICATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER THAT THE REPORT MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-35, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSION IN DETERMINING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE BY DELETING THE TERM "NOMINATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR IN EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND RELATING TO THE SEEKING OF PLEDGES OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUDICIAL CANDIDATE IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FLOOR DURING THE TIME HE IS LISTED AS A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE AND THE ELECTION IS PENDING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL RELEASE A LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RATHER THAN RELEASING ITS NOMINEES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION SELECTING THE THREE BEST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR A JUDICIAL OFFICE AS ITS NOMINEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO RELEASE A LIST OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIST OF CANDIDATES IS BINDING ON THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-90, RELATING TO THE JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HELD FOR THE ELECTION OF JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION SHALL ANNOUNCE THE LIST OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR EACH JUDICIAL RACE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3285 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 41 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "CHOOSE DEATH" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3286 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMUNICATING THREATS RELATING TO USE OF EXPLOSIVE, INCENDIARY, OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, THE PRESIDING JUDGE SHALL ORDER THE OFFENDER TO MAKE FULL RESTITUTION FOR THE COST OF RESPONDING TO OR DEALING WITH THE THREAT OR FALSELY CONVEYED INFORMATION REGARDING THE THREATENED USE OF SUCH DEVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELEMENTS OF THIS RESTITUTION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3287 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE THAT DISPLAYS ANY LICENSE PLATE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY THAT INDICATES THAT ITS OWNER IS HANDICAPPED IS ENTITLED TO THE PARKING PRIVILEGES CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3288 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-223A, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REAL PROPERTY, TRANSFERRED AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR THE EXEMPTION ORDINANCE IS EFFECTIVE, QUALIFIES FOR THE EXEMPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3289 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 15-78-80 AND 15-78-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CLAIM BE VERIFIED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3290 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT MAY NOT RECEIVE OR MUST NOT BE OFFERED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR CONTINUATION OF HIS DUTIES A SALARY SUPPLEMENT OR OTHER CONSIDERATION ABOVE A SPECIFIED LIMIT FROM A NONGOVERNMENTAL SOURCE EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3291 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REFERENDUMS ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMITS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE THE QUESTION TO BE CERTIFIED AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3292 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE MAY TOGETHER CALL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BACK INTO SESSION AFTER THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE IN ANY YEAR FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS WHERE IN THEIR OPINION THE NECESSITIES OF GOVERNMENT REQUIRE IT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3293 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-195 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE OR STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC ENTITY MAY NOT SOLICIT LITIGATION AGAINST ITSELF OR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPPORT THE PLAINTIFFS IN ANY SUCH LITIGATION UNLESS REQUIRED TO DO SO BY LAW OR COURT ORDER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR PUBLIC ENTITY IS IN VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS AS DETERMINED BY THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL, ALL EXPENSES INCURRED FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS ON ITS BEHALF MUST BE PAID BY THE SUBDIVISION OR ENTITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3294 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Clyburn, Easterday and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION, FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS, CORPORATIONS, OR GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL SUPERVISE THE PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES, AND COMPENSATE EACH CONTRACTING PARTY THAT PROVIDES THESE SERVICES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3295 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THEIR TERMS OF OFFICE, SO AS TO LENGTHEN THE TERMS OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ELECTED IN 2003 IN ORDER TO STAGGER TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-24, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND FORMER MEMBERS FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS AFTER THEY CEASE TO BE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEING INELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO FAMILY MEMBER OF A PERSON SERVING IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY BE ELECTED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 58-3-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED COMMUNICATIONS BY MEMBERS AND STAFF OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS BY THESE PERSONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3297 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-60-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS, RESTRAINING ORDERS, LICENSING, AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE TIME LIMIT THE BOARD HAS TO RENDER A DECISION AND SERVE NOTICE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3298 (Word version) -- Rep. Koon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-81 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO PAY A PREMIUM FOR THE PREPAID LEGAL INSURANCE OF A STATE EMPLOYEE BY MEANS OF PAYROLL DEDUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS APPLICABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE PAYROLL DEDUCTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3299 (Word version) -- Reps. Frye, Koon, Rhoad and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASON FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO CHANGE THE HUNTING SEASON FOR RACCOON AND OPOSSUM IN GAME ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, AND 11, AND TO CHANGE THE METHOD OF HUNTING RACCOON AND OPOSSUM IN CERTAIN GAME ZONES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IT BEING UNLAWFUL TO CARRY WEAPONS WHILE HUNTING RACCOON, OPOSSUM, OR FOX DURING THE PERIOD IT IS LAWFUL TO HUNT THEM WITHOUT WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS LAWFUL TO RUN RACCOONS WITH DOGS AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3300 (Word version) -- Reps. Frye and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST NIGHT HUNTING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT RABBITS AT NIGHT WITHOUT WEAPONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3301 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Hosey, Rice and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-92 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY VARY THE STATEWIDE UNIFORM SCHOOL START DATE AND ALLOW THIS VARIANCE PURSUANT TO A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE DISTRICT AS PRESCRIBED.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3302 (Word version) -- Reps. Clyburn, Hosey and D. C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-91 SO AS TO ALLOW THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SET THE BEGINNING DATE FOR THEIR SCHOOLS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3303 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Ceips, Herbkersman, Pinson, Taylor, Umphlett, Viers and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL TO BAIT DEER AT ANY TIME ON PRIVATE LAND, OR TO HUNT DEER ON SUNDAY ON PRIVATE LAND DURING THE PRESCRIBED SEASON FOR HUNTING DEER.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3304 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Harrell and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE THAT PROHIBITS A PERSON FROM OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR NARCOTICS AND WHO AT THE TIME OF THE OFFENSE, HAD AT LEAST SIXTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN HIS BLOOD MAY NOT OBTAIN A PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2930, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR BOTH, SO AS TO ESTABLISH GROSS INTOXICATION AS AN OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR BOTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO HAS AT LEAST SIXTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN HIS BLOOD; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO CHEMICAL TESTS OF BREATH, BLOOD, AND URINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT MAY BE INFERRED THAT A PERSON WHO HAS AT LEAST SIXTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF ALCOHOL IN HIS BLOOD IS GROSSLY INTOXICATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR BOTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO IS GROSSLY INTOXICATED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3305 (Word version) -- Reps. Easterday, Harrell and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS FOR RECURRING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES, TO DEFINE "RECURRING EXPENSES", AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3306 (Word version) -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Altman, Barfield, Cato, Harrell, Harrison, Limehouse, Scarborough, J. E. Smith, Townsend and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A HOLDING COMPANY TO REDUCE ITS PAID-IN CAPITAL SURPLUS BY THE PORTION OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO ITS CAPITAL RECEIVED FROM ITS PARENT CORPORATION THAT IS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY USED TO FINANCE A SUBSIDIARY'S EXPANSION COSTING IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS, WHICH ON THE DATE CONSTRUCTION BEGAN IS LOCATED IN AN ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

The following was introduced:

H. 3167 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.19 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO VARIOUS PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REQUEST FOR GRANTING FREE CONFERENCE POWERS MAY NOT BE VOTED ON MORE THAN THREE TIMES.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3168 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SEPARATE VOTE ON EVERY PROVISION IN SUCH A BILL ADDING OR AMENDING PERMANENT LAW IF THE PROVISION DID NOT APPEAR IN THE BILL AS PASSED BY THE HOUSE OR IF THE PROVISION WAS AMENDED AFTER THE BILL PASSED THE HOUSE BEFORE THE HOUSE VOTES TO APPROVE A CONFERENCE OR FREE CONFERENCE REPORT ON SUCH A BILL AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO APPROVE A PERMANENT LAW PROVISION IN THIS SEPARATE VOTE IS DEEMED A VOTE REJECTING THE CONFERENCE OR FREE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE BILL.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3169 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 3.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING MEMBERS TO THE STATE HOUSE AND BARRING MEMBERS FROM LEAVING THE STATE HOUSE WHEN A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THIS RULE IS INVOKED THE HOUSE AUTOMATICALLY IS IN RECESS FOR FIVE HOURS.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3170 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NAME THE LAKE MARION BOAT CHANNEL, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "SAFE CHANNEL", RUNNING EASTERLY FROM THE VICINITY OF THE BRICKYARD, THEN NORTHERLY ACROSS LAKE MARION TO THE VICINITY OF ABUND ISLAND IN OR NEAR THE SANTEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, AND THEN NORTHEASTERLY TO THE VICINITY OF THE MOUTH OF WYBOO CREEK, AS THE "DANNY BELL BOAT CHANNEL" IN HONOR OF THE LATE DANNY BELL OF EUTAW SPRINGS, AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE SIGNS, MARKERS, OR BUOYS.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3171 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and J. H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SENSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE NEED TO ELIMINATE THE HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO SUPPORT STUDIES, POLICIES, AND PRACTICES DEDICATED TO THE ELIMINATION OF THESE HEALTH DISPARITIES AND TO THE REDUCTION OF BARRIERS TO ADEQUATE HEALTH CARE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3172 (Word version) -- Reps. Altman, Littlejohn and Hinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO REMEMBER THAT FEDERAL JUDGES ARE NOT APPOINTED FOR LIFE, BUT PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION ARE APPOINTED DURING "GOOD BEHAVIOR".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3204 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE LYNCHES RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 IN HONOR OF JUDGE CHARLES H. "CORKEY" PATE, AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "CHARLES H. 'CORKEY' PATE BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3205 (Word version) -- Reps. Edge, Barfield, Clemmons, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NAME THE BOAT RAMP LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 9 AND HIGHWAY 17 IN HORRY COUNTY THE "T. CRAIG CAMPBELL BOAT LANDING" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "T. CRAIG CAMPBELL BOAT LANDING" ON THE PROPERTY THROUGH LOCALLY GENERATED FUNDING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3261 (Word version) -- Rep. Altman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.8 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THIRD READING OF BILLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL WHICH IS TO BE READ A THIRD TIME BEGINS AS IF THE PREVIOUS QUESTION HAS BEEN INVOKED AND TO PROVIDE FOR RESCINDING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION BY A VOTE OF FIFTY PERCENT OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING, A QUORUM BEING PRESENT.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3262 (Word version) -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION BE PREPARED AND MADE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORM WHEN IT IS REPORTED BY A COMMITTEE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3263 (Word version) -- Rep. Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOVE A PORTION OF THE PROJECTED "CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY" IN HORRY COUNTY BETWEEN HIGHWAY 544 AND HIGHWAY 501 THREE HUNDRED YARDS TO THE NORTHWEST TOWARDS CONWAY TO AVOID THE HUNTERS RIDGE COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3264 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Clyburn and Hosey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE JIMMY CARTER COMMEMORATIVE COMMITTEE TO SELECT AN ARTIST TO PAINT A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE JIMMY CARTER, THIRTY-NINTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO PERFORM CERTAIN OTHER FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING THE RAISING OF PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE PORTRAIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTRAIT MUST BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON COMPLETION.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The following was introduced:

H. 3265 (Word version) -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 421 IN AIKEN COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH LEE DRIVE, AND FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH DIXIE CLAY ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 125 AS "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY", AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG BOTH PORTIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 125 CONTAINING THE WORDS "VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3266 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE CHARLES "CORKEY" PATE OF MCBEE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF UNSELFISH PUBLIC SERVICE AS THE LONGEST SERVING MAGISTRATE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MAGISTRATE JUDGE OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3267 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HONORABLE CHARLES "CORKEY" PATE OF MCBEE AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS THE LONGEST SERVING MAGISTRATE.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3268 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE MRS. ANNIE MAE PETERSON OF HARTSVILLE FOR HER STERLING CONTRIBUTIONS AS A PRINCIPAL, TEACHER, AND ROLE MODEL FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS IN HARTSVILLE AND DARLINGTON COUNTIES, RECOGNIZE HER MANY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OVER MANY YEARS AS A COMMUNITY LEADER AND DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR, AND TO WISH HER THE VERY BEST OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AS SHE CONTINUES HER WELL-EARNED AND RICHLY-DESERVED RETIREMENT.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3269 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SWATI SHAH PATEL, FORMER ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN HER MARRIAGE TO NICK PATEL OF CHARLESTON AND IN HER NEW POSITION AS DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL TO GOVERNOR MARK SANFORD.

Whereas, Swati Shah Patel joined the House Judiciary Committee as Assistant Staff Counsel in August 1998 and became Assistant Chief Counsel in August 2000; and

Whereas, she came to the General Assembly after distinguishing herself working for the South Carolina State Reorganization Commission and, before that, working as a law clerk for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South Carolina Environmental Law Project; and

Whereas, her experience and knowledge have proven invaluable to the Judiciary Committee as it examines complex legislation particularly in the areas of Constitutional Law, Family Law, Campaign Finance and Ethics, and Redistricting; and

Whereas, the Judiciary Committee and its staff will miss her sweet nature, sense of humor, the many mispronunciations of her name by lobbyists, members, and the public, her appreciation for a good soundtrack and a Marvin Gaye melody, her work on the Indian Affairs Commission legislation even though she is "not that kind of Indian", "and her talent for making outrageous amendments germane"; and

Whereas, Swati has embarked on a new career in the Governor's Office and married Nick Patel; and

Whereas, the members of the Judiciary Committee express their gratitude to Swati for her hard work and the professionalism with which she did the work of the committee and House; and

Whereas, her presence will be missed by all; however, we look forward to working with her in her new position with the Governor's Office. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives commend Swati Shah Patel, Former Assistant Chief Counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, for her excellent service to the committee and extend best wishes to her in her new endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Swati Shah Patel.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3270 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M. A. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 IN LAURENS COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH STAGE COACH ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 101 THE "DAVID S. TAYLOR, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY", AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "DAVID S. TAYLOR, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 3308 (Word version) -- Reps. Chellis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GREEN WAVE VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON JANUARY 30, 2003, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE 2002 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives extend the privilege of the floor to the Summerville High School Green Wave Volleyball Team on January 30, 2003, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of congratulating them on winning the 2002 Class AAAA State Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3296 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Young, Sandifer, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Quinn, Altman, Bingham, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cotty, Dantzler, Duncan, Edge, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hosey, Huggins, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Merrill, Owens, Scarborough, Scott, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker and White: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2003, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRED IN 2002, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND NOMINATING AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.

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

(1)   That the House of Representatives and the Senate meet in joint session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 28, 2003, for the purpose of electing members of the Public Service Commission to succeed those members whose terms expired in 2002 or whose positions otherwise must be filled.

(2)   That all nominations be made by the Chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee which screened the candidates for the above offices and that no further nominating nor any seconding speeches be made during the joint session by members of the General Assembly on behalf of any of the candidates.

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

The following was introduced:

H. 3307 (Word version) -- Reps. Chellis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE SPIRITED COMPETITION AND DEDICATION OF THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GREEN WAVE VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER OFFICIALS FOR THEIR 2002 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

H. 3308 (Word version) -- Reps. Chellis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GREEN WAVE VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON JANUARY 30, 2003, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE 2002 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives extend the privilege of the floor to the Summerville High School Green Wave Volleyball Team on January 30, 2003, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of congratulating them on winning the 2002 Class AAAA State Championship.

The Resolution was adopted.

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

Allen                  Altman                 Anthony
Bailey                 Bales                  Barfield
Battle                 Bingham                Bowers
Branham                Breeland               G. Brown
J. Brown               R. Brown               Cato
Ceips                  Chellis                Clark
Clemmons               Clyburn                Coates
Cobb-Hunter            Coleman                Cooper
Cotty                  Dantzler               Davenport
Delleney               Duncan                 Easterday
Edge                   Emory                  Freeman
Frye                   Gilham                 Gourdine
Govan                  Hagood                 Hamilton
Harrell                Harrison               Haskins
Hayes                  Herbkersman            J. Hines
Hinson                 Hosey                  Howard
Huggins                Keegan                 Kennedy
Kirsh                  Koon                   Leach
Lee                    Limehouse              Littlejohn
Lloyd                  Loftis                 Lourie
Lucas                  Mack                   Mahaffey
Martin                 McCraw                 McGee
McLeod                 Merrill                Miller
Moody-Lawrence         J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Perry                  Phillips
Pinson                 E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts
Quinn                  Rhoad                  Rice
Richardson             Rivers                 Rutherford
Sandifer               Scarborough            Scott
Sheheen                Simrill                Sinclair
Skelton                D. C. Smith            G. M. Smith
J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith            W. D. Smith
Snow                   Stewart                Stille
Talley                 Taylor                 Thompson
Toole                  Townsend               Tripp
Trotter                Umphlett               Vaughn
Viers                  Walker                 Weeks
Whipper                White                  Whitmire
Wilkins                Witherspoon            Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 14.

Fletcher Smith                    Alex Harvin

The SPEAKER granted Rep. JENNINGS a leave of absence for the day due to being in court.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. M. HINES a leave of absence for the week due to working on his doctorate degree in religion.

Announcement was made that Dr. R. Duren Johnson of Lancaster is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2   Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. After a bill or resolution has been presented and given first reading, no further names of co-sponsors may be added. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."

Bill Number:   H. 3002 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/14/03   CLYBURN

Bill Number:   H. 3224 (Word version)
Date:   ADD:
01/14/03   COLEMAN

Rep. RICE moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

At 1:10 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. WALKER, adjourned in memory of his father, Holland E. Walker, to meet at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.

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