Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 138:1: "I give You thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart."
Let us pray. We give You thanks, O Lord for all Your blessings to us. Help us control our haste and help us spend more time listening to Your counsel. Give wisdom and courage to our leaders in this nation and State. Protect our troops wherever they may be. Hear us as we pray. Amen.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Document No. 2712
Agency: Department of Social Services
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 20-7-2250
Residential Group Care Organizations for Children
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
April 23, 2002
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Withdrawn and Resubmitted February 08, 2002

Document No. 2818
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-16-40 and 41-16-70
Inspections and Fees
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
March 25, 2003
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration July 23, 2003 (Subject to Sine Die Revision)
July 28, 2003 (Subject to Sine Die Revision)
Withdrawn and Resubmitted March 14, 2003

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

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.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:

S. 224 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CORRECTIONS AND TREATMENT OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER INCLUDES A PERSON UNDER SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHO HAS COMMITTED A NONVIOLENT CRIME THAT IS A CLASS D FELONY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

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

H. 4004 (Word version) -- Reps. Hinson, Gourdine, Merrill and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "EXPLOITATION" TO INCLUDE CAUSING A VULNERABLE ADULT TO PURCHASE GOODS OR SERVICES FOR THE PROFIT OF ANOTHER USING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DURESS, COERCION, OR SWINDLING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4006 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH A FOUR-YEAR CULINARY CURRICULUM PROGRAM AND AWARD BACCALAUREATE DEGREES IN CULINARY ARTS FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM THIS PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE PROVIDED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4007 (Word version) -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-82 SO AS TO SPECIFY CERTAIN FUNCTIONS AND PROCEDURES THAT MAY NOT BE DELEGATED TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "GENERAL SUPERVISION" AND TO DEFINE "AUTHORIZED"; BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-102 SO AS TO SPECIFY CERTAIN FUNCTIONS THAT A DENTAL HYGIENIST MAY ONLY PERFORM UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-110, RELATING TO CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 15, TITLE 40 REGULATING DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS, SO AS TO REVISE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO DENTAL

H. 4008 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "EARNED SERVICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESTABLISHING SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A MEMBER WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE STATE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM OR CERTAIN OTHER TEACHER OR HIGHER EDUCATION RETIREMENT PROGRAMS MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SUCH SERVICE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "EARNED SERVICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-40, AS AMENDED RELATING TO APPLICATIONS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WHAT CONSTITUTES "EARNED SERVICE" AND "EARNABLE COMPENSATION" FOR PURPOSES OF BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDITED SERVICE OF MEMBERS OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE HOW AN ACTIVE MEMBER MAY ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT FOR SERVICE UNDER OTHER SPECIFIED RETIREMENT PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-20-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE STATE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE OR ADD DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN AND ELECTION OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS IN WHICH TO PARTICIPATE AND THE CHANGING OF SYSTEMS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE

S. 386 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF WAGES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ENTITY USING A VOLUNTARY STATE CONSTABLE'S SERVICES MUST APPROVE AND FUND THE PREMIUMS FOR HIS PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND INSTEAD PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS FOR THESE CONSTABLES MUST BE PAID FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND UPON WARRANT OF THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

S. 464 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE POSITION OF STATE ENGINEER; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-35-310 AND 11-35-830, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND THE DUTIES OF THE STATE ENGINEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSITION OF STATE ENGINEER MUST BE REGISTERED IN THIS STATE AS A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ENGINEER IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYEE WHO SERVES

S. 477 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Ford, Leventis and Richardson: A BILL TO ENACT THE "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT OF 2003"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AS A VIOLENT CRIME; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 16, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, SO AS TO REDEFINE "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER"; TO DELETE FINES AS A PENALTY FOR THESE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES AND TO AUTHORIZE SUSPENSION OF THE SENTENCE IMPOSED, EXCEPT MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES WHERE APPLICABLE; TO REDEFINE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE; TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST INVESTIGATE AN ALLEGATION OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVEN IF THE AGENCY WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THE TIME OF THE VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVENTION IF HE HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH AN OFFENSE CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 16; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-15, RELATING TO UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AN OFFICER WHO EFFECTS AN ARREST, BY USE OF A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET, FOR A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 25 OF TITLE 16, MUST SUBSEQUENTLY COMPLETE AND FILE AN INCIDENT REPORT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE TICKET.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 495 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Courson, Waldrep, Martin and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5635 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY HAVE A VEHICLE TOWED AND PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THE VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-760, RELATING TO PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT

S. 497 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Peeler and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-360 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO REDUCE THE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO GENERAL AVIATION AIRCRAFT SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX IN THE COUNTY TO AN AMOUNT NOT LESS THAN FOUR PERCENT OF THE FAIR-MARKET VALUE OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 513 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSE FEES, TO INCREASE THE COMBINATION HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE FEE FROM TWENTY TO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL STATEWIDE LICENSE FEE FROM ONE HUNDRED TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, TO INCREASE THE TEN-DAY NONRESIDENT LICENSE FEE FROM FIFTY TO SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, TO INCREASE THE THREE-DAY

S. 516 (Word version) -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEFINITION OF "NEW JOB" TO INCLUDE JOBS MAINTAINED WHEN AN UNRELATED ENTITY ACQUIRES SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF A COMPANY OPERATING UNDER CHAPTER 11 OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY CODE, MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED INDIVIDUALS ARE HIRED WHO WERE LAST EMPLOYED BY THE BANKRUPT TAXPAYER, AND THE JOBS ARE IN A MANUFACTURING FACILITY LOCATED IN A COUNTY CLASSIFIED AS DISTRESSED OR LEAST DEVELOPED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 550 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE TO ADJUST MISALLOCATIONS OF LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REVENUE COLLECTIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 DURING THE SUCCEEDING TWO FISCAL YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A ONETIME CORRECTED BASE FOR THE USE OF THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE IN CALCULATING FUTURE DISTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE STATE TREASURER'S OFFICE SHALL USE THE ADJUSTED AMOUNT FOR FUTURE DISTRIBUTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 555 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Anderson, McConnell, Waldrep, Alexander, Leventis, Ravenel and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO ADD CRIMES INVOLVING ANY VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 35 OF THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, OR ANY CRIME RELATED TO SECURITIES FRAUD OR A VIOLATION OF THE

S. 564 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO SEASONS, LIMITS, AND HUNTING METHODS OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2819, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, SECTION 12, ACT 176 OF 1977.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 565 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO GROINS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2758, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 39, TITLE 48 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

At 10:30 a.m. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified:

(R25, S. 9 (Word version)) -- Senators Hayes and Gregory: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 SO AS TO ENACT THE "JOINT AGENCY ACT" AND TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS OF THE STATE, AND SPECIFICALLY THOSE CREATED AND ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURNISHING NATURAL GAS THROUGHOUT THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS, JOINTLY TO UNDERTAKE THE ACQUISITION AND FINANCING OF PROJECTS OR OTHER UNDERTAKINGS, 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.

(R26, S. 71 (Word version)) -- Senators Moore, Elliott, Hayes, Grooms, Ravenel, Reese, Courson, Setzler, Rankin, Leatherman, Ryberg, Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Drummond, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hawkins, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Kuhn, Land, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Richardson, Ritchie, Short, J. V. Smith,

(R27, S. 149 (Word version)) -- Senator Moore: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN JOHNSTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE TOWN OF JOHNSTON.

(R28, S. 165 (Word version)) -- Senators Gregory, Knotts and Rankin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE, ACQUIRE, OR POSSESS ANY LICENSE, PERMIT, STAMP, OR TAG WHILE A PERSON'S PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PENALTIES.

(R29, S. 168 (Word version)) -- Senator Gregory: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEDERAL MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY AND PROHIBITIONS CONCERNING THE HUNTING OF WATERFOWL, SO AS TO REVISE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE HUNTING OF MIGRATORY BIRDS AND WATERFOWL AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.

(R30, S. 269 (Word version)) -- Senator Pinckney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2003, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN RIDGELAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE COUNTY OF JASPER.

(R31, S. 294 (Word version)) -- Senators Land, Leventis and Malloy: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN

(R32, S. 320 (Word version)) -- Senators Hayes, Branton, Hawkins and Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 289 OF 2002 RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR MANDATORY FURLOUGHS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR BY STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS NECESSITATED BY BUDGET SHORTFALLS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IS AUTHORIZED TO USE EXCESS APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, AS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET, DESIGNATED FOR STATEWIDE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OTHER STATEWIDE PURPOSES.

(R33, S. 340 (Word version)) -- Finance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 21 TO TITLE 9 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS CLAIMS PROCEDURES ACT SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE IN A DISPUTE OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND A MEMBER OR DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY OF A MEMBER OF ANY OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ESTABLISHED IN TITLE 9; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF "POLICE OFFICER" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE DEFINITION AN EMPLOYEE AFTER JANUARY 1, 2000, OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH HIRED AS A PEACE OFFICER, AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATUS AS A PEACE OFFICER OF EMPLOYEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WHO ARE HIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES RELATING TO CUSTODY, CONTROL, TRANSPORTATION, AND RECAPTURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THAT STATUS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE

(R34, S. 341 (Word version)) -- Finance Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SHALL DEFEND THE MEMBERS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE BOARD'S OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, AND LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES PERFORMING DUTIES FOR BOARD MEMBERS AGAINST A CLAIM OR SUIT BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES AS SUCH MEMBERS, OFFICERS, OR EMPLOYEES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO INDEMNIFY THEM FOR A LOSS OR JUDGMENT INCURRED BY THEM FROM A CLAIM OR SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST THEM IN THEIR OFFICIAL OR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, OR BOTH, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION OF THEIR PERSON AFTER THEY LEAVE MEMBERSHIP ON OR EMPLOYMENT BY THE BOARD OR LEAVE LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYMENT IF THE CLAIM OR SUIT ARISES BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE A SIMILAR DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL.

(R35, S. 344 (Word version)) -- Senator Hayes: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-55, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEACHERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR TEACHER RECRUITMENT TO THE CENTER FOR EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA (CERRA-SOUTH CAROLINA).

(R36, S. 361 (Word version)) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE AND TRAFFIC IN FISH, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR IMPORTATION OF THE EGGS OF CERTAIN FISH, AND THE SALE, POSSESSION, OR IMPORTATION OF SNAKEHEAD FISH.

(R37, S. 408 (Word version)) -- Senators Courson and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 381 OF 2002, RELATING TO THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES VETERANS MONUMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE STATE FLAG OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS ONE OF THE FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT THE MONUMENT AND TO CHANGE THE REPORTING DATE OF THE VETERANS MONUMENT COMMISSION FROM MARCH 1, 2003, TO JUNE 1, 2003.

(R38, S. 444 (Word version)) -- Senators Matthews, Patterson and Ford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 ONLY, ALL UNIVERSITIES' APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S RURAL AND URBAN CITIZENS MAY ALSO USE THESE FUNDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL AND ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

(R39, S. 448 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Ford and Pinckney: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 40-82-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS DEALER STORAGE CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEALER MUST HAVE OR HAVE ACCESS TO FACILITIES WITH A CAPACITY OF A MINIMUM 30,000 WATER GALLONS WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE AREA TO BE SERVED, TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH AN AGREEMENT TO ACCESS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING LEASED STORAGE CAPACITY TO BE DEDICATED TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE LESSEE.

(R40, S. 454 (Word version)) -- Senator Hayes, Peeler and Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 2002-2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE FOUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN YORK COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY BE MADE UP BY EXEMPTING THEM FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP, AUTHORIZE EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF SCHOOL DAYS OR MAKE-UP

(R41, S. 501 (Word version)) -- Senator Short: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED IN 2002-2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY BE MADE UP BY EXEMPTING THEM FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP, AUTHORIZE EXTENDING THE LENGTH OF SCHOOL DAYS OR MAKE-UP DAYS ON SATURDAYS, OR AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO USE COMBINATIONS OF THESE AS APPROPRIATE, AND TO REQUIRE THE PLANS CHOSEN TO BE APPROVED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

(R42, S. 508 (Word version)) -- Senators McConnell, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A JUDGE'S DUTY TO GRANT A CONTINUANCE IN A COURT CASE WHEN A PARTY OR HIS ATTORNEY IS ON ACTIVE DUTY AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A JUDGE TO GRANT A CONTINUANCE IN A COURT CASE WHEN A PARTY OR HIS ATTORNEY IS ON ACTIVE DUTY AS A MEMBER OF THE RESERVES.

(R43, H. 3041 (Word version)) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Littlejohn, Kirsh, Umphlett, Coates and Cotty: AN ACT 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 ALL PERSONS HUNTING DEER MUST WEAR A HAT, SHIRT, COAT, OR VEST OF SOLID VISIBLE INTERNATIONAL ORANGE OR AT LEAST FORTY PERCENT

(R44, H. 3078 (Word version)) -- Reps. Lucas, Simrill, Coates and Cotty: AN ACT 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.

(R45, H. 3163 (Word version)) -- Reps. Delleney and Simrill: AN ACT 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 STATUTE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO TRANSFER UNSPENT FUNDS FROM THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR TO THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE TO HELP THE OFFICE OFFSET BUDGET REDUCTIONS.

(R46, H. 3198 (Word version)) -- Reps. Easterday, Altman, Coates, Sandifer, McGee, Clemmons and Edge: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 30-2-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF "COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION", WHICH EXCLUDES FROM THE DEFINITION NOTIFICATION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION SPONSORED BY NONPROFIT ASSOCIATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO NONPROFIT ASSOCIATIONS; 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 FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY PRIVACY

(R47, H. 3274 (Word version)) -- Reps. Townsend and Clark: AN ACT 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.

(R48, H. 3299 (Word version)) -- Reps. Frye, Koon, Rhoad and Witherspoon: AN ACT 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 UNLAWFUL TO TAKE ANIMALS DURING THE PERIOD IN WHICH RACCOONS, OPOSSUMS, OR FOX ARE ALLOWED TO BE HUNTED WITHOUT WEAPONS.

(R49, H. 3353 (Word version)) -- Reps. Rhoad, Ott, Frye, Koon, Snow, Witherspoon, R. Brown, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, J.E. Smith, Hayes, Anthony, Bales, G. Brown, Emory, Kennedy, Kirsh, Limehouse, McCraw, J.M. Neal, Phillips, Rivers, Scarborough, G.M. Smith, Tripp, Umphlett and Lloyd: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION AND PERMITTING OF FOX AND COYOTE HUNTING ENCLOSURES, PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BUY, SELL, TRANSFER, POSSESS, OR RELEASE A LIVE COYOTE, COYOTE-HYBRID, OR FOX WITHIN THE STATE EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL

(R50, H. 3599 (Word version)) -- Rep. Hayes: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 TO ISSUE AND SELL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 3 IN AN

(R51, H. 3600 (Word version)) -- Rep. Hayes: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 TO ISSUE AND SELL GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PRESCRIBE THE CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS MAY BE EXPENDED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS.

(R52, H. 3655 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, RELATING TO GENERAL RETENTION SCHEDULES OF MUNICIPAL RECORDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2787, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R53, H. 3656 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, RELATING TO GENERAL RETENTION SCHEDULES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2788, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R54, H. 3657 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, RELATING TO GENERAL RETENTION SCHEDULE FOR STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2789, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R55, H. 3670 (Word version)) -- Reps. Lucas, Neilson and J. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

(R56, H. 3794 (Word version)) -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 23, 2003, BY THE STUDENTS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.

(R57, H. 3822 (Word version)) -- Reps. Townsend, Harrell, Walker and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A DESIGNEE OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO SERVE ON THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES AND HAS BEEN CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONFLICT WITH IRAQ OR THE WAR ON TERRORISM FOR A PERIOD OF NOT MORE THAN ONE YEAR, THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL MAY DESIGNATE ANOTHER PERSON TO SERVE IN HIS STEAD IN AN INTERIM CAPACITY UNTIL THE ORIGINAL DESIGNEE RETURNS FROM ACTIVE DUTY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ABSENCES OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGNEE ON THE COMMITTEE BECAUSE OF MILITARY ACTIVATION ARE CONSIDERED EXCUSED ABSENCES.

(R58, H. 3829 (Word version)) -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW STATE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF FEDERALIZED NATIONAL GUARD UNITS OR ACTIVATED RESERVE UNITS, OR MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE UNITS WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED FOR ACTIVE DUTY TO USE UP TO FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF ACCRUED

(R59, H. 3850 (Word version)) -- Reps. Ceips, Gilham, Herbkersman and Lloyd: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2003, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE CITY OF BEAUFORT.

(R60, H. 3868 (Word version)) -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2003, TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF A SURPLUS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN ST. GEORGE, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE.

(R61, H. 3869 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS-KINDERGARTEN OBJECTIVES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2746, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R62, H. 3870 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM-READINESS TEST, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2747, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

(R63, H. 3872 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO INTERVENTION

(R64, H. 3878 (Word version)) -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF TEXTBOOK SAMPLES AFTER STATE ADOPTION PROCESS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2745, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 3908 (Word version) -- Reps. Barfield, Cato, Clemmons, Keegan, Viers, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) FOR ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROMOTE WORLD PEACE, FREEDOM, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND FOR SUPPORTING ITS EFFORTS TOWARD THE PEACE AND STABILITY OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC REGION.

H. 3974 (Word version) -- Reps. Townsend and Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 2003 AS SOUTH CAROLINA WORK ZONE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH.

H. 3997 (Word version) -- Rep. Clark: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME WILLIAM L. "BILL" BIGGS OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA, A PAST PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS, TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS TIRELESS EFFORTS AND LEADERSHIP ON BEHALF OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS.

H. 4003 (Word version) -- Reps. Freeman, Hayes, Jennings, Lucas and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DR. RONALD W. HAMPTON OF CHERAW, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS

At 11:45 a.m. the House in accordance with Rule 6.1b, adjourned to meet at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 21.

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