2004 Permanent House Journal Index of House Bills - South Carolina Legislature Online

Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 115th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2004

HOUSE BILL INDEX

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

REGULAR SESSION OF 2004

History of Bills and Resolutions Acted on by the House of Representatives

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2004 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

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H. 3052 -- 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, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE SENTENCE FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION INCLUDES LITTER-GATHERING, THE LITTER-GATHERING PORTION IS MANDATORY, HOWEVER THE COURT MAY DIRECT THE PERSON TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL MONETARY PENALTY IN LIEU OF THE SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PROBATION MAY BE GRANTED IN LIEU OF A LITTER-GATHERING SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS COLLECTED IN LIEU OF A MANDATORY LITTER-GATHERING SENTENCE, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION CONSTITUTES A PRIOR VIOLATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-25-20, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN TRAFFIC CITATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE A SUMMONS FOR CERTAIN LITTER VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-5635 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE THAT A VEHICLE WHICH HAS BEEN TOWED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MUST BE STORED AND DISPOSED OF; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-760, RELATING TO PARKING A VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION, THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, LIENS PLACED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, AND THE SALE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNER MUST POST A NOTICE ON THE BORDERS OF HIS PROPERTY THAT PROHIBITS PARKING IF HE WANTS PARKING OF A VEHICLE TO BE ILLEGAL ON HIS PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TOWING OF A VEHICLE ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ITS REGISTER OWNER OR LIENHOLDER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT CLAIMED BY THEIR OWNERS, LIENHOLDERS, OR THEIR AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, RELATING TO REPAIR AND STORAGE LIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN CERTAIN STORAGE COSTS MAY BE CHARGED AND RECOVERED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTICE CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MUST GIVE THE OWNER OF A VEHICLE WHICH THEY HAVE DIRECTED TO BE TOWED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PENALTIES CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN LIENHOLDERS, OR OWNERS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "VEHICLE", TO PROVIDE THAT STORAGE COSTS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES MUST NOT EXCEED SIXTY DAYS, TO DEFINE THE TERM "NOTIFICATION", TO REVISE THE CONTENT OF A NOTICE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE WHEN STORAGE COSTS ACCRUE AND MAY BE RECOVERED, TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A LIENHOLDER OR OWNER OF A VEHICLE IS NOT SUBJECT TO A PENALTY UNDER THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT REQUESTED THAT A VEHICLE BE TOWED MUST PROVIDE THE TOWING COMPANY CERTAIN INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF CERTAIN UNCLAIMED VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR SELLING ABANDONED VEHICLES; TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-2522 RELATING TO THE TOWING, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN VEHICLES; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE NONFRANCHISE AUTOMOBILE DEALER PRELICENSING PROCEDURES.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3065 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD OF CALCULATING ANNUAL FEE PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2220, RELATING TO ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF DIVIDENDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX MORATORIUM FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE MORATORIUM TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3480, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH CREDITS ARE ALLOWED AND MAY BE CLAIMED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-5020, AS AMENDED, AND 12-6-5030, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS AND COMPOSITE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DETERMINATION OF CREDITS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR COMPOSITE RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-8-1520, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHHOLDING AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-105, RELATING TO ANNUAL FEES FOR JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE FEES TO JOB RETRAINING CREDITS IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THESE CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-740, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A CREDIT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-1400, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH REPORTING AS THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY REQUIRE BY REGULATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE USER FEE ON MOTOR FUELS AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE MOTOR FUELS TAX, SO AS TO DELETE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2510, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR DIRECT PAY AND EXEMPTIONS AND PROVIDE FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF SALES TAXES AND SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-290, RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997", SO AS TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY TO USE THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT, TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-42 AND 12-54-43, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LEVIED TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS, AND CLARIFY AND REVISE THE APPLICATION OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FILING GROUNDLESS RETURNS OR FOR MISUSE OF A SALES TAX CERTIFICATE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-123 SO AS TO PROTECT FROM LIABILITY A PERSON WHO SURRENDERS THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER LEVIED ON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-210 AND 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE TAXES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS, FILE RETURNS, AND COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS, UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RETURNS, AND DELETE AN EXEMPTION TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS SUBPOENAED BY A FEDERAL GRAND JURY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-60-420 AND 12-60-490, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REVENUES PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION OF A DIVISION DECISION OR A DETERMINATION OF DEFICIENCY APPLIES TO LOCAL TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REQUIRE SUCH NOTICE TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST WILL RESULT IN A DECISION BECOMING FINAL AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR SETOFFS AGAINST TAX REFUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF WINE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE LIMITATION TO DOMESTIC WINE WITH WINE PRODUCED ON THE PREMISES WITH A MAJORITY OF THE JUICE FROM FRUIT OR BERRIES GROWN IN THIS STATE FOR WINE SALES AND TASTINGS AT LICENSED WINERIES IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-725 SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSED WINERY TO SELL, DELIVER, AND PERMIT ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON SUNDAYS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE MINIBOTTLE SALES ARE ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-4-730 AND 61-4-747, RELATING TO REGULATION OF WINE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE REQUIREMENT THAT PERMITTED WINERIES SELL ONLY DOMESTIC WINE WITH WINE PRODUCED ON THE PREMISES WITH A MAJORITY OF THE JUICE FROM FRUIT OR BERRIES GROWN IN THIS STATE IN ORDER TO SELL AND DELIVER WINE IN THIS STATE AND TO REQUIRE OUT-OF-STATE WINE SHIPPERS TO PAY SALES AND EXCISE TAXES ON WINE SHIPPED TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE BY JANUARY TWENTIETH OF EACH YEAR FOR THE PRECEDING YEAR, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-1085, SO AS TO PROVIDE THOSE TAXES ALLOWED ON BEER AND WINE, BY ADDING 61-6-1555, SO AS TO ALLOW AN AIRLINE COMPANY TO PURCHASE BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DIRECTLY FROM A LICENSED WHOLESALER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE WHOLESALER MAY SELL AND DELIVER THE BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TO AN AIRLINE COMPANY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY IF A PERSON USES BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PURCHASED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE SALE OR USE BY THE AIRLINE COMPANY, TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "NEW JOB", TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-40 AND 12-6-50, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND CONFORMITY PROVISIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE DATE BY WHICH THIS STATE ADOPTS VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND CLARIFY THOSE PROVISIONS NOT ADOPTED, TO AMEND TITLE 12 BY ADDING CHAPTER 55 ENACTING THE OVERDUE 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, TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT PRESCRIPTIONS AND OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES SOLD TO A FREE CLINIC, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO LIMIT TO TWENTY PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SUCH PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO REASSESSMENT PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS EXEMPTION APPLIES AND ITS DURATION, TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-223A, RELATING TO A COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF REASSESSMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-130, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE IMPACT OF THIS NEW EXEMPTION ON HOMEOWNERS AND THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIMITS ON PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CALCULATION OF THE INCREASED MILLAGE ALLOWED PURSUANT TO INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.
Senate Amendments Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3080 -- 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; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TELEPHONE UTILITY TO BE GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR EXTENSION OF A PLANT OR SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS THAT HAVE ELECTED TO HAVE RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO THE PLAN DESCRIBED IN SECTION 58-9-576(B) SHALL PROVIDE ACCESS TO THESE CONTRACTS TO THE OFFICE OF THE REGULATORY STAFF OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AS REQUIRED; TO ADD SECTION 58-9-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS, TO PROHIBIT THE COMMISSION FROM REGULATING A BUNDLED OFFERING OR CONTRACT OFFERING BY A CARRIER AND REQUIRE A CARRIER TO ADHERE TO AN ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN UNTIL IT EXPIRES OR IS TERMINATED BY THE COMMISSION, WHICHEVER IS SOONER, TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER PROVIDING BUNDLED OFFERINGS OR CONTRACT OFFERINGS IS OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH ACCESS MINUTES OF USE MUST BE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING THE INTERIM LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-576, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE WITH REGARD TO ITS REGULATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE THIS ELECTION, TO DEFINE "ABUSE OF MARKET POSITION", AND REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE REGULATORY STAFF OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER APPROPRIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-4-60, RELATING TO CERTIFICATIONS BY THE OFFICE OF THE REGULATORY STAFF, SO AS TO EXCEPT THE CERTIFICATION DEADLINE FOR 2004; TO AMEND SECTION 58-4-100, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF EXPERT WITNESSES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PARTIES TO AGREE TO COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3120 -- Rep. Davenport: 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.
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 3130 -- Reps. Lourie and Haskins: 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.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Request for Debate
Request for Debate

H. 3170 -- 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.
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3196 -- Reps. Davenport, Altman 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.
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 3235 -- Reps. Harrison, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Talley, Kirsh, Clemmons and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-500, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DIVISION TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT", 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 AND THAT A PARTY REQUESTING A HEARING WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MUST SIMULTANEOUSLY SERVE A COPY OF THE REQUEST ON THE AFFECTED AGENCY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE TERM "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION" APPEARS IN THE LAW, A REGULATION, OR OTHER DOCUMENT, IT MUST BE CONSTRUED TO MEAN THE "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT".
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3254 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks and Coates: 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3255 -- Rep. J.Reading 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 DISTRICTS OF AIKEN COUNTY, EDGEFIELD COUNTY, AND McCORMICK COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICTS 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3257 -- Reps. Lourie, J.E. Smith, J. Brown, Bales, Cotty, Scott, Howard, J.H. Neal and Rutherford: 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, LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE, TWO, THREE, AND FOUR, AND LEXINGTON/RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE, AND 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3281 -- 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3326 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT BY NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO TRIBAL UNITS.
Ratified

H. 3360 -- Reps. Reading Brown, Rhoad and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CATCH LIMITS FOR CERTAIN SALTWATER FISH, SO AS TO CHANGE THE CATCH LIMIT FOR RED DRUM FROM TWO TO FIVE IN ANY ONE DAY.
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3385 -- Reps. Sheheen and Cotty: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3400 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Taylor and McLeod: A BILL TO REPEAL JOINT RESOLUTION 775 OF 1976 WHICH CALLED ON CONGRESS TO BALANCE THE FEDERAL BUDGET THROUGH SUBMITTING AN APPROPRIATE AMENDMENT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO CALL A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO DISAVOW ANY OTHER CALLS FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION BY ANY MEANS EXPRESSED.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3409 -- Reps. Clemmons, Altman, Bailey, Chellis, Clark, Edge, Keegan, Lloyd, Mahaffey, M.A. Pitts, Viers, Martin and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING FIREWORKS PROHIBITED ZONES WITHIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES FROM LIABILITY FOR LOSS FROM GRANTING OR DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR EXTENDING A FIREWORKS PROHIBITED ZONE.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3442 -- Reps. Sandifer, Cotty, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Dantzler, Duncan, Edge, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Jennings, Kirsh, Leach, Lucas, Mahaffey, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION A PERSON MUST COMPLETE BEFORE PURCHASING A PISTOL, AND RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON A PERSON WHO PURCHASES A PISTOL, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE PISTOL ON AN APPLICATION, PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE PISTOL DURING EACH THIRTY-DAY PERIOD, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THESE PROVISIONS.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3448 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE THAT A HANDBOOK, PERSONNEL MANUAL, POLICY, PROCEDURE, OR OTHER DOCUMENT ISSUED BY AN EMPLOYER AFTER JUNE 30, 2004, DOES NOT CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT IF IT IS CONSPICUOUSLY DISCLAIMED, AND PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DISCLAIMER MUST BE PRINTED.
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message to Senate
Ratified

H. 3454 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SPECIFIC PROJECT STANDARDS FOR TIDELANDS AND COASTAL WATERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2629, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ratified

H. 3460 -- Reps. Jennings, Lucas, F.N. Smith, Bales and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-860, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCUSING JURORS FOR GOOD CAUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS THE PRIMARY CARETAKER OF A PERSON SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR A SEVERELY DISABLED PERSON WHO CANNOT CARE FOR HIMSELF OR CANNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED MAY BE EXCUSED FROM JURY DUTY BY THE PRESIDING JUDGE.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3462 -- Reps. Edge, Barfield, Clemmons, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AND STATE HIGHWAY OFFICIALS TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN HIGHWAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AS PART OF NEW INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS WHICH CONGRESS HAS AUTHORIZED AND WHICH ARE SCHEDULED TO COME WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

H. 3465 -- Reps. Pinson, Parks, M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Taylor and Anthony: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS NO. 50 AND 52 IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51 IN GREENWOOD AND LAURENS COUNTIES, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS NO. 55 AND 56 IN LAURENS COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICTS 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3468 -- Reps. J. Brown, Bailey, Branham, Ceips, Clyburn, Coates, Duncan, Harvin, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Mahaffey, J.H. Neal, Neilson, M.A. Pitts and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE TAGS TO DISABLED PERSONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE A SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE LICENSE TAG TO CERTAIN DISABLED PERSONS.
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3470 -- Rep. Frye: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF SALUDA SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE 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.
Recorded vote
; Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3473 -- Reps. Jennings, Hosey, Whipper, Bales, Branham, Breeland, Haskins, Herbkersman, J. Hines, J.E. Smith, M. Hines, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Rivers, Simrill, Vaughn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OR DESECRATION OF HUMAN REMAINS OR REPOSITORIES OF HUMAN REMAINS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO WILFULLY AND KNOWINGLY STEAL ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM CERTAIN REPOSITORIES OF HUMAN REMAINS, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3475 -- Reps. F.N. Smith and Allen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL COUNTIES TO RECOGNIZE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JReading DAY AS A COUNTY HOLIDAY.
Recommitted

H. 3479 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RESCIND THE DECISIONS TO JOIN THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted

H. 3482 -- Reps. Bingham, Trotter, M.A. Pitts, Umphlett, Taylor, E.H. Pitts, Simrill, Huggins, Owens, Bailey, Hinson, Rice, Cato, Young, Hagood, Loftis, Ceips, Toole, Altman, White, G.Reading Smith, Barfield, Chellis, Clemmons, Cooper, Duncan, Merrill, Scarborough, Ott and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 16 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE POSSESSION AND CARRYING OF PISTOLS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "PISTOL" TO "HANDGUN" AND TO CLARIFY AND ADD EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING HANDGUNS, INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS IN PLACES OF BUSINESS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN EXCEPTION WHEN TRANSFERRING A HANDGUN BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A LOCATION WHERE IT MAY BE LEGALLY POSSESSED, AND AN EXCEPTION FOR A CLOSED CONTAINER ON A MOTORCYCLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CARRYING A FIREARM ONTO PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND OTHER PUBLIC BUILDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS A FIREARM ON SUCH PROPERTY.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3490 -- Reps. Cotty, Gilham, Clemmons, Witherspoon, Edge, Altman, Barfield, Bingham, Reading Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Duncan, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Hinson, Keegan, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, F.N. Smith, Stille, Taylor, Toole, Viers and White: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE VIII-A OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PERTAINING TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, INCLUDING DELETING THE PROVISION THAT ON-PREMISES ESTABLISHMENTS ARE LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES ONLY IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REGULATE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND BEVERAGES IN CONTAINERS OF SUCH SIZE AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote

H. 3507 -- Reps. McGee, Coates, Harrison, Sinclair and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-35-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF A LESSEE IN A COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT OR SECURITY AGREEMENT TO ENSURE REASONABLE PROTECTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT OF ACCESS BY A LESSOR TO REAL ESTATE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE SUBJECT TO A COMMERCIAL LEASE OR SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REASONABLE PROTECTION OF THE LEASED PROPERTY UPON TWENTY-FOUR HOURS' WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE LESSEE, TO PROVIDE FOR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LESSEE MAY NOT UNREASONABLY WITHHOLD CONSENT TO ACCESS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE SUBJECT AGREEMENTS.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3516 -- Reps. Vaughn, Whipper, Hamilton, Bailey, Chellis, Frye, Gilham, Haskins, Howard, Koon, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Cotty and Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CIVIL JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF CASES OVER WHICH MAGISTRATES HAVE CONCURRENT CIVIL JURISDICTION ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM A PERSON'S FAILURE TO RETURN LEASED OR RENTED PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN SEVENTY-TWO HOURS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE SUCH DAMAGES TO BE BASED ON THE LOSS OF REVENUE OR REPLACEMENT VALUE OF THE PROPERTY, WHICHEVER IS LESS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE LEASE OR RENTAL AGREEMENT SHALL SPECIFY THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CALCULATION OF THE LOSS OF REVENUE OR REPLACEMENT VALUE OF THE PROPERTY SHALL BE CALCULATED.
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3517 -- Reps. Owens, Cato, Clemmons, Leach, Loftis, Mahaffey, Rice, Sandifer, Skelton, Cotty, W.D. Smith, Lourie and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN INMATES PROVIDING A SAMPLE FROM WHICH DNA MAY BE OBTAINED FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE GROUP OF INMATES WHO MUST PROVIDE A SAMPLE TO INCLUDE ALL INMATES WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OR ADJUDICATED FOR A FELONY.
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3525 -- Reps. Cato, Anthony, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, G. Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Edge, Hinson, Huggins, Lee, Limehouse, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Sandifer, Scott, J.E. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Tripp, Walker and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-22-286 SO AS TO ALLOW REGISTERED LAND SURVEYORS, THEIR EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS TO ENTER ONTO THE LANDS OF OTHERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PERFORMING CUSTOMARY AND NECESSARY ACTS OF SURVEYING LAND.
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 3528 -- Reps. Sheheen, Delleney, Toole, Altman, Haskins, Coates and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-63-55 SO AS TO ENACT "HUNTER'S LAW" REQUIRING THE STATE REGISTRAR TO DEVELOP A "CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH RESULTING IN STILLBIRTH" FORM WHICH MUST BE OFFERED TO MOTHERS WHOSE DELIVERY RESULTED IN FETAL DEATH OF TWENTY COMPLETED WEEKS OF GESTATION OR A WEIGHT OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY GRAMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A FORM IF COMPLETED MUST BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY REGISTRAReading
Returned by Senate With Amendment.
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3530 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Sandifer, Young, Cotty, Edge and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH MUNICIPAL CHARGES TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "SERVICE ADDRESS" TO INCLUDE THE ORIGINATION POINT OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SIGNAL FOR POSTPAID CALLING SERVICES AND TO DEFINE "POSTPAID CALLING SERVICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2220, RELATING TO MAXIMUM RATES FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, SO AS TO REVAMP THE CALCULATIONS OF THE MAXIMUM BUSINESS LICENSE TAX A MUNICIPALITY MAY LEVY ON THE SALE OF RETAIL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO ONE PERCENT OF THE GROSS INCOME DERIVED FROM THE SALE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2230, RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FRANCHISE OR CONSENT FEE AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ARE INSTEAD OF A PERMIT FEE OR OTHER FEE ASSESSED ON A TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROVIDER'S OCCUPATION OF OR WORK WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3552 -- Reps. Lourie, J.E. Smith, Rivers, Hosey, Altman, Anthony, Dantzler, J. Hines, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Richardson, Scarborough and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE OR AN ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES EMPLOYEE SHALL REPORT KNOWN OR SUSPECTED INSTANCES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY, FIGHTING, OR BAITING, TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR REPORTING PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY VETERINARIAN OR OTHER PERSON SHALL REPORT SUSPECTED ANIMAL CRUELTY, FIGHTING, OR BAITING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR REPORTING PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED OR PERMITTED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OF A SOCIETY INCORPORATED FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WITHIN THE SECTION AND MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-25, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR OF A SOCIETY INCORPORATED FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER WITHIN THE SECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF STATUTES OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PROGRAMS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REGULATES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE FINAL AGENCY DECISION CONCERNING A PENALTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STANDARD LICENSES FOR RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES AND CHILD CARING INSTITUTIONS ARE EFFECTIVE FOR TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE UNLESS REVOKED OR TERMINATED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3594 -- Reps. Jennings, Harrison, F.N. Smith, Lucas, G.M. Smith, Hagood, Lourie, McLeod, Bingham, Owens, Scott, Whipper, Delleney and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRING CERTAIN OFFENDERS TO PROVIDE A SAMPLE FROM WHICH DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID (DNA) MAY BE OBTAINED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004, RATHER THAN REQUIRING ONLY CERTAIN OFFENDERS TO PROVIDE A DNA SAMPLE, ALL PERSONS CONVICTED OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR ANY FELONY OR ANY OFFENSE PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE MUST PROVIDE SUCH A SAMPLE AND TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR OBTAINING SAMPLES FROM THOSE CONVICTED OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FELONS PRIOR TO THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE WHO ARE SERVING A TERM OF CONFINEMENT ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-630, 23-3-640, AND 23-3-650, RELATING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE DNA BLOOD SAMPLES, THE DUTIES OF SLED WITH RESPECT TO THE USE AND DISPOSITION OF THESE SAMPLES AND PREPARATION OF DNA PROFILES, AND THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DNA SAMPLES AND PROFILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE SAMPLES ARE NOT IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE IN TAKING A BLOOD SAMPLE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SECURE AND CONFIDENTIAL STORAGE OF THESE SAMPLES, AND TO ALLOW THOSE AGENCIES AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR COURT ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF A DNA PROFILE TO SIMILARLY RECEIVE A DNA SAMPLE.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3612 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Bailey, Cotty, Anthony, Whipper, Mahaffey, Miller, Battle, Reading Brown, J.H. Neal, Rutherford, Frye, Bales, Bowers, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Freeman, Gourdine, Harvin, Hayes, Ott, Clark, Lee, E.H. Pitts, Martin, McLeod, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Phillips, Rhoad, Rivers, Scott, F.N. Smith, Snow, Stille, Townsend and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO PROVIDE, SUBJECT TO A COUNTYWIDE REFERENDUM, FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN A COUNTY FOR NOT MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS WITH THE REVENUE OF THE TAX USED TO DEFRAY GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE OR OTHERWISE DEFRAY THE COSTS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN SUCH COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED ONLY AFTER ITS APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFERENDUM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF IMPOSED, THE TAX MUST BE COLLECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REMITTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TREASURER FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE TAX IS IMPOSED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED AND IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT EXCEPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF APPLYING THE REVENUES OF THE TAX TO SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE.
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Reconsidered

H. 3617 -- Reps. Sandifer, Bailey, Frye, Cato, E.H. Pitts, Cotty, J.H. Neal, J. Brown, Anthony, Ceips, Duncan, Freeman, Mahaffey, McCraw, Ott, Phillips, M.A. Pitts, Stille, White and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 32-7-60 SO AS TO CREATE THE PRENEED FUNERAL LOSS REIMBURSEMENT FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE AND USES OF MONIES IN THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-45, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR TRUST FUNDS HELD PURSUANT TO PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-50, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS TO OFFER AND ENTER INTO PRENEED BURIAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR ENTERING INTO SUCH CONTRACTS WITHOUT BEING LICENSED, TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE WHO CANCELS HIS LICENSE AND LATER APPLIES FOR A NEW LICENSE, MUST HAVE HIS BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTS INVESTIGATED BY THE FUNERAL SERVICES BOARD TO DETERMINE WHETHER HE HAS VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS, TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO SELLS PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH A LISTING OF EACH CONTRACT SOLD, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL PENALTY OF TEN DOLLARS TO BE ASSESSED A PERSON WHO SELLS PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS WHO DOES NOT REPORT SERVICE CHARGES OR A CONTRACT LISTING TO THE BOARD IN A TIMELY MANNER AND PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THE PRENEED FUNERAL LOSS REIMBURSEMENT FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST INVESTIGATE A PERSON'S BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTS IF IT BELIEVES THAT SERVICE CHARGES ARE BEING COLLECTED AND ARE EITHER NOT BEING REMITTED OR NOT TIMELY REMITTED, TO PROVIDE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT A SERVICE CHARGE FOR EACH CONTRACT MAY NOT EXCEED AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS DISBURSEMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST KEEP A RECORD OF EACH PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACT FOR WHICH IT RECEIVES A SERVICE CHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-70, RELATING TO REQUIRING A PROVIDER OF PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS TO KEEP ACCURATE ACCOUNTS, BOOKS, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS, AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER INFORMATION, AND MAKE ALL BOOKS AND RECORDS PERTAINING TO TRUST FUND AVAILABLE TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO INVESTIGATE A PROVIDER'S BOOKS, RECORDS, AND ACCOUNTS IF THE BOARD BELIEVES OR HAS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE PROVIDER HAS VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 32-7-110, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS THAT GOVERN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF ANY FUNERAL HOME, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, OR BUSINESS THAT IS BELIEVED TO BE ACTING AS A PROVIDER OF PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN THE NONISSUANCE, NONRENEWABLE, SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OF A LICENSE OF A FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR EMBALMER OR THE PLACEMENT OF A FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR EMBALMER ON PROBATION SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-19-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT'S DISCLOSURE OF EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH AVAILABLE SERVICES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MUST UNDERTAKE INVESTIGATIONS AND CONDUCT HEARINGS TO DETERMINE WHETHER PAYMENTS RECEIVED BY FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR FUNERAL MERCHANDISE THAT IS PURCHASED ARE BEING RECEIVED IN VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE PRENEED FUNERAL CONTRACTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS RELATING TO PRENEED CONTRACTS AND INSTALLMENT PLANS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS ON JULY 1, 2006.
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3636 -- Reps. Snow, G. Brown, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Kennedy, Martin, J.H. Neal, Sandifer, G.M. Smith, Weeks, Whitmire and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-38 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AN UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE TO ADVERTISE A LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH THE DECEPTIVE USE OF THE NAME OF A RECORDING PERSON OR GROUP, TO DEFINE "PERFORMING PERSON OR GROUP" AND "RECORDING PERSON OR GROUP", TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, AND TO MAKE THE REMEDIES CUMULATIVE TO THOSE IN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 3649 -- Reps. Huggins, Bales, Koon, Frye, Altman, J. Brown, Cato, Hinson, Merrill, E.H. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, Snow, Toole, Wilkins and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2003, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, IN ORDER TO IMPOSE OR INCREASE ANY TYPE OF TAX OR FEE, MUST DO SO BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BODY.
Co-Sponsor removed
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Recommitted

H. 3653 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey, Clemmons, Altman, Hinson, Toole, Umphlett, Viers, Barfield, Miller, Edge, Merrill, Witherspoon, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Perry, E.H. Pitts, Cato, Hamilton, G.Reading Smith, Battle, J. Brown, Rivers, Bowers, Clyburn, Martin, Ceips, Herbkersman, Duncan and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2380 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR PERSONS WHO CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH WHEN FAILING TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
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Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3681 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Clark, Duncan, Frye, Koon and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A GROUND, THE CONVICTION OF A PARENT FOR THE MURDER OF THE CHILD'S OTHER PARENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1564, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARTIES WHO MAY BRING AN ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IS NOT REQUIRED TO AMEND A CHILD'S PLACEMENT PLAN BEFORE BRINGING SUCH AN ACTION.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3689 -- Reps. Miller, Bales, Rutherford, J. Hines, Anthony, Battle, Branham, Clyburn, Gourdine, M. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Lloyd, Mack, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Snow, Bowers, Koon, Frye, Altman, Coates, Coleman, Herbkersman, Haskins, Harrison, Hagood, Freeman, Edge, Cobb-Hunter, Clark, G. Brown, Sinclair, Sheheen, Scarborough, Pinson, Perry, Owens, Richardson, Martin, Lucas, Witherspoon, Whipper, Townsend, W.D. Smith, Lourie, Kirsh, Cato, Ceips, McGee, Rice, Delleney, Harrell, Vaughn, Trotter, Tripp, J.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, Scott, Sandifer, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Bailey, Harvin, Toole, Thompson, G.Reading Smith, F.N. Smith, Rhoad, E.H. Pitts, Kennedy, Leach, Clemmons and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223 SO AS TO LIMIT TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND SECOND HOMES ATTRIBUTABLE TO QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN THE COUNTY, AND PROVIDE THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THIS EXEMPTION APPLIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-223A., RELATING TO THE COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET OF REAL PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS OPTIONAL EXEMPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-37-223 OF THE 1976 CODE AS ADDED BY THIS ACT.
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H. 3700 -- Reps. J. Brown, Lloyd, Hosey, Branham, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Clark, J. Hines, M. Hines, Keegan, Lourie, Mack, McLeod, Rivers, Scott, Whipper and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-465 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE SCHOOL YEAR 2003-04, A FULL-TIME SCHOOL NURSE IS REQUIRED FOR AND MUST BE ON THE PREMISES OF EACH ELEMENTARY PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE STATE DURING REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FUNDING FOR THIS REQUIREMENT MUST BE PROVIDED.
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H. 3702 -- Reps. White, Hosey, Bowers, G. Brown, Chellis, Clark, Duncan, Hagood, Herbkersman, Leach, McGee, Owens, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Sinclair, Taylor, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Whitmire, Young, Coates and Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 25, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO HUNT, FISH, AND TAKE GAME.
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H. 3714 -- Reps. Townsend, Wilkins, Talley, Walker, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, G.Reading Smith, Whitmire, Martin, Miller and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT: TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135, RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCORPORATE THE CHARACTER TRAITS OF THE FAMILY RESPECT ACT INTO THIS EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT CARD TO INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT AND THE CHARACTER EDUCATION ACT AND DROPOUT REDUCTION DATA; AND TO REPEAL ACT 450 OF 1994 AND SECTION 59-52-95 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994.
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H. 3726 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTERFERENCE WITH A CHILD CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY RECOVER A CHILD WHOM HE BELIEVES HAS BEEN TAKEN OR IS BEING WITHHELD FROM HIS LEGAL CUSTODIAN, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY GIVES FALSE INFORMATION TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF A DISPUTE INVOLVING THE CUSTODY OF A CHILD.
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H. 3734 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-20-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF FEES AND CIVIL PENALTIES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE IN FEE REVENUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FEE STRUCTURE IMPOSED JULY 1, 2003, MUST BE RETAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR ITS MINING AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM AND USED SPECIFICALLY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR THE PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE TO THE MINING INDUSTRY IN THIS STATE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-170, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TEN-DOLLAR-A-TON INCINERATION FEE ON HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED BY THE FACILITY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE NONHAZARDOUS MATERIAL ADDED AT THE INCINERATION FACILITY FOR FUEL BLENDING.
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H. 3737 -- Reps. Loftis, Bingham, Chellis, Harrison, Hinson, Leach, Merrill, Perry, Sandifer, Toole and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-45, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFISCATION OF SUSPENDED OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSES, MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION CARDS, AND MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONFISCATES A LICENSE PLATE, HE SHALL LEAVE NOTICE AT THE LOCATION WHERE THE LICENSE PLATE WAS CONFISCATED THAT CONTAINS HIS NAME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, THE DATE THE LICENSE PLATE WAS CONFISCATED, THE REASON IT WAS CONFISCATED, AND THE LOCATION WHERE THE LICENSE PLATE IS STORED.
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H. 3739 -- Reps. Ceips, Whipper, M.A. Pitts, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Cato, Clark, Dantzler, Duncan, Emory, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Keegan, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, Miller, J.M. Neal, Phillips, Pinson, Rhoad, Richardson, Sinclair, Umphlett, Whitmire, Lourie and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3905 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE MUST ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR LIGHTS WHEN STOPPED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROVISION.
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H. 3744 -- Reps. Sandifer, Kirsh, Richardson, Cato, Young, Battle, E.H. Pitts, Barfield, G.Reading Smith, Clemmons, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Cooper, Davenport, Duncan, Edge, Gilham, Herbkersman, Huggins, Keegan, Bingham, Leach, Littlejohn, Townsend, Kennedy, Loftis, Dantzler, Mahaffey, Bailey, Koon, McCraw, Frye, Owens, Perry, Umphlett, Phillips, Pinson, Rice, Scarborough, Simrill, D.C. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, White, Whitmire and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS THAT MUST BE TRIED IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE DEFENDANT RESIDES, SO AS TO DEFINE KEY TERMS AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING A CORPORATION'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-100, RELATING TO CHANGING THE PLACE OF TRIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO CHANGE THE PLACE OF TRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 36-2-803, RELATING TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION BASED UPON CONDUCT, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROHIBITED CHANGE OF VENUE IN AN ACTION WHEN JURISDICTION IS BASED SOLELY ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 15-36-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS, SO AS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER WITH PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE SIGNATURE OF AN ATTORNEY OR PRO SE LITIGANT ON ALL PLEADINGS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED IN A CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CERTIFICATION THAT THE ACTION IS NOT FRIVOLOUS OR INTERPOSED FOR DELAY, AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-36-100 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN AFFIDAVIT OF AN EXPERT WITNESS IN A PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE ACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-640, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FILING AN ACTION FOR A CONSTRUCTION DEFECT, SO AS TO DECREASE THE STATUTE OF REPOSE FROM THIRTEEN TO EIGHT YEARS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-59-840 AND 40-59-850, BOTH RELATING TO NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE CONSTRUCTION DWELLING DEFECTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS TOLLED UNTIL A CLAIM IS DENIED OR REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLAIMANT MAY PROCEED WITH A CIVIL ACTION IF THE PARTIES CANNOT AGREE TO SETTLE THE DISPUTE WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THE INITIAL NOTICE OF CLAIM; TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40, RELATING TO CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS AS ARTICLE 1; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS ACT", TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY" AND OTHER KEY TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS TOLLED UNTIL A CLAIM IS DENIED OR REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLAIMANT MAY PROCEED WITH A CIVIL ACTION IF THE PARTIES CANNOT AGREE TO SETTLE THE DISPUTE; TO AMEND SECTION 34-31-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POST JUDGMENT LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RATE OF INTEREST IS EQUAL TO THE PRIME RATE AS LISTED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL PLUS FOUR PERCENT; BY ADDING ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA NONECONOMIC DAMAGE AWARDS ACT, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "NONECONOMIC DAMAGES" AND OTHER KEY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PLAINTIFF MAY BE AWARDED COMPENSATION FOR ACTUAL ECONOMIC DAMAGES AND NONECONOMIC DAMAGES NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION DOLLARS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 32, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE AWARD OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "PUNITIVE DAMAGES" AND OTHER KEY TERMS, TO PROVIDE PUNITIVE DAMAGES MUST BE PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, TO PROVIDE THE JURY MUST DETERMINE AND STATE THE AMOUNT OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES SEPARATELY FROM THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, TO PROHIBIT PUNITIVE DAMAGES FROM EXCEEDING NINE TIMES THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A BIFURCATED TRIAL IN CIVIL ACTIONS TRIED BEFORE A JURY WHEN PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 38, TITLE 15, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME IN WHICH A CLAIMANT MAY OPEN A JUDGMENT TO TWO YEARS, TO ABOLISH JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY AMONG TORTFEASORS; TO AMEND SECTION 29-7-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY LABORERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT A VIOLATION OF THE SECTION IS A MISDEMEANOR, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES FOR A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IS SUBJECT TO AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES; TO REPEAL SECTION 58-23-90 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO THE PROPER VENUE TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST A LICENSED MOTOR CARRIER, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 15-36-20, 15-36-30, 15-36-40, 15-36-50 OF THE 1976 CODE, ALL RELATING TO FRIVOLOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS.
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H. 3749 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2003; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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H. 3762 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS CONVICTED OF AN OFFENSE WHO ARE IN THE CUSTODY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TRIAL JUDGE MAY CHOOSE TO NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF THE PENDING RELEASE OF CERTAIN INMATES ON WORK RELEASE.
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H. 3777 -- Reps. Scott, Harrison, Simrill, J.E. Smith, J.H. Neal, Bales, Cotty, Govan, McLeod, Parks, Hosey, Duncan, Rutherford, Taylor, Whipper, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Gilham, Gourdine, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McGee, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Perry, E.H. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Sheheen, Richardson, Skelton, Rivers, Scarborough, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker, Weeks, Wilkins and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-1655 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL ADOPT ONE VOTING SYSTEM TO BE USED TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS IN THIS STATE AND DEFINE "VOTING SYSTEM"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1320, RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT AND USE OF VOTE RECORDERS, SO AS TO RESTRICT THEIR USAGE ONLY IN ABSENTEE VOTING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-13-1330 AND 7-13-1620, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VOTING MACHINE APPROVAL PROCESS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A MACHINE BEING APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT TESTING AUTHORITY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-13-1310 RELATING TO THE USE OF VOTE RECORDERS, SECTION 7-13-1650 RELATING TO EXPERIMENTAL USE OF VOTING MACHINES, AND 7-13-1660 RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION AND USE OF APPROVED VOTING MACHINES BY A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY.
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H. 3778 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Bailey, Bowers, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Duncan, Gilham, Haskins, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Mahaffey, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Snow, Toole, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, White and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF A DRIVER OF A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PERSON, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DRIVER TO TEMPORARILY LEAVE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT TO REPORT IT TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY MOVE OR HAVE REMOVED FROM THE TRAVELED WAY ALL DISABLED VEHICLES, VEHICLES INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND DEBRIS CAUSED BY A VEHICLE TRAFFIC COLLISION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT INCURRING LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO A VEHICLE THAT RESULTS FROM ITS REMOVAL UNLESS THE REMOVAL WAS DONE IN A RECKLESS OR GROSSLY NEGLIGENT MANNER, TO ASSIGN THE REASONABLE COSTS OF REMOVAL TO CERTAIN PARTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT RECOVERY FROM AN AT FAULT PARTY IS NOT BARRED WHEN AN ACCIDENT IS CAUSED BY THE ACTIONS OF THAT PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF A DRIVER INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE WHICH IS DRIVEN OR ATTENDED BY A PERSON, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "COLLISION", TO PROVIDE THAT THE DRIVER MAY TEMPORARILY LEAVE THE ACCIDENT SCENE TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO THE PROPER AUTHORITIES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT THE DRIVER MUST STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT OBSTRUCTING TRAFFIC, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A DRIVER TO FOLLOW WHEN MOVING A DISABLED VEHICLE OR A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT RESULTING ONLY IN DAMAGE TO A VEHICLE FROM A ROADWAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DRIVER OR ANY OTHER PERSON WHO MOVES THE VEHICLE IS NOT LIABLE OR AT FAULT REGARDING THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SIGNS MAY BE ERECTED ALONG HIGHWAYS AND STREETS THAT INSTRUCT THE PUBLIC THAT DRIVERS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES SHALL MAKE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO MOVE THE VEHICLES OFF A ROADWAY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4100, RELATING TO THE SPILLAGE OF LOADS ALONG HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF MATTERS THAT MAY BE SPILLED FROM A VEHICLE THAT ARE COVERED BY THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE THAT SPILLS CERTAIN MATTER ALONG A HIGHWAY MUST MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO REMOVE THE MATTER FROM THE HIGHWAY, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AGENCIES MAY REMOVE THE MATTER FROM A HIGHWAY IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR DOES NOT REMOVE THE MATTER WITHOUT INCURRING LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO THE MATTER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR CLAIMS OF DAMAGES THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE FAILURE TO EXERCISE ANY AUTHORITY PROVIDED IN THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS SHALL BEAR THE COSTS OF THE REMOVAL, STORAGE, AND DISPOSITION OF ANY MATTER COVERED BY THIS PROVISION; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1536 SO AS TO DEFINE, PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC THROUGH, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE TEMPORARY WORK ZONES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-765, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF TRAFFIC COLLISIONS INVOLVING A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY'S MOTOR VEHICLES OR MOTORCYCLES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INVESTIGATION THAT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF A COLLISION INVOLVING A POLICE VEHICLE MUST INCLUDE A FIELD INVESTIGATION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE WITNESSES, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION".
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H. 3806 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 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.
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H. 3813 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY ENFORCING NATURAL RESOURCES, GAME, FISH, OR BOATING LAWS MUST REPORT CRIMINAL CHARGES MADE AND THEIR DISPOSITION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR USE OF THE REPORTS BY THE DEPARTMENT.
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H. 3826 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SC 176 BETWEEN SPARTANBURG AND UNION, WEST MAIN STREET WEST OF THE TOWN OF PACOLET IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY IN HONOR OF VOIGT MILTON EPTING FOR HIS DEDICATION TO EDUCATING THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE STATE AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS DENOTING THE "VOIGT MILTON EPTING INTERSECTION".
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H. 3827 -- Reps. Hinson, Keegan, Viers, Merrill, Barfield, Clemmons, Dantzler, Frye, Gilham, Huggins, Koon, Limehouse, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Richardson, Scarborough, Simrill, Stille, Vaughn and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-1-146, 56-1-147, AND 56-1-148 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST BE NOTIFIED OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONIES AND PERSONS INCARCERATED OR ON PAROLE OR PROBATION FOR CERTAIN FELONIES SO THAT AN IDENTIFYING CODE CAN BE AFFIXED TO THEIR DRIVERS' LICENSES OR SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS IN A SPECIFIED MANNER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONIES IN THIS STATE AND, IF SO, THE FELONY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST HAVE A ONE-DIGIT CODE IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONIES UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IDENTIFYING THE PERSON IN THIS MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CODE MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST REQUEST WHETHER THE APPLICANT HAS EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONIES IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3370, RELATING TO THE SIZE, SHAPE, AND DESIGN OF A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST HAVE A ONE-DIGIT CODE IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONIES UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IDENTIFYING THE PERSON IN THIS MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CODE MUST BE MADE KNOWN TO THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THIS STATE.
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H. 3831 -- Reps. Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Edge, Emory, Harrison, Huggins, Limehouse, Sandifer, J.E. Smith, Talley and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 56 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR AN INITIAL NONFRANCHISE AUTOMOBILE DEALER LICENSE TO COMPLETE CERTAIN PRE-LICENSING EDUCATION COURSES BEFORE THEY MAY BE ISSUED A LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROVISION.
Ratified

H. 3858 -- Reps. Edge, Harrison, Herbkersman, Duncan and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 29 OF TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "VESTED RIGHTS ACT" BY PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VESTED PROPERTY RIGHTS ALLOWING THE COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF PROPERTY PURSUANT TO A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN OR AN APPROVED PHASE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTS AND FACTORS TRIGGERING A VESTED RIGHT, TO LIMIT THE VESTING FOR A TERM OF YEARS, TO PROTECT THE HOLDER OF VESTED RIGHTS FROM ZONING CHANGES UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VESTED RIGHT ATTACHES TO AND RUNS WITH THE PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1320, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL PLANNING AND ZONING OFFICIALS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR DATES OF COMPLIANCE.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3866 -- Reps. Cato, Cooper, Harvin, Limehouse, Sandifer, Townsend, Trotter, White and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE FROM DEVELOPING, FINANCING, OWNING, OR OPERATING A HOTEL AND ANY COMBINATION OF THESE ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO A HOTEL, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, AND TO GIVE THIS PROHIBITION PROSPECTIVE EFFECT.
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3867 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-165, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRAWING AND COMPOSING A JURY IN MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE POOL FROM WHICH JURORS ARE SELECTED, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION FOR DRAWING A JURY FOR A SINGLE TRIAL WHICH REQUIRES PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES IN ADVANCE OF THE TRIAL DATE; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-50, RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF A LIST OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS FOR EACH MAGISTERIAL JURY AREA, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LIST BE PREPARED IN OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THE LIST BE PREPARED ON A PRECINCT BY PRECINCT BASIS, AND REQUIRE IT BE COMPILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 14-7-130; TO AMEND SECTIONS 22-2-80 AND 22-2-90, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SELECTION OF A JURY IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE JURY POOL FROM WHICH A JURY IS SELECTED AND CHANGE THE TIME FOR SELECTING PERSONS TO SERVE ON A JURY; TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-100, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR SELECTING PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE JURORS IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO CHANGE LANGUAGE CONSISTENT WITH OTHER CHANGES MADE IN SECTION 14-25-165; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-120, RELATING TO THE SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL JURORS IN MAGISTRATES COURT AT THE TIME OF TRIAL, SO AS TO DELETE ARCHAIC LANGUAGE.
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3871 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF READINESS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2748, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ratified

H. 3875 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM-WRITING TEXT: MINIMUM STANDARDS OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT; SCORING CRITERIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2749, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ratified

H. 3877 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2768, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Ratified

H. 3881 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Allen, Coleman, Delleney, Lucas, Rivers, Sheheen, F.N. Smith, J.E. Smith, Talley and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, PERSONS ACTING ON BEHALF OR IN SERVICE OF A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT WITHOUT PAY OR COMPENSATION, COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS, AND PUBLIC DEFENDERS IN THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE".
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Reconsidered

H. 3889 -- Reps. Dantzler, Rhoad, Altman, Bailey, Coates, Gourdine, Hinson, Merrill, Ott, Perry, Quinn, Scarborough, Taylor, Trotter, Umphlett, Snow, Frye and Koon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS, REQUIRING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZING STUDENT PRECEPTOR PROGRAMS, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE CARE REQUIREMENTS.
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

H. 3891 -- Reps. Quinn, Herbkersman, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bingham, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Clemmons, Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Edge, Gilham, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, Lee, Littlejohn, Lucas, Mahaffey, McGee, Merrill, Parks, M.A. Pitts, Scarborough, F.N. Smith, J.E. Smith, Talley, Toole, Umphlett, Viers, Young and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ACUPUNCTURE ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" TO ESTABLISH THE ACUPUNCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND LICENSURE RENEWAL AS AN ACUPUNCTURIST, AN AURICULAR THERAPIST, AND AN AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION THERAPIST AND TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE AND RENEWAL FEES; TO AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY LICENSURE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY PRACTICING UNTIL AN INDIVIDUAL SATISFIES THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE LICENSURE OF OTHER ACUPUNCTURISTS CURRENTLY PRACTICING; TO PROHIBIT PRACTICING AS AN ACUPUNCTURIST, AN AURICULAR THERAPIST, OR AN AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION THERAPIST WITHOUT BEING LICENSED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THESE PROFESSIONALS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 40-47-70 AND 40-47-75 RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE; TO AMEND TITLE 44, RELATING TO HEALTH BY ADDING CHAPTER 132 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DIRECT SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS FOR ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTERED CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALISTS ACT, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE A PERSON MUST FOLLOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST, TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES A CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST MAY PERFORM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF A PERSON WHO HAS BECOME UNFIT TO PRACTICE OR WHO HAS VIOLATED THIS ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN THINGS THAT A CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST MUST DO AND MAY NOT DO, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3900 -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Cato, Keegan, Cooper, Loftis, Altman, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Dantzler, Duncan, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey, Perry, E.H. Pitts, Mack, M.A. Pitts, Richardson, J.H. Neal, Howard, Sandifer, Bales, Simrill, Neilson, Skelton, Owens, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Talley, Bailey, Trotter, Umphlett, White, Thompson, Whitmire, Whipper, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT" ARE APPROPRIATED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSES AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THAT ACT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF BONDS AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT ARE APPROPRIATED AND AUTHORIZED TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSES AND IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THAT ACT, INCLUDING THE COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS.
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Enrolled
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3901 -- Reps. Thompson, Cato, Martin, Trotter and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE EXCEPTION FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESMEN.
Ratified

H. 3907 -- Reps. Barfield, Clemmons, Edge, Keegan and Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RENAME CONWAY PERIMETER ROAD WHICH CONNECTS UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 501 IN CONWAY WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 378 "BILLY JORDAN BOULEVARD" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS ROAD CONTAINING THE WORDS "BILLY JORDAN BOULEVARD".
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 3917 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Cotty, Moody-Lawrence, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, Snow, Stille, Witherspoon and Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TEN DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DESIGNATED AS AGGRESSIVE DRIVING OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE REVENUE GENERATED BY THIS SURCHARGE MUST BE USED INCLUDING FOR DEPOSIT IN SOUTH CAROLINA BRAIN INJURY TRUST FUND HEREIN ESTABLISHED, TO ALSO ESTABLISH A BRAIN INJURY TRUST FUND BOARD TO ADMINISTER THE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE FUND.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3929 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrell: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE SCIENCES ACT, BY DEFINING A LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY AND PROVIDING THAT A LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY PROJECT IN WHICH IS INVESTED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS AND AT WHICH AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED NEW JOBS ARE CREATED WITH ANNUAL CASH COMPENSATION AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF AVERAGE PER CAPITA INCOME IN THIS STATE IS ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE RELOCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT AND THE WAIVER ALLOWED ON THE LIMIT FOR JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER OPERATING A LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN YEARS DURATION FOR ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT FOR PURPOSES OF CORPORATE INCOME TAX, TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-930, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE FOR USE OF CLEAN ROOMS FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE A TWENTY PERCENT ANNUAL DEPRECIATION ALLOWANCE FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED FOR MANUFACTURING IN A LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY AND TO DEFINE "LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY", TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-41-20, 11-41-30, AND 11-41-70, RELATING TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT, SO AS TO REVISE ITS FINDINGS, DEFINITIONS, AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW SUCH BONDS TO BE USED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A LIFE SCIENCES FACILITY IN A PROJECT IN WHICH IS INVESTED AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS AND AT WHICH AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED NEW JOBS ARE CREATED WITH AN ANNUAL CASH COMPENSATION AT LEAST TWICE PER CAPITA INCOME IN THE STATE AND PROVIDE THAT WHILE INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDED BY THESE BONDS MUST RELATE SPECIFICALLY TO THE PROJECT SUCH INFRASTRUCTURE IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE LOCATED AT THE PROJECT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-41-120, RELATING TO FORMALITIES IN THE ISSUING OF THESE BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Recalled

H. 3935 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 172 OF 1969, AS AMENDED, AND ACT 190 OF 1995, BOTH RELATING TO THE NORTH SPARTANBURG AREA FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE ITS NAME TO THE NORTH SPARTANBURG FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT.
Ratified

H. 3941 -- Reps. Bowers, Lloyd and Reading Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE UNTIL PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2003 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED VALUES DETERMINED IN THE COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED IN COLLETON COUNTY IN 2001.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 3957 -- Reps. Sandifer, Harrison, Delleney, Talley, Whitmire, Hagood and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-15, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MUNICIPAL JUDGES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SET TERM OF FOUR YEARS RATHER THAN A TERM SET BY THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY NOT TO EXCEED FOUR YEARS.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate

H. 3967 -- Reps. Hamilton, Leach and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-565, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CROSSBOW WHILE HUNTING, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO USE A CROSSBOW TO HUNT DURING SEASONS WHEN THE USE OF PRIMITIVE WEAPONS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR HUNTING.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 3979 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-37-185 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN OPTOMETRIST TO RELEASE A PATIENT'S LENS PRESCRIPTION TO THE PATIENT UPON REQUEST.
Co-Sponsor added

H. 3986 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-21-4007 AND 12-21-4009 SO AS TO ADD SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SITE SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC BINGO DABBER AND PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITED USE OF AN ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL DEVICE DESIGNED FOR A BINGO GAME; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CARD" TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS WHEN AN ELECTRONIC DABBER IS USED AND TO ADD DEFINITIONS FOR "ELECTRONIC DABBER" AND "SITE SYSTEM"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME THE AMOUNT OF THE PRIZE MUST BE ANNOUNCED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE PRIZE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BINGO PROCEDURES AND THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF A BINGO LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE WINNING CONFIGURATION TO BE VERIFIED USING AN ELECTRONIC VERIFYING SYSTEM AND DISPLAYED FOR ALL PLAYERS TO SEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO A CONFERENCE FOLLOWING A VIOLATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO RESPOND IN WRITING AND SPECIFY WHAT INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE RESPONSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3940 RELATING TO THE LICENSE REQUIRED FOR A NONPROFIT CORPORATION TO CONDUCT A GAME OF BINGO, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO PLAY BINGO AT AN ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED TO SELL MINI BOTTLES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4011 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES THAT MAY CONDUCT BINGO GAMES IN THIS STATE TO USE HARDWIRE TECHNOLOGY FOR BINGO PLAY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-3935 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN ARTICLE 24, CHAPTER 21, TITLE 12 MAY BE CONSTRUED TO AUTHORIZE THE PLAYING OF VIDEO POKER; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4275 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER OF A BINGO CARD OR TICKET BY A MANUFACTURER OR BINGO TICKET MANUFACTURER TO A PERSON OTHER THAN A LICENSED DISTRIBUTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4200 RELATING TO THE DISBURSEMENT OF REVENUES FROM TAXES AND FEES IMPOSED FOR THE LICENSING OF BINGO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THESE REVENUES MUST BE ANNUALLY TRANSFERRED TO THE COMMISSION OF MINORITY AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3365, RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME TAX MORATORIUM FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A MORATORIUM ON INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX, TO REVISE THE DATA USED FOR COMPUTING A COUNTY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT NAME THE MORATORIUM COUNTIES, EFFECTIVE FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-10-35 RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES.
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 3987 -- Reps. White, Altman and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR DIRECT CAREGIVERS IN NURSING HOMES AND OTHER FACILITIES PROVIDING CARE TO ADULTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FACILITY TO COMMENCE A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYING OR CONTRACTING WITH A DIRECT CAREGIVER, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES PLACING DIRECT CAREGIVERS TO HAVE SUCH CHECKS CONDUCTED AND TO REQUIRE A RECORD OF THE RESULTS OF THE CHECK TO BE MAINTAINED, TO PROVIDE THAT FACULTY AND STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN DIRECT CARE FACILITIES ARE NOT "DIRECT CAREGIVERS", TO REQUIRE A DIRECT CARE ENTITY TO CONDUCT A STATE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYING AN INDIVIDUAL WHEN SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENCY CAN NOT BE VERIFIED AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DIRECT CARE ENTITY IS ONLY REQUIRED TO CONDUCT A FEDERAL CHECK AFTER EMPLOYMENT COMMENCES IF RESIDENCY IN ANOTHER STATE CANNOT BE VERIFIED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2920, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING A DIRECT CARE ENTITY TO TEMPORARILY EMPLOY A PERSON PENDING THE RESULTS OF THE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK.
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 3989 -- Reps. Rhoad and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1506, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISHING FOR SHAD FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, SO AS TO CLOSE THE SEASON, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THERE BE NO LAWFUL TIMES, METHODS, AND EQUIPMENT, OR SIZE AND TAKE LIMITS FOR SHAD IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4004 -- Reps. Hinson, Gourdine, Merrill, Umphlett and McLeod: 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 OR ADVANTAGE OF ANOTHER USING UNDUE INFLUENCE, HARASSMENT, DURESS, COERCION, OR SWINDLING.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4016 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 130, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES BOND ACT" WHICH PRESCRIBES THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITION UNDER WHICH THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON MAY ISSUE CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS.
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4028 -- Reps. Cotty and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 43-26-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDINGS NOT SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF OPERATION OF VENDING FACILITIES BY THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM.
Ratified

H. 4037 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE CONFINEMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INMATE CONFINED IN A REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MAY BE SERVED A WARRANT BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A COUNTY WHICH PARTICIPATES IN THE FUNDING OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT IT BEING COUNTERSIGNED BY OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS LOCATED.
Ratified

H. 4038 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MAY PLACE A MAGNETIC STRIP ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE WHICH CONTAINS THE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF A PERSON WHO MAY BE CONTACTED IF THE HOLDER OF THE LICENSE IS INVOLVED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES TO BE APPROPRIATE.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4070 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-87 SO AS TO ENACT THE "AQUATIC LIFE PROTECTION ACT" TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO IMPOSE NPDES PERMIT LIMITATIONS FOR TOXICITY IF A DISCHARGE HAS THE REASONABLE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT WATER QUALITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO FURTHER DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT IN TESTING AND DEVELOPING METHODOLOGIES TO IMPLEMENT THIS REQUIREMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PUBLISHES A NOTICE OF INTENT IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER TO COMMENCE WITHDRAWAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NPDES PROGRAM AS A DIRECT RESULT OF THIS ACT, THE APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT IS SUSPENDED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FIVE YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND ANY INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER REPEAL OF THE ACT WOULD BE APPROPRIATE.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4073 -- Reps. Govan, Rhoad, Cobb-Hunter and Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAYS 21 AND 78 BYPASS IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 21 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 IN HONOR OF EARL MIDDLETON, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "EARL MIDDLETON HIGHWAY".
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4081 -- Reps. Edge, Clemmons and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-21, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SURVEYOR'S SERVICES AS MATERIAL FURNISHED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, OR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT WHO PERFORMS OR PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE FURNISHED LABOR OR MATERIAL FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REAL ESTATE BROKER WHO PERFORMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE OWNER OF REAL ESTATE INCIDENT TO A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAS FURNISHED LABOR OR MATERIAL FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE.
Report of Committee
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Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate

H. 4115 -- Reps. Lourie, Parks, Littlejohn, Weeks and McLeod: A BILL TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BIRTH DEFECTS ACT BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMOTE INCREASED UNDERSTANDING AND THE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION OF BIRTH DEFECTS; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES; TO ESTABLISH THE BIRTH DEFECTS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE PROGRAM TO CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING OF BIRTH DEFECTS AND TO MAINTAIN A CENTRAL DATABASE OF THIS INFORMATION; TO REQUIRE VARIOUS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BIRTH DEFECT INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION; AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Report of Committee
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4124 -- Reps. Young, Clemmons, Hagood, Barfield, Chellis, Hinson, Leach, Perry, Limehouse, Ott and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AS A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE DIVISION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO TRANSFER THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE DIVISION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO TRANSFER THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO THE DEPARTMENT TOGETHER WITH ALL ASSETS, LIABILITIES, RECORDS, PROPERTY, PERSONNEL, AND FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO TRANSFER IT FROM THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S DIVISION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-10-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE ACADEMY, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND REPLACE IT WITH DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-45, RELATING TO THE USE AND REGULATION OF PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS INDOORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGULATION OF PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS INDOORS IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-49-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRE FIGHTER MOBILIZATION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE STATEWIDE RESPONSIBILITIES OVER CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAMS FOR URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TACTICAL RESPONSE TEAMS MUST BE PLACED ADMINISTRATIVELY UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-82-10, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT" FOR "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF PERSONNEL AND ASSETS OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S DIVISION OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
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H. 4127 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrell, Quinn, Harrison, W.D. Smith, Cotty, Cato, Young, G.Reading Smith, Tripp, Bailey, Leach, Koon, Altman, Bingham, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Keegan, Limehouse, Mahaffey, McGee, Merrill, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.Reading Smith and Toole: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 2003" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT BY ADDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-125 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AS AN AGENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO BE HEADED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT CERTAIN OFFICES AND DIVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL AND OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE GOVERNOR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO CREATE A JOINT INFORMATION FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE REVIEW PANEL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND PANEL, AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT OFFICE; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL AS A SEPARATE DIVISION WITHIN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL MUST BE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR AND ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "EXECUTIVE AGENCIES" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS RELATING TO IMPROPER OR UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY WITHIN EXECUTIVE AGENCIES OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT.
Report of Committee
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 4130 -- Reps. Cato, Tripp, G.Reading Smith, Anthony and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY ACT AND TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT SMALL BUSINESSES, TO DEFINE "SMALL BUSINESS", TO REQUIRE EXAMINATION OF REGULATORY ALTERNATIVES, TO PROVIDE FOR REVIEW OF AN AGENCY DECISION IN THIS CONNECTION, TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF AGENCY REGULATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF PROMOTING FLEXIBILITY IN PROMULGATING REGULATIONS THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT SMALL BUSINESSES, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY REVIEW COMMITTEE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, PROVIDING FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, FOR ITS PROCEDURE FOR REVIEWING REGULATIONS, AND FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE REVIEW REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE "SMALL BUSINESSES" AND A REFERENCE TO THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY SUBMITTING A REGULATION FOR REVIEW TO ALSO SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS AN AGENCY IS REQUIRED TO PREPARE PURSUANT TO THIS ACT.
Report of Committee
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4132 -- Reps. Sheheen, Cotty and Coleman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 49 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LAKE WATEREE MARINE ADVISORY COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR ITS JURISDICTION, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4165 -- Reps. Lourie, J.E. Smith and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ADD A NONVOTING MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR TO REPRESENT THE MILITARY COMMUNITY.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4173 -- Rep. Coleman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY THAT BEGINS AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 BUSINESS AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 BY-PASS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE TOWN OF WINNSBORO AND ENDS AT THE FAIRFIELD/CHESTER COUNTY LINE WEBSTER ANDERSON UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT HIGHWAY AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "WEBSTER ANDERSON CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT HIGHWAY".
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4176 -- Rep. Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 231 OF 1993, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF ELECTION AND REGISTRATION FOR UNION COUNTY, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD FROM NINE MEMBERS TO EIGHT MEMBERS.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4220 -- Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A BILL TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY THAT GENERATES MORE THAN TEN MILLION DOLLARS IN ACCOMMODATIONS TAX BY ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THE LISTING OF STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ANY RESULTING CHANGES IN USE FOR REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE DAY ON WHICH THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE COMPLETED AND FIT FOR THE INTENDED USE AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO MAKE TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE TO IMPROVEMENTS LISTED ON OR BEFORE JUNE THIRTIETH DUE FOR THE SUCCEEDING PERIOD FROM JULY FIRST TO DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST AND PAYABLE WHEN TAXES ARE DUE ON THE PROPERTY FOR THAT PROPERTY TAX YEAR, TO MAKE TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE TO IMPROVEMENTS LISTED AFTER JUNE THIRTIETH OF THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR DUE AND PAYABLE WHEN TAXES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE SUCCEEDING PROPERTY TAX YEAReading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4221 -- Reps. Reading Brown, Whipper, Breeland, Townsend, Mack and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-195 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL ELECTIONS CONDUCTED AFTER 2004 FOR COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION AND SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES TO BE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH ELECTIONS WHERE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ARE NOT OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILL THESE OFFICES.
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4238 -- Reps. Chellis, Cato, Wilkins, Harvin, Huggins and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACCOUNTANTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK Of CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACCOUNTANTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REVISING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD TO CONTAIN THREE RATHER THAN TWO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, CLARIFYING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF ACCOUNTANTS, FURTHER SPECIFYING EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, AUTHORIZING FEES FOR REGISTRATION OF ACCOUNTING FIRMS, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PEER REVIEW STANDARDS, INCREASING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, REVISING LICENSURE RENEWAL PROCEDURES, DELETING PROVISIONS FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONERS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
Co-Sponsor added
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H. 4261 -- Reps. Umphlett, Dantzler, Duncan, Herbkersman, Hinson, Limehouse, Mahaffey, Merrill, Owens, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Richardson, Sandifer, J.Reading Smith and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF STATE OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO REMOVE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM THE CATEGORY OF OFFICERS WHO MAY BE REMOVED ONLY FOR CAUSE, AND TO ADD TO THE CATEGORY OF THOSE OFFICERS WHO CAN BE REMOVED ONLY FOR CAUSE PERSONS SERVING ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4262 -- Reps. Neilson, Barfield, Bales, Cobb-Hunter, Clyburn, Martin, J. Hines, Rutherford, J. Brown, Hosey, Hayes, J.E. Smith, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Branham, Emory, Freeman, Harvin, M. Hines, Keegan, Kennedy, Koon, Leach, Rhoad, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Thompson, Young, Walker, Clemmons, Lourie, Sandifer, Owens, Clark, Weeks, McLeod, Whipper, Allen and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ESTABLISH A STATE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM TO ENSURE PROVISION OF TRAUMA SERVICES TO RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE; TO PROVIDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR LEVELS OF TRAUMA CENTER DESIGNATIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURTHER REGULATION OF SUCH CENTERS; TO ESTABLISH THE TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM; TO ESTABLISH THE TRAUMA CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENSES IN ESTABLISHING ADMINISTERING, AND OVERSEEING THE STATE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS ACT ARE CONTINGENT UPON ADEQUATE FUNDING.
Report of Committee
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4268 -- Rep. Duncan: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ROADSIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN LAURENS COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4269 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Ott and Rhoad: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, BAMBERG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO, BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS NINETEEN, TWENTY-NINE, AND FORTY-FIVE, CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE AND TWO, AND ORANGEBURG COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICTS THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4270 -- Reps. Branham, McGee, Coates, M. Hines and J. Hines: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, THE STARTING DATE AND ENDING DATE FOR THE ANNUAL SCHOOL TERM OF CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 OF FLORENCE COUNTY, AND UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE SET BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICTS 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.
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4271 -- Reps. Townsend, Thompson, Cooper, Harrell, Martin, Toole, Altman, Stille, Clemmons, Whipper, White and E.H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-223 SO AS TO ELIMINATE INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN THE COUNTY, AND PROVIDE THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THIS EXEMPTION APPLIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-223A., RELATING TO THE COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET OF REAL PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS OPTIONAL EXEMPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-37-223 OF THE 1976 CODE AS ADDED BY THIS ACT.
Report of Committee
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate

H. 4272 -- Reps. Hinson, Altman, Breeland, Reading Brown, Dantzler, Gourdine, Hagood, Harrell, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Miller, Scarborough, Umphlett and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-3-85 SO AS TO ALTER THE LINES OF BERKELEY AND CHARLESTON COUNTIES BY ANNEXING A CERTAIN PORTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TO BERKELEY COUNTY AND MAKE PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL RECORDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-330, RELATING TO THE BALLOT QUESTION SUBMITTED TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN THE COUNTY AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX MAY BE USED, SO AS TO ADD PUBLIC PARKING GARAGES AND BEACH ACCESS AND BEACH RENOURISHMENT FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX MAY BE USED.
Senate Amendments Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
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Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Ratified

H. 4281 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10-1-161, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHEN THE FLAGS ATOP THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FLAGS SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON THE DAY WHEN FUNERAL SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICES WHO WERE RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHILE IN COMBAT.
Ratified

H. 4285 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: 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 DISTRICTS OF MARION COUNTY MUST BE SET BY THE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD 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.
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4290 -- Reps. Thompson, Cooper, Frye, Martin, Stille, Townsend and White: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA SECONDARY HIGHWAY 77 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 20 TO BEAVER DAM ROAD (SOUTH CAROLINA SECONDARY HIGHWAY 75) IN HONOR OF MReading DAVID Reading CHASTAIN AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS ON SIGNS ON THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "DAVID Reading CHASTAIN HIGHWAY".
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4291 -- Reps. White, Branham, Clark, Trotter, M.A. Pitts and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 33, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT WHICH ENTERS SOUTH CAROLINA INTO A MULTI-STATE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECIPROCAL PRACTICE OF NURSING AMONG THE STATES THAT ARE PARTIES TO THE COMPACT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES THAT APPLY TO PRACTICING NURSING IN OTHER STATES PURSUANT TO THE COMPACT; TO PROVIDE FOR A COORDINATED LICENSURE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR SHARING DATA AMONG THE COMPACT STATES AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF NURSES LICENSED IN STATES THAT ARE PARTIES TO THE COMPACT.
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2nd Reading
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Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4310 -- Reps. McLeod and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR HOMES WHICH QUALIFY AS A PRIMARY OR SECONDARY RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE TRAILERS USED FOR CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL PULLED BY A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4320 -- Rep. McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE SPECIFIC LIMIT OF TEN SHAREHOLDERS FOR A CORPORATION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ON ITS AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY AND PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS FOR A CORPORATION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH AN ASSESSMENT RATIO.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

H. 4354 -- Reps. Hagood, Littlejohn, Young, Chellis, Lourie, Reading Brown and Miller: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT OF 2003" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH COORDINATION BETWEEN ADJACENT AND OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTIONS DURING THE LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS AND TO ESTABLISH THE DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS AS AN ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS.
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2nd Reading
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Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 4397 -- Reps. Mack, Breeland, Whipper, Branham and Reading Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANCE PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "ANESTHESIOLOGIST" AND "SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST" BY ADDING THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION AS A RECOGNIZED ENTITY FOR APPROVAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1240, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A BOARD DESIGNEE TO REVIEW AN APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1245, RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST SHALL ADOPT WHEN ACTING AS A SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM TO A SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1275, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE REQUIRED WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANT AND A SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST IS TERMINATED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM TO A SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1295, RELATING TO FEES FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A SUPERVISOR FEE TO A SUPERVISOR SPONSOR FEE.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4399 -- Rep. McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND CONTROL SO AS TO RENAME THIS ARTICLE THE "CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT", TO CLARIFY THAT THE ARTICLE ADDRESSES CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO CHILDREN AND LEAD POISONING, TO FURTHER SPECIFY SURFACES IN A DWELLING OR FACILITY THAT MAY CONTAIN A LEAD-BASED HAZARD, TO UPDATE REQUIREMENTS FOR EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RECORDKEEPING, TO REVISE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE WARRANT TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED HAZARDS, TO REQUIRE LABORATORIES TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL RESULTS OF ANY BLOOD LEAD ANALYSES CONDUCTED ON CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF SIX, TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS, TO REVISE CRIMINAL PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL FINES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROPRIATION OR AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Request for Debate

H. 4403 -- Reps. Edge, Barfield, Clemmons, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ALL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO SET SCHOOL CALENDAR START DATES AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO LABOR DAY IN ORDER TO GENERATE THE MAXIMUM REVENUE IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S NUMBER ONE INDUSTRY, TRAVEL AND TOURISM, AND CONSEQUENTLY INCREASING FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Debate Adjourned
Tabled

H. 4405 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Neilson, Sandifer, Scott and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-865, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FUEL COSTS INCURRED BY ELECTRICAL UTILITIES FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRICITY, SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY THAT THE TERM "FUEL COSTS RELATED TO PURCHASED POWER" INCLUDES COSTS OF FIRM GENERATION CAPACITY PURCHASES AND THE TOTAL DELIVERED COST OF ECONOMY PURCHASES OF ELECTRIC POWEReading
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4406 -- Reps. Ott, Lucas, Hayes, McLeod, Hosey, Barfield, Coates, Allen, Anthony, Bales, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clyburn, Cooper, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hagood, Harrell, J. Hines, Hinson, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Koon, Leach, Lee, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Rivers, Sheheen, Sinclair, Skelton, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Walker, Weeks, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-10 AND 8-13-1300, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING AND CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, BOTH SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS" TO INCLUDE A CAUCUS BASED ON REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS RESIDING OUTSIDE OF A MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREA.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled

H. 4409 -- Reps. Weeks and G.M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY 521 IN SUMTER COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD TO THE SUMTER CITY LIMIT AS "THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JReading MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF DReading MARTIN LUTHER KING, JReading, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF THE HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JReading MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4411 -- Reps. Quinn, Sheheen, Merrill, J.E. Smith, Clark, Bales, Bingham, Bowers, Reading Brown, Chellis, Coates, Coleman, Edge, Hagood, Harrison, Hayes, Hinson, Kennedy, McGee, Ott, Rivers, G.M. Smith, Toole, Weeks, Young, Cobb-Hunter and Pinson: A BILL TO ENACT THE SCHOOL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12, SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL STATE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX EQUAL TO TWO PERCENT OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ADDITIONAL TWO PERCENT TAX DOES NOT APPLY TO THE SALE OF UNPREPARED FOOD AND ON ACCOMMODATIONS FOR TRANSIENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 11-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES FROM THE TRUST FUND TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE PAID MONTHLY IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS THE DISTRICT'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF TRUST FUND REVENUES BASED ON THE DISTRICT'S WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS AS A PERCENTAGE OF STATEWIDE WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-155 SO AS TO CREATE THE SCHOOL MILLAGE TAX EXEMPTION TRUST FUND (THE SCHOOL TRUST FUND) AND REQUIRE REVENUES OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE GENERATED BY ELIMINATING OR REVISING SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS AND CAPS TO BE CREDITED TO THIS FUND, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEDUCTION IS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ANY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE MADE TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL OR TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE STATE, OR MADE TO THE SCHOOL TRUST FUND; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 12-36-60 AND 12-36-90, BOTH AS AMENDED, 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; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX ON VARIOUS ITEMS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM TAX; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-253 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR ALL PROPERTY FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE NOT OTHERWISE EXEMPT, PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DETERMINING AND PHASING IN THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THIS NEW EXEMPTION WITH A PAYMENT BASED ON WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-20-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE WEIGHTINGS USED TO PROVIDE RELATIVE COST DIFFERENCES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-20-42 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 EDUCATION FINANCE ACT APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS THE DISTRICT'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF SUCH FUNDS BASED ON THE DISTRICT'S WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS AS A PERCENTAGE OF STATEWIDE WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS AS DETERMINED ANNUALLY PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE REVENUES FROM ANY SOURCE THE DISTRIBUTION OF WHICH IS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ACT, EXCEPT FOR EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FUNDS, TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS THE DISTRICT'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF SUCH FUNDS BASED ON THE DISTRICT'S WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS AS A PERCENTAGE OF STATEWIDE WEIGHTED PUPIL UNITS AS DETERMINED ANNUALLY PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM ALL FUNDS DISTRIBUTED TO IT FROM STATE SOURCES AS FUNDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, EXCEPT THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SHALL RECEIVE THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER WEIGHTED PUPIL UNIT; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ORDER RATE REDUCTIONS IN RATES CHARGED CUSTOMERS OF REGULATED PUBLIC UTILITIES SUFFICIENT TO REFLECT NET PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS TO UTILITIES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2003, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2006, A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY UNDER PROVISIONS OF LAW AUTHORIZING THE ASSESSMENT OF TAXES AND FEES UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS MAY INCREASE THE MILLAGE RATE IMPOSED FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES ABOVE THE RATE IMPOSED FOR SUCH PURPOSES FOR THE PRECEDING TAX YEAR ONLY BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY, PRESENT OR NOT, RATHER THAN BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY VOTE; BY REPEALING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX ACT, AND CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 4 RELATING TO OPTIONAL METHODS FOR FINANCING TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES INCLUDING LEVY OF ADDITIONAL SALES TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SALES TAXES FOR PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED UNDER THESE PROVISIONS SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL THEIR SCHEDULED TERMINATION DATE; TO REQUIRE A REFERENDUM IN COUNTIES IN WHICH THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX IS CURRENTLY IMPOSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER TO RESCIND THE TAX AND BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2003, AND APPLIES FOR PROPERTY TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2003 AND MOTOR VEHICLE TAX YEARS BEGINNING AFTER JUNE 30, 2003.
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4412 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Altman, Owens, M.A. Pitts, J. Brown and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A BEGINNER'S PERMIT MAY NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4413 -- Reps. Cato, Vaughn, Cotty, Leach and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAKING OF RATES FOR CASUALTY INSURANCE, SO AS TO ADD TO THE CRITERIA THAT CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO ASSESSMENTS, SUCH AS THE GUARANTY FUND, WIND AND HAIL JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, AND SIMILAR MECHANISMS WHEN MAKING THE RATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-920, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSURER MAY MAKE OR ISSUE A CONTRACT OR POLICY ONLY ON RATES WHICH ARE IN EFFECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSED RATES CHANGES WHERE THE SOLE FACTOR FOR THE CHANGE IS THE IMPACT OF A REVISED ASSESSMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A RATE INCREASE FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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3rd Reading

H. 4414 -- Reps. Altman, Vaughn, Cotty, Viers, Witherspoon and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-3-25 SO AS TO DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION UPON THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPROPRIATED TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMPENSATION OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IS NOT DIMINISHED AS LONG AS THE OFFICE EXISTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4415 -- Reps. J. Brown, Bales, Cotty, Harrison, Howard, Lourie, J.H. Neal, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-1710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE TERM LIMITATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed

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Recalled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4416 -- Reps. G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Tripp, Vaughn and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VISION SCREENINGS REQUIRED FOR THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN ITS OPERATOR'S VISION IS DEFECTIVE, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE DEGREE OF VISION IS LESS THAN 20/40 BUT BETTER THAN 20/200 TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4417 -- Reps. Altman, M.A. Pitts and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMES THAT ARE DEFINED AS VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOTH LYNCHING IN THE FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE ARE VIOLENT CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-620, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PAROLE BOARD'S REVIEW OF THE CASES OF CERTAIN PRISONERS WHO HAVE SERVED ONE FOURTH OF THEIR SENTENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PRISONER CONVICTED OF A CRIME WHOSE VICTIMS SUFFERED BODILY INJURY AS A RESULT OF THE CRIME SHALL HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS AFTER A REQUEST FOR PAROLE IS DENIED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF CERTAIN ORDERS ISSUED BY THE PAROLE BOARD THAT AUTHORIZE PAROLE AND DENY PAROLE AND THE REVIEW OF CASES IN WHICH A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE IS MADE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A PRISONER CONFINED FOR COMMISSION OF A VIOLENT CRIME MUST BE REVIEWED EVERY FIVE YEARS INSTEAD OF EVERY TWO YEARS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DENIED PAROLE IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME CONTAINED IN SECTION 16-25-90 TO HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED EVERY TWELVE MONTHS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4418 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, G.Reading Smith, Vaughn, Cotty, Weeks, Leach, Mahaffey and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO ALLOW A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND HIS ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANS UPON PAYING THE FULL PREMIUM COST OF THE COVERAGE AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OR TRUSTEES BY RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ITS MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLAN.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4419 -- Reps. Neilson, Vaughn, Cotty and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-350 SO AS TO REGULATE THE LOCATION OF AN ADULT BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT WHEN THERE EXISTS NO LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THE REGULATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4420 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, AN EMPLOYING UNIT MUST BE ASSIGNED ALL OR SOME PORTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT RECORD OF AN EXISTING EMPLOYMENT UNIT WHEN THERE HAS BEEN AN ACQUISITION OR REORGANIZATION OF AN EXISTING BUSINESS ENTERPRISE WITH CONTINUITY OF CONTROL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PREDECESSOR'S RATE MUST BE APPLIED TO THE SUCCESSOR, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED ON AN EMPLOYING UNIT AND A CONTRIBUTION TAX RETURN PREPARER WHO WILFULLY VIOLATES THIS REQUIREMENT, WITH INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY FOR THE PENALTIES ON THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTOR OF THE ENTERPRISE IN VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled

Ratified

H. 4421 -- Reps. White, Cooper, Vaughn, Cotty, Altman, Sandifer, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT NOTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ASSESSMENT NOTICE RESULTING FROM A COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM MUST PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY BASED ON THE REVISED VALUE AND THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4422 -- Reps. Altman, Hinson, Viers, M.A. Pitts, Taylor and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-694 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, INCLUDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, MUST NOT ACCEPT A "MATRICULA CONSULAR" ISSUED BY THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES AS A FORM OF IDENTIFICATION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4423 -- Reps. White, Cooper, Vaughn, Altman, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON ANNUAL INCREASES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE RATE OTHERWISE APPLICABLE FOR THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE VALUES DETERMINED IN A COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM ARE IMPLEMENTED MAY NOT BE INCREASED EXCEPT UPON A FAVORABLE VOTE IN A REFERENDUM HELD SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4424 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-37-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF SALES AND USE TAXES OR TOLLS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE IMPOSITION OF A COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IS NOT APPROVED IN THE REQUIRED REFERENDUM OR FOR ANY REASON THE TAX WAS NOT IMPOSED AFTER THE REQUIRED REFERENDUM, THEN A SUBSEQUENT REFERENDUM FOR SUCH AN IMPOSITION MAY NOT BE HELD BEFORE THE SECOND STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AFTER THE REFERENDUM AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A REFERENDUM TO IMPOSE TOLLS FOR TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IS NOT APPROVED OR FOR ANY REASON THE TOLLS WERE NOT IMPOSED AFTER THE REQUIRED REFERENDUM, A SUBSEQUENT ELECTION FOR SUCH AN IMPOSITION MAY NOT BE HELD WITHIN FOUR YEARS AFTER THE DATE IN WHICH WAS HELD THE REFERENDUM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4425 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Vaughn, Taylor, Leach and Mahaffey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONCERN OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA INDUSTRY AND THE JOBS IT PROVIDES AND TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ABROGATE, RESCIND, OR OTHERWISE RENEGOTIATE THIS NATION'S MEMBERSHIP IN OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION, THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS AND TRADE, AND THE NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned

H. 4426 -- Reps. Kirsh, Perry, Vaughn, Stille, Cotty, Altman, E.H. Pitts, Walker and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL LEAVE AND THE LUMP-SUM PAYMENT FOR UNUSED LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE EMPLOYEE PROGRAM (TERI)) PARTICIPANT IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A LUMP-SUM PAYMENT FOR UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE EARNED WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE TERI PROGRAM AND TO GIVE THIS PROVISION PROSPECTIVE EFFECT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4427 -- Reps. Kirsh, Perry, Vaughn, Stille, Cotty, Altman and Witherspoon: A BILL TO CLOSE THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE (TERI) PROGRAM TO NEW PARTICIPANTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004, AND TO REPEAL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TERI PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4428 -- Reps. Wilkins, Gilham, Harrison, Stille, Cotty, E.H. Pitts, Kirsh, Walker and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2933, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "ARREST" FOR THE TERM "TRAFFIC STOP", CONFORM APPLICABILITY PROVISIONS TO ARRESTS ONLY, DELETE THE PROHIBITION OF ARRESTS PURSUANT TO TRAFFIC ROADBLOCKS OR DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECKPOINTS, DELETE THE SPECIFIC ENUMERATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF EVIDENCE THAT MAY BE INTRODUCED RELATING TO A PERSON'S ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION PERTAINING TO JURY INSTRUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DRIVER'S IMPLIED CONSENT TO BE ADMINISTERED CERTAIN CHEMICAL TESTS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN TESTS AND THEIR RESULTS AND INFERENCES, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY SLED RESULTS IN THE EXCLUSION FROM EVIDENCE OF TEST RESULTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIDEOTAPING OF THE INCIDENT SITE AND BREATH SITE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON MUST BE ADVISED OF HIS MIRANDA RIGHTS BEFORE A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE Reading OF THE MIRANDA RIGHTS MUST BE VIDEOTAPED AT THE BREATH SITE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4429 -- Reps. Lucas and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-49-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME, SO AS TO ADD FACTORS FOR THE FAMILY COURT TO CONSIDER IN AN ACTION TO CHANGE THE SURNAME OF A MINOR CHILD.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4430 -- Reps. Taylor, Cotty and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, ALE, WINE, MALT, OR OTHER FERMENTED BEVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE TO ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE SUCH A BEVERAGE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE ACTING UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8925, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE TO ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE ACTING UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4431 -- Reps. Neilson, Vaughn, Altman and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENTS CONCERNING THEIR MINOR CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PARENT HAS A RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS ABOUT A CHILD'S MEDICAL PROCEDURE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4432 -- Reps. G.M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 22 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO DEFINE 'CONVICTION', PROVIDE A STATUTORY PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING EXPUNGEMENT OF A CRIMINAL RECORD, AUTHORIZE AN EXPUNGEMENT FEE OF THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR, NAME THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES REQUIRING NOTICE OF THE EXPUNGEMENT, AUTHORIZE A VERIFICATION FEE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO SLED, AND REQUIRE SLED TO KEEP A NONPUBLIC RECORD OF THE EXPUNGEMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4433 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REQUIREMENT BY AN EMPLOYER THAT A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE DISCLOSE HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN AN INITIAL APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF AN APPLICANT UPON HIS ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT OR UPON HIS ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINGENT ON A SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND CHECK, IF HE HAS RECEIVED WRITTEN NOTICE THAT A BACKGROUND CHECK IS REASONABLY REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-1-65, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FOR EMPLOYERS DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMMUNITY DOES NOT APPLY TO AN EMPLOYER WHO RELEASES AN APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT IN WHICH THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE HAS DISCLOSED HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBEReading
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4434 -- Reps. Wilkins, Vaughn, Taylor, Stille, Cotty, Altman, Viers, E.H. Pitts, Sandifer, Harvin, Walker, Leach and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-1526 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EXPENDITURE OF STATE FUNDS UNDER CONTRACT THROUGH A GOVERNMENTAL BODY FOR TELEMARKETING SERVICES REQUIRES CONTRACT PROVISIONS THAT THE SERVICES MUST BE PERFORMED IN THE UNITED STATES AND THAT ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS AND PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES MAY BE EMPLOYED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED TELEPHONE CALLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM A CONSUMER SALES OR SERVICE CALL CENTEReading
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4435 -- Reps. Kirsh, Owens, Vaughn and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX RATES ON CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SO AS TO IMPOSE A TAX ON CIGARETTE ROLLING PAPER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SUPPLYING OF MINORS WITH CIGARETTES, TOBACCO, OR CIGARETTE PAPER, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO SUPPLY CIGARETTE ROLLING PAPER TO MINORS, TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION MUST BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FINES COLLECTED.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4436 -- Reps. Vaughn, Stille, Altman, Leach and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 68 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PROGRAM OF SCHOOL CHOICE FOR STUDENTS IN FAILING SCHOOLS, STUDENTS NOT PERFORMING UP TO GRADE LEVEL, STUDENTS OF A CERTAIN INCOME LEVEL, AND ON A PHASE-IN BASIS FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4437 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Miller, Clemmons, Viers and Leach: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A NONBINDING REFERENDUM AT THE TIME OF THE 2004 GENERAL ELECTION TO ASCERTAIN THE WISHES OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AS TO WHETHER THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHOULD HAVE A UNIFORM STARTING DATE FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOT BEFORE LABOR DAY OF EACH YEAReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4438 -- Reps. Taylor, Lloyd and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-25-1110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTORBOATS OPERATING ON LAKE WYLIE, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROVISIONS TO MOTORBOATS OPERATING ON LAKE GREENWOOD AS WELL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4439 -- Reps. G.Reading Smith and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 47 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ANIMAL ECOLOGICAL TERRORISM ACT" WHICH PROVIDES PENALTIES CIVIL AND CRIMINAL FOR PERSONS ENCOURAGING, FINANCING, ASSISTING, OR ENGAGING IN ACTS OF ANIMAL AND ECOLOGICAL TERRORISM AS DEFINED IN THE CHAPTER, AND REQUIRES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGISTRY OF ANIMAL AND ECOLOGICAL TERRORISTS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4440 -- Reps. Limehouse, Clemmons, Altman and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF A MOTOR HOME AS REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THAT CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BOATS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION IF THEY MEET THE SAME REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A CAP ON THE MAXIMUM AD VALOREM TAXATION WHICH MAY BE LEVIED ON SUCH A BOAT FOR ANY YEAReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Reconsidered
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 4441 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CLAIM FOR INJURY OR DISEASE FILED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2004, SERVES AS THE BASIS FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO AN EMPLOYER OR INSURANCE CARRIER PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 42-9-400 AND 42-9-410.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4442 -- Reps. Townsend, Walker, Mahaffey, Clark and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-110 SO AS TO REQUIRE A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WITH A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM TO REQUIRE A COURSE ON THE STUDY OF CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4443 -- Reps. Townsend, Altman, Walker, Mahaffey, Clark and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-150 SO AS TO ALLOW A SCHOOL BOARD TO IMPLEMENT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE IN CERTAIN AREAS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL BOARD SHALL ADOPT WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE VIDEO CAMERAS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4444 -- Reps. Lucas and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-25-20, 44-25-40, 44-25-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "INSTITUTION" WITH THE TERM "MENTAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4445 -- Reps. Rice, Vaughn, Altman, Cato, Tripp, Hamilton and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE SCHOOL CHOICE ACT OF 2004; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO CHAPTER 17, TITLE 59; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ACADEMIC PASSPORT, THE AMOUNT OF AN ACADEMIC PASSPORT, AND THE ELIGIBILITY OF A STUDENT TO RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC PASSPORT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO RECEIVE AN ACADEMIC PASSPORT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROHIBITION OF AWARDING MORE THAN ONE ACADEMIC PASSPORT TO A CHILD IN A YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADMIT A CHILD FOR WHOSE BENEFIT AN ACADEMIC PASSPORT HAS BEEN AWARDED; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE ACADEMIC PASSPORTS AWARDED AND CHILDREN ATTENDING CHARTER SCHOOLS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT AWARDS ACADEMIC PASSPORTS OR CONTAINS CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR A DONATION TO THE CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FOR A PARENT OF A CHILD NOT RECEIVING AN ACADEMIC PASSPORT; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 59-17-10 THROUGH 59-17-140 AS ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 59; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-40, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF ANNUAL ALLOCATIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF ACADEMIC PASSPORTS AWARDED BY EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND STUDENTS ATTENDING CHARTER SCHOOLS IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4446 -- Reps. Taylor, Altman, Bingham, Davenport, Townsend, Toole and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1540 SO AS TO PROVIDE IN CUSTODY AND VISITATION CASES LITIGANTS ARE ENTITLED TO A VERBATIM COPY OF THE TRANSCRIPT AND THAT THE COST OF THE TRANSCRIPT MAY NOT EXCEED TWO DOLLARS PER PAGE; TO ADD SECTION 20-7-1541 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPREME COURT BY RULE MUST ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR THE STORAGE OF TAPES OR OTHER SONIC RECORDINGS IN A GOVERNMENT FACILITY; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-1542 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PARTY IN A CUSTODY OR VISITATION PROCEEDING TO RECORD THE PROCEEDING IF THERE IS NO ACTIVE INTERFERENCE WITH THE CONDUCT OF THE HEARING.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4447 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Wilkins, Bingham, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Davenport, Duncan, Frye, Gilham, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, McGee, Owens, Perry, E.H. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Sandifer, Simrill, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon, Young, Taylor, Stille, Altman, Mahaffey and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL STATE SPENDING LIMITATION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EXISTING STATE SPENDING LIMITATION AND IMPOSE A LIMITATION ON GENERAL FUND REVENUE APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FISCAL YEAR IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO SUCH APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR PLUS TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT, TO DEFINE GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND PROVIDE THE ADJUSTMENTS THAT MUST BE MADE IN CALCULATING THIS LIMIT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIMIT BY LIMITING WARRANTS FOR GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CALCULATION OF LIMIT IS MADE BY THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET BEFORE THE SUBMISSION OF THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET AND REQUIRE THAT OFFICE TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS BILLS OR JOINT RESOLUTIONS MAY RECEIVE THIRD Reading, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE LIMIT IN A FISCAL EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTED BY A SPECIAL ROLLCALL VOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THAT SPECIAL ROLLCALL VOTE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USES AND PRIORITY OF USES OF SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES, INCLUDING REPLENISHMENT OF THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, PAYING DOWN ACCUMULATED DEFICITS, AND A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT AND THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CREDIT AND ALLOWING OTHER NONRECURRING USES OF THE SURPLUS BY ACTS OR JOINT RESOLUTIONS RECEIVING THE SPECIAL ROLLCALL VOTE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4448 -- Reps. Neilson, Altman, J. Brown and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH GRANDPARENT VISITATION MAY BE GRANTED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4449 -- Reps. Umphlett, Harvin, Altman, Taylor, Merrill and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-150 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTIONS ORDERED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AS SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, PROBATE JUDGES, SHERIFFS, REGISTRARS OF DEEDS, COUNTY AUDITORS, AND COUNTY TREASURERS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4450 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Allen, Walker, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF REGULAR COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT PROGRAMS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE AS PART OF THE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM EACH PARCEL OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY TO BE VISITED BY PERSONNEL OF THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE IN THE TWO YEARS ENDING WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE THE DATE AND TIME OF THE VISIT TO BE NOTED ON THE REASSESSMENT NOTICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO COMPLETE A VISIT ON A TIMELY BASIS BEFORE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED VALUES RESULTING FROM THE PROGRAM REQUIRES THE PARCEL TO BE VALUED AT THE VALUE USED IN THE PRECEDING PROPERTY TAX YEAReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4451 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Altman, Clark and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-7-1610 AND 14-7-1630, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF A STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN OBSCENITY CRIME MUST BE MULTI-COUNTY IN NATURE OR MUST TRANSPIRE IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY FOR THE STATE GRAND JURY TO HAVE JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-335, RELATING TO HIRING A MINOR TO VIOLATE OBSCENITY LAWS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-342 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR, TO PROVIDE CONSENT IS A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION IF THE PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IS AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OLD BUT THAT CONSENT IS NOT A DEFENSE TO PROSECUTION IF THE PERSON IS UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-345, RELATING TO THE DISSEMINATION OF OBSCENITY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-355, RELATING TO THE DISSEMINATION OF OBSCENITY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWELVE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-385, RELATING TO THE DISSEMINATION OF HARMFUL MATERIAL TO A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-387, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO APPEAR IN PUBLIC IN A STATE OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT NUDITY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-395, RELATING TO FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FROM TEN TO TWENTY YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-405, RELATING TO SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FROM FIVE TO TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-415, RELATING TO PROMOTING THE PROSTITUTION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FROM TEN TO TWENTY YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-445, RELATING TO SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF EQUIPMENT USED IN THE COMMISSION OF OBSCENITY AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR AND THIRD DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONVICTIONS RENDERING A PERSON A "SEX OFFENDER", SO AS TO INCLUDE A PERSON CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-30, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR IN THE DEFINITION OF "SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4452 -- Reps. McGee, J. Brown, Vaughn, Simrill, Leach, Clark, Young and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-75 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4453 -- Reps. Sheheen, Jennings, Altman, McLeod and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIFE EXPECTANCY TABLE FOR CIVIL LITIGATION, SO AS TO UPDATE THE TABLE USING THE 2001 COMMISSIONERS STANDARD ORDINARY MORTALITY TABLE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4454 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE THAT WERE CREATED TO OPERATE HOSPITALS ON A LOCAL OR REGIONAL BASIS, THE ABILITY TO CALL FOR OR CONDUCT ADVISORY REFERENDA REGARDING THEIR ACTIVITIES SHALL REST SOLELY WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AND THE GOVERNMENTAL BODIES WHICH APPOINT THE BOARD, INCLUDING A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4455 -- Reps. Clemmons, J. Brown, Sandifer, Leach, Clark, Toole, Ceips, Herbkersman and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PHARMACIES, INCLUDING THE TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION BETWEEN PHARMACIES IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REMAINING REFILLS, RATHER THAN ONLY ONE REFILL, MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO AND DISPENSED BY THE RECEIVING PHARMACY, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO IN-STATE PHARMACIES, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION CONTAINING PROCEDURES FOR DISPENSING RESTRICTED DRUGS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALISTS TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, WHICH MUST INCLUDE HOLDING A CURRENT REGISTRATION WITH CARDIOVASCULAR CREDENTIALING INTERNATIONAL, TO ESTABLISH PARAMETERS FOR THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR SUCH SPECIALISTS, TO PROHIBIT SUCH SPECIALISTS FROM PRESCRIBING DRUGS, TO REQUIRE THESE SPECIALISTS TO PRACTICE ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A CARDIOLOGIST, TO AUTHORIZE SANCTIONS FOR UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE AND OTHER PRACTICE VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE; TO ADD SECTION 40-13-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO PRACTICE HAIR BRAIDING, INCLUDING REQUIRING REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FEES, A SIXTY HOUR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION APPROVED HAIR BRAIDING COURSE, AND PASSAGE OF AN EXAMINATION ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN HAIR BRAIDING HAS ONE YEAR TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO DEFINE "HAIR BRAIDING".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4456 -- Reps. Vaughn and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-350, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES COLLECTED UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTIES RECEIVING THESE FUNDS TO EXPEND THEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES AND REMEDIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRACKING OF THESE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES; TO AMEND SECTION 48-2-330, RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL FINES AND PENALTIES COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, NOT OTHERWISE DESIGNATED, TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND, TO ESTABLISH A SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR CAP FOR THE FUND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF THESE FUNDS; AND TO ADD SECTION 48-2-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE TO THE REGULATED COMMUNITY ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4457 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Talley, Clemmons, Cotty, Walker, Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS THAT MUST BE TRIED IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE DEFENDANT RESIDES, SO AS TO DEFINE KEY TERMS AND TO PROVIDE FACTORS FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING A CORPORATION'S PRINCIPLE PLACE OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-100, RELATING TO CHANGING THE PLACE OF TRIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO CHANGE THE PLACE OF TRIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 36-2-803, RELATING TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION BASED UPON CONDUCT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE SECTION APPLIES ONLY TO CAUSES OF ACTION SPECIFICALLY ENUMERATED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 58-23-90, RELATING TO THE PROPER VENUE TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST A LICENSED MOTOR CARRIEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4458 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Clemmons, Cotty, Simrill, Walker and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 36, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA FRIVOLOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS SANCTIONS ACT, SO AS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER WITH PROVISIONS REQUIRING THE SIGNATURE OF AN ATTORNEY OR PRO SE LITIGANT ON ALL PLEADINGS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED IN A CIVIL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SIGNATURE CONSTITUTES CERTIFICATION THAT THE ACTION IS NOT FRIVOLOUS OR INTERPOSED FOR DELAY, AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4459 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Clemmons, Cotty, Simrill, Viers, Walker and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR FILING AN ACTION FOR A CONSTRUCTION DEFECT, SO AS TO DECREASE THE STATUTE OF REPOSE FROM THIRTEEN TO EIGHT YEARS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4460 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Clemmons, Cotty, Simrill and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-59-820, 40-59-840, AND 40-59-850, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE CONSTRUCTION DWELLING DEFECTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY" FOR THE TERMS "DWELLING" AND "RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT", TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY", TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS IS TOLLED UNTIL A CLAIM IS DENIED OR REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLAIMANT MAY PROCEED WITH A CIVIL ACTION IF A DISPUTE BETWEEN THE PARTIES IS NOT SETTLED WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF THE INITIAL NOTICE OF CLAIM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4461 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Clemmons, Cotty, Simrill and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-31-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PREJUDGMENT LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST EQUAL TO THE PRIME RATE AS LISTED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL PLUS TWO PERCENT AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-31-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSTJUDGMENT LEGAL RATE OF INTEREST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RATE OF INTEREST IS EQUAL TO THE PRIME RATE AS LISTED IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL PLUS FOUR PERCENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4462 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Taylor, Clemmons and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-33-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIFURCATED TRIAL IN CIVIL ACTIONS TRIED BEFORE A JURY WHEN PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4463 -- Reps. Harrison, Delleney, W.D. Smith, Taylor, Clemmons, Cotty, Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 38, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME IN WHICH A CLAIMANT MAY OPEN A JUDGMENT TO TWO YEARS, TO ABOLISH JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONTRIBUTORY LIABILITY AMONG TORTFEASORS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4464 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Taylor, G.M. Smith, Clemmons, Walker, Barfield, Keegan, White, Viers, G.Reading Smith, Owens, Rice and Sandifer: A BILL TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND PATIENT SAFETY REFORM ACT" BY ADDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 80 TO THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4465 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR THE PERSON OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO INDEX THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT TO INFLATION IN THE SAME MANNER AND BY THE SAME PERCENTAGE THAT FEDERAL INCOME TAX BRACKETS ARE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4466 -- Reps. Vaughn and Altman: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 6-27-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON AMENDMENTS OR REPEAL OF PROVISIONS OF THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT EXCEPT BY MEANS OF SEPARATE LEGISLATION ENACTED SOLELY FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4467 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Kirsh, Leach and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR PAYING PROPERTY TAXES AND THE REQUIREMENT FOR TAX NOTICES AND RECEIPTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TAX NOTICE FOR THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR BEFORE THE PROPERTY TAX YEAR IN WHICH THE VALUES DETERMINED IN THE COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM ARE IMPLEMENTED, TO CONTAIN A NOTICE PROJECTING THE PROPERTY TAX DUE ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION TAX YEAR USING THE REVISED VALUES AND THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4468 -- Reps. Vaughn and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-275, SO AS TO REPLACE CALCULATION AND IMPOSITION OF A ROLLBACK PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE FOR YEARS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION WITH A MILLAGE RATE CALCULATED TO PRODUCE NO MORE THAN ONE PERCENT ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE, INCLUDING AN ALLOWANCE FOR REVENUE GROWTH, ABOVE SUCH REVENUE IN THE PRECEDING YEAR AND TO INCLUDE DEBT SERVICE AND OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS FINANCING COSTS IN THIS LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MILLAGE RATE LIMITATIONS ON LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES, SO AS TO DELETE AUTHORIZATION FOR MILLAGE RATE INCREASES EQUAL TO INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX WITHOUT A POSITIVE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE GOVERNING BODY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE AND CALCULATION OF THE ROLLBACK TAX SO AS TO DELETE THE ROLLBACK TAX PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4469 -- Reps. Herbkersman and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE IMPOSITION OF A FEE OR TAX ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE THE TAX OR FEE IF ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY LOCATED IN THE SAME COUNTY WAS IMPOSING THE FEE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1991, BY PETITION AND APPROVAL OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF THAT COUNTY, AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO IMPOSE A TRANSFER FEE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE-QUARTER OF ONE PERCENT OF THE VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY, AND TO REQUIRE FEE PROCEEDS TO BE CREDITED TO A SEPARATE FUND AND USED EXCLUSIVELY TO ACQUIRE OR IMPROVE OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4470 -- Reps. Harrison, Altman, Cotty, Kirsh and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 36-9-410 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO INTENTIONALLY AND WILFULLY SELL OR DISPOSE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY THAT IS SUBJECT TO A PERFECTED SECURITY INTEREST WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD THE SECURED PARTY WITHOUT HIS CONSENT AND WITHOUT PAYING THE DEBT, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4471 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-3-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE MANUAL SHALL ASK THE PRIMARY SPONSOR OF AN ENACTED BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION WHICH DESIGNATES ANY MATTER, THING, UNDERTAKING, OR ACTIVITY AS AN OFFICIAL STATE MATTER, THING, UNDERTAKING, OR ACTIVITY WHETHER OR NOT THE MEMBER WISHES HIS NAME TO APPEAR IN THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL AS THE PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE MEMBER'S NAME IN THE MANUAL AS THE PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION IF HE SO DESIRES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4472 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins, Altman, G.M. Smith, Sandifer, Simrill, Walker, Kirsh, Leach, Chellis, Mahaffey and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL RECOVERY ACT" WHICH REQUIRES AN INSURER PROVIDING PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ACCEPT CERTAIN STANDARDIZED CLAIM FORMS, TO PROVIDE THAT ELIGIBLE CLAIMS PROPERLY SUBMITTED ARE DUE AND PAYABLE BY THE INSURER WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF THE DATE RECEIVED, TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO NOTIFY A CLAIMANT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS IF THE CLAIM IS NOT ELIGIBLE AND TO STATE THE REASONS FOR FAILING TO PAY THE CLAIM, TO REQUIRE AN INSURER WHO PAYS OR REIMBURSES HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THROUGH CAPITATION METHODS TO MAKE PAYMENTS WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF THE PROVIDER RENDERING OR BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR RENDERING THE HEALTH CARE SERVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT A CLAIM NOT PROPERLY PAID OR DISPUTED IS OVERDUE AND ACCRUES INTEREST AT THE LEGAL RATE, TO PROVIDE THAT PROVIDERS AND INSUREDS WHO ARE NOT PAID WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FOR ELECTRONIC CLAIMS AND NINETY DAYS FOR PAPER CLAIMS MAY BE AWARDED COURT COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VIOLATIONS CONSTITUTE UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-230, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF STANDARDIZED CLAIM FORMS AND THE ADDITION OF LOGOS TO CLAIM FORMS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4473 -- Reps. Cato, Sandifer and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TELEPHONE UTILITY TO BE GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR EXTENSION OF A PLANT OR SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS THAT HAVE ELECTED TO HAVE RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO THE PLAN DESCRIBED IN SECTION 58-9-576(B) SHALL PROVIDE THESE CONTRACTS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AS REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-576, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE WITH REGARD TO ITS REGULATION, SO AS TO DEFINE "ABUSE OF MARKET POSITION" AND REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO DEFINE "BUNDLED OFFERING" AND "CONTRACT OFFERING" AND TO PROHIBIT THE COMMISSION FROM REGULATING A BUNDLED OFFERING OR CONTRACT OFFERING BY A CARRIER AND REQUIRE A CARRIER TO ADHERE TO AN ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN UNTIL IT EXPIRES OR IS TERMINATED BY THE COMMISSION, WHICHEVER IS SOONEReading
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4474 -- Reps. Clemmons, Altman and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR THE DWELLING OF A SERVICE MEMBER PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED FROM A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER SO DISABLED AND TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR THE DWELLING OF THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A SERVICE MEMBER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A FIREFIGHTER WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4475 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Wilkins, Altman, Bingham, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Cotty, Davenport, Edge, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Martin, Merrill, E.H. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Simrill, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Stille, Taylor, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker, White, Witherspoon, Young, Sandifer, Kirsh, Owens, Whitmire, Cato, Coates, Ott, Sinclair, Keegan, McGee, Perry, J.M. Neal, Emory, Pinson, Barfield, Reading Brown, Weeks, Branham, Bailey, Battle, Neilson, Clemmons, Viers and Harvin: A BILL TO ENACT THE FISCAL DISCIPLINE PLAN OF 2004 BY DESIGNATING SECTION 6 OF ACT 356 OF 2002, RELATING TO ACTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO COVER AN OPERATING DEFICIT, AS SECTION 11-11-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND AMENDING IT TO REQUIRE AN OPERATING DEFICIT TO BE PLACED FIRST ON THE AGENDA OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING FOLLOWING THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S REPORT OF THE DEFICIT TO THE BOARD, BY PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE ACCUMULATED STATE OPERATING DEFICIT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUND REVENUES TO REPAY A PRIOR-YEAR OPERATING DEFICIT IS A NONRECURRING PURPOSE WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS, BY LIMITING GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS GROWTH TO THREE PERCENT IN FISCAL YEARS 2004-2005 THROUGH 2008-2009 AND PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF SURPLUS REVENUES OVER THE SAME PERIOD, BY PROVIDING THAT THESE LIMITATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS NO LONGER APPLY WHEN THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2003 OPERATING DEFICIT IS FULLY REPAID AND THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND IS FULLY RESTORED, AND BY PROVIDING THAT DURING THIS SAME PERIOD ANNUALLY REQUIRED TRANSFERS TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND MUST BE CONSIDERED RECURRING GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended 1472, Senate Amendments Amended
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Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4476 -- Reps. Umphlett, Altman, Hinson, Scarborough and Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-150 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTIONS ORDERED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AS SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, PROBATE JUDGES, SHERIFFS, REGISTRARS OF DEEDS, COUNTY AUDITORS, COUNTY TREASURERS, AND COUNTY CORONERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-15-65, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY CORONER AS A COUNTY OFFICIAL RECEIVING A SALARY SUPPLEMENT FROM THE STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4477 -- Reps. Limehouse and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 59-33-10 THROUGH 59-33-110 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE AUTISM TRAINING TASK FORCE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AUTISM SOCIETY AND THE TASK FORCE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4478 -- Reps. Snow, Altman and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-6-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AUCTIONEER WHO IS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND HAS BEEN LICENSED AS AN AUCTIONEER FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OR MORE IS EXEMPT FROM THE ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4479 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison, Cotty, Hinson, G.M. Smith and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFINEMENT OF PRISONERS, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ESTABLISH BOTH A TARGETED RELEASE PLAN AND AN ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210 AND 24-13-230, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GOOD BEHAVIOR, WORK, AND ACADEMIC CREDITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DEVELOP POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES TO ALLOW CERTAIN PRISONERS TO RECEIVE A REDUCTION IN THEIR SENTENCES AND TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME THAT MAY BE REDUCED FROM A SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-200, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE OF WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN THESE CREDITS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED PURSUANT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE'S RECOMMENDATION, AND TO ALLOW A COURT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST A PERSON, AGENCY, OR ENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, DRAWINGS, OR SCHEMATICS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES WHOSE DISCLOSURE WOULD REASONABLY BE USED TO FACILITATE AN ESCAPE FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY MAY BE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4480 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-5 SO AS TO ABOLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND TRANSFER ALL ASSETS AND EMPLOYEES TO A NEW DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CLAIM FOR INJURY OR DISEASE FILED AFTER JULY 1, 2004, SERVES AS A BASIS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SUMS PAID BY AN EMPLOYER OR INSURANCE CARRIER PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 42-9-400 AND 42-9-410; TO AMEND SECTIONS 42-1-80, AS AMENDED, 42-1-560, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 42, 42-5-20, 42-5-190, 42-7-200, ALL AS AMENDED, 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, 42-11-170, 42-13-80, 42-13-90, 42-13-100, 42-13-110, 42-15-55, 42-15-95, AS AMENDED, 42-17-30, 42-17-40, 42-17-50, 42-17-60, ALL AS AMENDED, 42-17-70, 42-19-10, AS AMENDED, AND 42-19-50, GENERALLY RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION WHICH ARE ABOLISHED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO REFERENCES CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOLITION AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND PERSONNEL TO THE DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, SECTION 1-23-610, AND 1-23-640, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO POWERS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A ROTATING PANEL OF THREE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES SHALL HEAR APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE THREE JUDGE PANEL AND WHERE THE APPEAL MUST BE HEARD.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4481 -- Reps. Ceips, Harvin, Altman, G.M. Smith, Vaughn, Weeks, Clark, Gilham, Walker, Duncan, Coates, Stille, Bailey, Haskins, Richardson, Mahaffey, Lourie, Loftis, Lloyd, Leach, Keegan, Hinson, Herbkersman, Young, Wilkins, Umphlett, Snow, J.E. Smith, Skelton, Scarborough, Sandifer, Rivers, M.A. Pitts, Harrell, Edge, Cotty, G. Brown, Chellis, J. Brown and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 IN TITLE 2, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS COMMISSION SHALL ACT TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MILITARY FACILITIES LOCATED IN THIS STATE AND ASSIST DEFENSE COMMUNITIES WITH SUCH VALUE ENHANCEMENT, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VALUE REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE LOANS TO ASSIST DEFENSE COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MILITARY FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER METHODS AND INCENTIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PURPOSES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
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Co-Sponsor added
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Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4482 -- Reps. Cotty, Altman, G.M. Smith, Davenport, Coates, J. Brown, Richardson, Kirsh, Owens, Weeks, Clark, Harrison, J.Reading Smith, E.H. Pitts, Hinson, Walker, J.E. Smith and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES UTILIZATION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT" WHICH PROVIDES PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES WHEREBY LOCAL PLANNING ENTITIES AND OFFICIALS MUST CONSIDER CERTAIN MATTERS AND TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN REGARD TO DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN AREAS BORDERING FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA OR THE OVERLAY ZONES OR AIR COMPATIBLE USE ZONES AT THESE INSTALLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4483 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO MAKE THE FEDERAL TAX CUTS PROPOSED BY PRESIDENT BUSH AND ENACTED BY CONGRESS SINCE 2001 PERMANENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4484 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT NO INCREASES IN PAYROLL TAXES, NO CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, AND OPTIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY PERSONAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4485 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO ABOLISH THE DEATH TAX PERMANENTLY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4486 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALLOW A TIMELY VOTE ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE ON ALL JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS MADE BY PRESIDENT BUSH WHO HAVE BEEN FAVORABLY REPORTED BY THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4487 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT BUSH'S EFFORT TO PROTECT THE UNITED STATES FROM TERRORISTS, DANGEROUS AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4488 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO GIVE FIRST PRIORITY TO SUPPORTING AND ENACTING THE DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BEFORE ALL OTHER SPENDING BILLS IN 2004 AND TO DO THE SAME IN FUTURE YEARS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4489 -- Rep. Sandifer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO JESSICA DIANE EDDINS, MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2003, AND ALL THE CONTESTANTS COMPETING FOR THE MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2004 TITLE, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4490 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND GOOD WORKS OF REVEREND ISAAC JENKINS, PASTOR OF THE HOLY ROCK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ST. STEPHEN, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST ADMIRED PREACHERS WHOSE LIFE HAS BEEN A TESTAMENT TO HIS FAITH AND BELIEF IN GOD.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4491 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Chellis, Witherspoon, Townsend, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SPECIFIED MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR BY SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER AND ARE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DURING THE 2004 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4492 -- Rep. G.Reading Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO STEPHEN THOMPSON OF SIMPSONVILLE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD OF KARATE AND THE MARTIAL ARTS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4493 -- Reps. Vaughn and Leach: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 GREER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH TRAVIS PERRY ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN FOR THE CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CROWN.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4494 -- Reps. Vaughn and Leach: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY'S 2003 GREER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH TRAVIS PERRY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN FOR THE CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CROWN.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4495 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE FOR LIFETIME AND RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

H. 4496 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2004, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY" AND JOIN IN THE EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO PROMOTE ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4497 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Harrell, J. Brown, Cato, Witherspoon, Townsend and Chellis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JReading, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN A JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2004, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4498 -- Reps. Huggins and Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JESSICA DIANE EDDINS FOR HER WONDERFUL REIGN AS MISS SOUTH CAROLINA 2003 AND WISH HER EVERY SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE AS HER REIGN COMES TO A CLOSE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4499 -- Rep. G.Reading Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE STEPHEN THOMPSON OF SIMPSONVILLE FOR HIS DEDICATION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD OF KARATE AND THE MARTIAL ARTS AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4500 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Cooper, Dantzler, Duncan, Jennings, Leach, J.M. Neal, Ott, Rhoad, Sandifer, Sheheen, Skelton, Snow, Stewart, Townsend, Umphlett, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY "TIGERS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH TOMMY BOWDEN ON THEIR OUTSTANDING WINNING SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THE CLEMSON "TIGERS" ON THEIR TREMENDOUS VICTORY IN THE 2003 CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4501 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Cooper, Dantzler, Duncan, Jennings, Leach, J.M. Neal, Ott, Rhoad, Sandifer, Sheheen, Skelton, Snow, Stewart, Townsend, Umphlett, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER THE CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HEAD FOOTBALL COACH TOMMY BOWDEN OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED THE 2003 ACC COACH OF THE YEAR FOR THE SECOND TIME IN HIS FIVE-YEAR CAREER AT CLEMSON.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4502 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MReading LURIE FOSTER FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FOR HIS FIFTY-ONE YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE AS THE SANTA CLAUS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4503 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, D.C. Smith and Stewart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ENACT H.RES. 103 WHICH ESTABLISHES A SELECT COMMITTEE ON POW AND MIA AFFAIRS IN THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4504 -- Rep. Altman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO STUDY WHAT TYPES OF ADDITIONAL DRIVERS' LICENSES OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS TO EXISTING DRIVERS' LICENSES ARE NEEDED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AS A RESULT OF THE INCREASED SIZES AND TYPES OF PASSENGER OR CARGO VEHICLES WHICH MAY BE OPERATED BY INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO BOTH HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JUNE 1, 2004.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4505 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO MReading DEEPAL S. ELIATAMBY, P.E., FOR HIS CONTINUED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE STATE THROUGH HIS EXPERTISE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4506 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WOMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION SHALL BE A SEPARATE AND AUTONOMOUS STATE AGENCY NOT A PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-110, RELATING TO CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES BEING A PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMMISSION ON WOMEN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4507 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN A COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2004, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4508 -- Rep. Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN LAURENS COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4509 -- Rep. Leach: 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.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4510 -- Rep. Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION IN IMPROVING STUDENT OUTCOMES AS REQUIRED BY THE 2003-2004 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS, PART 1B, SECTION 1, PARAGRAPH 1.79.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4511 -- Rep. Branham: A BILL TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 ARE ELECTED AND TO REDESIGNATE THE LINES OF DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THEY ARE ELECTED.
Introduced & Other proceedings

H. 4512 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown, J.H. Neal, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SUMTER COUNTY WILSON HALL "BARONS" FOOTBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH EDDIE TALLEY, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND HARD WORK IN CAPTURING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION 2003 CLASS AAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4513 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown, J.H. Neal, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY OF MReading CORDES "CODY" PALMER, SReading, OF SUMTER WHO DIED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM AND TO MEMORIALIZE HIS GOOD WORKS AND GENEROSITY TO THE PEOPLE OF SUMTER COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4514 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown, J.H. Neal, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE CHRISTOPHER ROARK FOR HIS HEROIC RESCUE OF RONALD WHETSEL.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4515 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown, J.H. Neal, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND DReading WILLIAM F. "TED" YOUNG OF SUMTER ON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS 2003 CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS HONORING HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN PEDIATRICS AND CHILD CARE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4516 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown, J.H. Neal, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE WILSON HALL "BARONS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF SUMTER COUNTY ON ITS VICTORY IN THE 2003 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4517 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1750, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRAINING ORDERS AGAINST A PERSON ENGAGED IN HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY NOT REQUIRE A PERSON SEEKING A RESTRAINING ORDER TO DISCLOSE HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERK OF COURT MAY NOT REQUIRE A PERSON SEEKING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION TO DISCLOSE HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4518 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-360 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FROM ALLOCATING ENHANCEMENT FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE ALLOCATION OF THESE FUNDS BE DETERMINED BY THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4519 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 4-10-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT REVENUE DISTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX MUST NOT BE LESS THAN THE DISTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THESE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR AND THE REQUIRED PROPORTIONAL REALLOCATIONS IN DISTRIBUTIONS TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4520 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-27, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A MAGISTRATE TO RETIRE FROM THE SYSTEM AND BE REAPPOINTED WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN APPOINTMENT CRITERIA.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4521 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM SO AS TO OVER FIVE FISCAL YEARS REDUCE FROM TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TO TWENTY-THREE YEARS THE REQUIRED CREDITED SERVICE OF A MEMBER OF THIS SYSTEM TO ELECT SERVICE RETIREMENT AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, OR BOTH, TO PAY THE ACTUARIAL COST OF THIS REDUCTION IN REQUIRED YEARS OF SERVICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4522 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EARLY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM SO OVER FIVE FISCAL YEARS TO REDUCE FROM TWENTY-FIVE YEARS TO TWENTY YEARS THE REQUIRED CREDITED SERVICE OF A MEMBER OF THIS SYSTEM TO ELECT SERVICE RETIREMENT AT ANY AGE WITHOUT PENALTY AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO INCREASE EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS, OR BOTH, TO PAY THE ACTUARIAL COST OF THIS REDUCTION IN REQUIRED YEARS OF SERVICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4523 -- Rep. Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1580, 9-1-1590, AS AMENDED, AND 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISABILITY RETIREMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND RETURNING TO SERVICE AFTER RETIREMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REDUCTION MAY BE MADE TO THE DISABILITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF MEMBERS OF THESE SYSTEMS WHO RETURN TO EMPLOYMENT UNLESS THE MEMBER'S COMPENSATION EXCEEDS THE GREATER OF THE MEMBER'S AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION OR FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DISABILITY RETIREE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT DOES NOT HAVE HIS BENEFIT TERMINATED AND BECOME AN ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBER UNLESS THE MEMBER'S COMPENSATION FROM COVERED EMPLOYMENT EXCEEDS THE GREATER OF THE MEMBER'S AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION OR LESS THAN FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4524 -- Rep. Ceips: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RECEIVING THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION NETWORK (KCAAEN) AND NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA) AWARD FOR THEIR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT OF THE ARTS IN EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4525 -- Reps. Harvin, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, 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 EXPRESS THE SINCEREST SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HONORABLE JOHN J. (BUBBER) SNOW III, REPRESENTATIVE FROM GEORGETOWN AND WILLIAMSBURG COUNTIES, AND HIS FAMILY UPON THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE AND THEIR MOTHER, PENELOPE (PENNY) GRAINGER SNOW.
Introduced & Adpt.

H. 4526 -- Reps. Harvin and G.M. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DReading CARL RAMSEY FOR HIS TWELVE YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE ON THE CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL, THANK HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION TO PUBLIC SERVICE, AND EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4527 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Bailey and Koon: 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, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED AN ELIGIBLE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, VOLUNTEER RESERVE SQUAD MEMBER, AND VOLUNTEER MEMBER OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) RESPONSE TEAM TO A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER AND A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, CLARIFY THAT ONLY ONE DEDUCTION IS ALLOWED, AND PROVIDE DEDUCTION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER AND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO AMEND TITLE 32 BY ADDING CHAPTER 13 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMING OF A REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT FOR FEDERAL MANUFACTURERS EXCISE TAX IN CONTRACTS REQUIRING SUCH REIMBURSEMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4528 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-73, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PUBLIC SCHOOL MAY HAVE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS, IN THE CAFETERIA OR ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS, FOOD OR DRINK THAT EXCEEDS OR DOES NOT COMPLY WITH DIETARY LIMITATION REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED FOR IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT AND THE MOST RECENT APPLICABLE DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL LOSE CERTAIN STATE FUNDING.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4529 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Ceips, Clemmons, Davenport, Duncan, Frye, Keegan, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Sinclair, Witherspoon, Toole, Bailey, Hinson, Owens, Umphlett, G.Reading Smith, Rice, E.H. Pitts, Huggins and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THIS STATE TO HONOR A VALID OUT-OF-STATE PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON HELD BY A RESIDENT OF ANOTHER STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4530 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Barfield, Bingham, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Davenport, Duncan, Keegan, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Pinson, Sinclair and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO LAWFULLY MAY CARRY A PISTOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RETIRED OR DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS MAY LAWFULLY CARRY A PISTOL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4531 -- Reps. J. Brown, Breeland, Cobb-Hunter, Weeks, Govan, Allen, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Clyburn, Gourdine, J. Hines, Hosey, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, Parks, Rutherford, Scott, F.N. Smith and Sheheen: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO MODIFY THE MONUMENT ERECTED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LATE STROM THURMOND, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM THE PALMETTO STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF ESSIE MAE WASHINGTON-WILLIAMS AMONG THE ENGRAVED NAMES OF HIS CHILDREN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4532 -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-32-100 SO AS TO CREATE A GRANT REVIEW PANEL FOR FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE FEDERAL CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE GRANT REVIEW PANEL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GRANT REVIEW PANEL SHALL ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS ARE ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4533 -- Reps. Owens, Rice, Leach and Skelton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN KIMBERLY HAMPTON OF EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2004, TO CONVEY THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FLAGS WHICH FLEW OVER THE STATE HOUSE ON JANUARY 10, 2004, SHALL BE GIVEN TO PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE IN HER HONOReading
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4534 -- Rules Committee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.8 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE COMMITTING OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION TO A COMMITTEE BEFORE A FINAL DECISION IS MADE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO BE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR UNDER THE HEADING OF CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, NOT SECOND Reading; TO AMEND RULE 8.6, RELATING TO INVOKING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION TO BE INVOKED ON A MOTION TO RECONSIDER ONLY WHEN THE MATTER TO BE RECONSIDERED IS DEBATABLE; TO AMEND RULE 8.11, RELATING TO THE MOTION WHICH MUST BE DECIDED BY SIMPLE MAJORITY, SO AS TO ADD A MOTION TO DIVIDE THE QUESTION; AND TO AMEND RULE 10.1, RELATING TO A PERSON AUTHORIZED ADMITTANCE WITHIN THE HOUSE CHAMBERS DURING A SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS AUTHORIZED ADMITTANCE MUST REMAIN BEHIND THE RAIL IN THE BACK OF THE CHAMBER WHEN THE HOUSE IS IN SESSION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4535 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND REVEREND T.E. SIMMONS, M. DIV., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR TWENTY YEARS OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE AS PASTOR OF REEDY FORK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN THE TOWN OF SIMPSONVILLE, AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS CONGREGATION CONTINUED GROWTH IN NUMBERS AND GOD'S GRACE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4536 -- Reps. Cotty, Bales, J. Brown, Harrison, Howard, Lourie, J.H. Neal, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DReading MICHALE G. LEMROW FOR HER VISION, DEDICATION, AND LEADERSHIP AS PRINCIPAL OF E. L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND TO WISH HER WELL IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4537 -- Reps. Walker, Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Witherspoon, Cato, Townsend, Littlejohn, Davenport, J.E. Smith, Huggins, Lourie, Scott, Bales, McGee, Sinclair, Anthony, Harvin, Cotty, Leach, Allen, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, 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, Sheheen, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Young and M. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, DUTIES, AND AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO ASSIST THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE IN THE OPERATION OF AND TO OVERSEE THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AND WHICH SHALL BE COMPOSED OF ONE MEMBER FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ELECTED BY THE DELEGATIONS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND ONE MEMBER APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 55-1-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS RELATING TO AERONAUTICS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DIRECTOR" AND TO DELETE THE TERM "DESIGNEE"; TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS RELATING TO THE UNIFORM STATE AERONAUTICAL REGULATORY LAW, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "AVIATION GASOLINE"; TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AERONAUTICS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION SHALL EMPLOY A DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF AERONAUTICS INSTEAD OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 55-5-280, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE AVIATION FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR AVIATION GRANTS MUST BE PAID INTO THE STATE TREASURY AND CREDITED TO THE "STATE AVIATION FUND".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4538 -- Rep. Coates: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 15, TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4539 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-18-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DETERMINING STUDENT AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO NATIONAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS UNDER THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4540 -- Reps. Cato, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXPRESS SINCERE GRATITUDE AND FRIENDSHIP TO HELEN ANN THROWER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MOST RECENTLY SERVING AS STAFF COUNSEL TO THE HOUSE LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH DESERVED SUCCESS IN HER NEW POSITION AS GENERAL COUNSEL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4541 -- Reps. Lourie, Cotty, Harrison, Bales, J. Brown, J.H. Neal and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE REVEREND JOHN RICHARD "DICK" LINCOLN ON HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND EXTRAORDINARY MINISTRY THROUGHOUT HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AS PASTOR OF SHANDON BAPTIST CHURCH AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO REVEREND LINCOLN IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4542 -- Reps. Lourie, Cotty, Harrison, Bales, J. Brown, J.H. Neal and Scott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL "VIKINGS" AND THEIR HEAD COACH, JOHN JONES, ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAAA BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR DEDICATION, HARD WORK, AND COMPETITIVE SPIRIT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4543 -- Reps. Lucas, Sheheen, Freeman, Neilson, Jennings and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CUTTING, REMOVING, OR TRANSPORTING TIMBER, LOGS, OR LUMBER WITHOUT PERMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FRAUDULENT TAKING OF FOREST PRODUCTS AND PINE STRAW, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4544 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO ENACT THE "CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" BY PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX IN CLARENDON COUNTY FOR NOT MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS WITH THE REVENUE OF THE TAX USED TO DEFRAY GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE OR OTHERWISE DEFRAY THE COSTS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF CLARENDON COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO AUTHORIZE BUT NOT REQUIRE A REFERENDUM IN THE COUNTY ON THE QUESTION OF IMPOSITION OF THIS TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TAX IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT MUST BE COLLECTED AND ENFORCED, WITH APPLICABLE PENALTIES, BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REMITTED TO THE CLARENDON COUNTY TREASURER FOR THE CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF CLARENDON COUNTY SHALL DETERMINE THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF THIS TAX TO THE THREE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CLARENDON COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT MUST BE IMPOSED AND IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT EXCEPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF APPLYING THE REVENUES OF THE TAX TO SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DATA AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF RELEASING DATA ABOUT A SPECIFIC TAXPAYEReading
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4545 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Battle, Branham, G. Brown, Clark, Delleney, Harvin, J. Hines, Toole, Hosey, Leach, Lucas, Miller, J.H. Neal and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, ALE, WINE, MALT, OR OTHER FERMENTED BEVERAGE AND SECTION 20-7-8925, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, BOTH SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO THE FINE REQUIRED BY THESE SECTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES FOR YOUTH ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4546 -- Reps. Lucas and J.M. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-679 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER AS THE OFFICIAL ENDANGERED SPECIES OF THE STATE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4547 -- Reps. Lucas and J.M. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-678 SO AS TO DESIGNATE GOLD AS THE OFFICIAL PRECIOUS METAL OF THE STATE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4548 -- Reps. Duncan and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-1215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, BASED ON A SUFFICIENT SHOWING AFTER NOTICE AND IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE, SHALL SUSPEND FOR TWO YEARS THE HUNTING PRIVILEGES AND LICENSE, IF ANY, OF A PERSON WHO ACCIDENTALLY OR INTENTIONALLY SHOOTS LIVESTOCK WHILE HUNTING DEER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE THE SUSPENSION PERIOD MAY BE LIFTED, THE OFFENDER SUCCESSFULLY SHALL COMPLETE A HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OR COURSE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT EDUCATING THE OFFENDER ON THE PROPER USE OF WEAPONS, GAME IDENTIFICATION, AND SAFETY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

H. 4549 -- Rep. Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OF NEWBORNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COVERAGE INCLUDES MEDICALLY NECESSARY FORMULAS AND FOOD PRODUCTS FOR TREATMENT OF PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU).
Introduced and Committed

H. 4550 -- Reps. Viers and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-201, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOAN FINANCE CHARGES FOR CONSUMER LOANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SUPERVISED LENDER MAY NOT CONTRACT FOR AND RECEIVE A LOAN FINANCE CHARGE IN EXCESS OF THIRTY-SIX PERCENT A YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4551 -- Reps. Ceips, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, Clyburn, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Harvin, Herbkersman, Hosey, Keegan, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Neilson, Rhoad, Viers, White and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY THAT IS EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS ARE EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE BIENNIAL FEE FOR THIS LICENSE PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT IS ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN THIS LICENSE PLATE AS LONG AS THE SURVIVING SPOUSE DOES NOT REMARRY.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4552 -- Reps. Govan, Whipper, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Clyburn, Harvin, Hosey, Kennedy, Moody-Lawrence, Rice and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-230 TO ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 7, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRUTH TO VOTERS ACT", PROVIDE THAT A CANDIDATE WHO EXECUTES A CANDIDACY PLEDGE WITH A POLITICAL PARTY FOR PURPOSES OF OFFERING FOR ELECTION AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7-11-210 AND CHANGES HIS POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION DURING THE TERM OF THE OFFICE FOR WHICH HE IS DEEMED TO HAVE VACATED THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4553 -- Reps. Walker and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR STUDENTS WITHOUT CHARGING TUITION EXCEPT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN ENROLLMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4554 -- Reps. Herbkersman and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2140 SO AS TO "SUNSET" STATE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS EVERY THREE YEARS BEGINNING IN 2005 AND TO PROVIDE THAT EXEMPTIONS MAY BE REINSTATED ONLY BY MEANS OF A JOINT RESOLUTION ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHICH BY ITS TERMS SPECIFICALLY REINSTATES EXEMPTIONS, TO REQUIRE ADDITIONALLY THAT FOR REINSTATEMENT OF A SPECIFIC EXEMPTION IT'S REINSTATEMENT MUST RECEIVE A SEPARATE AFFIRMATIVE RECORDED TWO-THIRDS VOTE IN EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE OF DELETED AND REINSTATED EXEMPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4555 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE REVEREND ANTHONY A. MCCALLUM, PASTOR OF BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH IN COLUMBIA, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF BETHLEHEM BAPTIST ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF HIS BECOMING PASTOR AND FOR HIS WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER MINISTRIES AND ENDEAVORS IN THIS STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4556 -- Reps. Townsend, Davenport, McGee, Clark, W.D. Smith, Wilkins, Harvin and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 57 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RELOCATION AND RECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT ACT, TO EMPOWER LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SIGN OWNERS TO RELOCATE AND RECONSTRUCT SIGNS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION WHEN A SIGN IS REMOVED WITHOUT AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION BETWEEN THE PARTIES WHEN THEY FAIL TO REACH AN AGREEMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4557 -- Reps. Townsend, Harrell, Martin, Stille and White: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 59-21-1030, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4558 -- Rep. Wilkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE PEARL FRYAR FOR HIS TALENTS AND SKILLS IN TOPIARY ART AND HIS DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY OF BISHOPVILLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4559 -- Reps. Emory and Kirsh: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE PALMETTO STATE CLEAN FUELS COALITION AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS FOR WORKING TOGETHER TO INCREASE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR IMPROVED AIR QUALITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4560 -- Reps. Young and Harrell: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 42-3-105, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORITY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO DOUBLE AND RETAIN FINES AND PENALTIES ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4561 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONVEY THE DEEP SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OUR DEAR AND FAITHFUL FORMER EMPLOYEE, RUBY H. LEVERETTE OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO RESPECTFULLY HONOR THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF ONE OF THE PALMETTO STATE'S FINEST PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4562 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Taylor, Tripp and Vaughn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS AND THEIR COACH AT A TIME AND ON A DATE AS DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4563 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4564 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4565 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Bailey and Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE EDUCATION FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT OF 2004; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREREQUISITES FOR THE OPERATION OF A QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION THAT MUST ACCOMPANY A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A QUALIFYING PROJECT BY THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL PROCESS AND WHEN A RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY GRANT APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION; TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC ENTITY MAY ENTER INTO SERVICE CONTRACTS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE ENTITY REQUESTING APPROVAL FROM A RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY SHALL NOTIFY EACH AFFECTED LOCAL JURISDICTION, WHICH MAY SUBMIT COMMENTS FOR THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY'S CONSIDERATION; TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN A PUBLIC ENTITY MAY DEDICATE A PROPERTY INTEREST FOR PUBLIC USE IN A QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OPERATOR OF THE QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY OBTAIN FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR A QUALIFYING PROJECT THAT SERVES THE PUBLIC PURPOSE; TO PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES IN THE EVENT OF A MATERIAL DEFAULT BY THE OPERATOR; TO PROVIDE WHEN THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY EXERCISE THE POWER OF CONDEMNATION; TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE QUALIFYING PROJECT CROSSES A UTILITY; TO PROVIDE THAT POLICE OFFICERS HAVE POWERS AND JURISDICTION WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE QUALIFYING PROJECT; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE IS NOT A WAIVER OF SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND GUIDELINES DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO IT AND OTHER BUILDING CODES DO NOT APPLY WHEN THE STATE IS THE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY; AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES ACCORDING TO WHICH A RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC ENTITY MAY ENTER INTO A COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 4566 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO MEAT PRODUCING FOWL, COMMERCIAL EGG LAYING FOWL, OR FOWL THAT IS INDIGENOUS TO THE STATE USED FOR GAME OR SPORT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4567 -- Reps. McLeod, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO Reading LEWIS SHAW, SOUTH CAROLINA'S DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL, FOR HIS DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4568 -- Reps. Richardson, Delleney, Emory, Kirsh, McCraw and Moody-Lawrence: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND BAND DIRECTOR MARTIN DICKEY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR SEAN CARNEY, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4569 -- Reps. Kirsh, Delleney, Emory, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Richardson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL LADY BLUE EAGLES OF YORK COUNTY ON THEIR 2003 STATE AAA TENNIS TITLE, AND HONORING THE PLAYERS AND COACHES RENEE FARRIS AND PHIL WINGARD ON THE FIRST MAJOR SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE SCHOOL IN TWENTY-SIX YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4570 -- Reps. Kirsh, Delleney, Emory, McCraw and Moody-Lawrence: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL LADY BLUE EAGLES TENNIS TEAM AND COACHES RENEE FARRIS AND PHIL WINGARD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004, AT 10:30 A.M., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN FOR THE CLASS AAA STATE TENNIS CROWN.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4571 -- Reps. Richardson, Delleney, Emory, Kirsh, McCraw and Moody-Lawrence: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND THEIR DIRECTOR, MARTIN DICKEY, ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS OF EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC ON BEING NAMED CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONS AND ONE OF THE TOP TWENTY-FIVE BANDS IN AMERICA AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4572 -- Reps. Battle, M. Hines, Richardson and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-694 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF MULLINS AS THE OFFICIAL TOBACCO MUSEUM OF THE STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4573 -- Reps. Vaughn and Altman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION, DUTIES, AND TERM OF THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS) EMERGENCY TELEPHONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE ITS TERM OF EXISTENCE TO AUGUST 1, 2007.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4574 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES IN HAMPTON COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF TWO POLLING PLACES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4575 -- Reps. Sheheen, McGee and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-862 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CLERK OF COURT TO SERVE NOTICE OF A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING FOR AN ARREARAGE IN CHILD SUPPORT OR PERIODIC ALIMONY TO THE PARTY OWED THE SUPPORT OR ALIMONY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORM OF NOTICE AND THE PROCEDURE FOR SERVICE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS DO NOT APPLY TO CASES IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES REPRESENTS THE PARTY OWED THE SUPPORT OR ALIMONY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4576 -- Rep. Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF JOHN PAUL SHEPPARD OF GREER, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4577 -- Rep. Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF BILLY GENE "DICKEY" HOLMES OF ARCADIA IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4578 -- Rep. J.Reading Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE MEMBERS OF THE JACKSON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT UPON THE CELEBRATION OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, TO THANK THEM FOR ALL THEY DO FOR THEIR COMMUNITY, AND TO EXTEND TO THEM BEST WISHES IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4579 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Taylor, Tripp, Vaughn, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, 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, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Trotter, Umphlett, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY/COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING SQUAD OF GREENVILLE COUNTY ON ITS VICTORY IN THE 2003 CLASS AAA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4580 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. JULIA MAE FORTUNE SCOTT OF LEE COUNTY ON MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2003, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4581 -- Reps. Stewart, Perry, Clark, Clyburn, D.C. Smith and J.Reading Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ONE OF AIKEN'S MOST DELIGHTFUL COUPLES, MReading AND MRS. JOHN GRANAGHAN, FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AIKEN COMMUNITY AND TO WISH THEM GODSPEED AS THEY MOVE TO TEXAS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4582 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, COMPOSITION, AND DUTIES OF THE DATA OVERSIGHT COUNCIL UNDER THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS IN THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COUNCIL TO PREPARE AND ISSUE REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE PUBLIC CONCERNING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HEALTH SERVICES, PROVIDER QUALITY AND SERVICE EFFECTIVENESS, DIFFERENCES IN MORTALITY RATES AND OTHER COMPARATIVE OUTCOME MEASURES, THE INCIDENCE RATE OF SELECTED MEDICAL OR SURGICAL PROCEDURES; TO REQUIRE ALL MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4583 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WILLENE AND GORDON SMITH OF LEE COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH AND GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND WISHING FOR THEM MANY MORE YEARS OF WEDDED HAPPINESS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4584 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS IN THE GREATER COLUMBIA AREA AND PFIZER FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SHARING THE CARE, A PARTNERSHIP THAT EXPANDS ACCESS TO PFIZER MEDICATIONS, AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS UNIQUE AND MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4585 -- Reps. Richardson, Scott, Govan, Emory, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Simrill, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sheheen, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONGRATULATING THE CAROLINA PANTHERS ON THEIR 14-3 NFC TITLE WIN OVER THE HEAVILY FAVORED PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AND PLEDGING THEM THE STEADFAST SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AS THEY FACE THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS IN SUPER BOWL XXXVIII.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4586 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Merrill, Parks, Pinson and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO NAME THE LAW ENFORCEMENT STAGING AREA LOCATED ON LAKE GREENWOOD IN LAURENS COUNTY AS THE "DReading JULIUS L. LEARY, JReading, LAW ENFORCEMENT STAGING AREA" IN HONOR OF THIS DISTINGUISHED SOUTH CAROLINIAN.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4587 -- Reps. Young, Chellis, Bailey and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY A LOCAL AUTHORITY MAY ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION IS LIMITED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS ALONG LOCALLY MAINTAINED ROADS, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A LOCAL AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A SPEED LIMIT OF LESS THAN THIRTY MILES AN HOUR IN AN URBAN DISTRICT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4588 -- Reps. Freeman, Lucas, Anthony, Hayes, Jennings and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH JOEY MANGUM AND HIS STAFF FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4589 -- Reps. Cato, Sandifer, Lee, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, G. Brown, Ceips, Clemmons, Cooper, Duncan, Edge, Hamilton, Harrison, Hayes, Huggins, Jennings, Limehouse, Loftis, Martin, McCraw, Perry, Scarborough, W.D. Smith, Talley, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Viers, Walker, White and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF RATES AND CHARGES OF NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES TO REFLECT CHANGES IN EXPENSES, REVENUES, INVESTMENTS, DEPRECIATION, AND OTHER CHANGES IN REVENUES AND EXPENSES TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR INTERESTED PARTIES TO CHALLENGE THESE ADJUSTMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED PROCEDURAL MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4590 -- Reps. Bailey, Breeland, J. Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Delleney, Gourdine, Harvin, Herbkersman, Hinson, Kennedy, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Merrill, J.H. Neal, Ott, Perry, Phillips, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Scott and Umphlett: 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 PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES USED IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS EXEMPTION TO THE SALE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES USED IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4591 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-565, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF CROSSBOWS WHILE HUNTING BY DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE STATEMENT OF DISABILITY TO BE CERTIFIED BY A RHEUMATOLOGIST AS WELL AS A NEUROLOGIST OR ORTHOPEDIST AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON SIXTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO USE A CROSSBOW TO HUNT DURING SEASONS WHEN THE USE OF PRIMITIVE WEAPONS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR HUNTING; TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROGRAMS FOR MANAGEMENT OF NONGAME AND ENDANGERED WILDLIFE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PERMIT THE TAKING, POSSESSION, OR REMOVAL OF OTHER SPECIFIED TYPES OF SPECIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE PERMITS AT ANY TIME OF YEAR AND ON ANY AREA, INCLUDING A SANCTUARY, FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSITION OF ALLIGATORS; TO AMEND 50-15-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VARIOUS ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR TAKING CERTAIN NONGAME WILDLIFE INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT OF RESTITUTION AND TO REMOVE PENALTIES RELATING TO THE TAKING OF ALLIGATORS NOW COVERED BY OTHER PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF AN OFFICIAL SUMMONS BY NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER OFFICERS FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS AND CRIMINAL OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN OTHER CRIMINAL OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-920, AS AMENDED, RELATING IN PART TO THE DEPOSIT IN THE GAME PROTECTION FUND OF REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN LICENSES AND FROM FINES AND FORFEITURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF ALL OTHER OFFENSES BY THE DEPARTMENT RATHER THAN JUST THOSE SPECIFIED MUST BE DEPOSITED IN THIS FUND; TO ADD SECTION 50-11-34 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN CERTAIN COVES ON LAKE MARION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4592 -- Rep. Freeman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" 2003 FOOTBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO EXTEND THEIR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL "EAGLES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHING STAFF FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4593 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TOBACCO TRAIL CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING AND RECOGNIZING THE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY OF OUR STATE'S TOBACCO-GROWING REGION, AND TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO ARE HELPING THE TRAIL TELL THE STORY OF THIS IMPORTANT REGION OF OUR STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4594 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4595 -- Reps. Haskins, Leach, Anthony, Skelton and G.Reading Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-75 SO AS TO ENACT MARANDA'S LAW TO REQUIRE A COURT TO MAKE WRITTEN FINDINGS OF FACT CONCERNING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY A PERSON BEFORE RELEASING THE PERSON ON BOND OR SUSPENDING THE IMPOSITION OR EXECUTION OF A SENTENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MUST BE PROSECUTED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4596 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 IN TITLE 27, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA PLANNED COMMUNITY ACT SO AS TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF PLANNED COMMUNITIES CREATED AFTER 2004 AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4597 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN THIS STATE MUST NOT BE RECOGNIZED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2004, UNLESS IT IS ESTABLISHED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION THAT THE COMMON LAW MARRIAGE EXISTED AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2004.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4598 -- Reps. Anthony, Allen, Bowers, Lloyd, Reading Brown, Rhoad, Bailey, Hosey, Branham, Clemmons, Davenport, Duncan, Emory, Haskins, Hayes, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, J.M. Neal, Owens, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Scarborough, Skelton, G.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-117-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST NOT BE CLOSED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added 714,

H. 4599 -- Reps. Cato, Trotter, Jennings, Sandifer, Ott, Reading Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. 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, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TITLE OF THE RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE WORD "RURAL;" TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF "RURAL AREA" AND ADD DEFINITIONS OF "COMMISSION" AND "CORRIDOR;" TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 49 OF TITLE 33, BY ADDING SECTION 33-49-140, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RIGHTS AND AGREEMENTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-210, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION OF COOPERATIVE NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO RURAL AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-49-250, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO RURAL AREAS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES HAVE THE RIGHT TO SERVE CERTAIN PREMISES IN AREAS ANNEXED BY MUNICIPALITIES OR NEWLY INCORPORATED AREAS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-90, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND POWERS OF MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO APPLY THE SECTION TO THE POWERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-100, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL POLICE REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES, SO AS TO APPLY THE SECTION TO THE POWERS OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-670, RELATING TO ELECTRIC SERVICE IN AN AREA ANNEXED OR INCORPORATED BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE ANY REFERENCE TO RURAL OR RURAL AREAS AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL UTILITIES SHALL NOT PROVIDE SERVICE IN CERTAIN AREAS INCORPORATED OR ANNEXED BY A MUNICIPALITY AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4600 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Martin, Stille, Thompson and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OPERATING MILLAGE LEVIED IN A COUNTY FOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS, CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS, AND COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION WHETHER OR NOT LEVIED COUNTYWIDE OR ON A SCHOOL DISTRICT BY SCHOOL DISTRICT BASIS ALSO IS CONSIDERED SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO WHICH THE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION APPLIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY TREASURERS SHALL CONSIDER THESE OPERATING MILLAGES IN DETERMINING REVENUE LOST WHEN MAKING DISBURSEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM TRUST FUNDS FOR TAX RELIEF FUNDS.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Point of Order

H. 4601 -- Reps. Sandifer, Frye, Merrill, Battle, Hinson, Simrill, Littlejohn, Clyburn, Bingham, Anthony, Rhoad, Toole, McLeod, Sinclair, Hosey, Richardson, Bailey, Bowers, Breeland, Cato, Ceips, Clark, Dantzler, Davenport, Emory, Freeman, Gourdine, Hagood, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Huggins, Jennings, Koon, Leach, Lee, Mahaffey, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Phillips, Rice, Skelton, Talley, Taylor, Townsend, Trotter, Umphlett, Weeks and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE AND REDUCED RATES FOR USE OF STATE PARKS AND CERTAIN STATE PARK FACILITIES BY INDIVIDUALS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, DISABLED, OR BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE MAY USE THESE FACILITIES AT THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE PRESCRIBED FEE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4602 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO MISS CARRIE L. GASS OF LEE COUNTY ON BEING RECOGNIZED AS ALLEN UNIVERSITY'S OUTSTANDING ALUMNI BY THE LEE COUNTY ALUMNI CHAPTEReading
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4603 -- Reps. Edge, Bailey, Cato, Hinson, Leach, Perry and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CHANGES ADOPTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AS A RESULT OF REVISIONS SUGGESTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL ARE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE BUILDING CODE AT THAT TIME AND DO NOT HAVE TO BE READOPTED IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS UNLESS CHANGES THEREIN ARE SUBSEQUENTLY RECOMMENDED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4604 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE OVER THIRTY YEARS OLD MAY BEAR A SOUTH CAROLINA LICENSE PLATE OF THE MODEL YEAR OF THE VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4605 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED TO USE AND DISPLAY ANY BLUE LIGHTS OR RED LIGHTS; TO DEFINE THE TERM "DISPLAY", AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CERTAIN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY THE WORD "POLICE".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4606 -- Reps. Bales, Clyburn, Anthony, Bailey, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Davenport, Hamilton, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS AGE SIXTY AND OVER ATTENDING CLASSES WITHOUT PAYING TUITION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE PERSONS DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION AS FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4607 -- Reps. Coates, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MS. CLAUDIA H. BURLEY OF FLORENCE COUNTY FOR FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE SURMFIT STONE CORPORATION AND WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS DURING HER RETIREMENT YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4608 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, Perry and D.C. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NAVAL JUNIOR ROTC OF SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN AIKEN COUNTY ON ITS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT THE STATEWIDE DRILL EVENT JANUARY 17, 2004, EARNING THE OVERALL STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA NJROTC DRILL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4609 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, Perry and D.C. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO THE SILVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL NAVAL JUNIOR ROTC FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING ITS TOP FINISH IN THE 2004 STATE DRILL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4610 -- Reps. Chellis, Dantzler, Gourdine, Bailey, Young, Altman and Umphlett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO NAME THE CHAPEL AT THE MACDOUGALL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AT RIDGEVILLE IN HONOR OF JAMES W. "JIMMY" DUKES WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN MINISTRIES AND PROJECTS AT THIS FACILITY SINCE IT OPENED AND WHO WAS THE PERSON MOST INSTRUMENTAL IN THE BUILDING OF THE CHAPEL.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4611 -- Reps. Miller and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-965 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN AREAS ADJACENT TO HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY AS A BIRD SANCTUARY AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS PROHIBITING THE HUNTING OR MOLESTATION OF BIRDS IN THIS SANCTUARY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4612 -- Rep. Skelton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-119-940, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON THE ISSUANCE OF ATHLETIC FACILITY REVENUE BONDS BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY SO AS TO INCREASE FROM FORTY MILLION DOLLARS TO SIXTY MILLION DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THESE BONDS WHICH MAY BE OUTSTANDING AT ANY TIME.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4613 -- Rep. Skelton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN OFFENSES CONCERNING A PERSON OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4614 -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 39 IN SALUDA COUNTY THE "UNCLE BILL EARGLE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS CONTAINING THE WORDS "UNCLE BILL EARGLE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4615 -- Reps. Owens, Anthony, Cato, Loftis, Rice, Sandifer, Duncan, Simrill, Hamilton, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, McCraw, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, M.A. Pitts, Phillips, Skelton, Stille, Taylor, Vaughn and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-23-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTS TO BUY POWER BETWEEN A JOINT POWER AND ENERGY AGENCY AND ITS CONSTITUENT MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF CONTRACTS TO BUY POWER BEYOND THE ORIGINAL FIFTY-YEAR LIMIT WHEN THE DATE OF OPERATION OF THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY IS EXTENDED BY ALL AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH AN EXTENSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4616 -- Reps. W.D. Smith and Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGAN BY DECLARING THAT FEBRUARY 6, 2004, BE KNOWN AS "RONALD REAGAN DAY" IN HONOR OF HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4617 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M.A. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I-385 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY U.S. 49 IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "GEORGE L. PHINNEY MEMORIAL INTERCHANGE" IN HONOR OF THE LATE GEORGE L. PHINNEY, WHOSE GOOD WORKS AND GOOD DEEDS MADE LAURENS COUNTY, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THIS COUNTRY BETTER PLACES TO LIVE, AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE INTERCHANGE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted; Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 4618 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY DECLARING THAT FEBRUARY 18, 2004, BE KNOWN AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN HONOR OF THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS TO MAKE OUR CITIES AND TOWNS OUTSTANDING PLACES TO LIVE.
Introduced & Adpt.
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4619 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REQUIRING COMPLIANCE OF A SUBCONTRACTOR REGARDING STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4620 -- Reps. McGee, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4621 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HAMP LINDSEY OF SPARTANBURG UPON BEING NAMED THE 2004 RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR AND TO WISH HIM AND WADE'S RESTAURANT MUCH SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4622 -- Rep. J.Reading Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MRS. JOSEPHINE HOLLEY EUBANKS ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER WELL IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4623 -- Rep. Reading Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DReading VASHTI WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL OF MT. ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ON BEING NAMED "RURAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2002-2003" AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4624 -- Rep. Reading Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO DReading VASHTI K. WASHINGTON, PRINCIPAL OF MT. ZION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING HER ON BEING NAMED "RURAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2002-2003".
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4625 -- Reps. Cooper, Thompson, Martin, Stille and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-11-1220 AND 6-11-1230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE AND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS AND THE POWERS OF COMMISSIONS OF THESE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS TO BE USED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF WATER DISTRIBUTION LINES AND TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF WATER "COLLECTION LINES".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4626 -- Reps. Cooper, Townsend, Thompson, Martin, Stille and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4627 -- Reps. Cooper, Thompson, Martin, Stille, Townsend and White: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 509 OF 1982, RELATING TO THE TIME OF FILING FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ANDERSON COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING FOR THE OFFICE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4628 -- Reps. Lloyd, Reading Brown and Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT EXITS 53 AND 57 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN COLLETON COUNTY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MONUMENT" INDICATING THE DIRECTION TO THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MONUMENT AND TO ERECT ADDITIONAL SIGNS TO DIRECT MOTORISTS TO THE MONUMENT FROM BOTH EXITS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4629 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Sinclair and Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL "REBELS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH BOBBY BENTLEY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE DIVISION II 4A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4630 -- Reps. Viers, Barfield, Altman, Anthony, Bingham, G. Brown, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Frye, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hosey, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lucas, McCraw, Owens, Phillips, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Simrill, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Stille, Taylor, Whitmire and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ENACT AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO ALLOW FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4631 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, Clyburn, Clark, Perry, D.C. Smith and Stewart: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE SUE Reading TOWNSEND OF AIKEN FOR HER MANY YEARS OF UNSELFISH PUBLIC SERVICE AS CORONER FOR AIKEN COUNTY AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER UPON HER RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4632 -- Reps. Mahaffey, Sinclair and Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL "REBELS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH BOBBY BENTLEY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE DIVISION II 4A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4633 -- Reps. Ceips, Limehouse, Altman, Battle, Clark, Davenport, Duncan, Emory, Harrison, Keegan, Leach, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Martin, Sinclair, G.Reading Smith and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-185 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTION TO REMOVE ABANDONED OR DERELICT WATERCRAFT FROM WATERS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REMOVAL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE ABANDONED OR DERELICT WATERCRAFTS ARE FORFEITED TO THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR DISPOSAL PURPOSES; AND TO ADD SECTION 50-21-190 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO ABANDON ANY WATERCRAFT ON THE SALT WATERS OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PERMIT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO REGULATE THE ANCHORING OR MOORING OF VESSELS ON ANY SALT WATER WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4634 -- Reps. Merrill, Altman, Bailey, Bingham, Ceips, Clark, Edge, Herbkersman, Hinson, Rice, Scarborough, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING PART 4 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 37, SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER REPORTING ACT AND TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS, THE RELEASE OF A FREE WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC DISCLOSURE COPY OF A CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT, THE WRITTEN NOTICE TO A CONSUMER OF HIS RIGHT TO REQUEST A REPORT, A TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR A DISCLOSURE REQUEST, CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND FOR FAILURE TO CORRECT INACCURACIES IN THE REPORT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4635 -- Reps. Ceips, Cotty, Simrill, Limehouse, Vaughn, Altman, Anthony, Barfield, Battle, Bowers, J. Brown, Clemmons, Herbkersman, Jennings, Littlejohn, McCraw, Owens, Sinclair and G.Reading Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION AND THE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST FUNDS, IN ADDITION TO FUNDS OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT, IN CERTAIN MONEY MARKET MUTUAL FUNDS AND TO CLARIFY A REFERENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-220, RELATING TO INVESTMENTS BY COUNTY TREASURERS, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST FUNDS, IN ADDITION TO FUNDS OBTAINED ONLY FROM THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT, IN CERTAIN MONEY MARKET FUNDS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4636 -- Reps. Ceips, Cotty, Limehouse, Bowers, Herbkersman, Jennings, Koon, Owens, Sinclair and G.Reading Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INVESTMENTS BY COUNTY TREASURERS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY TO DELEGATE INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY TREASURER APPOINTED IN A COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4637 -- Reps. Loftis, Branham, Clyburn, Davenport, Hamilton, Leach, Littlejohn, Perry, Tripp and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-57-105 SO AS TO MAKE IT A TRADE PRACTICE VIOLATION TO REQUIRE A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, OR SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INSURANCE BE CARRIED BEFORE A CONTRACTOR CAN BID ON A PROJECT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4638 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-31-221 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY WHICH PROVIDES WATER SERVICE TO RESIDENTS IN ANOTHER MUNICIPALITY MAY NOT CHARGE THOSE RESIDENTS A HIGHER RATE FOR THE WATER SERVICE THAN ITS OWN RESIDENTS IF THE MUNICIPALITY OWNS, MAINTAINS, OR OPERATES A WATER TREATMENT FACILITY IN THE OTHER MUNICIPALITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4639 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Limehouse, Altman, Anthony, Duncan, Harrison, Martin, Pinson, Sinclair and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TWO ADDITIONAL LAY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, ONE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND ONE TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4640 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Limehouse, Altman, Anthony, Duncan, Harrison, Koon, Martin, Pinson, Sinclair, G.Reading Smith and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-211, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ADD TWO LAY MEMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4641 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IN A CIVIL ACTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CIVIL ACTION INCLUDES AN ACTION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF AND TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION WHEN THE APPOINTMENT IS PROVIDED FOR BY STATUTE; AND SECTION 17-27-60, RELATING TO COURT COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR INDIGENT DEFENDANTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECTION MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ALLOW THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IN A CIVIL ACTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4642 -- Reps. Skelton, Cotty, Loftis, Sinclair, Cato, Simrill, Hayes, Barfield, Limehouse, Whipper, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, G. Brown, Ceips, Clark, Davenport, Duncan, Emory, Freeman, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Keegan, Kirsh, Leach, Mahaffey, Martin, Owens, Perry, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Scarborough, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Stewart, Taylor, Toole, Trotter, Viers, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon, Young, Clemmons and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE THIRD FRIDAY IN SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR IS DECLARED TO BE "POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL ISSUE A PROCLAMATION EACH YEAR CALLING UPON THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OBSERVE "POW/MIA DAY" WITH APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FLAGS ATOP STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF UNTIL NOON ON "POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE FLYING OR DISPLAY OF THE "POW/MIA" FLAG ON THIS RECOGNITION DAY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Concurrence
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4643 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO SURVEY THE SMALL BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE OFFERING EMPLOYER-PAID HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES AND CALCULATE AN AVERAGE PER EMPLOYEE COST AND BENEFIT LEVEL FOR THIS COVERAGE AND CERTIFY THESE AVERAGES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WHICH MUST LIMIT MEDICAID PER CLIENT COSTS AND COVERAGE TO NO MORE THAN NINETY PERCENT OF THE AVERAGES CERTIFIED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4644 -- Reps. Kirsh and E.H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON ANNUAL INCREASES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ALLOWED CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE DATE WHEREBY THIS STATE ADOPTS BY REFERENCE VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMPUTATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INTEREST DEDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE DEDUCTION RELATING TO MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-2220 AND 12-6-2320, RELATING TO ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF DIVIDENDS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT WHEN EXISTING METHODS DO NOT FAIRLY REPRESENT THE TAXPAYER'S BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX MORATORIUM FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE MORATORIUM TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3480, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH CREDITS ARE ALLOWED AND MAY BE CLAIMED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THOSE REQUIRED TO FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE NONRESIDENTS REQUIRED TO FILE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DETERMINATION OF CREDITS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-8-520 AND 12-8-1520, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF PARTNERSHIP AND SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION INCOME OF NONRESIDENTS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHHOLDING AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-105, RELATING TO ANNUAL FEES FOR JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE FEES TO JOB RETRAINING CREDITS IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THESE CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-1090 AND 12-21-6550, RELATING TO LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMISSIVE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATIONS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE ADMISSIONS TAX ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE MOTOR FUELS TAX, SO AS TO DELETE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-36-530, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE RETURN OF A RETAIL LICENSE WHEN A BUSINESS CLOSES OR IS SOLD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-1310 AND 12-36-2120, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-36-2510, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF SALES TAX TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, AND PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR DIRECT PAY AND EXEMPTIONS AND PROVIDE FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF SALES TAXES AND SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES IN EXISTING EXEMPTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-290, RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-25, AS AMENDED, 12-54-42, AND 12-54-43, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LEVIED TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN INTEREST IS NOT DUE ON OVERPAYMENTS, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS, TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THE APPLICATION OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FILING GROUNDLESS RETURNS OR FOR MISUSE OF A SALES TAX CERTIFICATE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-123 SO AS TO PROTECT FROM LIABILITY A PERSON WHO SURRENDERS THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER LEVIED ON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-90, 12-54-210, AND 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REFUSE TO ISSUE AS WELL AS TO REVOKE A LICENSE TO A TAXPAYER IN VIOLATION AND TO DELETE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS, FILE RETURNS, AND COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS, UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RETURNS, AND DELETE AN EXEMPTION TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS SUBPOENAED BY A GRAND JURY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-58-185, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAXPAYERS BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY AND EXTEND THE APPLICATION OF HARDSHIP EXTENSIONS TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-60-420 AND 12-60-490, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REVENUES PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION OF A DIVISION DECISION OR A DETERMINATION OF DEFICIENCY APPLIES TO LOCAL TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REQUIRE SUCH NOTICE TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST WILL RESULT IN A DECISION BECOMING FINAL AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR SETOFFS AGAINST TAX REFUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF WINE, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION TO DOMESTIC WINE FOR WINE SALES AND TASTINGS AT LICENSED WINERIES IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-725 SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSED WINERY TO SELL, DELIVER, PERMIT ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON SUNDAYS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE MINIBOTTLE SALES ARE ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-4-730 AND 61-4-747, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF WINE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT PERMITTED WINERIES SELL ONLY DOMESTIC WINE IN ORDER TO SELL AND DELIVER WINE IN THIS STATE AND TO REQUIRE OUT-OF-STATE WINE SHIPPERS TO PAY SALES AND EXCISE TAXES ON WINE SHIPPED TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE BY JANUARY TWENTIETH OF EACH YEAR FOR THE PRECEDING YEAReading
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4645 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Davenport, Mahaffey, W.D. Smith, Talley and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1 OF 2001, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR A PARTICULAR YEAR AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND AUTHORIZATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR USC-SPARTANBURG AND WILLIAMSBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE MAY BE USED AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS AUTHORIZED IN ACTS 646 OF 1978, 179 OF 1981, AND 638 OF 1988, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4646 -- Reps. Walker, Anthony, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W.D. Smith and Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND OFFICIALS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND INTRODUCED AND A RENDERING OF A PERFORMANCE BY THE STUDENTS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4647 -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE STONO RIVER IN CHARLESTON COUNTY IN MEMORY OF PAUL J. GELEGOTIS, FORMER MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "PAUL J. GELEGOTIS MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4648 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-71-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM TORT LIABILITY, SO AS TO ADD CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE DEFINITION OF "PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4649 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-765, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF TRAFFIC COLLISIONS INVOLVING A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MOTOR VEHICLE OR MOTORCYCLE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INVESTIGATION THAT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF A COLLISION INVOLVING A POLICE VEHICLE MUST INCLUDE A FIELD INVESTIGATION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE WITNESS, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC COLLISION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2525, RELATING TO THE TOWING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT THE MOTOR VEHICLE OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "VEHICLE", TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO THE STORAGE OF A VEHICLE, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT RECEIVES NOTICE THAT A VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED MUST DRAFT A TOWING REPORT AND FURNISH THE TOWING COMPANY WITH THE REPORT'S DOCUMENT NUMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT A TOWING COMPANY IS NOT REQUIRED TO NOTIFY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT A VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED WHEN THE TOWING IS PERFORMED AT THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TOWING COMPANY THAT TOWS A PERSON'S VEHICLE WITHOUT HIS KNOWLEDGE AND STORES IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO THE PERSON AFTER THE COMPANY'S NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTICE CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES MUST GIVE THE OWNER OF A VEHICLE WHICH THEY HAVE DIRECTED TO BE TOWED, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "VEHICLE", TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN ABANDONED VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY A TOWING COMPANY AND STORAGE FACILITY, THE TOWING COMPANY STORAGE FACILITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN PERSON THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTIFICATION AND HOW THE NOTICE MUST BE DELIVERED, TO REVISE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS FOR THE RECOVERY OF TOWING AND STORAGE COSTS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO PROVIDE A TOWING COMPANY AND STORAGE FACILITY CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING AN OBJECT THAT IS TOWED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER RESTITUTION FROM A PERSON CONVICTED OF STEALING A VEHICLE TO COVER THE VEHICLE'S TOWING AND STORAGE COSTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5635, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY HAVE A VEHICLE TOWED AND DISPOSED OF, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE SELLING, THE VEHICLE, THE SELLER MUST OBTAIN THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF ANY OWNER OR LIENHOLDER, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO NOTIFY THE OWNER OR LIENHOLDER THAT THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED AND CERTAIN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TOWING THE VEHICLE HAVE ACCRUED, AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO DISPOSE OF THE VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ABANDONED VEHICLES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF COSTS THAT MAY BE RECOVERED FROM THE SALE OF A VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE INSTEAD OF THE PROPRIETOR, OWNER, OR OPERATOR OF THE STORAGE PLACE, MUST NOTIFY THE OWNER AND LIENHOLDERS THAT THEY HAVE NINETY DAYS TO CLAIM THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5660, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR AND ISSUANCE OF A DISPOSAL AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DUTIES OF DEMOLISHERS OF VEHICLES AND THE SURRENDER OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ATTACHMENT OF COLORED TAGS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT ARE LEFT UNATTENDED ON A HIGHWAY, OR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE THAT GOVERNS THE PLACEMENT OF COLORED TAGS ON A VEHICLE, AND THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF A VEHICLE WHICH HAS A COLORED TAG PLACED ON IT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-840, RELATING TO REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OF A PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR GARAGING, REPAIRING, PARKING, OR STORING CERTAIN VEHICLES TO REPORT UNCLAIMED VEHICLES IN HIS POSSESSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A VEHICLE THAT IS CONSIDERED TO BE "UNCLAIMED" AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO REPORT AN UNCLAIMED VEHICLE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-760, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARKING A VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT THE OWNER'S CONSENT AND THE REMOVAL OF THE VEHICLE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE THAT ALLOWS A TOWING COMPANY, STORAGE FACILITY, GARAGE, OR REPAIR SHOP TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION CERTAIN ARTICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN RECLAIMED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4650 -- Reps. Harrison, McLeod and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 33 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR, AND THE LEGAL EFFECT OF, DOMESTICATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA OF A FOREIGN CORPORATION; BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 41 OF TITLE 33 AND ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 42 OF TITLE 33, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR, AND THE LEGAL EFFECTS OF, THE MERGERS WITH OTHER ENTITIES OF A PARTNERSHIP AND A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RESPECTIVELY; BY ADDING SECTIONS 33-11-109 AND 33-11-110, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONVERSION OF A PARTNERSHIP OR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO A CORPORATION, SECTIONS 33-11-111 AND 33-11-112, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CONVERSION OF A CORPORATION TO A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SECTIONS 33-11-113 AND 33-11-114, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION OF A CORPORATION TO A PARTNERSHIP OR A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND SECTION 33-11-115, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CONVERSIONS MAY BE UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO OTHER LAW; BY ADDING SECTIONS 33-44-908, 33-44-909, 33-44-910, 33-44-911, 33-44-912, 33-44-913, AND 33-44-914, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR, AND THE LEGAL EFFECTS OF, CONVERSIONS OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TO A CORPORATION, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, OR A PARTNERSHIP, RESPECTIVELY; BY ADDING SECTION 33-44-1208, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A FOREIGN CORPORATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AUTHORITY TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 36-8-307, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFEROR OF A SECURITY FOR VALUE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION NECESSARY FOR REGISTRATION OF THE SECURITY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 33-10-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION TO A PUBLIC OR MUTUAL BENEFIT NONPROFIT CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILING, SERVICE, AND COPYING FEES PAYABLE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE FEES FOR FILING OF ARTICLES OF DOMESTICATION AND ARTICLES OF CONVERSION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS FOR "LIMITED PARTNERSHIP" AND "PARTNERSHIP"; TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-410, RELATING TO WRITTEN NOTICE TO A SHAREHOLDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE INCLUDED IN A PROXY STATEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-2-102, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF AN INITIAL ANNUAL REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-4-104, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A NAME CHANGE BY A CORPORATION OWNING REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FILING UPON THE CONVERSION OR DOMESTICATION OF A CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-6-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CORPORATE SHARES WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A WRITTEN STATEMENT CONTAINING THE CERTIFICATION INFORMATION UPON THE ISSUE OR TRANSFER; TO AMEND SECTION 33-11-101, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES WITH WHICH A CORPORATION MAY MERGE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-11-105 AND 33-11-106, BOTH RELATING TO THE MERGER OF A SUBSIDIARY OF A CORPORATION AND THE EFFECT OF THE MERGER OR EXCHANGE OF STOCK, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "ENTITY" FOR "CORPORATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 33-13-102, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A SHAREHOLDER'S RIGHT OF DISSENT AND PAYMENT UPON CERTAIN CORPORATE ACTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A NONPUBLIC CORPORATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONVERSION OF A CORPORATION INTO ANOTHER ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 33-14-107, RELATING TO UNKNOWN CLAIMS AGAINST A CORPORATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME FOR ENFORCING THE CLAIM TO TEN YEARS AFTER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CLAIM ARISING AFTER DISSOLUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-14-200, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 33-14-210, BOTH RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION OF A CORPORATION, BOTH SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE STATE INCOME TAX PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 33-15-101, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES NOT CONSTITUTING THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS BY A CORPORATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MERE OWNERSHIP OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-15-103, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR A FOREIGN CORPORATION TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-15-300 AND 33-15-310, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO REVOCATION OF A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY OF A FOREIGN CORPORATION TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, BOTH SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE TO A STATE INCOME TAX PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-31-401 RELATING TO CORPORATE NAME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF NAME AFTER CONVERSION; TO AMEND SECTION 33-31-1101, RELATING TO THE MERGER OF A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AND THE MERGER OF A BUSINESS CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MERGERS WITH A DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 33-42-1690, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES NOT CONSIDERED THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS BY A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MERE OWNERSHIP OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-208, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF EXISTENCE OR AUTHORITY OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ITS MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-404, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT ISSUES OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY REQUIRING CONSENT BY ALL MEMBERS, SO AS TO CORRECT A CROSS-REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-410, RELATING TO ACTIONS BY A MEMBER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ACTIONS BY A MANAGER OF THE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-801, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EVENTS GIVING RISE TO THE DISSOLUTION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT OF AN AGREEMENT CHANGING THE STATUTORY PROVISIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A DISTRIBUTIONAL INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-806, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTING OF ASSETS IN THE WINDING UP OF THE BUSINESS OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRIBUTION TO MEMBERS ACCORD WITH THEIR POSITIVE CAPITAL ACCOUNT BALANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-809, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DISSOLUTION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-903, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF CONVERSION OF AN ENTITY TO A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A FILING GIVING NOTICE OF THE NAME CHANGE IF THE ENTITY OWNS REAL PROPERTY IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-905, RELATING TO ARTICLES OF MERGER OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FOREIGN ENTITY AS A MERGING OR SURVIVING ENTITY OF THE MERGER; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-1003, RELATING TO ACTIVITIES NOT CONSTITUTING THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE BY A FOREIGN CORPORATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE MERE OWNERSHIP OF AN INTEREST IN A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-1006, RELATING TO REVOCATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF A FOREIGN CORPORATION TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF FILING AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-44-1204, RELATING TO FEES COLLECTIBLE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, SO AS TO DELETE THE FEE FOR FILING AN ANNUAL REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-20, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSING FOR OPERATION WITHIN THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCORPORATION OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BEFORE THE SECRETARY OF STATE ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-40, RELATING TO INITIAL FILINGS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY A CORPORATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DOMESTICATING CORPORATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 33-14-410, RELATING TO ACTIONS AND JUDGMENTS AGAINST SHAREHOLDERS OF DISSOLVED CORPORATIONS, SECTION 33-42-320, RELATING TO MERGER AND CONSOLIDATION OF LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS, SECTION 33-44-211, RELATING TO FILING OF AN ANNUAL REPORT BY A FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND SECTIONS 39-13-10 THROUGH 39-13-40, RELATING TO NAMES OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS.
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H. 4651 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO PROVIDE PAID LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ADJUDICATION OF THE DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT CRIME COMMITTED AGAINST THE STATE EMPLOYEE OR A MEMBER OF THE STATE EMPLOYEE'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CLAIMING THIS LEAVE AND THE DEFINITION NECESSARY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS LEAVE.
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H. 4652 -- Reps. J. Brown, Cotty, Scott, Govan, Lourie, McLeod, Altman, Bailey, Bingham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Clark, Clyburn, Harrison, J. Hines, M. Hines, Keegan, Lloyd, Martin, Merrill, Ott, E.H. Pitts, Toole and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORD POINT VIOLATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A UNIFORM PARKING VIOLATIONS TICKET ISSUED TO A PERSON WHOSE VEHICLE VIOLATES THE PRESCRIBED USE OF A PARKING SPACE MUST BE ASSESSED TWO POINTS AGAINST HIS MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FREE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND THE ISSUANCE AND DISPLAY OF HANDICAPPED PLACARDS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH WHO MAY USE OR DISPLAY A HANDICAPPED PLACARD; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO FILE A FALSE APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A HANDICAPPED LICENSE PLATE OR PLACARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO DUPLICATE, FORGE, OR SELL A HANDICAPPED PLACARD OR LICENSE PLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARKING ILLEGALLY IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FINE FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A UNIFORM PARKING VIOLATION TICKET, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS TRAINED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO ISSUE THESE TICKETS, AND TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ISSUE A UNIFORM PARKING VIOLATION TICKET TO AN OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH IS A TWO POINT MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING RECORD VIOLATION.
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H. 4653 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Wilkins and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES ACT OF 2004"; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ADOPT A STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-28-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT FAILS TO ATTEND A SCHOOL'S THIRD REQUEST FOR A CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS THE CHILD'S ACADEMIC PROGRESS OR VIOLATION OF SCHOOL RULES, THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MAY REQUEST THAT THE MAGISTRATE ISSUE A SUBPOENA TO COMPEL THE PRESENCE OF THE PARENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-28-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR APPROPRIATE SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHO WORK WITH STUDENTS AT RISK OF FAILURE AND THEIR PARENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL ADOPT PROGRAM APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS PURSUING A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM IN INSTRUCTIONAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL SHALL COMPLETE TRAINING IN WORKING WITH STUDENTS AT RISK OF FAILURE AND THEIR PARENTS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 65, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EACH SCHOOL SHALL ADOPT A TRUANCY POLICY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO ENROLL IN ALTERNATIVE OR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO PREVENT FURTHER TRUANCY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARENT RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS NONATTENDANCE PROBLEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-20, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO ENROLL A CHILD IN SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FROM NOT MORE THAN FIFTY DOLLARS TO NOT MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-50, RELATING TO NON ATTENDANCE REPORTED TO THE COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL NOTIFY STUDENTS AND PARENTS OR GUARDIANS OF STATE ATTENDANCE LAWS AND PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS MUST BE NOTIFIED OF CERTAIN ABSENCES AND SHALL WORK WITH THE DISTRICT TO FORMULATE AN INTERVENTION PLAN; TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSFER OF DOCUMENTS AND PLANS IF THE STUDENT TRANSFERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR REFERRAL OF THE CASE TO THE SOLICITOR, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WHEN THE CHILD HAS TEN OR MORE UNLAWFUL ABSENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-60, RELATING TO THE COURT'S PROCEDURE UPON RECEIPT OF THE REPORT OF NONATTENDANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FURTHER ACCUMULATION AFTER TEN UNLAWFUL ABSENCES MUST BE TOLLED UNTIL THE FAMILY COURT HEARING; TO PROVIDE THE TIMELINE AND PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING THE ABSENCES TO THE SOLICITOR, FILING THE COMPLAINT, SERVING THE COMPLAINT, AND HOLDING THE HEARING; TO PROVIDE FOR AN ATTENDANCE ORDER AND A REVISION OF THE INTERVENTION PLAN; TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE ATTENDANCE ORDER IS GUILTY OF CONTEMPT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE WHEN THE COURT MAY DECLARE A CHILD A TRUANT, ADJUDICATE A CHILD AS A STATUS OFFENDER, AND SUBJECT A CHILD TO APPROPRIATE PROVISIONS OF LAW; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OPTIONS WHEN A CHILD IS FOUND TO BE A HABITUAL TRUANT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF JUDGE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES IN EACH CIRCUIT SHALL SCHEDULE AT LEAST TWO DAYS A MONTH FOR A JUDGE IN A FAMILY COURT TO HEAR TRUANCY CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE AND A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STUDENT FAILS TO MEET THE EXPULSION REQUIREMENTS, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, WHO MAY SUSPEND THE STUDENT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CAUSE A CHILD TO ATTEND SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE UNTIL WHICH A CHILD SHALL ATTEND SCHOOL FROM SEVENTEEN TO EIGHTEEN; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-65-70 RELATING TO WHEN A COURT MAY DECLARE A CHILD DELINQUENT.
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H. 4654 -- Reps. Sinclair, Harrison, Weeks, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-15-1190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF COUNTERFEIT MARKS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE A "COUNTERFEIT MARK", TO ESTABLISH FELONIES FOR THE USE OF A COUNTERFEIT MARK IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, FOR TRAFFICKING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF A COUNTERFEIT MARK, AND FOR PRODUCTION OF A COUNTERFEIT MARK, TO PROVIDE FOR SEIZURE AND SALE OF ITEMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF A COUNTERFEIT MARK, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATORY POWERS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
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H. 4655 -- Rep. Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF FRANK HILLARD RICE, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2004, AND TO CONVEY THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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H. 4656 -- Reps. Cato, Sandifer, Huggins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Bingham, Bowers, G. Brown, J. Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hinson, Jennings, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McCraw, Miller, Perry, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, White, Witherspoon, Young, Moody-Lawrence, Gourdine, Allen, Weeks, Walker, Owens, Govan, Loftis, G.Reading Smith and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-280, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TELEPHONE UTILITY TO BE GRANTED A CERTIFICATE OF NECESSITY BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, OR EXTENSION OF A PLANT OR SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS THAT HAVE ELECTED TO HAVE RATES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS DETERMINED PURSUANT TO THE PLAN DESCRIBED IN SECTION 58-9-576(B) SHALL PROVIDE THESE CONTRACTS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AS REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-576, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE WITH REGARD TO ITS REGULATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER MAY MAKE THIS ELECTION, TO DEFINE "ABUSE OF MARKET POSITION" AND REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO RESOLVE COMPLAINTS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS, TO DEFINE "BUNDLED OFFERING" AND "CONTRACT OFFERING", TO PROHIBIT THE COMMISSION FROM REGULATING A BUNDLED OFFERING OR CONTRACT OFFERING BY A CARRIER AND REQUIRE A CARRIER TO ADHERE TO AN ALTERNATIVE REGULATORY PLAN UNTIL IT EXPIRES OR IS TERMINATED BY THE COMMISSION, WHICHEVER IS SOONER, TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER PROVIDING BUNDLED OFFERINGS OR CONTRACT OFFERINGS IS OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH ACCESS MINUTES OF USE MUST BE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING THE INTERIM LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIER FUND.
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H. 4657 -- Reps. Haskins, Pinson, Duncan, Vaughn, Altman, Dantzler, Davenport, Hamilton, Leach, M.A. Pitts, Taylor, Walker, Wilkins, Young, Mahaffey, Coates, Bingham, Chellis, E.H. Pitts, Sandifer, G.M. Smith, Talley, Viers, Whitmire, Toole, G.Reading Smith, Simrill, Rice, Owens, Hagood and Clark: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SAME SEX MARRIAGES IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-1-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY TO EXTEND OR RECOGNIZE STATUTORY BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ANY PUBLIC ACT, RECORD, OR JUDICIAL PROCEEDING OF THIS STATE THAT EXTENDS SUCH BENEFITS TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR BENEFITS ENJOYED BY ALL PERSONS, MARRIED OR UNMARRIED, AND FOR PRIVATE AGREEMENTS VALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE EXTENDED TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION HAVE NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE.
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H. 4658 -- Reps. Davenport, Barfield, Hamilton, Haskins, J. Hines, Keegan, Leach, Pinson, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Talley, Tripp, Trotter, Viers, Walker, White, Littlejohn, Bingham, Toole, G. Brown, Owens, Coates, Cooper, Loftis, F.N. Smith, Stille, Simrill, McGee, Lee, Gilham 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 SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ENDED BEFORE THEIR BIRTH AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION AND TO REQUIRE PRIVATE FUNDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS MONUMENT.
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H. 4659 -- Reps. Huggins and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MUNGO COMPANY ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING QUALITY HOUSING TO THOUSANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILIES, TO COMMEND MICHAEL J. MUNGO FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY VISION, COMMITMENT, AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH THE MUNGO COMPANY CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL ITS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
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H. 4660 -- Reps. Lourie, Neilson and Bales: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2004, PROVIDED THE HOUSE IS NOT IN SESSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON ALTERNATE DATES AND TIMES AS MAY BE SELECTED BY THE SPEAKEReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4661 -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MS. ANGELA CHRISTOPHER OF GREENWOOD COUNTY FOR HER WORK AS FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RAVEN, INC., AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AS SHE PURSUES A DOCTORATE DEGREE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY.
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H. 4662 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-660, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PAID THAT ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH AN EMPLOYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REIMBURSEMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN THE EMPLOYER IS AN ENTITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WAS SEPARATED FROM EMPLOYMENT BY SUCH AN ENTITY BECAUSE OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW AND THE INDIVIDUAL WAS UNABLE TO MEET THOSE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BY VIRTUE OF INABILITY.
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H. 4663 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-180 SO AS TO LIMIT THE DISABILITY RATING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO A MAXIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES FOR IMPAIRMENT.
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H. 4664 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-190 SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANY COMPENSATION, LOST WAGES OR MEDICAL, PAYABLE TO THE INJURED WORKER WHEN ALCOHOL OR OTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE FOUND TO BE PRESENT IN THE PERSON'S BODY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4665 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-200 SO AS TO ELIMINATE COMPENSATION, LOST WAGES OR MEDICAL, PAYABLE TO THE INJURED WORKER WHEN THE ACCIDENT WAS INTENTIONAL, OR WHEN THE INJURED FAILED TO FOLLOW COMPANY, STATE OR FEDERAL POLICIES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4666 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-210 SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANY COMPENSATION, LOST WAGES OR MEDICAL, PAYABLE TO ANY INJURED WORKER WHEN THE INJURED WORKER IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN AND HAS GAINED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH FRAUDULENT MEANS OR METHODS, OR BOTH.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4667 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-95 SO AS TO NOT PAY LOST WAGE COMPENSATION TO AN INJURED WORKER DURING ALL PERIODS OF TIME WHILE THE INJURED WORKER IS INCARCERATED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4668 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACTS LEARNED BY PHYSICIANS OR SURGEONS DURING THE COURSE OF ATTENDING OR EXAMINING A WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMANT ARE NOT PRIVILEGED, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, OR OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS MAY DISCUSS CERTAIN FACTS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PARTIES WITHOUT VIOLATING PHYSICIAN-PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4669 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND PERIOD OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE PRESUMPTION OF TOTAL DISABILITY IN CASES WHERE THERE IS FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE LOSS OF USE OF THE BACK.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4670 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-15-85 SO AS TO DEFINE THE CLAIMANT'S BURDEN OF PROOF AND TO PROVIDE THAT CAUSATION IN MEDICALLY COMPLEX WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES MUST BE PROVEN BY EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4671 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-378 SO AS TO ELIMINATE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT AND THE FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ACT, THE LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, OR ANY OF ITS EXTENSIONS, AND THE JONES ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4672 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN TO AN EMPLOYER BY AN EMPLOYEE AFTER AN ACCIDENT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM NINETY TO FOURTEEN DAYS THAT THE NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4673 -- Reps. Young, Chellis, Bailey and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4674 -- Reps. Coates, Loftis, Viers, Simrill, Witherspoon, Quinn, Altman, Barfield, Bingham, Clark, Clemmons, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, McGee, Owens, Perry, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Richardson, Scarborough, Sinclair, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Whitmire, Wilkins, Chellis, Anthony, Emory, Branham, J. Hines, Weeks, J.M. Neal, Huggins, M. Hines, Hayes, Harrell, G. Brown, Hagood, E.H. Pitts, Sandifer, Young, Rice and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SAME SEX MARRIAGES IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-1-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY TO EXTEND OR RECOGNIZE STATUTORY BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ANY PUBLIC ACT, RECORD, OR JUDICIAL PROCEEDING OF THIS STATE THAT EXTENDS SUCH BENEFITS TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR BENEFITS ENJOYED BY ALL PERSONS, MARRIED OR UNMARRIED, AND FOR PRIVATE AGREEMENTS VALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE EXTENDED TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION HAVE NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
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Co-Sponsor removed

H. 4675 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTERING, SO AS TO REVISE THE SENTENCE THAT MAY BE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THIS PROVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE SENTENCE FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION INCLUDES LITTER-GATHERING, THE LITTER-GATHERING PORTION IS MANDATORY, HOWEVER THE COURT MAY DIRECT THE PERSON TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL MONETARY PENALTY INSTEAD OF THE SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PROBATION MAY BE GRANTED INSTEAD OF A LITTER-GATHERING SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS COLLECTED INSTEAD OF A MANDATORY LITTER-GATHERING SENTENCE, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION CONSTITUTES A PRIOR VIOLATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-25-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN TRAFFIC CITATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUMMONS FOR CERTAIN LITTERING VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4676 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF CHIROPRACTORS, INCLUDING FURTHER SPECIFYING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE, REQUIRING MALPRACTICE INSURANCE, AUTHORIZING DELEGATION OF TREATMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STUDENT PRECEPTOR TRAINING PROGRAMS, OUT-OF-STATE CONSULTANTS, AND LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, AND PROVIDING IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4677 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO MANUFACTURE, SELL, INSTALL, MODIFY, OR ALTER MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO DEFINE "NEW MANUFACTURED HOME".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4678 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, Clark, Clyburn, D.C. Smith, Stewart and Perry: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4679 -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-370, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN LEE COUNTY, DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4680 -- Rep. Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ASHLEY HARWELL-BEACH, FORMER CHIEF COUNSEL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, FOR HER EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN HER NEW ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4681 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 25, 26, AND 27, 2004, 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 ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4682 -- Reps. Limehouse, Quinn, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, 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, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 AND EXTOL MReading B. BOYKIN ROSE FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE INCLUDING SERVICE AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4683 -- Reps. Coates, Weeks, G.M. Smith, J.H. Neal, G. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SHERIFF TOMMY MIMS, JReading, OF SUMTER COUNTY, FOR HIS SIXTEEN YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS SHERIFF AND CONVEY TO HIM BEST WISHES UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4684 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 WOFFORD COLLEGE "TERRIERS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH MIKE AYERS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AS THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS AND HEAD COACH MIKE AYERS FOR BEING NAMED NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR IN DIVISION I-AA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4685 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, J.H. Neal, G. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.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.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND WILLIAM BURKE WATSON, SReading, OF SUMTER ON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS 2003 SUMTER YMCA HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD HONORING HIS DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE YMCA AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4686 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-545, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CASES FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO A MAGISTRATE OR MUNICIPAL COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM MONETARY PENALTY FOR WHICH A CRIME IN A CASE DOES NOT EXCEED FOR IT TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM GENERAL SESSIONS COURT TO A MAGISTRATE OR MUNICIPAL COURT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4687 -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ALLOW AN ENTITY THAT BEGAN PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN BEFORE APRIL 1, 2004, TO DISCONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN REGARDLESS OF THE FOUR-YEAR MINIMUM PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT IF THE ENTITY IS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPERIENCE RATING IN JULY 1, 2004, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCONTINUING SUCH PARTICIPATION.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4688 -- Reps. Davenport, Martin, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Branham, Cato, Clark, Clyburn, Coates, J. Hines, M. Hines, Kirsh, Moody-Lawrence, Rivers, Scarborough, Sinclair, Snow, Stille and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SHALL NOT ISSUE OR SELL A GIFT CERTIFICATE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE CERTIFICATE EXPIRES BEFORE THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED OR SOLD, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CONDITION RELATING TO THE USE OF A GIFT CERTIFICATE MUST BE STATED CLEARLY ON THE CERTIFICATE, ENVELOPE, COVERING, OR RECEIPT, IF THE CONDITION PROVIDES THAT THE CERTIFICATE DECREASES IN VALUE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME OR THAT A FEE IS CHARGED AGAINST THE BALANCE OF THE CERTIFICATE AFTER A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4689 -- Reps. Talley, W.D. Smith, Sinclair, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, Lee, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, 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, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 WOFFORD COLLEGE "TERRIERS" FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AS THE SOUTHERN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS AND TO HEAD COACH MIKE AYERS FOR BEING NAMED NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR IN DIVISION I-AA BY THE AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4690 -- Reps. Harrell, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 SANDY K. AGEE ON HER YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE AND RECOGNIZE THE EXTENT THAT HER TIRELESS EFFORTS AND OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE GREATLY BENEFITED THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4691 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Anthony, Coates, Davenport, Snow and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NO MORE HOMELESS PETS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE TERM STATE VETERINARIAN IN REGARD TO THE ENTITY WHICH DESIGNATES THE USE OF THE FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE SALE OF THESE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4692 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Battle, Coates, Davenport, Duncan, Emory, Mahaffey, Miller, Snow, Stille and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL FEED ACT, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND ADD OTHER DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-40, RELATING TO CERTAIN UNLAWFUL SALES UNDER THE ACT, SO AS TO CORRECT SPECIFIED REFERENCES AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OFFER FOR SALE ANY FEED THAT IS ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED; TO ADD SECTION 46-27-41 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN COMMERCIAL FEED IS CONSIDERED TO BE MISBRANDED; TO ADD SECTION 46-27-42 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN COMMERCIAL FEED IS CONSIDERED TO BE ADULTERATED; TO ADD SECTION 46-27-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS OF COMMERCIAL FEEDS TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-310, RELATING TO THE LABELING OF COMMERCIAL FEEDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS AND DISPLAY OF LABELING INFORMATION; TO ADD SECTION 46-27-350 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF A PRODUCT LABEL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-410, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO INSPECT AND TAKE SAMPLES OF COMMERCIAL FEED, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE COMMISSIONER IN THIS REGARD AND TO REQUIRE RECEIPTS DESCRIBING THE SAMPLES OBTAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-420, RELATING TO ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SAMPLING AND ANALYSES MUST BE CONDUCTED; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-440, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL OBSTRUCTION OF THE INSPECTION OF FEEDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OR ITS AGENTS TO OBTAIN A COURT ORDER DIRECTING A PREMISE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-610, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TO SUSPEND SALES OF FEED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO ISSUE "WITHDRAWAL OF DISTRIBUTION" ORDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF AND THE PROCEDURES FOR THESE ORDERS; TO ADD SECTION 46-27-625 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO APPLY FOR AND BE GRANTED INJUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-27-650, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSIONER NOTIFY DEALERS AND SOLICITORS OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS NOTICE; AND TO ADD SECTION 46-27-700 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER AND HIS REPRESENTATIVES TO COOPERATE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES IN REGARD TO THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4693 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Battle, Coates, Davenport, Emory, Mahaffey, Miller, Snow, Stille and Vaughn: 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 EXTEND TO APIARY PRODUCTS THE EXEMPTION FOR FARM, GROVE, VINEYARD, AND GARDEN PRODUCTS SOLD IN THE ORIGINAL STATE OF PRODUCTION BY THE PRODUCER OR THE PRODUCER'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4694 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 45-5-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE LODGING ESTABLISHMENTS TO COMPLY BEFORE JULY 1, 2007, WITH INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION AND TO DEFINE "LODGING ESTABLISHMENT".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4695 -- Reps. Freeman, Lucas, Jennings and Neilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 27, AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4696 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Bailey, Battle, Clemmons, Coates, Davenport, Duncan, Edge, Keegan, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, McCraw, Owens and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-17-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE QUALIFICATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4697 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Rhoad, Hayes, Bailey, Battle, Coates, Davenport, Edge, Keegan, Leach, Limehouse, Loftis, McCraw and Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CUTTING, REMOVING, OR TRANSPORTING OF TIMBER WITHOUT PERMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE UNLAWFUL CUTTING, REMOVING, ACQUIRING, OR TRANSPORTING OF FOREST PRODUCTS WITHOUT PERMISSION AND TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS BASED IN PART ON THE VALUE OF THE FOREST PRODUCTS INVOLVED; AND BY ADDING SECTION 48-23-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PURCHASES FOREST PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM A LANDOWNER POSSESSING LANDS IN THIS STATE OR A PERSON WHO HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM A SALE OF FOREST PRODUCTS TO A THIRD PARTY MUST MAKE FULL PAYMENT TO THE LANDOWNER IN THE MANNER PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO REMIT PAYMENT AS REQUIRED SUBJECTS THE VIOLATOR TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE VALUE OF THE FOREST PRODUCTS EXCEEDS FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES USED TO ACQUIRE OR CUT THE FOREST PRODUCTS ARE SUBJECT TO CONFISCATION AND FORFEITURE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT SHALL ORDER RESTITUTION AS A MANDATORY CONDITION OF THE SENTENCE IMPOSED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4698 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Rhoad, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Coates, Davenport, Duncan, Edge, Hayes, J. Hines, Keegan, Leach, Limehouse, McCraw and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-95, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFICIAL SUMMONS FOR MAKING ARRESTS BY FOREST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE VIOLATIONS FOR WHICH THIS SUMMONS MAY BE USED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-23-96, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND TRAINING OF FOREST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4699 -- Reps. Duncan, M.A. Pitts, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Bailey, Chellis, Clark, Dantzler, Gourdine, Littlejohn, Lourie, Owens, Pinson, Rice, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Toole, Umphlett and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5100 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER WHO WISHES TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THIS STATE TO DO SO BY DESIGNATING FIVE DOLLARS TO BE PAID WITH HIS INCOME TAX RETURN IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS DERIVED FROM THESE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND USED TO INCREASE THE BASE STUDENT COST PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4700 -- Rep. Rhoad: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS IN BAMBERG-EHRHARDT SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 AND DENMARK-OLAR SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 IN BAMBERG COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4701 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BILL OF RIGHTS DAY" BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-165 SO TO ESTABLISH DECEMBER FIFTEENTH OF EACH YEAR AS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO OBSERVE THE ANNUAL BILL OF RIGHTS DAY IN A MANNER THAT EMPHASIZES THE DOCUMENT'S MEANING AND IMPORTANCE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4702 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 IN CLARENDON COUNTY TO EXPEND FUNDS IN ITS SCHOOL BUILDING FUND TO MEET ITS COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND TO REPLACE FUNDS LOST AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REDUCTIONS IN STATE APPROPRIATIONS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Ratified
Veto Message

H. 4703 -- Reps. Neilson, Bales, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, J. Hines, M. Hines, Littlejohn, Rhoad, Rivers and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3895 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A MOBILE OR CELLULAR PHONE UNLESS THE PHONE IS USED IN A "HANDS FREE" MANNER AND TO DEFINE THIS TERM AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4704 -- Reps. Sandifer, Owens, Rice, Skelton, Snow and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 55, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO REQUIRE NEW SEPTIC TANK INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE AN ACCESS PIPE FOR MONITORING AND PUMPING THE SEPTIC SYSTEM, TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF SUCH A PIPE WHEN WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE TANK, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted

H. 4705 -- Rep. Lloyd: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT EXITS 53 AND 57 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN COLLETON COUNTY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MONUMENT" INDICATING THE DIRECTION TO THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MONUMENT AND TO ERECT ADDITIONAL SIGNS TO DIRECT MOTORISTS TO THE MONUMENT FROM BOTH EXITS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Adopted

H. 4706 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF HENRIETTA DALTON AND ROLAND HAWKINS AS THEIR DESCENDANTS CELEBRATE THEIR FORE PARENT'S RICH HISTORY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4707 -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 27, AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF DILLON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4708 -- Rep. Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-510, AS AMENDED, 59-53-520, 59-53-530, AND 59-53-540, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE DILLON COUNTY IN THE COUNTIES IN WHICH PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ARE ADMINISTERED, TO INCLUDE DILLON COUNTY IN THE COUNTIES IN WHICH THE COMMISSION MAY ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL SITES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF APPROPRIATE FACILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY EXPEND FUNDS DERIVED FROM BONDS ISSUED BY DILLON COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT COPIES OF THE AUDIT OF THE COMMISSION'S ACCOUNTS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATIONS AND GOVERNING BODIES OF DILLON COUNTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-53-550 RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4709 -- Reps. Bailey and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4070, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT FOR ANY BINGO LICENSE TO BE ISSUED THE ORGANIZATION, PROMOTER, OR INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE BEEN DOMICILED IN THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS OR, IN THE CASE OF AN ORGANIZATION, TO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THIS STATE FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS, SO AS TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM TIME FOR AN ORGANIZATION TO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE IN THIS STATE FROM AT LEAST THREE TO AT LEAST TWO YEARS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4710 -- Rep. Clyburn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RUTH WILLIAMS ASHE FOR HER EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AND LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4711 -- Rep. Davenport: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE OF MReading KENNETH L. TONEY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4712 -- Rep. Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-31-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS THAT A COUNSELOR FOR THE STATE AGENCY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SHALL MEET.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4713 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks and Coates: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 797 OF 1988, RELATING TO THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR SUMTER COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD A VOTING MEMBER TO THE CAREER CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4714 -- Rep. Huggins: 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.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4715 -- Reps. Bowers, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COLLETON PREPARATORY ACADEMY "WAR HAWKS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF COLLETON COUNTY ON ITS VICTORY IN THE 2003 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4716 -- Reps. Bowers, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE COLLETON PREPARATORY ACADEMY "WAR HAWKS" FOOTBALL TEAM OF COLLETON COUNTY, HEAD COACH BROCK MILLER, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND HARD WORK IN CAPTURING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION 2003 CLASS AA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4717 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips and Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4718 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips and Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH PHIL STRICKLAND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4719 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-620, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LUMP SUM PAYMENTS FOR UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE TO STATE EMPLOYEES ON TERMINATION OR RETIREMENT FROM STATE EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO POSTPONE THE PAYMENT FOR EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TERI) UNTIL THE EMPLOYEE LEAVES STATE EMPLOYMENT, AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-2210, RELATING TO THE TERI PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNUSED LEAVE IS NOT ADDED IN THE CALCULATION OF THE AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION USED IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF AN EMPLOYEE ENTERING INTO THE TERI PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE PAYMENT OF THE ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF THE UNUSED LEAVE IN A RECALCULATION OF AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION AND A REDETERMINATION OF THE BENEFIT AMOUNT WHEN THE TERI PROGRAM PARTICIPANT TERMINATES TERI PROGRAM PARTICIPATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SIMILAR RECALCULATION AND REDETERMINATION FOR A BENEFIT PAID TO THE SURVIVOR OF A DECEASED TERI PARTICIPANT WHEN THAT PARTICIPANT HAD ELECTED A SURVIVOR BENEFIT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4720 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT, PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, LEGAL EFFECT AND ENFORCEABILITY OF AN ELECTRONIC RECORD AND SIGNATURE, CHANGES OR ERRORS IN TRANSMISSION OF AN ELECTRONIC RECORD, COMPLIANCE OF AN ELECTRONIC RECORD OR SIGNATURE WITH OTHER LAWS AFFECTING VALIDITY OR RETENTION OR RECEIPT OF A RECORD OR SIGNATURE, USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS BY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ENHANCE THE UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES, DEVELOPMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF MODEL PROCEDURES AND PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR SECURE ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS, INCLUDING LICENSING OF THIRD PARTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE ELECTRONIC POSTMARK TO PERFECT SERVICE OF PROCESS IN A MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE STATE SUPREME COURT AND IN THE OPERATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES AS PRESCRIBED BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO MAKE THE COMPUTER CRIME ACT APPLICABLE TO THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 26, THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ACT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended

Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4721 -- Reps. Edge and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHEN A PERSON, WITH INTENT TO AVOID PAYMENT FOR A SERVICE RENDERED, KNOWINGLY SECURES PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICE BY DECEPTION, THREAT, OR FALSE TOKEN OR BY AGREEING TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION AND FAILING TO MAKE PAYMENT AFTER RECEIVING A DEMAND FOR PAYMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELEMENTS OF THEFT OF SERVICE, TO DEFINE "SERVICES", AND TO PROVIDE FOR A DEFENSE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 4722 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS HIMSELF OUT AS A CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR A CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OR THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4723 -- Reps. Loftis, Vaughn, Cato, Allen, Altman, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Branham, J. Brown, Davenport, Hamilton, Haskins, M. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Leach, McCraw, Owens, Perry, Rice, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Tripp, Wilkins and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEES AMONG THE VARIOUS COUNTIES AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES ENTITLED TO EXPEND 'C' FUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, BY RESOLUTION, TO RENAME THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AS THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE OF THAT COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Objection
Request for Debate
Ratified

H. 4724 -- Reps. Hinson, Merrill, Altman, Dantzler, Gourdine, McLeod, Neilson and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-150 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTIONS ORDERED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AS SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, PROBATE JUDGES, SHERIFFS, REGISTRARS OF DEEDS, COUNTY AUDITORS, COUNTY TREASURERS, AND COUNTY CORONERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-15-65, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY CORONER AS A COUNTY OFFICIAL RECEIVING A SALARY SUPPLEMENT FROM THE STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4725 -- Rep. Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND HEAD COACH SHERRI KIRKLAND ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4726 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 DUTCH FORK HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND HEAD COACH SHERRI KIRKLAND ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS OF EXCELLENCE IN CHEERLEADING AND ON BEING NAMED CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONS AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP SQUAD.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4727 -- Reps. Vaughn, Rice, Hamilton, Leach, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, 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, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DReading RANDOLPH P. KOWALSKI, SENIOR MINISTER OF GREENVILLE'S FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE MINISTRY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4728 -- Rep. J.H. Neal: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME HIS EXCELLENCY SIMBI VEKE MUBAKO, THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, TO THE UNITED STATES ON THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT TO THE PALMETTO STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4729 -- Reps. Wilkins, Cato, Cooper, Dantzler, Duncan, Jennings, Leach, J.M. Neal, Ott, Rhoad, Sandifer, Skelton, Snow, Stewart, Townsend, Umphlett, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 2003 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY "TIGERS" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH TOMMY BOWDEN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2004, AT 12:30 P.M., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON THEIR TREMENDOUS VICTORY IN THE 2003 CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4730 -- Reps. Cotty, Huggins, Bales, Bingham, J. Brown, Clark, Frye, Harrison, Howard, Koon, Lourie, J.H. Neal, E.H. Pitts, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 59-53-1710 THROUGH 59-53-1760 AS SUBARTICLE 1 AND ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" OF ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59; AND BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 3 TO ARTICLE 20, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION FOR PURPOSES OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHEAST CAMPUS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTERPRISE CAMPUS AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4731 -- Reps. Howard, Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Harrison, Lourie, J.H. Neal, Parks, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-850 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "FUNERAL PROCESSION", AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF OPERATORS OF VEHICLES IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND NOT IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4732 -- Reps. Davenport, Clyburn, Frye, Hamilton, Littlejohn, Loftis, Pinson, Rice, Taylor, Weeks and Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE ON EMERGENCY ROOM DIVERSION TO BE CONVENED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO STUDY THE USE OF EMERGENCY ROOMS, TO IDENTIFY INAPPROPRIATE USAGE AND TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ALTERNATIVES; TO SUBMIT A PLAN TO REDUCE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF EMERGENCY ROOMS AND A BUDGET TO IMPLEMENT THIS PLAN AND TO PROVIDE MORE APPROPRIATE SERVICES; AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT IN CONDUCTING A PILOT PROJECT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Order

H. 4733 -- Reps. Davenport and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 87, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR ISSUANCE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ENTITY" AND "ASBESTOS PROJECT"; TO DELETE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FEES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH SUCH FEES IN REGULATION SUFFICIENT TO COVER REASONABLE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE ASBESTOS PROGRAM AND TO DEFINE "COSTS"; AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recalled
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Committed

H. 4734 -- Reps. Howard, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Jennings, Lee, J.H. Neal, Weeks, Ott, Lourie, Kennedy, Harvin, Coleman and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-19-10, 2-19-20, 2-19-35, 2-19-70, AND 2-19-80, ALL AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 2-19-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, ALL SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMMISSION'S PROCESS FOR NOMINATING JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FROM THE NOMINATION OF THREE CANDIDATES TO THE RELEASE OF A LIST OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Objection
Request for Debate
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 4735 -- Reps. Cato and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-43-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE APPEARANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND FOUNDATION STANDARDS FOR A MODULAR HOME CERTIFIED FOR PLACEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE FOR A VARIANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR FIFTY PERCENT OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF A MODULAR HOME AND TO DEFINE "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALE" FOR THIS PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXCLUDE MODULAR HOMES REGULATED IN CHAPTER 43 OF TITLE 23; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-510, RELATING TO RETIREMENT OF A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A MANUFACTURED HOME AFFIXED TO REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING AND SAFETY CODES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Message from Senate
Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4736 -- Reps. Tripp, Anthony, Branham, Clark, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Frye, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Hinson, Huggins, Lee, McGee, Ott, M.A. Pitts, Scarborough, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Whitmire, Wilkins and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ADOPT AND SUBMIT TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION THE FEDERAL MARRIAGE AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION PRESERVING THE LEGAL STATUS OF MARRIAGE BETWEEN A MAN AND WOMAN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4737 -- Reps. Duncan, M.A. Pitts, Emory, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Pinson and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-29-200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANUFACTURED HOUSING LICENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE EXCEPTION FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4738 -- Reps. Duncan, M.A. Pitts, Taylor, Frye, E.H. Pitts, Pinson, Limehouse, Bales, Clark, Davenport, Emory, Herbkersman, Hosey, Merrill, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, W.D. Smith, Stille and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 IN TITLE 1 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INTERAGENCY COOPERATION ACT SO AS TO ALLOW APPLICATIONS FOR A LICENSE OR PERMIT FROM A STATE AGENCY REQUIRING ACTION BY MORE THAN ONE STATE AGENCY FOR PROCESSING TO BE FILED WITH THE PRIMARY LICENSING AGENCY WITH THAT AGENCY SIMULTANEOUSLY FILING THE APPLICATION WITH THE AFFECTED AGENCIES WITH PROCESSING TIMES FOR THESE MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS TO RUN CONCURRENTLY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4739 -- Reps. Toole, E.H. Pitts, Bingham, Quinn, Huggins, Cotty, Herbkersman, Lourie, Haskins, Limehouse, Pinson, Branham, Ceips, Davenport, Duncan, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrison, Hosey, Leach, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Taylor, Weeks, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE THAT STATE AGENCIES DO NOT PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES IN COMPETITION WITH PRIVATE BUSINESS, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THIS POLICY, AND TO PROVIDE THOSE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONTRAVENING THIS POLICY.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 4740 -- Reps. Miller, Hayes, J.E. Smith, Altman, Anthony, Battle, Bowers, Branham, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Frye, Gourdine, Hagood, Harrison, Herbkersman, Whipper, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Keegan, Leach, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Ott, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Scarborough, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Vaughn, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY GOVERNING BODIES SHALL WORK WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS LOCATED IN THEIR JURISDICTIONS TO IDENTIFY BARRIERS AND HAZARDS TO CHILDREN WALKING OR BICYCLING TO AND FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MUNICIPALITIES, COUNTIES, AND DISTRICTS MAY DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE BARRIERS AND HAZARDS IDENTIFIED, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY FORM A COORDINATING COMMITTEE AND ANY SCHOOL MAY FORM A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL TEAM TO PERFORM SPECIFIED FUNCTIONS IN REGARD TO SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ROUTES TO SCHOOL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF OCTOBER OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "WALK OR BICYCLE WITH YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL DAY" IN EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO DEFINE "CRITICAL GEOGRAPHIC AREA" FOR PURPOSES OF LOAN FORGIVENESS AFTER JULY 1, 2004, OF LOANS UNDER THE TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS IN REGARD TO THIS LOAN FORGIVENESS; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-25-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION PERMANENTLY SHALL REVOKE, REFUSE TO ISSUE, OR RENEW A CERTIFICATE WITHOUT A HEARING, IF THE HOLDER OF OR APPLICANT FOR THE CERTIFICATE PLEADS GUILTY, PLEADS NOLO CONTENDERE, OR IS FOUND GUILTY OF CERTAIN CRIMES AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT EMPLOY AN EDUCATOR IN ANY CAPACITY WHOSE SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFICATE IS REVOKED AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4741 -- Reps. Limehouse, Cotty, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 AMBASSADOR JOHN CARL WEST FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS NATION, AND TO OFFER SOLEMN PRAYERS FOR OUR BELOVED AMBASSADOR, FORMER GOVERNOR, AND FRIEND.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4742 -- Reps. Harvin and G.M. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEATH OF MS. JOANN DUBOSE OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4743 -- Reps. Miller, Harvin, Reading Brown and Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 17 FROM THE TOWN LIMITS OF AWENDAW TO THE TOWN LIMITS OF MCCLELLANVILLE IN HONOR OF THE LATE JAMES MITCHELL "MITCH" GRAHAM WHO WAS ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND WHO WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE FOUNDING OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AMONG OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4744 -- Reps. Koon, Altman, Bailey, Leach, Whipper, Scarborough, Young, Reading Brown, Frye, Breeland, Rhoad, Hagood, Hinson, Mack, Chellis, Dantzler, Rutherford, Miller, Kirsh, Battle, Clark, Coates, Duncan, Hamilton, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Keegan, Lee, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Martin, McGee, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Owens, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Scott, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Whitmire, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S ECONOMY, FOR THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE IT HAS PLAYED IN ADVANCING SOUTH CAROLINA'S POSITION IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY, FOR ITS SERVICE TO THE STATE'S INDUSTRIES, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE FEBRUARY 17, 2004, AS "STATE PORTS AUTHORITY APPRECIATION DAY".
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4745 -- Reps. F.N. Smith and Lee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE FOR EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL OF THE STATE TO TRAIN ITS STUDENTS TO DEFEND THEMSELVES AGAINST POTENTIAL KIDNAPPERS, ABDUCTORS, AND PREDATORS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4746 -- Reps. Huggins, E.H. Pitts, Bingham, Merrill and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1810 AND 9-11-310, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS IN RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES PAID BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE THE CONTINGENCY IN THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS IN RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES MAY BE PAID ONLY IF THE INCREASED LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM THESE ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT REQUIRE AN INCREASE IN EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THESE SYSTEMS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4747 -- Reps. Simrill, Delleney, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence, Richardson, Emory and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-85 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO IMPOSE LICENSURE, PERMIT, AND RENEWAL FEES ON APPLICANTS IN PROGRAMS THE DEPARTMENT REGULATES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPOSE MONETARY PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS PERTAINING TO THESE PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FEES AND PENALTIES COLLECTED, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THESE PROVISIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

H. 4748 -- Reps. Harvin and G.M. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 26, 27, 28, 29, AND 30, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 OF CLARENDON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4749 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1564, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PARTIES WHO MAY FILE A PETITION SEEKING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY FILE SUCH A PETITION WITHOUT FIRST SEEKING APPROVAL FOR A CHANGE IN THE CHILD'S PERMANENCY PLAN OR PLACEMENT PLAN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4750 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE OF THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AWARDING TRUST FUND GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND TO STATE AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUNDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ASSESS NEEDS, SOLICIT PROPOSALS, AND AWARD GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5050, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND REVENUES THAT MAY BE DISBURSED, SO AS TO REMOVE THIS LIMITATION.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4751 -- Rep. Clark: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME WALTER Reading "BUD" WAHL OF STREATOR, ILLINOIS, A DIRECTOR 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.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4752 -- Reps. Simrill and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME LIMITS ON ASSESSMENTS OF TAXES AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY TAX ON A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME MAY NOT BE COLLECTED BY LEVY, WARRANT FOR DISTRAINT, OR PROCEEDINGS IN COURT UNLESS COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAX WAS BEGUN WITHIN TWO YEARS AFTER THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX ON THE MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME, AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-17-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MOVING PERMIT REQUIRED TO RELOCATE A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME AND THE PREREQUISITES TO OBTAINING SUCH A PERMIT, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE HOME FROM CURRENT AND DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES MUST BE PAID IF THE APPLICANT FOR THE PERMIT CERTIFIES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY THAT THE MOVING PERMIT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF REMOVING THE MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME FOR ITS DEMOLITION OR OTHER FINAL DISPOSITION RENDERING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR USE FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4753 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, RELATING TO RECIPIENT UTILIZATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2843, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4754 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED LICENSE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2860, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4755 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, RELATING TO HEARING PROCEDURE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2839, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4756 -- Reps. Jennings, Lucas, Freeman, Neilson, Trotter, Frye and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING SEASONS FOR SMALL GAME, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN SEASONS FOR HUNTING SQUIRREL IN SPECIFIED GAME ZONES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL TAKING OF CERTAIN SMALL GAME WHEN THEY MAY BE HUNTED WITHOUT WEAPONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE SQUIRRELS, AND TO PERMIT THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND TO DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF THE AVIAN CONSERVATION CENTEReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4757 -- Reps. Koon, Littlejohn, Anthony, Frye, Rhoad, Bales, Bingham, Chellis and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1675 AND 9-11-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS OF OVERPAYMENTS MAY BE RECOUPED FROM THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS OF RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RECEIVED OVERPAYMENTS THROUGH NO FRAUDULENT ACT OF THE RETIREE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPAYMENT BY THE RETIRED MEMBER MAY NOT EXCEED FIVE PERCENT OF HIS REVISED MONTHLY RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE AND MUST BE OVER A PERIOD OF NO LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY MONTHS IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS WITHOUT INTEREST OR PENALTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4758 -- Reps. Richardson, Simrill, Altman, Bales, Battle, Emory, Kirsh, Lee, Littlejohn, McCraw, McGee, Owens, Scarborough, Vaughn and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 42 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CAROLINA PANTHERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

Ratified

H. 4759 -- Reps. Miller, Mack, Whipper, Reading Brown, Moody-Lawrence, Rhoad, Allen, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Emory, Freeman, Gourdine, Harvin, Hayes, M. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Lee, Lloyd, Lourie, Martin, McCraw, McLeod, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Rivers, Scott, Sinclair, F.N. Smith, J.E. Smith, Snow, Stille, Toole and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5099 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAXPAYER WHO WISHES TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THE HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DO SO BY DESIGNATING A CONTRIBUTION IN INCREMENTS OF ONE DOLLAR TO BE PAID WITH THE TAXPAYER'S INCOME TAX RETURN IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS DERIVED FROM THESE CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE TRANSFERRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE CREDIT OF THE HOLLINGS CANCER CENTEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4760 -- Reps. Jennings, Skelton, Bales, McLeod, Branham, Reading Brown, Clyburn, Emory, Freeman, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Scott and Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING RULE 10.11 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION WHICH MEMORIALIZES THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION OR REFRAIN FROM TAKING ACTION ON ANY ISSUE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4761 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Govan, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Parks, Rutherford, F.N. Smith, Weeks, Whipper, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, G. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF MARTHA ETTA RICHARDSON OF COLUMBIA UPON HER DEATH.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4762 -- Reps. Young, Bailey, Chellis and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE PINEWOOD "PANTHERS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH, PAT EIDSON, OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM ON ITS WINNING SEASON AND HEAD COACH PAT EIDSON ON THE OCCASION OF CAPTURING THE 500TH WIN OF HIS COACHING CAREEReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4763 -- Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 2 AND 20 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2004.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4764 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 898 OF 1966, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PACOLET STATION FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO DECREASE THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT FROM SEVEN TO FIVE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified 40443
H. 4765 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Harrell, Cato, Chellis, Harrison, Quinn, Townsend, Witherspoon, Leach, Viers, Koon, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, J. Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kirsh, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Neilson, Owens, Perry, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker, White, Whitmire, Young and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-515 SO AS TO REDUCE THE SEVEN PERCENT TOP MARGINAL RATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX IN EQUAL ANNUAL INCREMENTS OF .225 PERCENT UNTIL A PERMANENT TOP MARGINAL RATE EQUAL TO 4.75 PERCENT IS ACHIEVED AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHEDULED REDUCTION IS POSTPONED IF GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH FOR THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR IS LESS THAN TWO PERCENT.
Introduced and Committed 1078, Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Point of Order

H. 4766 -- Reps. Townsend, Thompson, Cooper, Martin, Stille and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-694 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTRY MUSIC CENTER LOCATED IN BELTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME CENTEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4767 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Harrison, Scott and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOARD OF VOTER REGISTRATION IN EACH COUNTY PROVIDE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORMS TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANY HIGH SCHOOL UPON THE ADMINISTRATION'S REQUEST; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-200 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH HIGH SCHOOL TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO ITS STUDENTS VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORMS AND PROVIDE THAT THE FORMS BE PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UPON THEIR REQUEST TO THE APPROPRIATE COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION BOARD OR THE ENTITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH REGISTERING AN ELECTOReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4768 -- Rep. Rhoad: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE RED CROSS OF BAMBERG COUNTY, ESPECIALLY VOLUNTEERS BETH PREGNALL, GENIE BELLAMY, AND BIG LOT STORE FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION IN MAKING THE RED CROSS "TOYS FOR TOTS" CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE SUCH A SUCCESS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4769 -- Reps. J.H. Neal and J.E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE AND ITS HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE OF ITS PUBLIC SERVICE OBLIGATION OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE AT UNIFORM RATES, AND OPPOSING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4770 -- Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence, Hosey, Whipper, Kirsh, Allen, Anthony, Bales, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Clyburn, Freeman, Gourdine, J. Hines, M. Hines, Howard, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Lourie, Mack, McLeod, Miller, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Parks, Rhoad, Rutherford, Scott, J.E. Smith, Snow, Weeks, Jennings, Hayes and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMISSION FROM TEN TO ELEVEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT FIVE MEMBERS, THE SPEAKER AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE SHALL EACH APPOINT ONE MEMBER, THE HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER AND THE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER SHALL EACH APPOINT ONE MEMBER, AND THE HOUSE MINORITY LEADER AND THE SENATE MINORITY LEADER SHALL EACH APPOINT ONE MEMBER; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-19-20, 2-19-35, 2-19-70, AND 2-19-80, ALL AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 2-19-90, ALL RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, ALL SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMMISSION'S PROCESS FOR NOMINATING JUDICIAL CANDIDATES FROM THE NOMINATION OF THREE CANDIDATES TO THE RELEASE OF A LIST OF ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER CONFORMING CHANGES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4771 -- Reps. Leach and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MISS SHALINI BUMB OF GREER UPON BEING NAMED ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S TOP TWO YOUTH VOLUNTEERS FOR 2004 BY THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS, TO RECOGNIZE HER FOR AN OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, PEER LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4772 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2885, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4773 -- Reps. Chellis, Young and Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND COACHING STAFF ON ITS VICTORY IN THE 2003 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4774 -- Reps. Chellis, Young and Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVES" BOYS SWIM TEAM AND HEAD COACH DAN MCDONOUGH FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE SWIM TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4775 -- Reps. Chellis, Young and Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL "PANTHERS" VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH, PAT EIDSON, ON ITS VICTORY IN THE 2003 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4776 -- Reps. Chellis, Young and Bailey: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVES" 2003 BOYS SWIM TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE SWIM TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4777 -- Reps. Cooper, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXPRESSING THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SARA BRANYON ROGERS OF PIEDMONT, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE SAD OCCASION OF HER DEATH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4778 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA'S FFA MEMBERS, THEIR ADVISORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, AND ALL WHO SUPPORT THESE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ON THE OCCASION OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK, FEBRUARY 21-28, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4779 -- Rep. Bingham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2003 BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, IN ORDER TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAA GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4780 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2004, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, AS THE TIME FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO SUCCEED THE HONORABLE DILL BLACKWELL WHOSE TERM HAS EXPIRED.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4781 -- Rep. Bingham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BROOKLAND-CAYCE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH, JOHN CHECKOVICH, AND ASSISTANT COACH, NINYA CHECKOVICH, ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAA GIRLS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4782 -- Reps. Harvin and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ROBERT "BOBBY" BUTLER GIBBONS, JReading, OF NEW ZION IN CLARENDON COUNTY, ON BEING ELECTED COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4783 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Simrill, Leach, Owens, Vaughn, Barfield, Cato, Chellis, Edge, Emory, Haskins, Keegan, Littlejohn, Perry, Rice, Richardson, Skelton, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Thompson, Tripp, Viers, White, Bailey, Taylor and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREPARATION OF A JURY LIST FROM THE LIST OF PERSONS HOLDING A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE JURY LIST TO THE LIST OF REGISTERED VOTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-810, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATIONS OF JURORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR TO A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT OF THIRTY DAYS OR MORE AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERSON WHO HAS CRIMINAL CHARGES PENDING; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1110, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 14-7-1120, BOTH RELATING TO PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PROSECUTION THE SAME NUMBER OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGES AS THE DEFENSE IN CRIMINAL CASES; AND TO ADD SECTION 14-7-1122 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN VOIR DIRE OF JURORS AND TO DIRECT THE SUPREME COURT TO PROMULGATE RULES TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURE FOR WRITTEN VOIR DIRE AND TO CREATE THE JUROR QUESTIONNAIRE FORM.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4784 -- Reps. Scarborough, Herbkersman, Merrill, Altman, Battle, Bowers, Cato, Clemmons, Hagood, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Miller and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "COASTAL AREA" TO INCLUDE ALL AREAS EAST OF THE WEST BANK OF THE INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY ALONG THE ENTIRE COAST OF THIS STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 4785 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTS THAT A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY NOT PERFORM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BONDSMAN OR RUNNER MAY NOT RETRIEVE A BONDS LIST FROM A JAIL OR RETRIEVE ANY NAMES AND FAMILY RECORDS FROM ANY JAIL RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-340, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE THE ACTIVITIES OF BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THESE PROVISIONS HAS COMMITTED A CRIME OF MORAL TURPITUDE, TO RECLASSIFY A VIOLATION FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Proposed Amended
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4786 -- Reps. Ceips, Clyburn, Allen, Anthony, J. Brown, Clark, Clemmons, Davenport, J. Hines, Koon, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Miller, Parks, M.A. Pitts, Rivers, Scott and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-385 SO AS TO REQUIRE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES TO ADMINISTER VACCINATIONS AGAINST INFLUENZA TO RESIDENTS ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND WITH PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES AS AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY, NURSING HOME, OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4787 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-31 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE TO INCLUDE A NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT IN A SOLICITATION IF THE NEGOTIATION OF THE INSTRUMENT BY THE ADDRESSEE CREATES A CONTRACT FOR THE SOLICITED PURCHASE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4788 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: 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, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED TO ALLOW A DRIVER TO TRAVEL BETWEEN HIS HOME AND A CHURCH RELATED ACTIVITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4789 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Leach, Haskins and Young: A BILL TO ENACT THE PROTECT OUR WOMEN IN EVERY RELATIONSHIP (POWER) ACT BY AMENDING THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE MAGISTRATES, FAMILY COURT JUDGES, AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES TO RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION ANNUALLY ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THAT PHYSICAL CRUELTY INCLUDES PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AND CONDUCT THAT ENDANGERS ONE'S PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING; TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ALLOWING DEFENDANTS IN CERTAIN CASES TO DEPOSIT A SUM OF MONEY WITH THE MAGISTRATE OR MUNICIPAL COURT IN LIEU OF ENTERING INTO RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUALIZED HEARINGS IN CASES WHERE THE ACCUSED MAY POSE A THREAT TO THE PUBLIC OR AN INDIVIDUAL VICTIM; TO ADD SECTION 16-25-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO MAKE SPECIFIC FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE BEFORE RELEASING THE DEFENDANT ON BOND OR SUSPENDING THE SENTENCE; TO ADD SECTION 16-25-67 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE MAY NOT BE DROPPED AGAINST A PERSON IF THE VICTIM OR VICTIM'S ATTORNEY WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE HEARING AND TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENCES TO BE TRIED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR ORDERS OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE ACTION IS FILED AND A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION IS FILED THE ORDER FOR PROTECTION MUST BE INDEPENDENTLY PROCESSED, TO PROHIBIT ISSUANCE OF MUTUAL RESTRAINING ORDERS, TO AUTHORIZE SPECIAL NO FAULT PROTECTION ORDERS AGAINST VICTIMS, AND TO REQUIRE THE ORDER TO INFORM THE RESPONDENT OF THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A HEARING IF THE ORDER IS AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED BY THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT; TO ADD SECTION 23-1-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OR A SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE WHO IS CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO BE TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN PRETRIAL INTERVENTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PERSON CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON CHARGED WITH SUCH AN OFFENSE FROM PLEADING GUILTY TO SIMPLE ASSAULT UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON CHARGED WITH SUCH AN OFFENSE FROM PLEADING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 22-5-910, AS AMENDED, 22-5-920, AND 20-7-8525, ALL RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT EXPUNGEMENT OF SUCH RECORDS FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOR OFFENDERS CONVICTED IN MAGISTRATE'S COURT OR MUNICIPAL COURT, FOR SUCH OFFENSES COMMITTED BY YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, AND FOR SUCH OFFENSES COMMITTED BY JUVENILES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-15, RELATING TO EFFECTING AN ARREST FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO FILE AN INCIDENT REPORT AND TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS TO EFFECT SUCH AN ARREST; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ORDERS OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AUTOMATIC SIX MONTH EXTENSION UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT SEEKING AN EXTENSION AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, SO AS TO REVISE FINES AND TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT AND TO REQUIRE MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES, WHICH MAY BE SERVED ON WEEKENDS OR AT NIGHT; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM SENTENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FAMILY COURT JUDGE MAY APPOINT GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 4790 -- Reps. Merrill, Hinson, Harrison, Quinn, McLeod, J.E. Smith, Herbkersman, Lourie, Bingham, Scarborough, Young, E.H. Pitts, Emory, McGee, Frye, J.H. Neal, Hagood, Allen, Altman, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bowers, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Hamilton, Keegan, Kennedy, Leach, G.Reading Smith, Cotty, Limehouse, Toole, Harvin, Littlejohn, Martin, McCraw, Miller, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer, G.M. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-7-1610, 14-7-1615, AND 14-7-1630, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE ITS JURISDICTION TO INCLUDE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENSES.
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H. 4791 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-290, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF RISKS OF CONTRACTING CERTAIN DISEASES IF LIVING ON CAMPUS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE SECTION TO FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLISHED IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 4792 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-23-380, 1-23-390, 1-23-600, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 1-23-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT JUDICIAL REVIEW OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION MUST BE MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-8-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE COURT OF APPEALS HAS JURISDICTION OVER ANY CASE IN WHICH AN APPEAL IS TAKEN FROM A FINAL DECISION OF AN AGENCY AND A FINAL DECISION OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF A FINAL DECISION BY THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-5-330, 58-5-340, 58-5-990, 58-9-1410, AND 58-27-2310, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPEAL FROM A FINAL DECISION OF THE COMMISSION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT OR COURT OF APPEALS AS PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR THE SOUTH CAROLINA APPELLATE COURT RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-90, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 8-17-340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE, SECTION 11-35-4410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL, SECTION 31-21-130, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 33-56-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE BRINGING AN ACTION TO ENJOIN A CHARITY FROM CONTINUING A VIOLATION OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SECTIONS 35-1-1310, 35-1-1320, AND 35-1-1330, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER BY THE SECURITIES COMMISSIONER, SECTIONS 37-6-108, AS AMENDED, 37-6-402, AND 37-6-414, ALL RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ORDERS, SECTION 39-37-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, SECTION 43-25-90, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SECTION 44-1-50, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 44-7-220, RELATING TO A FINAL BOARD DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 45-9-75, RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY A PANEL OF THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SECTION 46-3-220, RELATING TO AN ORDER OR DECISION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECTIONS 47-17-50 AND 47-19-60, BOTH RELATING TO A DETERMINATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SECTIONS 48-20-160, 48-20-190, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND 48-20-200, ALL RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 48-39-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF A PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SECTION 54-3-470, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SECTIONS 55-5-230, 55-5-240, 55-5-250, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 55-8-20, ALL RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, SECTIONS 59-25-260, 59-25-830, AND 59-40-90, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO DECISIONS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SECTION 59-58-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE AND THAT DECISION APPEALED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-5-350, 58-5-360, 58-9-1420, 58-9-1440, 58-9-1460, 58-9-1470, 58-9-1480, AND 58-27-2330, ALL RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF A DECISION BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4793 -- Reps. Kennedy, Harvin and Snow: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 27 AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
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Veto Message
Veto Overridden

H. 4794 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND ALL OF THE "ICE STORM" BROADCASTERS AND TO THANK THEM FOR THE SERVICE THEY PROVIDE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4795 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, J.E. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENSURE THAT THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES POSTPONE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REVISED DEFINITION OF A "PUBLIC HOSPITAL" FOR PURPOSES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE PROGRAM SO AS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A REVIEW OF THE DRASTIC IMPACT ON THE HOSPITALS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ALLOW A TRANSITION PERIOD FOR THOSE HOSPITALS TO REACT TO THE LOSS OF MILLIONS OF VITAL MEDICAID DOLLARS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4796 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2005, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ADMINISTER THE STATE'S COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10 AND SECTION 56-1-630, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN PROVISIONS CONCERNING MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CONVICTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS CONTAINED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE AGREEMENT A THIRD PARTY MUST ENTER INTO WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN ORDER TO ADMINISTER THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SKILLS TEST; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ENDORSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS THAT RESULT IN A PERSON BEING DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OFFENSES COMMITTED BY A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE HOLDER IN A COMMERCIAL OR NONCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE MAY BE USED TO DISQUALIFY A PERSON FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "SERIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2735, RELATING TO VEHICLE ENTRY INTO AN INTERSECTION, ACROSS A CROSSWALK, OR ONTO A RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE MAY NOT BE DRIVEN OR TOWED THROUGH OR OVER ANY RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING UNTIL THE DRIVER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS SUFFICIENT UNDERCARRIAGE CLEARANCE TO NEGOTIATE THE RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING.
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H. 4797 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BEGINNER'S PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS OF AGE ENROLLED IN A HIGH SCHOOL DRIVER'S TRAINING COURSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A BEGINNER'S PERMIT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-5-6140 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDING A COPY OF MOVING VIOLATION CHARGES AGAINST A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN TO THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE USED DURING THE VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed
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Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4798 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-19-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ACCEPT ELECTRONICALLY FILED LIEN INFORMATION FOR NEWLY ACQUIRED VEHICLES, VEHICLES ALREADY TITLED, AND LIEN RELEASES, TO PROVIDE A FEE FOR COMMERCIAL PARTIES WHO TRANSMIT OR RETRIEVE DATA FROM THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF THIS FEE.
Introduced and Committed
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Ratified

H. 4799 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 18-3-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPEALING A MAGISTRATE'S COURT DECISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST ALSO BE SERVED ON ALL RESPONDENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4800 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2942, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMMOBILIZATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AFTER A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE MUST BE IMMOBILIZED AFTER THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES RECEIVES A CONVICTION OF A PERSON FOR A VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES INSTEAD OF AFTER THE PERSON IS SENTENCED; TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE COURT TO ASCERTAIN THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OR OTHER INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY OF A VEHICLE TO BE IMMOBILIZED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL IDENTIFY ALL VEHICLES WHOSE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT CREATES THE CRIME OF FALSIFYING A REPORT CONCERNING VEHICLES OWNED BY OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE COURT TO ASSESS A FEE OF FORTY DOLLARS FOR EACH VEHICLE OWNED BY OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS MUST BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR EACH VEHICLE THAT WAS SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION BEFORE A SUSPENDED REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE MAY BE REINSTATED.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 4801 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-748, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE ISSUED A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF LAW BEING INELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER THESE PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LIMITATION ALSO APPLIES TO A PERSON ISSUED A RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE AFTER HIS LICENSE IS SUSPENDED FOR REFUSING TO SUBMIT TO TESTING TO DETERMINE HIS ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OR FOR REGISTERING A CERTAIN LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE ISSUED ONLY ONE PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE IN A TEN-YEAR PERIOD.
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Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
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Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 4802 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-385, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REINSTATEMENT OF A PERMANENTLY REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN REVOKED PERMANENTLY MAY PETITION THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR REINSTATEMENT OF HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH HIS MOST RECENT CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER SUBSTANCE OCCURRED IF THE CONVICTION OCCURRED IN THIS STATE OR IN HIS COUNTY OF RESIDENCE IF THE CONVICTION OCCURRED IN ANOTHER STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROCEEDING MUST INCLUDE THE SOLICITOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY NOT ORDER THE REINSTATEMENT OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IF THE PERSON HAS CHARGES PENDING AGAINST HIM AND HAS NOT COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PROGRAM SINCE HIS MOST RECENT ALCOHOL OR DRUG OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-465, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORM OF THE NOTIFICATION SHALL BE THE SAME AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-1-360 INSTEAD OF THE NOTIFICATION REQUIRED WHEN A LICENSE IS SUSPENDED DUE TO A LOSS OF POINTS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-510, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND THE FRAUDULENT APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISPLAY OR POSSESS A COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-515, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SALE OR ISSUANCE OF A FICTITIOUS DRIVER'S LICENSE, OR USE OF ANOTHER PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PRODUCE OR POSSESS A COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE DUE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF SUFFICIENT POINTS TO WARRANT THE SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO NOTIFY THE LICENSEE, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTIFICATION OF THE SUSPENSION MUST BE DONE AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-1-360; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR A PERSON WHO IS FOUND TO BE A HABITUAL OFFENDER AND WHO SUBSEQUENTLY IS CONVICTED OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE THE DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IS IN EFFECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT AND NO LONGER THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE SOLICITOR OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WHEN A PERSON IS FOUND TO BE A HABITUAL OFFENDER; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 56-1-475, RELATING TO PERMITTING A DRIVER TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN THIS STATE WITH A VALID OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD OF TIME FOR WHICH HIS SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED.
Introduced and Committed
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H. 4803 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUING PERMITS TO OWNERS OF GOLF CARTS THAT ALLOW THE GOLF CARTS TO BE OPERATED ON HIGHWAYS AND STREETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TO OBTAIN A PERMIT THE OWNER OF A GOLF CART SHALL PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT PROOF OF ITS OWNERSHIP.
Introduced and Committed
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Point of Order

H. 4804 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DEALER LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SUPPLEMENTAL DEALER LICENSES FOR PREMISES LESS THAN ONE-HALF MILE FROM THE DEALER'S PRIMARY PLACE OF BUSINESS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR A FEE THAT MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THIS PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4805 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING VERIFICATION THAT AN OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN PROPERTY DAMAGE MUST VERIFY THAT THE VEHICLE HAS LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MUST OCCUR BEFORE INSURANCE VERIFICATION MUST BE OBTAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-351, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS INVOLVED IN CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MUST OCCUR BEFORE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION BECOME APPLICABLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-9-359, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF SECURITY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ORDER A PERSON TO DEPOSIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SECURITY THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
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Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4806 -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 27, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GOVERNANCE OF A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR ADOPTING OR CHANGING AN OPERATING RULE, PROCEDURAL FAIRNESS IN THE OPERATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PROPERTY AND AFFAIRS, FILING OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, REVIEW BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE AND NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE TO HOMEOWNERS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RECOGNITION OF THE DETERMINATION AS EVIDENCE PER SE OF NONCOMPLIANCE IN AN ENFORCEMENT ACTION, ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE BY THE DEPARTMENT THROUGH FINES AND INJUNCTIONS, AND A CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION FOR BREACH OF ITS FIDUCIARY DUTY TO THE ASSOCIATION FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4807 -- Reps. Sandifer, Cobb-Hunter, Cato, Hinson, Loftis, J.E. Smith, Lourie, Pinson, Frye, Battle, Bingham, Clark, Harrell, Jennings, Kennedy, Koon, Lloyd, McGee, Miller, Ott, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Trotter, Whitmire and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-23-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM'S GRANT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED GRANT FUNDS IN ANY ACCOUNT MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD FOR NOT MORE THAN TEN YEARS INSTEAD OF THREE YEARS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4808 -- Rep. Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DReading C. MORRISON FARISH OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATION TO PEDIATRIC MEDICINE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS AS HE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE TO CHILDREN IN THE PEE DEE AREA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4809 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAMES RONALD "RONNIE" WARD UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DARLINGTON AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4810 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE "VIKINGS" AND THEIR HEAD COACH, JOHN JONES, ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAAA BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4811 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE WOODLANDS RESORT AND INN, IN SUMMERVILLE, AND ITS STAFF, ALONG WITH MANAGER, MARTY WALL, AND OWNER, JOE WHITMORE, ON ITS UNPRECEDENTED MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE STAR RATING AND AAA FIVE DIAMOND TRAVEL RATING.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4812 -- Reps. Stewart, Clyburn, Perry, D.C. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO UTILIZE EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVES AND VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVES WHEN IMPLEMENTING A REDUCTION IN FORCE AT THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4813 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND NANCY RISER ODOM OF SPARTANBURG FOR HER TIRELESS EFFORTS TO BRIGHTEN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, THE STATE, AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS THROUGH GARDENING.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4814 -- Rep. Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY IN ITS IMPORTANT ENDEAVOR TO REPLACE THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES AT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4815 -- Rep. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE DEATH OF WILLIAM MACK CHAMBLEE OF ANDERSON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4816 -- Reps. Duncan, Clemmons, Harrison, M.A. Pitts and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-247 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A MEMBER OF A GOVERNING BODY WHO HAS THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS HELD BY THE GOVERNING BODY BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION AND TO PROVIDE THOSE GOVERNING BODIES TO WHICH THIS PROCEDURE APPLIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4817 -- Reps. Scarborough, Hinson, Merrill, Hagood and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO OR CIGARETTES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH VIOLATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE-HALF OF THE FINE MUST BE REMITTED FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S YOUTH SMOKING PREVENTION PLAN.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4818 -- Reps. Cato, J.H. Neal, Moody-Lawrence, Lloyd, Reading Brown, Emory, Mack, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Chellis, Whipper, Trotter, Cooper, White, Barfield, Harrison, Sandifer, Thompson, McGee, Merrill, W.D. Smith and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-203, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DELINQUENCY CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A CREDIT SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DELINQUENCY CHARGE MUST NOT BE APPLIED TO A DELINQUENCY ATTRIBUTABLE ONLY TO AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST AN EARLIER INSTALLMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROVISION IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-202, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL CHARGES PERMITTED IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE OPEN-END CREDIT PURSUANT TO A LENDER CREDIT CARD OR SIMILAR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMANCE WITH OTHER PROVISIONS AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-203, RELATING TO DELINQUENCY CHARGES IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DELINQUENCY CHARGE MUST NOT BE APPLIED TO A DELINQUENCY ATTRIBUTABLE ONLY TO AN ASSESSMENT AGAINST AN EARLIER INSTALLMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROVISION IN CONFORMITY WITH FEDERAL LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-303, RELATING TO NOTICE TO CO-SIGNERS AND SIMILAR PARTIES TO A CONSUMER LOAN, SO AS TO INCLUDE A CONSPICUOUS NOTICE IN CONFORMITY WITH OTHER LAW AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4819 -- Reps. Govan, Townsend, G. Brown, Clyburn, McLeod, Weeks, Whipper, Moody-Lawrence, Lee, Mack, J.E. Smith, Allen, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Clark, Clemmons, Cobb-Hunter, Emory, Gourdine, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mahaffey, J.H. Neal, Parks, Rivers, Rutherford, Scott, Sinclair, F.N. Smith, Snow, Taylor and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 59-29-10 THROUGH 59-29-220 AS ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 29, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION ACT OF 2004, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OR ADOPTION OF A CURRICULUM FOR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO TEACH FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FUND TO RECEIVE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4820 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE COURT MAY CONSIDER A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, WHETHER THE RECORD CONTAINS A VIOLENT OFFENSE AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 16-1-60, AND THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WITH APPROPRIATE JURISDICTION OR THE SOLICITOR'S OFFICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4821 -- Reps. Hayes, Battle, G. Brown, J. Hines, Jennings, Keegan and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDING THAT A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE, ESTABLISHING LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, CLARIFYING THAT THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION COURSES MAY BE TAKEN WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL RATHER THAN AFTER GRADUATION, PROVIDING THAT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, ALL LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS MUST BE LICENSED AS THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRACTICE OF HAIR BRAIDING AND PROVIDE THAT ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LICENSED TO PRACTICE COSMETOLOGY OR WHO ARE REGISTERED TO PRACTICE HAIR BRAIDING MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF OR PERFORM HAIR BRAIDING SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATING TO COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO DEFINE "HAIR BRAIDING"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTERED CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALISTS ACT, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE A PERSON MUST FOLLOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST, TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES A CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST MAY PERFORM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF A PERSON WHO HAS BECOME UNFIT TO PRACTICE OR WHO HAS VIOLATED THIS ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN THINGS THAT A CARDIOVASCULAR INVASIVE SPECIALIST MUST DO AND MAY NOT DO, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Senate Amendments Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

H. 4822 -- Reps. J. Hines, Neilson, Allen, Bales, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Harvin, M. Hines, Hosey, Rivers and Scott: 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 ELIMINATE THE EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS BOOKSTORE SALES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4823 -- Reps. Harrison, Merrill, Altman, Clemmons, Hagood, Haskins, Jennings, Rutherford, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, J.E. Smith, Talley, Taylor and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-47-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AUTOMATIC STAY OF EXECUTION DURING APPELLATE REVIEW OF A JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL ACTION INVOLVING A PARTY TO THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION WITH THE TOBACCO ESCROW FUND ACT AND TO AMEND SECTION 18-9-130, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF NOTICE OF APPEAL ON EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO REFLECT THE AUTOMATIC STAY OF EXECUTION IN THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 4824 -- Rep. Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HOMELAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIVE IN SOUTHERN ANDERSON COUNTY FOR MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS AND FOR BEING ONE OF EIGHT SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YEAR ROUND EDUCATORS NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MERIT AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4825 -- Rep. Ceips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ROBERT Reading SCOTT OF COLUMBIA, PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION, UPON RECEIVING THE "ORDER OF THE PALMETTO" AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE THROUGH HIS LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY AND THE WOOD AND PAPER PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4826 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Quinn, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE CITY OF COLUMBIA AND THE THREE RIVERS MUSIC FESTIVAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE OUTSTANDING JOB THEY HAVE DONE TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM IN THE MIDLANDS THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF THE THREE RIVERS MUSIC FESTIVAL EACH SPRING.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4827 -- Rep. Ceips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BURRIS FAMILY, OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF CYPRESS BAY PLANTATION IN HAMPTON COUNTY ON BEING AWARDED THE 2003 SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4828 -- Rep. Lee: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MReading STEPHEN DAVIS OF THE CAROLINA PANTHERS FOOTBALL TEAM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO HONOR AND MEMORIALIZE HIM FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4829 -- Rep. Lee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND MEMORIALIZE STEPHEN DAVIS, NFL RUNNING BACK FOR THE CAROLINA PANTHERS, FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4830 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Talley, Sinclair and W.D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 176 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH COUNTRY CLUB ROAD TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY-UNION COUNTY LINE IN HONOR OF RETIRED SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE CAMERON BRUCE LITTLEJOHN, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS STRETCH OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "BRUCE LITTLEJOHN BOULEVARD".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4831 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Sinclair and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE COMPUTER BY A COUNTY FOR DRAWING AND SUMMONING JURORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF JURY COMMISSIONERS IS NOT REQUIRED, THE DRAWING AND SUMMONING MUST TAKE PLACE PUBLICLY IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, AND THE SUPREME COURT SHALL DIRECT BY ORDER APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4832 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO ADD THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF ANOTHER PERSON FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4833 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, D.C. Smith, Clyburn and Perry: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4834 -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT NO PERMANENT LAW, I.E., PART II'S, SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005, WHEN THE BILL IS UNDER CONSIDERATION IN THE HOUSE BEGINNING THE WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2004.
Introduced
Recorded vote
Adopted

H. 4835 -- Reps. Davenport, Duncan and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-22 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF A JUDGE BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION IF TEN MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, INCOMPETENCY, ABSENTEEISM, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MISCONDUCT, PERSISTENT NEGLECT OF DUTY IN OFFICE, OR INCAPACITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AFTER ITS INVESTIGATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL MEET IN JOINT SESSION WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF THE RECEIPT OF THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING OR REJECTING THE RECOMMENDATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4836 -- Reps. Davenport, Duncan, Frye, Keegan, M.A. Pitts and Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO REMOVAL OR RETIREMENT OF JUDGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL METHOD OF REMOVING A JUDGE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AFTER AN INVESTIGATION BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL FOR MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, INCOMPETENCY, ABSENTEEISM, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MISCONDUCT, PERSISTENT NEGLECT OF DUTY IN OFFICE, OR INCAPACITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4837 -- Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS FOR CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE "GENERAL CONTRACTORS-BUILDING" CLASSIFICATION DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY WORK DONE UNDER THE SUBCLASSIFICATION OF GLASS AND GLAZING.
Report of Committee

H. 4838 -- Reps. Hamilton, Bailey, Cooper, Duncan, Edge, Huggins, Limehouse, E.H. Pitts, Scott, Snow, Walker, M. Hines, Hinson, Martin, Parks, Clemmons and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 46 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE AMERICAN DREAM" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Ratified

H. 4839 -- Reps. Loftis, Bailey, Bales, Davenport, Haskins, Herbkersman, Howard, Keegan, Leach, Scott, Sinclair, G.Reading Smith, Vaughn and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-15-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIXED LOCATION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF MOTOR VEHICLES AS A PRINCIPAL BUSINESS MAY INCLUDE A SEPARATE UNIT LOCATED IN A MULTIPURPOSE OR MULTITENANT BUILDING.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4840 -- Reps. Limehouse, Rivers, Vaughn, Bailey, Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Edge, Emory, Herbkersman, Huggins, Keegan, Littlejohn, Loftis, Richardson, Sinclair, G.Reading Smith, Umphlett and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR STATUS AFFIXED TO A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH STATUS TO BE EMBEDDED IN THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-320, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE STATE IS THAT AGENCY DESIGNATED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-350, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH AN ANATOMICAL GIFT CAN BE MADE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A GIFT CAN BE VERBALLY DESIGNATED WHEN WITNESSED BY TWO PEOPLE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-370, RELATING TO AMENDMENT OR REVOCATION OF AN ANATOMICAL GIFT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REVOCATION BY DESTRUCTION OF THE DOCUMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-400, RELATING TO STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE LIBERALLY CONSTRUED TO EFFECTUATE THE WISHES OF THE DONOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-43-410 AND 44-43-420, RELATING TO NONSPECIFIC DONEE ANATOMICAL GIFTS AND STATE ORGAN SHARING AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO CORRECT REFERENCES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 11, CHAPTER 43, RELATING TO HOSPITAL POLICY AND PROTOCOL FOR ORGAN, TISSUE, AND EYE DONATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO EYE DONATIONS AND TO CLARIFY WHICH ENTITIES ARE THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STATE; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44, RELATING TO DONATING EYES FOR RESTORATION OF SIGHT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4841 -- Reps. Limehouse, Emory, Herbkersman, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Lloyd, J.M. Neal and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS MAY CHARGE PATIENTS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE THE SAME PRICE FOR A PARTICULAR SERVICE OR PROCEDURE THAT THE PROVIDER RECEIVES FOR THAT SERVICE OR PROCEDURE FROM ANY HEALTH INSURER OR SELF-INSURER WITH WHICH THE PROVIDER HAS AGREED TO PROVIDE SERVICES AFTER ALL REQUIRED CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE HEALTH INSURER OR SELF-INSURER MAY NOT PENALIZE OR SANCTION THE PROVIDER FOR THIS ACTION OR TAKE THE POSITION THAT THE STANDARD CHARGE OF THE PROVIDER HAS BEEN REDUCED BECAUSE THE PROVIDER ELECTED TO CHARGE A PATIENT WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE THE SAME NET PRICE THE PROVIDER RECEIVES FOR THAT SERVICE OR PROCEDURE FROM THE INSURER AFTER ANY REQUIRED CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4842 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Altman, Duncan, M.A. Pitts, Taylor and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERMIT HOLDER FAILS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO RENEW HIS PERMIT WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS OF THE DATE IT EXPIRES, HE MUST SUBMIT AN INITIAL APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO OBTAIN A PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONCE A PERMIT EXPIRES, THE HOLDER OF THE PERMIT MAY NOT LEGALLY CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4843 -- Reps. Hosey, Rhoad, Bowers, Rivers, Lloyd, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, 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, Rice, Richardson, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY OF ROBERT EDWARD CONNELLY, SReading, OF ALLENDALE COUNTY WHO DIED SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4844 -- Reps. Richardson, Delleney, Emory, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4845 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD FROM SEVEN TO EIGHT AND PROVIDE THAT THE ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT MUST BE MADE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4846 -- Reps. Talley and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY REQUIRED BY LAW TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PREPARE ITS REPORT AND NOTIFY THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY MAIL OR E-MAIL THAT THE REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4847 -- Reps. J.Reading Smith, Clark, Clyburn, Perry and D.C. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT AGAINST STATE INCOME TAX ALLOWED FOR ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTIVE EQUIPMENT PROPERTY, SO AS TO EXTEND FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS THE TEN-YEAR CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD FOR UNUSED TAX CREDITS AND PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR A TAXPAYER TO RECEIVE THE ADDITIONAL CARRY-FORWARD PERIOD.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4848 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips, Ceips, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Emory, Freeman, Gourdine, Hagood, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Leach, Limehouse, Moody-Lawrence, Perry, Rice, Scarborough, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Clemmons, W.D. Smith, Barfield, Snow, Stille, Taylor and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 74 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MAY ISSUE VIETNAM WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES COLLECTED FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 4849 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Huggins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, 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, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA REALTOR DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING REALTORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4850 -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO COKESBURY BAPTIST CHURCH OF HODGES ON THE OCCASION OF ITS MORTGAGE BURNING SERVICE TO BE HELD ON MARCH 14, 2004, AND TO RECOGNIZE ITS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE GLORY OF GOD SINCE EARLY 1900.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4851 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2859, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4852 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF MReading DONNIE H. ATKINSON, SReading, ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2004, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4853 -- Reps. J. Hines and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL "SILVER FOXES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH J. Reading BOYD AND HIS STAFF FOR WINNING THE 2003 CLASS A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4854 -- Reps. Harvin, Snow and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST RESPECTED JURISTS, APPELLATE COURT JUDGE CAROL CONNOR, UPON HER DEATH ON FEBRUARY 20, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4855 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-378 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE COVERED BY THE FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ACT, LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT OR ANY OF ITS EXTENSIONS, OR THE JONES ACT IS EXEMPT FROM WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4856 -- Reps. J. Brown, Bales, Cotty, Harrison, Howard, Lourie, J.H. Neal, Quinn, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON MEMBERS SERVING MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4857 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF MANSON MOSES OF LEE COUNTY AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4858 -- Rep. Freeman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL "RAMS" 2003 WRESTLING TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AA/A STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4859 -- Rep. Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL "RAMS" WRESTLING TEAM AND HEAD COACH LANCE ABERNATHY AND HIS STAFF FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AA/A STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4860 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NOT TO FOLLOW THE ADVICE OF FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN ALAN GREENSPAN TO CUT SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR FUTURE RECIPIENTS IN ORDER TO REDUCE BUDGET DEFICITS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4861 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Govan, Rhoad, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF F. HALL YARBOROUGH, A FORMER COLLEAGUE AND ALWAYS A STATESMAN AND A GENTLEMAN, AND RECOGNIZING HIS LEGACY OF FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4862 -- Reps. Jennings, Townsend and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO WAIVE FROM MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING, LICENSING, AND REGISTRATION LAWS MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES BY AN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER IN CONNECTION WITH NATIONALLY-SPONSORED NASCAR RACING EVENTS HELD IN THIS STATE IN 2004.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4863 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE" 2003 WRESTLING TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4864 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey and Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE "GREEN WAVE" AND THEIR HEAD COACH, BOB CROWLEY, ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAAA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOMING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
H. 4865 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE" AND THEIR HEAD COACH, BOB CROWLEY, ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AAAA GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOMING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4866 -- Reps. Chellis, Young, Bailey and Harrell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "GREEN WAVE" WRESTLING TEAM AND HEAD COACH KENNY WALKER AND HIS STAFF FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAAA STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4867 -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE NEW ECONOMIC COOPERATION ARRANGEMENTS AMONG THE SOUTHERN AND BORDER STATES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO REQUIRE IT TO MAKE A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE MAY FIRST, 2005, AFTER WHICH THE COMMITTEE TERMINATES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4868 -- Reps. Davenport, Vaughn, Pinson, Barfield, J. Brown, Clark, Coates, Moody-Lawrence, Owens and Rice: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE VIGOROUS AND IMMEDIATE ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING, ENTER INTO NO FURTHER AGREEMENTS THAT WOULD ENCOURAGE THE OFFSHORING OF MORE UNITED STATES MANUFACTURING JOBS, AND TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ELIMINATE OR NEGATE ILLEGAL AND UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4869 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-760, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON PARKING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT THE OWNER'S CONSENT AND THE REMOVAL OF THE VEHICLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE OWNER OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO POST A NOTICE ON HIS PROPERTY THAT PROHIBITS PARKING, AND TO DELETE A CODE REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIRS OR STORAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTING LIENS FOR REPAIRS OR STORAGE OF VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2525, RELATING TO REQUIRING A TOWING COMPANY THAT TOWS A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT ITS OWNER'S KNOWLEDGE TO NOTIFY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT IT TOWED THE VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT RECEIVES THIS NOTICE MUST CREATE A REPORT AND FURNISH THE TOWING COMPANY WITH ITS DOCUMENT NUMBER, AND PROVIDE THAT NOTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED WHEN TOWING IS DONE AT THE DIRECTION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN NOTICE THAT MUST BE PROVIDED TO OWNERS AND LIENHOLDERS OF VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "VEHICLE", TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE NOTICE THAT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNERS AND LIENHOLDERS OF THE VEHICLES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS CERTAIN STORAGE COSTS TO BE RECOVERED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF THE VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TOWING AND STORAGE OF CERTAIN STOLEN VEHICLES MAY BE RECOVERED UPON THE COURT'S ORDER OF RESTITUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5635, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT TOWING PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FEES MAY BE RECOVERED BY A TOWING OR STORAGE OPERATOR EVEN THOUGH HE HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY A LIST DESCRIBING THE VEHICLES OR OTHER PROPERTY THE AGENCY HAS REQUESTED TO BE TOWED, TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF STORAGE COSTS THAT MAY BE CHARGED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND LIENHOLDERS OF VEHICLES, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO ALLOW THE STORAGE FACILITY TO RELEASE CERTAIN ITEMS CONTAINED IN A STORED VEHICLE TO ITS OWNER, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO FOLLOW WHEN THEY STORE VEHICLES ON THEIR PREMISES FOR SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5640, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLES AND THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THEIR SALE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, CHANGE A CODE REFERENCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATE SHALL NOTIFY CERTAIN PERSONS THAT THEY MAY CLAIM THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF A VEHICLE INSTEAD OF THE PROPRIETOR, OWNER, OR OPERATOR OF A STORAGE PLACE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ATTACHMENT OF COLORED TAGS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT ARE LEFT UNATTENDED ON A HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COLORED TAG SHALL SERVE AS THE ONLY LEGAL NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE WILL BE REMOVED TO A DESIGNATED PLACE TO BE SOLD IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT REMOVED WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME, AND TO DELETE ALL PROVISIONS THAT RELATE TO NOTICE REQUIREMENTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AND THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-840, RELATING TO REQUIRING AN OPERATOR OF A PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR GARAGING, REPAIRING, PARKING, OR STORING CERTAIN VEHICLES TO REPORT UNCLAIMED VEHICLES IN HIS POSSESSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORT MAY BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF THE REPORTING PERIOD, BUT NOT AFTER THE PERIOD EXPIRES, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "UNCLAIMED".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 4870 -- Rep. Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-26-85, 59-5-85, AND 59-1-480, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO TEACHERS CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE TEACHERS CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHER EXCELLENCE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4871 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Viers, Barfield, Clemmons and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN HORRY COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE A CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCT IN HORRY COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4872 -- Rep. Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-2157 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED IF ITS HOLDER IS ARRESTED FOR OR FOUND GUILTY OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4873 -- Reps. Clemmons, Davenport, Keegan, G.Reading Smith, Vaughn, Viers and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-35-660 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION OF A LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO FAILS TO SATISFY A PERSONAL JUDGMENT AFTER ONE YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE ITS EXECUTION AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "LICENSE".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4874 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR LATE PAYMENT OF CHARGES FOR HEALTH CARE GOODS OR SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT MAY BE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE PROVIDER RATHER THAN TO THE CLAIMANT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4875 -- Reps. Clemmons and Keegan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER IS SITUATED, SO AS TO ADD THAT ALL MATTERS BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANT MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER OR SOME PART OF THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4876 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ELLEN TOLLISON HAYDEN FOR HER LASTING COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION UPON HER RETIREMENT AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ON JANUARY 31, 2004, AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4877 -- Rep. McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE TOTALLY DISABLED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION SYSTEM WITHIN THE LIST OF TOTALLY DISABLED PERSONS WHO MAY OBTAIN STATEWIDE HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AT NO COST.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4878 -- Reps. Kirsh and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-8-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSURE FEE MUST BE BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF ANNUAL INTERNMENTS, RATHER THAN A FLAT LICENSURE FEE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4879 -- Reps. Breeland, Whipper, Reading Brown, Gourdine, J. Hines, Hosey, Kennedy, Moody-Lawrence and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FRATERNITY AND SORORITY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST RELEASE THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN ISSUED A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO ITS SPONSOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4880 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Frye and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROHIBIT EXPENDING STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE NAMING OF A BUILDING, PART OF A BUILDING, OR PART OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FOR A STATE OFFICER IF THE PERSON TO BE HONORED IS LIVING AND HAS OCCUPIED A STATE OFFICE WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF THE TIME OF THE NAMING AND TO PROVIDE APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4881 -- Reps. Bales and Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO A DELEGATION OF STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES AND THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF A PERFORMANCE BY THE CHORUS OF THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 4882 -- Reps. Cooper, Thompson, Townsend and White: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 88 IN ANDERSON COUNTY FROM STATE HIGHWAY 81 TO U.S. HIGHWAY 178 AS THE "KIMBERLY HAMPTON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF THE LATE CAPTAIN KIMBERLY HAMPTON OF EASLEY WHO LOST HER LIFE IN IRAQ WHILE PILOTING A HELICOPTEReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4883 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 25 AND 26, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4884 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2875, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4885 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2877, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4886 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO DISTRICT AND SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2879, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4887 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO END-OF-COURSE TESTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2880, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4888 -- Reps. Cooper, Anthony, Hayes, Harrell, Kirsh, Townsend, Stille and M.A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1790, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EARNINGS LIMIT APPLICABLE TO RETIREES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT AND THE MINIMUM TIME THE RETIREE MUST BE RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT AFFECTING THE RETIREE'S RETIREMENT BENEFIT, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE EARNINGS LIMITATION AND REDUCE THE MINIMUM RETIREMENT PERIOD THAT A RETIREE MUST BE RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT AFFECTING THE RETIREE'S RETIREMENT BENEFIT FROM SIXTY DAYS TO FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS, TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-2210, RELATING TO THE TEACHER AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (TERI), SO AS TO CLOSE THE PROGRAM FOR PERSONS RETIRING AFTER JUNE 30, 2004, AND CLARIFY THAT PERSONS MUST TERMINATE EMPLOYMENT AT THE END OF THE TERI PERIOD, AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 9 OF THE 1976 CODE, THE TERI PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4889 -- Reps. Miller, J.E. Smith and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS CONCERN WITH PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION AND TO URGE CONGRESS TO REVIEW AND MODIFY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4890 -- Reps. Barfield, Cotty, Viers, Toole, Clark, Rutherford, J. Brown, Ceips, Clemmons, Frye, Gilham, J. Hines, Keegan, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Moody-Lawrence, Rice, Simrill, G.Reading Smith, Stille, Taylor, Vaughn and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TAIWAN ON ITS FULL-FLEDGED DEMOCRACY, ITS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROMOTE WORLD PEACE, FREEDOM, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND TO SUPPORT ITS EFFORTS TO JOIN THE UNITED NATIONS, THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4891 -- Reps. Duncan, Taylor, Pinson, Allen, Leach, Neilson, Parks, M.A. Pitts, Hayes, J.E. Smith, Branham and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS CONCERN WITH PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION AND TO URGE CONGRESS TO REVIEW AND MODIFY THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND LEGISLATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Recommitted

H. 4892 -- Reps. Stille, Clark, Coates, Dantzler, Duncan, Herbkersman, Hosey, Kirsh, Leach, Limehouse, McGee, Miller, Pinson, Rice, Sandifer, Simrill, Snow, Taylor, Vaughn, Weeks and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 102 OF TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATHLETE AGENTS AND STUDENT ATHLETES, SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM ATHLETE AGENTS ACT OF 2004", AND TO PROVIDE FOR: DEFINITIONS, APPLICATIONS, REGISTRATION, AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FOR ATHLETE AGENTS, SERVICE OF PROCESS UPON INDIVIDUALS ACTING AS ATHLETE AGENTS IN THIS STATE, DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION TO ATHLETE AGENTS, THE NON-RENEWAL, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AFTER NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, REQUIRED PROVISIONS OF AN AGENCY CONTRACT INCLUDING A WARNING TO STUDENT ATHLETES OF CERTAIN RIGHTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SIGNING AN AGENCY CONTRACT, CANCELLATION OF AN AGENCY CONTRACT, RETENTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS FOR FIVE YEARS BY AN ATHLETE AGENT AND INSPECTION OF THOSE RECORDS, PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN REPRESENTATIONS BY AN ATHLETE AGENT OR THE FURNISHING OF ANYTHING OF VALUE TO A STUDENT ATHLETE WITH THE INTENT TO INDUCE A STUDENT ATHLETE TO ENTER INTO AN AGENCY CONTRACT, A RIGHT OF ACTION BY AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AGAINST AN ATHLETE AGENT OR FORMER STUDENT ATHLETE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER, AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4893 -- Reps. Edge, Sandifer, Huggins, E.H. Pitts, Bales, Clark, Bailey, Ceips, Coates, Hayes, Herbkersman, Jennings, Littlejohn, Loftis, Simrill, G.Reading Smith, Tripp and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-135, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF REAL ESTATE BROKERS-IN-CHARGE AND MANAGERS-IN-CHARGE, POLICIES, AND RECORDKEEPING, SO AS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO FURTHER SPECIFY PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING CHECKS RECEIVED AS ESCROW OR SECURITY DEPOSITS FOR SALES OR LEASE AGREEMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR MARKETING LISTINGS BY COMPANIES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF A MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE; TO AUTHORIZE REAL ESTATE LICENSEES TO USE PUBLIC INFORMATION TO CONTACT INDIVIDUALS BY TELEPHONE, MAIL, OR ELECTRONIC MAIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING OR MARKETING REAL PROPERTY; TO FURTHER SPECIFY POLICIES RELATING TO DUAL AGENCY, CONTENTS OF LISTING OR BUYER'S AGREEMENTS, AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS; AND TO SPECIFY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION ACTIVITIES THAT MUST NOT BE CONDUCTED BY AN UNLICENSED INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED OR SUPERVISED BY AN OWNER OF A REAL ESTATE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-137, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE COMPANY DUTIES TO CLIENTS, SO AS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION EXISTS AGAINST AN AGENT WHO HAS TRUTHFULLY DISCLOSED KNOWN DEFECTS TO A BUYER OR AGAINST A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE FOR INFORMATION CONTAINED IN VARIOUS REPORTS, SUCH AS TERMITE AND HOME INSPECTIONS; TO SPECIFY PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING INFORMED CONSENT TO ACT AS A DUAL AGENT; TO SPECIFY AN EXCEPTION TO REQUIRING A DUAL AGENCY RELATIONSHIP WHEN A LICENSEE IN A COMPANY'S MAIN OFFICE CONDUCTS BUSINESS IN A BRANCH OFFICE; TO SPECIFY SERVICES A LICENSEE MAY PROVIDE TO REAL ESTATE CUSTOMERS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING THESE SERVICES; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS THAT A BROKER-IN-CHARGE MUST SATISFY TO ASSIGN DESIGNATED AGENTS TO EXCLUSIVELY REPRESENT DIFFERENT CLIENTS IN THE SAME TRANSACTION; TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSACTION OF REAL ESTATE BUSINESS BY DESIGNATED AGENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION OR THE PROMISE OF COMPENSATION DOES NOT DETERMINE WHETHER AN AGENCY RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN CREATED; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-139, RELATING TO AGENCY DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FORMS REGARDING THE RELATIONSHIP CREATED BETWEEN THE LICENSEE AND THE CUSTOMER MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE LISTING AND BUYER AGENCY AGREEMENT; TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY RELATIONSHIP TO BE CREATED BEFORE RATIFICATION OF THE REAL ESTATE SALES AGREEMENT, TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH AN AGENCY RELATIONSHIP DOES NOT EXIST, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THESE AGENCY DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-140, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF TERMINATION, EXPIRATION, OR COMPLETION OF AGENCY AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE CONTINUED CONFIDENTIALITY OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUTY TO BE TRUTHFUL PREVAILS OVER MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-145, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF LICENSURE AND FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY ELEMENTS OF THESE GROUNDS AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL GROUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-150, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME WITHIN WHICH THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION MUST RENDER A DECISION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO RECOVER THE COSTS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-180, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CAUSE OF ACTION EXISTS FOR FAILURE OF A LICENSEE TO DISCLOSE THE LOCATION OF SEX OFFENDERS AND CERTAIN OFF-SITE HAZARDS OR PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS; AND TO REQUIRE APPROVED INSTRUCTORS TO ATTEND DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS OR TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4594 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2004.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4895 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MReading AND MRS. HESTER WILLIAMS OF BISHOPVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND TO THEM BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4896 -- Reps. J. Hines, Neilson and G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL "SILVER FOXES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS A 2003 STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4897 -- Reps. J. Hines and Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SPORTS PROGRAM THROUGH THE YEARS AND TO RECOGNIZE THE LAMAR FOOTBALL TEAM FOR BEING THE 2002 AND 2003 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS, THE LAMAR BOYS TRACK TEAM FOR BEING THE 2003 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS, THE LAMAR BOYS BASEBALL TEAM FOR BEING THE 2003 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS, AND THE LAMAR GIRLS TRACK TEAM FOR BEING 2003 CLASS A STATE RUNNER-UP.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4898 -- Reps. Littlejohn, Clark, Harvin, Koon, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer and Snow: 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, SO AS TO EXTEND THE DEDUCTION ALLOWED AN ELIGIBLE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, VOLUNTEER RESERVE SQUAD MEMBER, AND VOLUNTEER MEMBER OF A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) RESPONSE TEAM TO A RESERVE POLICE OFFICER, TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, AND TO PROVIDE DEDUCTION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESERVE POLICE OFFICEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4899 -- Reps. Ott, Lucas, Coates, Reading Brown, J.M. Neal, Rutherford, Coleman, Whipper, Gourdine, Cobb-Hunter, Neilson, Emory, Rhoad, Martin, Battle, G.M. Smith, Vaughn, Branham, Jennings, Bales, Clyburn, Weeks, J. Hines, Miller, Barfield, Anthony, Scarborough, Hayes, J.H. Neal, McGee, McLeod, Trotter, Rivers, Taylor, Allen, Altman, Bailey, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Govan, Hagood, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Lourie, Mack, Mahaffey, McCraw, Merrill, Moody-Lawrence, Owens, Parks, Phillips, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, Snow, Stille, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Viers, Walker, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and J.Reading Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 13 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT"; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS IN RURAL AREAS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF THE BANK; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR THOSE ENTITIES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BANK GRANTS; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND TO RECEIVE CERTAIN BANK REVENUES; TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA WHICH THE BANK SHALL USE IN JUDGING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FUNDS ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH FEES AND PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FEES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT; TO TRANSFER ALL ALLIED, ADVISORY, AFFILIATED, OR RELATED ENTITIES AS WELL AS THE EMPLOYEES, FUNDS, PROPERTY, AND ALL CONTRACT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE GRANT PROGRAM IT ADMINISTERS, THE SOUTH CAROLINA COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY TO AND UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK; BY ADDING SECTION 12-24-93 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUES OF THE STATE PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE IS CREDITED INSTEAD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REVENUES PAYABLE FROM THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GRANTS FROM THE FUND MUST BE TO FUND GRANTS DISTRIBUTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK INSTEAD OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 11-40-20, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK SHALL COMPRISE THE AUTHORITY INSTEAD OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 11-40-250, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD PROVIDE STAFF AND ASSIST THE SOUTH CAROLINA INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK PERFORM THESE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INSTEAD OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-10-80, 12-10-85, AND 12-28-2910, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNDS PAYABLE TO THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND AND FUNDS GENERATED FROM A PORTION OF THE GASOLINE AND FUEL USER FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE MONIES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK AND DEPOSITED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND AND USED TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES IMPOSED UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE PORTION OF THE CIVIL PENALTIES CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND IS CREDITED INSTEAD TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 48-5-30, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WATER QUALITY REVOLVING FUND AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK COMPRISE THE AUTHORITY INSTEAD OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-11-25 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK.
Introduced and Committed

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H. 4900 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE GENUINE CONDOLENCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BENJAMIN EDWARD WATKINS OF BISHOPVILLE ON THE SAD OCCASION OF HIS DEATH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4901 -- Reps. Ceips, Rivers, Gilham, Herbkersman and Lloyd: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-3-700 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO OPERATE A MARINE TERMINAL AT PORT ROYAL, TO PROVIDE THAT MARINE OPERATIONS SHALL CEASE AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY AT PORT ROYAL AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, TO REQUIRE SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE APPRAISED AND TO SPECIFY CREDENTIALS OF THE APPRAISER AND THE SCOPE OF THE APPRAISAL, TO REQUIRE THE SALE TO COMPLY WITH STATE PROCEDURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING ALLOCATING TO THE TOWN OF PORT ROYAL UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE NET PROCEEDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4902 -- Reps. Duncan, M.A. Pitts, Taylor, Merrill, Pinson, Clark, Altman, Haskins, Leach and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO RECEIVES A CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIP SHALL REPAY THE AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE STATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS IF THE STUDENT FAILS TO COMPLETE A SEMESTER DURING THE STUDENT'S FIRST YEAR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4903 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Harrell and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 74 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment

H. 4904 -- Rep. Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME PERIOD FOR REGISTERING AND LICENSING A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF A TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE AND PROVIDE WHEN A DEALER MAY NOT USE A TEMPORARY LICENSE PLATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL REGISTRATION FOR A BUSINESS OF LIMITED OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF CERTAIN VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF LIMITED OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO FACILITATE THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES FROM A RAILROAD TERMINAL YARD TO A TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITY PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO A DEALEReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Ratified

H. 4905 -- Reps. Hosey, Scott, Govan, Clyburn, Gilham, J. Hines, M. Hines and F.N. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.
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H. 4906 -- Reps. Thompson, Scarborough and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO MAKE REFERENCE TO INCREASES IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION AND TO MAKE THIS AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE BEGINNING ON THE RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE PROVIDING THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH RESULT IN AN INCREASE IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND.
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H. 4907 -- Reps. Thompson, Cotty, G.M. Smith, E.H. Pitts, Simrill, Duncan, Viers, McLeod, Vaughn, Lourie, Branham, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Chellis, Clemmons, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Edge, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Jennings, Keegan, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn, Lucas, McCraw, McGee, Merrill, Miller, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon, Young, Cobb-Hunter, Bales, Wilkins, J.E. Smith and Neilson: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 36, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND AND THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF STATE GENERAL FUND REVENUE IN THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR TO BE HELD IN THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND EACH TIME THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENACTS LEGISLATION CUMULATIVELY RAISING BY AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR THAT MAY BE USED TO SECURE STATE OBLIGATION DEBT.
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H. 4908 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Loftis, Vaughn, Merrill, Leach, Richardson, Clemmons, Viers, Altman, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Keegan, Koon, Martin, Owens, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, F.N. Smith, Stille, Tripp, Walker, Witherspoon, Young, Barfield and Mahaffey: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PUT PARENTS IN CHARGE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 15 TO TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INCOME AND PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR TUITION PAID TO PUBLIC OR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE FOR INCOME AND PROPERTY TAX CREDITS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION, REGISTRATION, AND REPORTING OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATIONS.
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H. 4909 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1540 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT OF A CHILD IN A CUSTODY MATTER HAS A DISABILITY, THE PARENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE MANNER IN WHICH THE USE OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WOULD ENABLE THE PARENT TO CARRY OUT HIS OR HER PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO MAKE SPECIFIC FINDINGS CONCERNING THE DISABILITY OF THE PARENT AND THE AFFECT THE DISABILITY HAS ON THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD.
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H. 4910 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION", TO REPEAL SECTION 4-10-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PORTION OF THE REVENUE IN EXCESS OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS OF LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REVENUE COLLECTED IN A COUNTY BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER COUNTIES TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION IN COUNTIES WHERE REVENUES OF THIS TAX ARE LESS THAN THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION.
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H. 4911 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO REPEAL CHAPTER 77, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR GEOLOGISTS AND TO THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF GEOLOGISTS.
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H. 4912 -- Rep. Miller: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE YEAR 2004 ONLY, THE SHAD SEASON IN GAME ZONE 9 IS EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 15, 2004, EXCEPT THAT THE SHAD SEASON IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN TERRITORIAL SEA IS NOT EXTENDED.
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H. 4913 -- Reps. Scott, Lourie, Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Harrison, Howard, J.H. Neal, Quinn and J.E. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 77 AND TWO NOTCH ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY FOR JOHN V. GREEN AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS INDICATING THIS DESIGNATION IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MReading GREEN'S SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO WORKING WITHIN THE COLUMBIA COMMUNITY.
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H. 4914 -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM AND COACH JACK LEGRAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR WINNING THE STATE CLASS AA CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2003.
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H. 4915 -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2003 STATE CLASS AA CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.
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H. 4916 -- Rep. Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO FUND DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT FROM WHICH A PERSON ELIGIBLE TO PLAY THE LOTTERY MAY MAKE AN ON-LINE PURCHASE OF A LOTTERY SHARE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-70, RELATING TO REGULATION OF TICKET SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ON-LINE PURCHASE OF A LOTTERY SHARE THROUGH FUNDS DEPOSITED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PALMETTO FUND THROUGH A CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION.
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H. 4917 -- Reps. Taylor, Duncan and M.A. Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
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H. 4918 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF FEES BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MODULAR BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL SHALL ESTABLISH FEES BASED UPON THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE CHAPTER AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPOSIT OF THESE FEES IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 41-16-140, AND SECTION 41-18-120, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH FEES FOR THE INSPECTION AND PERMITTING OF ELEVATORS AND OF AMUSEMENT RIDES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FEES MUST BE BASED UPON THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THEIR RESPECTIVE CHAPTERS, TO PROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSES OR PERMITS IF A PERSON HAS FAILED TO PAY THE APPLICABLE FEES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT MUST BE USED FOR THE COLLECTION OF UNPAID FEES.
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H. 4919 -- Rep. Jennings: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 27, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOLS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MARLBORO COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
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H. 4920 -- Reps. Loftis, Altman, Barfield, Cato, Ceips, Clemmons, Coates, Davenport, Delleney, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Hosey, Koon, Leach, Littlejohn, Owens, Quinn, Rice, Sandifer, Simrill, Sinclair, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Tripp, Vaughn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WITH WHOM CHILDREN MAY NOT BE PLACED FOR FOSTER CARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE RESTRICTIONS ALSO APPLY TO ADOPTIVE PLACEMENTS, AND TO ALSO PROVIDE AS A RESTRICTION, A PERSON WHO IS IN A SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A PERSON IN HIS OR HER HOME OTHER THAN THE PERSON'S LAWFUL SPOUSE AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PLACEMENT PROCEDURES CONCERNING THESE RESTRICTIONS.
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H. 4921 -- Reps. Ott, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, Witherspoon, Rhoad, Duncan, Hosey, Clyburn, Weeks, J.H. Neal, Breeland, G. Brown, Freeman, Gilham, J. Hines, Hinson, Koon, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Snow, Stille, Taylor and Emory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE SAFETY ACT BY PROVIDING FOR A DEFINITION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, REGULATION OF OPERATION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT, REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, OPERATOR AND OWNER LIABILITY, AND CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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H. 4922 -- Reps. McGee, Branham, J. Hines, M. Hines, Lucas, Coates and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-740 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE AREA COMMISSION OF FLORENCE-DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ON-CAMPUS FACILITY, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVALS NECESSARY TO ENTER INTO SUCH AN AGREEMENT AND FOR SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE A PART OF SUCH AN AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AREA COMMISSION OF THE COLLEGE MAY ENTER INTO A LEASE OR LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR IT TO OCCUPY A COLLEGE FACILITY OR A FACILITY TO BE BUILT BY THE COLLEGE ON COLLEGE PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING AN ENTREPRENEUR OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AREA COMMISSION OF THE COLLEGE MAY ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR THE PRIVATE ENTITY TO BUILD A FACILITY ON PROPERTY OF THE COLLEGE IN WHICH IT WILL CONDUCT ENTREPRENEURIAL OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY CONSISTENT WITH THE SCOPE AND MISSION OF THE COLLEGE.
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H. 4923 -- Reps. Hosey, Govan, Rhoad and Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 27 AND 28, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN BARNWELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 19, 29, AND 45 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
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H. 4924 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Harrell, Cobb-Hunter, Battle, Martin, Kirsh, Viers, Rhoad, McGee, Hayes, Lucas, Whipper, Quinn, Jennings, Coleman, Snow, J. Hines, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Chellis, Clemmons, Coates, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Hamilton, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Keegan, Kennedy, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, McCraw, Miller, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stille, Townsend, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, White, Young and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 48 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FURTHER ENFORCEMENT OF THE TOBACCO ESCROW FUND ACT, INCLUDING BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 11-47-30, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR A TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURER TO EITHER PARTICIPATE IN THE MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OR DEPOSIT MONIES INTO A QUALIFIED ESCROW FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ESCROW PAYMENTS REQUIRED OF A NONPARTICIPATING TOBACCO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURER AND ANY REFUND OF AN ESCROW OVERPAYMENT BY SUCH A MANUFACTURER ARE BASED ON UNITS SOLD IN THIS STATE COMPARED WITH MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PAYMENTS RATHER THAN AN ALLOCABLE SHARE.
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H. 4925 -- Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING, JULY 1, 2004; TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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H. 4928 -- Reps. Talley, Sinclair, Anthony, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, W.D. Smith and Walker: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF CROFT FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF LEWIS HAYES OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO THANK CHIEF HAYES FOR ALL HE DOES FOR HIS COMMUNITY IN THIS IMPORTANT POSITION.
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H. 4929 -- Rep. McCraw: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL "INDIANS" BOYS' VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, TO COMMEND THESE FINE ATHLETES AND THEIR COACHES FOR THE HARD WORK, TREMENDOUS SPIRIT, AND TEAMWORK THAT LED TO THE GAFFNEY "INDIANS" TO A SECOND STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP WIN, AND TO WISH THE TEAM AND ITS COACHES MUCH SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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H. 4930 -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE PASTORS AND MEMBER CHURCHES OF THE MIDLANDS BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, INC., AND WISHING THEM MUCH SUCCESS AS THEY UNITE TO BUILD GOD'S KINGDOM ON EARTH THROUGH MEETING THE RELIGIOUS NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4931 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE BOB PATEL OF SUMMERTON ON BEING NAMED THE FRANCHISEE OF THE YEAR FOR THE KNIGHT'S INN CORPORATION AND RECOGNIZE HIM FOR ALSO RECEIVING THE RENOVATION OF THE YEAR AND QUALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE KNIGHT'S INN CORPORATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4932 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND REVEREND CALVIN ROBINSON, PASTOR OF THE BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH IN SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS GLORIOUS SERVICE TO THE CHURCH AND TO HIS COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4933 -- Rep. McCraw: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE GAFFNEY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH, MARK HUFF, ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAAA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOMING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4934 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Clemmons, Loftis, Edge, Rhoad, Viers, Barfield, Lee, Snow, Duncan, Koon, Frye, Altman, Battle, Reading Brown, Chellis, Coates, Davenport, Freeman, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hosey, Leach, McCraw, Miller, Phillips, Quinn, Sinclair, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Stille, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn and Young: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ISOLATED WETLANDS ACT OF 2004" WHICH ESTABLISHES A PROGRAM TO REGULATE ISOLATED WETLANDS AND ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND ISOLATED WETLANDS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT FOR MITIGATION TO COMPENSATE FOR ISOLATED WETLAND DISTURBANCES, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS INCOME SHALL NOT INCLUDE AN AMOUNT RECEIVED BY THE OWNER OF ISOLATED WETLANDS FOR ALLOWING A PERSON TO USE THE ISOLATED WETLANDS IN A COMPATIBLE USE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3525 SO AS TO PERMIT A TAXPAYER TO ELECT TO CLAIM AN INCOME TAX CREDIT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE FEDERAL DEDUCTION ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE DONATION OF THE ISOLATED WETLANDS LOCATED IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-945 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY THAT IS MAPPED OR DELINEATED AS ISOLATED WETLANDS MUST BE CONSIDERED UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE LANDOWNER OBTAINS A PERMIT THAT ALLOWS THE PROPERTY TO BE DEVELOPED; TO ADD SECTION 48-1-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY NATIONWIDE PERMIT APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR CONSIDERATION SHALL BE PRESUMED TO COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE WATER QUALITY CRITERIA AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT CRITERIA OF THE STATE WITHOUT ANY FURTHER TERMS OR CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND TO DEFINE "NATIONWIDE PERMIT" FOR THAT PURPOSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BEING THE ONLY STATE AGENCY AUTHORIZED TO PERMIT OR DENY ALTERATIONS OR UTILITIZATIONS WITHIN CRITICAL AREAS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE ALTERATIONS OR UTILIZATIONS ARE PERMITTED AND GRANTED.
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H. 4935 -- Rep. Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF DUCKS UNLIMITED SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED TO ANY OWNER OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PASSENGER-CARRYING MOTOR VEHICLES INSTEAD OF ONLY TO MEMBERS OF DUCKS UNLIMITED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUCKS UNLIMITED STATE COMMITTEE EMBLEM, SEAL, OR SYMBOL MAY BE IMPRINTED ON THE LICENSE PLATES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE PLATES MUST BE ISSUED BIENNIALLY, AND TO REVISE THE FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE AND ITS DISTRIBUTION.
Introduced and Committed
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Ratified

H. 4936 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND RYON A. WATKINS OF LEE COUNTY UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMS DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2003 AND TO THANK HIM FOR HIS WORK ON BEHALF OF LEE COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4937 -- Reps. Vaughn, Allen, Cato, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Taylor, Tripp and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO TWO SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY A SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Introduced
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H. 4938 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Coleman, Harrison, J.E. Smith and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTOR, RESPECTED ATTORNEY, LOYAL FRIEND, AND FAMILY MAN, JAMES C. "JIM" ANDERS OF COLUMBIA, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2004, AND TO CONVEY THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4939 -- Rep. Clemmons: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE MYRTLE BEACH CIVITAN CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND FRIENDS ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THIS OUTSTANDING CLUB, THE OLDEST CIVIC CLUB IN MYRTLE BEACH, FOR ITS WONDERFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MYRTLE BEACH COMMUNITY ON THIS GREAT OCCASION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4940 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTOL THE LONG LIFE AND OUTSTANDING WORKS OF MRS. LELER VIRGINIA SCARBOROUGH GEORGE OF LEE COUNTY ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY ON NOVEMBER 16, 2003.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4941 -- Reps. Richardson, Delleney, Emory, Kirsh, McCraw, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2004, AS "YORK COUNTY DAY".
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4942 -- Reps. Phillips, McCraw and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 12, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A WATER MAIN BREAK AND SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
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Ratified

H. 4943 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR SOUTH CAROLINA AAA STATE TITLE WIN IN THEIR FINAL GAME PLAYED REPRESENTING HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4944 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS BASKETBALL "BULLDOGS" ON THEIR SOUTH CAROLINA AAA BOYS' STATE TITLE WIN IN THEIR FINAL GAME PLAYED REPRESENTING HOLLY HILL-ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4945 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO GORDON NEVILLE CLARKSON, ESQUIRE, OF NEWBERRY COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE NEWBERRY COUNTY BAReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4946 -- Reps. Govan, Hosey, Scott, J. Hines, Ott, Rhoad, Bales, Battle, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Clark, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, M. Hines, Mack, Martin, J.H. Neal, Parks, Richardson, Weeks, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Barfield, Bingham, Bowers, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clemmons, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mahaffey, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Owens, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FAMILY LIFE CENTER (PROJECT FLAVA) AND WELCOMING THE FAMILY COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP TO CHARLESTON ON MARCH 17, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4947 -- Reps. Viers, Barfield, Hayes, Clemmons, Edge, Keegan, Miller and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM, AND THEIR COACHING STAFFS ON MARCH 18, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAMS AND THEIR COACHING STAFFS FOR WINNING THE 2003 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE AND THE 2004 BIG SOUTH INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOMING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4948 -- Reps. Weeks and G.M. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR MReading ODELL WILLIAMS OF SUMTER ON BEING NAMED SCOTTISH RITE MASON OF THE YEAR AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4949 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JUDGE MARION D. MYERS OF SUMTER COUNTY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS FAMILY COURT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT ON JUNE 30, 2004, AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4950 -- Reps. Viers, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2003 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP, THE WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2004 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE INDOOR TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP, AND BOTH TEAMS FOR THEIR MANY OTHER ATHLETIC AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, AND TO WISH BOTH TEAMS' MEMBERS AND THEIR COACHES CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4951 -- Reps. Viers, Clemmons, Edge, Barfield, Miller, Hayes and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 544 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 31 (CAROLINA BAYS PARKWAY) IN HORRY COUNTY IN HONOR OF REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS G. KEEGAN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT PLACES AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "THOMAS G. KEEGAN INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4952 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Toole and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES IN CONNECTION WITH COLLECTION OF THE STATE'S PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATED PENALTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE PENALTY TO WHICH A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS IS SUBJECT FOR FAILURE TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE FEE DUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-210, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR MAKING RETURNS OF TAXES, FEES, LICENSES, OR SURCHARGES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY STATED IN SECTION 12-24-120 IS THE EXCLUSIVE PENALTY TO WHICH A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS IS SUBJECT FOR FAILURE TO COLLECT AND REMIT THE STATE'S PORTION OF THE RECORDING FEE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM "TAXPAYER" A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS COLLECTING AND REMITTING THE STATE'S PORTION OF RECORDING FEES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4953 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Toole and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHEDULE OF FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY REGISTERS OF DEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEPARATELY EXECUTED ASSIGNMENT IS A SEPARATE INSTRUMENT FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTING THE RECORDING FEE, EVEN IF IT IS FILED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE MORTGAGE IT ASSIGNS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4954 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Toole and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF SALES OR OTHER CONVEYANCES OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF, AND FEE FOR, THE AUDITOR'S ENDORSEMENT ON A DEED; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-100 RELATING TO ENDORSEMENT OF A DEED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, AND SECTION 30-5-80 RELATING TO ENDORSEMENT OF A DEED BY A COUNTY AUDITOReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 4955 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Toole and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-5-35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF A DERIVATION CLAUSE IN A RECORDED DEED OR MORTGAGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A DERIVATION CLAUSE ALSO BE INCLUDED ON A CONTRACT OF SALE OR BOND FOR TITLE OF REAL PROPERTY BEFORE IT IS ACCEPTED FOR RECORDING AND TO DEFINE CONTRACT OF SALE AND BOND FOR TITLE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4956 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Toole and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO METHODS OF ENTERING SATISFACTIONS OF MORTGAGES IN PUBLIC RECORDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ATTORNEY'S AFFIDAVIT OF SATISFACTION BE PROBATED OR ACKNOWLEDGED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4957 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Toole and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF A MECHANIC'S LIEN IF SUIT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE LIEN IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF ITS FILING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AN "AFFIDAVIT OF CANCELLATION OF MECHANIC'S LIEN" FOR FILING AS RECORD PROOF OF DISSOLUTION OF THE LIEN.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4958 -- Reps. Richardson and Kirsh: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONE THROUGH FOUR OF YORK COUNTY MAY NOT EXCEED THE CAP SET FOR MILLAGE ALLOWED TO BE ESTABLISHED TO COMPLY WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF LOCAL EFFORT REQUIREMENT PURSUANT TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT.
Introduced
Debate Adjourned
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Tabled

H. 4959 -- Rep. Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYERS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY AS A SELF-INSURER TO OFFER WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE DIRECTLY THROUGH A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4960 -- Reps. Duncan, M.A. Pitts and Taylor: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 56 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IS EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
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Ratified

H. 4961 -- Reps. Talley and Lee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND ACT 761 OF 1964, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ARKWRIGHT AREA FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL WHO BOTH SHALL SERVE FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS.
Introduced
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Ratified

H. 4962 -- Rep. Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE JUDY WOLK OF CHARLESTON FOR HER SELECTION AND SERVICE AS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE REAL ESTATE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION AND HER SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, AND THE CHARLESTON TRIDENT ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE JUNE 22, 2004, AS "JUDY WOLK AND THE REAL ESTATE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION APPRECIATION DAY".
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4963 -- Reps. Harrell, Mack and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-8-10, 9-8-50, 9-8-60, AS AMENDED, AND 9-8-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, CREDITED SERVICE, RETIREMENT AND RETIREMENT ALLOWANCES, AND MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, SO AS TO DEFINE "EARNED SERVICE" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SYSTEM, PROVIDE THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF SERVICE CREDIT THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED IN THIS SYSTEM AND THE COST REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH SERVICE CREDIT, PROVIDE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO A MEMBER WHO TERMINATES SERVICE BEFORE RETIREMENT, PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF EARNED SERVICE NECESSARY FOR A MEMBER OF THIS SYSTEM TO VEST AND RECEIVE A MONTHLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT, CONFORM THE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING A MONTHLY RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE TO THESE REVISIONS, AND INCREASE MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SEVEN TO TEN PERCENT OF COMPENSATION PHASED IN OVER THREE YEARS.
Introduced and Committed
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Co-Sponsor added
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Amended
Ratified

H. 4964 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CANCELLED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATING RECORD OF A LICENSED DRIVER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DRIVER IS QUALIFIED TO RETAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS, OR SPEEDING BY CREATING ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS AND POINTS RELATING TO THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ALLOWED ON THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPEEDING IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE, AND TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE SIGN THAT IS POSTED AT THE BEGINNING OF AN ACTIVE HIGHWAY WORK ZONE THAT INDICATES THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2920, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS DRIVING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4965 -- Rep. Anthony: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON FEBRUARY 26 AND 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO ICE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4966 -- Rep. Snow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" VARSITY GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR WINNING SEASON AND BECOMING THE RUNNER-UP IN THE STATE AA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4967 -- Reps. Barfield, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COLLECTIVE GRIEF AND ANGUISH OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE PEOPLE OF SPAIN, AND ESPECIALLY MADRID, WHO SUFFERED LOSS IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE APPALLING BOMBINGS ON MARCH 11, 2004, EXPRESSING THE BELIEF THAT THE PERPETRATORS OF THESE BOMBINGS BE SWIFTLY BROUGHT TO JUSTICE, AND PLEDGING OUR PRAYERS AND OUR SUPPORT IN THIS HORRIFIC TIME IN THEIR COUNTRY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 4968 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, J.E. Smith, Cato, Ceips, Clyburn, Edge, Herbkersman, Hinson, Lourie, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter, Lloyd, Gourdine, J.H. Neal, Parks and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT, PROVIDING FOR NEW TAX INCENTIVES FOR MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANIES SPENDING MONIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, SPECIFICALLY, RELIEF FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, AN EMPLOYMENT TAX REBATE, AND A SEVEN PERCENT REBATE OF THE COST OF GOODS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE AND CONVENIENCE IN LOCATING, AND NEGOTIATING RATES FOR THE USE OF, PUBLIC PROPERTY AS FILMING LOCATIONS, AUTHORIZATION OF THE FORMATION OF A SOUTH CAROLINA FILM FOUNDATION TO SOLICIT DONATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTIONS TO THIS STATE, AND FUNDING FROM A PORTION OF THE ADMISSIONS TAX COLLECTED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION IN THESE EFFORTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROMOTION OF COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND MOTION PICTURE RELATED ENTITIES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 12, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3560 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX TO ENCOURAGE THE PRODUCTION OF TELEVISED COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS STATE, AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3570 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CREDITS AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX FOR A PORTION OF THE TAXPAYER'S CASH INVESTMENT IN A COMPANY THAT PRODUCES A MOTION PICTURE PROJECT OR IN A COMPANY THAT CONSTRUCTS, CONVERTS, AND EQUIPS A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION OR POST-PRODUCTION FACILITY IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-920, RELATING TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE RELIEF FROM THE PAYMENT OF THE TAX BY A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANY PRODUCING A MOTION PICTURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION" FOR "SOUTH CAROLINA FILM OFFICE" AND TO FURTHER DEFINE THE COMMISSION'S OBJECTIVES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 12-6-3510, RELATING TO CREDITS AGAINST THE STATE'S INCOME TAX FOR INVESTMENTS IN QUALIFYING MOTION PICTURE PROJECTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4969 -- Reps. Talley, Anthony, Davenport, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W.D. Smith and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 4970 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Pinson and Parks: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 51 WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 4971 -- Reps. Harrell, Quinn, Clyburn, Davenport, Edge, Rice, Neilson, Cobb-Hunter and Whipper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION IS DISSOLVED JUNE 30, 2007, OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF ITS WORK, WHICHEVER OCCURS EARLIEReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4972 -- Reps. Rice, Govan, McGee, G.M. Smith, Kennedy, Herbkersman, Harvin, Koon, Clemmons, Limehouse, Coates, J.H. Neal, Trotter, Snow, Branham, J.Reading Smith, Stille, McCraw, Neilson, J. Hines, Gilham, Battle, Jennings, Clyburn, Cooper, Thompson, Bailey, Littlejohn, D.C. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53 TO TITLE 46 BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE INDUSTRY PROMOTION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPORT OF THIS PROGRAM BY MEANS OF AN ASSESSMENT ON THE SALE OF COMMERCIAL HORSE FEED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RATE AND METHOD OF COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM THESE ASSESSMENTS MUST BE USED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4973 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2931 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2932 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2956 SO AS TO REQUIRE BLOOD AND URINE TESTING OF AN OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SUSPECTED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WHEN THERE IS AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A NO PAROLE OFFENSE, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF FELONY DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY AS A NO PAROLE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2934, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO COMPULSORY PROCESS AND SECTION 56-5-2935, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE, BOTH SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A SECOND OFFENSE FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS AND FOR A THIRD OFFENSE FROM SIXTY DAYS TO SIX MONTHS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2941, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES AND SECTION 56-5-2942, RELATING TO VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION, BOTH SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2947, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHILD ENDANGERMENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED, DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED, AND DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO IMPLIED CONSENT TO TESTING FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUGS AND INFERENCE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROVISION REQUIRING WRITTEN NOTICE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TO TESTING TO REFLECT A SUSPENSION OF ONE YEAR RATHER THAN NINETY DAYS, TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED, TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS INFERRED TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IS EIGHT ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO TWELVE ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS INFERRED TO BE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IS THIRTEEN ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT TO EIGHTEEN ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT, AND TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS INFERRED TO BE GROSSLY INTOXICATED IF THE ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION IS NINETEEN ONE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUSPENSION FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO TESTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE REQUIRED SUSPENSION FROM NINETY DAYS TO ONE YEAR, TO INCREASE THE SUSPENSION FROM ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS TO ONE YEAR IF THE PERSON'S LICENSE WAS PREVIOUSLY SUSPENDED FOR A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE WITHIN THE LAST TEN YEARS, AND TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCIDENT SITE AND BREATH SITE VIDEOTAPING, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED AND DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2970, RELATING TO REPORTS OF CONVICTIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES, SECTION 56-5-2980, RELATING TO COPIES OF REPORTS AS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE IN A TRIAL WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH A DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSE, SECTION 56-5-2990, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF A CONVICTED PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND SECTION 56-5-2995, RELATING TO AN ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSES OF DRIVING WHILE SERIOUSLY INTOXICATED, DRIVING WHILE GROSSLY INTOXICATED, AND CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4974 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-69-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR MINIMUM NONFORFEITURE AMOUNTS FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFERRED ANNUITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-69-240, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF MINIMUM NONFORFEITURE AMOUNTS OF CONTRACTS ISSUED AFTER JUNE 30, 2006, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME OF APPLICABILITY ON THESE CONTRACTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF ACT 313 OF 2002, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROVISIONS RELATING TO MINIMUM VALUES OF ANY PAID-UP ANNUITY, CASH SURRENDER, OR DEATH BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER CERTAIN ANNUITIES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE OF APPLICABILITY FROM 2004 TO 2006 TO THESE CONTRACTS AND PROVIDE THAT CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT AND BEFORE JULY 1, 2006, MAY APPLY, AT THE INSURER'S OPTION, THE MINIMUM VALUES AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT ON CERTAIN ANNUITIES ON A CONTRACT- FORM-BY-CONTRACT-FORM BASIS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4975 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 132 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PHYSICIANS AND OTHER SPECIFIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM SOLICITING PAYMENT FOR OUTPATIENT ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY OR CYTOLOGY SERVICES UNLESS THE SERVICE WAS PERSONALLY RENDERED BY THAT PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND PENALTIES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4976 -- Reps. Harrell, Richardson, Mack, Young and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 42 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4977 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille, J.M. Neal, Gilham, Pinson, Lourie and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3385, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING REFUNDABLE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A HOPE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT FROM THE DEFINITION OF "STUDENT".
Introduced and Committed

H. 4978 -- Reps. Townsend, Stille, J.M. Neal, Gilham, Pinson, Lourie and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO IS DUALLY ENROLLED IN AN ELIGIBLE TWO-YEAR INSTITUTION IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE DEGREE SEEKING AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) APPLICATION TO QUALIFY AS A FIRST TIME ENTERING FRESHMAN.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 4979 -- Reps. Talley, Quinn, Whipper, G.M. Smith, Sinclair, Thompson, Pinson, Coleman, Harrison, J.Reading Smith, Skelton, Cato, W.D. Smith, Toole, Govan, Anthony, Battle, Bingham, J. Brown, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Gilham, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lourie, Lucas, Mahaffey, Branham, McCraw, Clark, McGee, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Ott, Owens, Phillips, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, Snow, Stille, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Walker, White and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILES COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX CREDITS OR INCOME AND OTHER TAX CREDITS FOR REHABILITATION EXPENSES MADE TO ELIGIBLE SITES WHICH HAVE BEEN USED AS A TEXTILE MANUFACTURING FACILITY OR FOR ANCILLARY PURPOSES.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 4980 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-4-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION FOR OUT-OF-STATE LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY ENTERING THIS STATE, AND THE QUARANTINE OF UNCERTIFIED ANIMALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH MAY AUTHORIZE EQUINE INTERSTATE EVENT PERMITS THAT MUST INCLUDE A CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION, ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION, AND A CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS TEST.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amended
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4981 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-17-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROVISIONS REQUIRING MEAT INSPECTION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION FROM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN REGARD TO THE SLAUGHTER OF LIVESTOCK OF A PRODUCER'S OWN RAISING FOR HIS OWN USE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 4982 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2844, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4983 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2876, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 4984 -- Reps. Jennings, Neilson and Freeman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE WINNERS OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ATTEND A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004, AT 12:00 NOON, OR A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, AND TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARD WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE SHALL MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, THE CITADEL, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2004, 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.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate

H. 4985 -- Reps. Jennings, Neilson and Freeman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WINNERS OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2004 JEAN LANEY HARRIS FOLK HERITAGE AWARDS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004, AT 12:00 NOON, OR A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THESE WINNERS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOLK ART IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 4986 -- Reps. Tripp and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-63-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROVISIONS THAT MUST BE CONTAINED IN ALL INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INCONTESTABILITY DOES NOT ATTACH UNLESS THE POLICY OR ANY RIDER OR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS HAS BEEN IN FORCE FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE DURING THE LIFETIME OF THE INSURED AND THAT AN INSURED'S DEATH BEFORE THE RUNNING OF THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD DOES NOT BAR THE INSURER FROM ASSERTING THE INSURED'S FRAUD OR FALSE STATEMENTS AS GROUND TO VACATE THE POLICY OR TO DEFEAT THE CLAIM.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4987 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL GANG PREVENTION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "CONTRABAND", "CRIMINAL GANG", "CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER", "PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY", AND "GANG-RELATED INCIDENT", TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER TO USE OR THREATEN TO USE PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE INTENT TO COERCE, INDUCE, OR SOLICIT ANOTHER PERSON TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR TO PREVENT A PERSON FROM LEAVING A CRIMINAL GANG AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR COMMITTING THIS OFFENSE WITH A FIREARM OR DEADLY WEAPON, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY IF THE PERSON THREATENED IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROVIDE THE PERSON THREATENED HAS A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL GANG OR CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER, TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER BY THREAT OR FORCE TO PREVENT OR ATTEMPT TO PREVENT A WITNESS OR VICTIM FROM TESTIFYING RELATED TO CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON THREATENED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION HAS A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL GANG OR GANG MEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIVATE BUILDING OR PLACE USED BY MEMBERS OF A CRIMINAL GANG TO ENGAGE IN A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF AN INJUNCTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION FOR ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SEEKING AN INJUNCTION OR ABATEMENT OF A NUISANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR AN AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THEM, THAT SUSTAINS ANY DAMAGE, IMPAIRMENT, OR INJURY PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR BRINGING THIS CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, TO PROVIDE FOR PROTECTION OF THE IDENTITY OF AN INFORMANT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR DANGEROUS WEAPON IF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REASONABLY BELIEVES IT IS OR WILL BE USED IN A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR SEIZURE OF A FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR DANGEROUS WEAPON, TO PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE SHERIFF OR CHIEF OF POLICE WHEN A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER IS RELEASED FROM JAIL, PRISON, OR A CORRECTIONS FACILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE DOES NOT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES LAWFULLY ENGAGED IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ACTIVITIES OR THE LAWFUL ACTIVITIES OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR ANOTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE MAY ADOPT AND ENFORCE ORDINANCES CONSISTENT WITH THIS ARTICLE, TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO INCLUDE THE VIOLENT GANG TERRORIST ORGANIZATION FILE AMONG THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER DATA AVAILABLE FOR DIRECT ACCESS BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES, AND TO REQUIRE STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE FOUND TO BE CRIMINAL GANG MEMBERS IN THE VIOLENT GANG AND TERRORIST ORGANIZATION FILE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4988 -- Reps. Hagood, Kirsh, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Keegan, Limehouse, Mahaffey, Merrill, Neilson, Scarborough, Stille, Walker and Young: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 45, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC TO PRIVATE ROADS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE TERM "SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC" AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES THE MEANS FOR THE OWNER OF A PRIVATE ROAD TO HAVE CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTOR VEHICLES ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS APPLY TO A PRIVATE ROAD.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4989 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A REFERENDUM TO DISSOLVE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TWO-THIRDS TO A MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENT TO DISSOLVE A DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2040, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A PETITION NECESSARY TO INITIATE A REFERENDUM TO DISSOLVE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FORTY TO THIRTY-THREE THE PERCENTAGE OF QUALIFIED ELECTORS NECESSARY TO SIGN THE PETITION AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING BONDS BE PRINTED ON THE PETITION; TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2060, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PETITION BE FORWARDED TO A SUCCESSOR PROVIDER, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FORTY TO THIRTY-THREE THE PERCENTAGE REQUIRED IN THE PETITION TO INITIATE A REFERENDUM; TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2070, RELATING TO AUTHORIZATION OF THE REFERENDUM TO BE HELD TO DISSOLVE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME IT MAY BE CONDUCTED AND BY THE ENTITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH CONDUCTING AN ELECTION INSTEAD OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2080, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF THE REFERENDUM TO DISSOLVE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE OUTSTANDING BOND BE PRINTED IN THE NOTICE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-2090, RELATING TO LOCATION AND TIME FOR CONDUCTING A REFERENDUM TO DISSOLVE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE REFERENDUM TO BE CONDUCTED IN NOVEMBER OF THE NEXT YEAR INSTEAD OF AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4990 -- Reps. Harrell, Chellis, Barfield, Hamilton and Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 33 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM PROVIDING FOR FLEXIBILITY IN THE MAKING OF LOANS BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO SMALL BUSINESSES WHO FAIL TO QUALIFY FOR CONVENTIONAL OR OTHER GUARANTEED OR ASSISTED FINANCING, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF A LOAN LOSS RESERVE TO REPAY PARTICIPATING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WHO SUFFER A LOSS ON A LOAN, ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM BY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING LOAN RECIPIENTS, RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESERVE FUNDS UPON TERMINATION OF INSTITUTIONAL PARTICIPATION OR THE CAPITAL ACCESS PROGRAM ITSELF.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

H. 4991 -- Reps. Harrell, Jennings, Altman, Battle, Bingham, Chellis, Clark, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Hinson, Leach, Mack, McGee, Merrill, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, Simrill, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 IN CHAPTER 36 OF TITLE 12 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL STATE SALES AND USE TAX EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT ON AMOUNTS SUBJECT TO THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX AND TO EXEMPT FROM THIS ADDITIONAL TAX FOOD ITEMS WHICH MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, ITEMS SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX, AND GROSS PROCEEDS SUBJECT TO THE STATE SALES TAX ON ACCOMMODATIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PHASE IN AN EXEMPTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FROM PROPERTY TAX, TO ADD SECTION 11-11-180 SO AS TO CREDIT THE REVENUE OF THE ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX IMPOSED BY THIS ACT TO A SEPARATE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY AND DISTRIBUTE THE REVENUE OF THIS FUND TO LOCAL PROPERTY TAXING ENTITIES TO PROVIDE THEM STATE REVENUE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR MOTOR VEHICLES AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD AND TIMING OF THESE PAYMENTS, TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-60, 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, AND 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE STATE SALES TAX TO SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS, TO ADD SECTION 12-36-2140 SO AS TO EXEMPT SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY TICKETS FROM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES AND TO DELETE VARIOUS OTHER SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AMOUNT ALLOWED FOR LOTTERY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE TAX RELIEF AND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND ESTABLISHED BY THIS ACT, 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 MUST BE SET BY THE COMMISSION SO THAT WHEN STATE SALES TAX IS ADDED THE SALES PRICE, INCLUDING TAX, MUST EQUAL ONE DOLLAR, AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 21, CHAPTER 37 OF TITLE 12, AND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, ALL RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROPERTY TAXES AND ALL MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO AMEND CHAPTER 20 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO REDEFINE CERTAIN TERMS AND DELETE THE DEFINED MINIMUM PROGRAM; TO RAISE THE ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND ENSURE THAT STUDENTS CAN ACHIEVE AT HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS; TO REDUCE THE CLASSROOM SIZE FROM TWENTY-EIGHT TO TWENTY-ONE PUPILS AND FUND THE CLASSROOM SIZE AT TWENTY-ONE PUPILS; TO PROVIDE THAT TEACHERS MUST BE COMPENSATED FOR FIVE DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENT A 195-DAY CONTRACT YEAR; TO CHANGE THE WEIGHTINGS PER PUPIL AND TO ADD WEIGHTINGS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF PUPILS INCLUDING GIFTED AND TALENTED, CAREER EXPLORATION, PREVENTION, AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BASE STUDENT COST MUST BE $5,079, OF WHICH SEVENTY PERCENT IS THE STATE'S SHARE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THEIR REGULATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-21-160, RELATING TO STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND 59-21-1030, RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET, IN CONSULTATION WITH CERTAIN AGENCIES, SHALL FORMAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S BUDGET TO COMPLY WITH THE CHANGES MADE IN THIS ACT TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4992 -- Reps. Harrell, Jennings, Altman, Battle, Bingham, Chellis, Clark, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Hinson, Leach, Mack, McGee, Merrill, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rice, Scarborough, Simrill, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter and Umphlett: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, BY ADDING SECTION 3A. SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE CALENDAR YEAR 2007, PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES AND PICK-UP TRUCKS AS DEFINED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW ARE EXEMPT FROM ALL AD VALOREM TAXATION BY ANY JURISDICTION IN THIS STATE AUTHORIZED TO LEVY PROPERTY TAXES, AND TO AMEND SECTION 1(8), ARTICLE X, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS AND CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX INCLUDING REDUCED ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES ON A GRADUATED BASIS, AND SECTION 3, ARTICLE X, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY GOVERNING BODY TO IMPOSE A SALES AND USE TAX IN ORDER TO EXEMPT CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM TAXATION, SO AS TO CONFORM BOTH THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3A. ABOVE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4993 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4994 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW BUSINESSES MUST BE ASSESSED THE LOWEST RATE FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN THEIR CLASSIFICATION UNTIL THE CLAIMS EXPERIENCE OF THE NEW BUSINESS PROVIDES JUSTIFICATION FOR HIGHER RATES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4995 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 23, TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 LOCATED IN COLLETON COUNTY AS ACE BASIN SCENIC PARKWAY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4996 -- Reps. Bowers and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-16-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO RELEASE A MEMBER OF THE SUIDAE (PIG) FAMILY FOR HUNTING PURPOSES OR IN AN ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH OR SUPPLEMENT A FREE ROAMING POPULATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 4997 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-462 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PROPERTY TAX ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONSISTING OF FOUR OR FEWER UNITS IN AMOUNTS OF FAIR MARKET VALUE SUFFICIENT TO EQUAL AN ASSESSMENT RATIO OF FOUR PERCENT ON SUCH PROPERTY AND TO EXTEND THE RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE TO SUCH PROPERTY, TO ESTABLISH THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF TRUST FUND AND REQUIRE A CUMULATIVE FIFTEEN PERCENT OF RECURRING GENERAL FUND REVENUE GROWTH TO BE CREDITED TO THE FUND TO REIMBURSE LOCAL TAXING ENTITIES FOR PROPERTY TAXES NOT COLLECTED BECAUSE OF THE EXEMPTION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION, TO PRESCRIBE THE ORDER OF THE TAX LIABILITIES TO WHICH THE EXEMPTION APPLIES, TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY EXEMPTED FROM PROPERTY TAX BY THIS SECTION NEVERTHELESS IS CONSIDERED TAXABLE PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4998 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXTENDS TO AN OWNER'S NONADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OCCUPIED BY THE OWNER'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 4999 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-1230 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES PAID ON AN EMPLOYEE'S WAGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN NEW BUSINESSES IN THIS STATE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5000 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXABLE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REPLACE PROPERTY TAX ON PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A UNIFORM FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-2640 AND 12-37-2680, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR PURPOSES OF TAXATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AND DISSEMINATE A UNIFORM FEE FOR PERSONAL PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5001 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION OF THE AFFAIRS OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-50, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A LICENSED PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF ITS TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-41-80, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYER SELF-INSURANCE HEALTH PLANS TO KEEP FULL AND CORRECT RECORDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PRODUCER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO OFFER LICENSE EXAMS ELECTRONICALLY AS WELL AS WRITTEN AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR INSURER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR FALSE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-101, RELATING TO LICENSING AN INSURANCE PRODUCER WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED FOR THE SAME LINES OF INSURANCE IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR INSURER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL AND GENERAL PRODUCERS, SO AS TO STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COURSE EXAMINATION BE MONITORED BY A PROCTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF AN APPLICANT OR PRODUCER LICENSED TO SELL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE OR LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH INSURANCE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO BE RECIPROCAL WITH OTHER STATES WITH REGARD TO CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT AS MANY REPRESENTATIVES AS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-107, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADDRESS SUPPLIED BY AN INSURANCE PRODUCER WHEN APPLYING FOR A LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUSINESS, MAILING, AND RESIDENCE ADDRESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SPLITTING COMMISSIONS WITH AN UNLICENSED PERSON BY A LICENSED PRODUCER, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH ALLOWS FEE SPLITTING; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRODUCER RECORDS KEPT BY PRODUCERS AS AN ACCURATE RECORD OF BUSINESS DONE BY THEM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-44-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE MANAGING GENERAL AGENTS ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A "MANAGING GENERAL AGENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE AGENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES THE LIFE SPAN OF A CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION WITH RESPECT TO A BROKER LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-80, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR BROKERS TO KEEP RECORDS OF BUSINESS DONE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-48-120, RELATING TO RECORD RETENTION BY A PUBLIC ADJUSTER, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-51-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ADMINISTRATOR MAINTAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND FIVE YEARS AFTER THAT TIME ADEQUATE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF ALL TRANSACTIONS AMONG THE ADMINISTRATOR, INSURERS, AND INSURED PERSONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-320, RELATING TO THE EXAMINATION BY A PROFESSIONAL OF A SURETY BONDSMAN, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-155, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES FROM THE UNINSURED MOTORIST'S FUND BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO DISTRIBUTE MONIES BASED ON DATA FROM THE INSURER'S ANNUAL STATEMENT INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-78-70, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PROVIDER MAINTAIN ACCURATE ACCOUNTS, BOOKS, AND RECORDS CONCERNING HIS TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE'S EXAMINATION AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ENTITIES OR PERSONS OTHER THAN ADMITTED INSURERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5002 -- Reps. Cato and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PRODUCER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO WAIVE THE EXAM BY EXPANDING THE EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE THOSE WHO HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN INSURANCE IF APPLYING FIVE YEARS WITHIN AN APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE AND EXPANDS THE EXEMPTION IF THE APPLICANT HAS CERTAIN DESIGNATIONS FOR BOTH PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AND LIFE INSURANCE, TO OFFER LICENSE EXAMS ELECTRONICALLY AS WELL AS WRITTEN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR INSURER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR FALSE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-101, RELATING TO LICENSING AN INSURANCE PRODUCER WHO WAS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED FOR THE SAME LINES OF INSURANCE IN ANOTHER STATE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PURSUE ACTION AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR INSURER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION ON AN APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL AND GENERAL PRODUCERS, SO AS TO STRENGTHEN THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A COURSE EXAMINATION BE MONITORED BY A PROCTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-106, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OF AN APPLICANT OR PRODUCER LICENSED TO SELL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE OR LIFE, ACCIDENT, AND HEALTH INSURANCE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO BE RECIPROCAL WITH OTHER STATES WITH REGARD TO CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT AS MANY REPRESENTATIVES AS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-107, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADDRESS SUPPLIED BY AN INSURANCE PRODUCER WHEN APPLYING FOR A LICENSE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUSINESS, MAILING, AND RESIDENCE ADDRESSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-43-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SPLITTING COMMISSIONS WITH AN UNLICENSED PERSON BY A LICENSED PRODUCER, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH ALLOWS FEE SPLITTING; TO AMEND SECTION 38-44-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE MANAGING GENERAL AGENTS ACT, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF A "MANAGING GENERAL AGENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-45-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENT TO BE LICENSED AS AN INSURANCE AGENT, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES THE LIFE SPAN OF A CERTIFICATE OF COURSE COMPLETION WITH RESPECT TO A BROKER LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-155, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES FROM THE UNINSURED MOTORIST'S FUND BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TO DISTRIBUTE MONIES BASED ON DATA FROM THE INSURER'S ANNUAL STATEMENT INFORMATION FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 90, TITLE 38 AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-87-30, RELATING TO CHARTERING RISK RETENTION GROUPS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "ASSOCIATION" TO INCLUDE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, TO CHANGE THE DEFINITIONS OF "INDUSTRIAL INSURED GROUP" AND "PARENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A NONPROFIT CORPORATION TO BE LICENSED AND PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-90-35 REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS, AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A FOREIGN OR ALIEN CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY MAY BECOME A DOMESTIC CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-25, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY TO WRITE REINSURANCE COVERING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-90-35 REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE BASED ON THE CAPITALIZATION OF THE COMPANY, SO AS TO PROVIDE CAPITALIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING A NONPROFIT CORPORATION AS A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY BASED ON CERTAIN MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF FREE SURPLUS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCORPORATION OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL OPTION FOR A NONPROFIT COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILING REPORTS BY A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN A REPORT CONFIDENTIAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-80, RELATING TO THE INSPECTION AND EXAMINATION OF A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO THE DIRECTOR IN MAKING FINAL REPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "COMMON OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL" TO INCLUDE NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 26 AND 27, TITLE 38, TO INSURANCE REORGANIZATIONS, RECEIVERSHIPS, AND INJUNCTIONS TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO MAKE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO TITLE 38 INSTEAD OF CHAPTERS 26 AND 27, TITLE 38; BY ADDING CHAPTER 90 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE (SPFC) EXCLUSIVELY TO FACILITATE THE SECURITIZATION OF ONE OR MORE RISKS, AS A MEANS OF ACCESSING SOURCES OF CAPITAL AND ACHIEVING THE BENEFITS OF SECURITIZATION, TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF THE CODE, OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY REFERENCED IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO A SPFC AND AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR TO EXEMPT A CERTAIN SPFC THAT HE DETERMINES TO BE INAPPROPRIATE GIVEN THE NATURE OF THE RISKS TO BE INSURED, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION BE FURNISHED THE DIRECTOR WHEN A SPFC APPLIES FOR A LICENSE, TO REQUIRE SPECIFIC LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN INCORPORATION REQUIREMENTS OF A SPFC, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN MINIMUM CAPITALIZATION REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SPFC MAY ISSUE ONLY THE RISKS OF A COUNTERPARTY, AUTHORIZES A SPFC TO CEDE RISKS OF A COUNTERPARTY TO A THIRD PARTY WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR, TO AUTHORIZE A SPFC TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE PURPOSES OF A SPFC CONTRACT INSURANCE SECURITIZATION AND THIS ARTICLE, TO AUTHORIZE A SPFC TO DISCOUNT RESERVES AS APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR AND REQUIRE THE SPFC TO FILE AN ANNUAL ACTUARIAL REPORT, TO AUTHORIZE A SPFC TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CELLS TO INSURE OR REINSURE RISKS OF ONE OR MORE SPFC CONTRACTS WITH A COUNTERPARTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO AUTHORIZE A SPFC TO ISSUE SECURITIES, INCLUDING CERTAIN NOTES, AND TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON THE SECURITIES SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR, TO AUTHORIZE A SPFC TO ENTER INTO SWAP AND ASSET MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS, TO AUTHORIZE SPFC, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, TO ENTER INTO BOTH SPFC CONTRACTS AND ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS, ESTABLISHES REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BY A SPFC IN FULFILLING ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE SPFC CONTRACT, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF TRUSTS AND TRUST ASSETS OF A SPFC, TO RESTRICT THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS BY A SPFC TO ONLY THOSE WITHIN THE TERMS OF THE SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS, TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SPFC, INCLUDING A MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE BUSINESS PLAN TO THE DIRECTOR, TO REQUIRE THAT A SPFC FILE A CPA AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR TO EXAMINE THE SPFC AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS AND PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD TO BE EXPANDED TO FIVE YEARS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY OF A SPFC EXPIRES AT THE TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF A SPFC CONTRACT, TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR MAY SUSPEND OR REVOKE A LICENSE FOR CERTAIN REASONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN PREMIUM TAXES BY A SPFC, TO PROVIDE THAT A SPFC BE GRANTED CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE TO THE EXTENT OF FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ASSETS HELD IN TRUST OR OTHERWISE PROPERLY SECURED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GROUNDS UNDER WHICH THE DIRECTOR MAY APPLY FOR AN ORDER TO CONSERVE, REHABILITATE, OR LIQUIDATE A DOMESTIC SPFC, INCLUDING EMBEZZLEMENT OR IF THE SPFC IS INSOLVENT, TO PROVIDE THAT, GENERALLY, INFORMATION SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE IS CONFIDENTIAL AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF APPLICABLE CIVIL LAW WHEN A CONTESTED CASE BASED ON A DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR BROUGHT BY A THIRD PARTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 90, TITLE 38 WITH RESPECT TO A SPFC SHALL ABROGATE, LIMIT, OR RESCIND THE AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 35; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-90-170 RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TITLE 38 TO INSURANCE REORGANIZATIONS, RECEIVERSHIPS, AND INJUNCTIONS TO CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES FORMED UNDER CHAPTER 90, TITLE 38.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Objection
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5003 -- Reps. Sinclair and Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND THANK THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO MEET THE SECURITY NEEDS OF OUR STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5004 -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND COACH VICKI WILLIAMS ON WINNING THE 2003 CLASS AA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5005 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING SQUAD AND COACH VICKI WILLIAMS ON THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR WINNING THE CLASS AA STATE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5006 -- Rep. Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ZAM "BUCK" FREDRICK OF CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED "MReading BASKETBALL" FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON THE COURT DURING HIS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL CAREER, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5007 -- Reps. Harvin, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXPRESSING THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THEIR COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, DEBRA BROOKS, AND THE REST OF THE GEORGE FRANCIS GOODWIN FAMILY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS DEATH SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5008 -- Rep. Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "SAINTS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 2004 CLASS AA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5009 -- Reps. Limehouse, Battle, Littlejohn, McCraw, Miller, Phillips, Scarborough, W.D. Smith, Snow, Cobb-Hunter and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3375 ENACTING THE MIDDLE-CLASS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION ACT SO AS TO ALLOW A CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX LIABILITY FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ON A JOINT RETURN MADE BY TAXPAYERS WHO DO NOT ITEMIZE DEDUCTIONS ON THEIR FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN, TO LIMIT THE TOTAL CREDIT THAT MAY BE CLAIMED, AND TO DISALLOW THE CREDIT WHEN ANNUAL STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REVENUE GROWTH IS LESS THAN TWO PERCENT.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added

H. 5010 -- Rep. J. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 2004 COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL "CAPITALS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE TEAM AND COACHING STAFF, FOR WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5011 -- Reps. Mahaffey, J. Brown, Weeks, Harvin, Allen, Branham, Clyburn, Herbkersman, M. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Lloyd, Moody-Lawrence and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-51-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PODIATRISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PODIATRY" AND TO DEFINE "PRACTICE OF PODIATRY".
Introduced and Committed

H. 5012 -- Reps. Owens, Rice, Skelton, Trotter, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ELAINE THENA OF PICKENS COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE 2004 SOUTH CAROLINA CAREER WOMAN OF THE YEAR AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5013 -- Reps. Owens, Rice, Skelton, Trotter, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO CORTNI BRACKEN OF PICKENS COUNTY ON BEING NAMED THE 2003 SOUTH CAROLINA YOUNG CAREERIST OF THE YEAR AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5014 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL "CAPITALS" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH, BOBBY YOUNG, ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5015 -- Rep. Frye: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SALUDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings

H. 5016 -- Rep. Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CALHOUN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL "SAINTS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, HEAD COACH ZAM FREDERICK, "MReading SOUTH CAROLINA BASKETBALL" ZAMBOLIST "BUCK" FREDERICK, THE COACHING STAFF, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON CAPTURING THEIR THIRD CLASS AA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5017 -- Reps. Cato, Leach, Tripp, Trotter, Richardson, Sandifer, Hinson and Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY AMENDING SECTION 38-39-70, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS OF PREMIUM SERVICE CONTRACTS AND DISCLOSURES, INCLUDING RENEWALS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-80, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REGULATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-90, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF INSURANCE CONTRACTS BY PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES UPON DEFAULT, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN NOTICES TO INSUREDS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5018 -- Reps. Duncan, Taylor and M.A. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE CLINTON CITY MANAGER SAM BENNETT ON BEING NAMED 2003 BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR BY THE CLINTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5019 -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE MAY TRANSFER UNSPENT FUNDS FROM CARRY-FORWARD MONEYS FROM THE LAST FISCAL YEAR TO THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE TO HELP OFFSET THAT AGENCY'S BUDGET REDUCTIONS.
Introduced.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5020 -- Reps. Cato, Wilkins and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-52-670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GUARANTEED ENERGY SAVINGS CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CONTRACTS SHALL BE KNOWN AS GUARANTEED ENERGY, WATER, OR WASTEWATER SAVINGS CONTRACTS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS OF THESE CONTRACTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Ratified

H. 5021 -- Rep. Duncan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NORTH CREEK BRIDGE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 72 WEST IN LAURENS COUNTY, THE "CHARLES HAMPTON JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "CHARLES HAMPTON JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5022 -- Reps. Richardson, Kirsh, Simrill, Moody-Lawrence, Emory, Delleney and McCraw: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE SUTTON ROAD EXIT ON I-77 IN YORK COUNTY IN HONOR OF CHARLES E. POWERS, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF FORT MILL, IN RECOGNITION OF HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE CITIZENS OF FORT MILL AND PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THE INTERCHANGE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5023 -- Reps. Martin and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF ROADSIDE VEGETATION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN ANDERSON COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled

H. 5024 -- Rep. Kennedy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO C. E. MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL "WAR EAGLES" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, ITS COACHING STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR WINNING THE 2004 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5025 -- Reps. Hayes and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING, HONORING, AND RECOGNIZING JUDGE WILLIAM J. MCLEOD, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED JUDGES, UPON HIS ARRIVING AT THE AGE OF FOUR SCORE AND FIVE YEARS, AND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS AND HIS DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP SERVICE TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DILLON, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5026 -- Reps. Walker and Mahaffey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS, MINISTERS, STAFF, AND FRIENDS OF THE HOLLY SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF ITS TWO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAReading
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5027 -- Reps. Harrell, W.D. Smith, Merrill, Clemmons, Cooper, Altman, Barfield, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Edge, Gilham, Hayes, Herbkersman, Keegan, Limehouse, Witherspoon and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM AND FAIR GOLF COURSE VALUATION ACT OF 2004" BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF GOLF COURSE REAL PROPERTY IS DETERMINED FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE PROCEDURES WHICH APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THIS DETERMINATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amended
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Reconsidered
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 5028 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE GLENFOREST SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE SCISA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5029 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts and Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE GLENFOREST SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM IN WEST COLUMBIA FOR WINNING THE SCISA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ON MARCH 6, 2004, AND TO WISH THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF MUCH SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5030 -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 IN CALHOUN COUNTY THAT PASSES THROUGH THE TOWN OF ST. MATTHEWS, THE "T. M. 'BABE' NELSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT BOTH POINTS WHERE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 CROSSES THE ST. MATTHEWS TOWN LIMIT CONTAINING THE WORDS "T. M. 'BABE' NELSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF ST. MATTHEWS, CALHOUN COUNTY, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THIS NATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5031 -- Reps. Ceips, Loftis and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT IT IS THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE THAT ALL BEACH QUALITY SAND EXCAVATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THIS STATE FOR IMPROVING THE HARBOR CHANNEL AND TURNING BASIN FACILITIES IN THE SAVANNAH RIVER BE TRANSPORTED TO AND USED TO RENOURISH THE PUBLIC BEACHES OF THIS STATE AND TO FURTHER DECLARE THAT IT IS THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE THAT APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES WORK TO PREVENT THE USE OF THIS BEACH QUALITY SAND EXCAVATED IN THIS STATE FROM BEING USED TO RENOURISH GEORGIA BEACHES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Adopted

H. 5032 -- Reps. Toole, Bingham, Koon, E.H. Pitts, Clark, Ott, Frye, Huggins and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STUDENTS OF WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON COUNTY WHO WON STATEWIDE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA (DECA) AWARDS IN MARKETING COMPETITION IN MYRTLE BEACH ON FEBRUARY 27-29, 2004, COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR TENACITY AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT, AND WISH THEM AND THEIR TEACHER AND ADVISOR, CARL VADASZ, AND CO-ADVISOR, CAROL LYNN NUTE, WELL AS THEY COMPETE ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL MAY 1-5, 2004, IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5033 -- Reps. Walker, Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W.D. Smith and Talley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SEVEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY A SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5034 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO CONTINUED COMPETENCY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2891, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 5035 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO LICENSURE EXAMINATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2898, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Ratified

H. 5036 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF A MOTOR HOME AS REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THAT CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE BOATS WITHIN THE CLASSIFICATION IF THEY MEET THE SAME REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5037 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING PAYMENT OF WAGES, SO AS TO INCLUDE BONUSES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE DEFINITION OF WAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-40, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF WAGES, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN REFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF WAGES DUE TO DISCHARGED EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, WAGES DUE MUST BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-60, RELATING TO THE UNCONDITIONAL PAYMENT OF WAGES AN EMPLOYER CONCEDES ARE DUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY THE AMOUNT OF THE WAGES THAT ARE IN DISPUTE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS BY EMPLOYEES FOR FAILURE TO PAY WAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A SUCCESSFUL CIVIL ACTION IS BROUGHT FOR DISPUTED WAGES, TREBLE DAMAGES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES CANNOT BE RECOVERED IF THE COURT FINDS A GOOD FAITH DISPUTE CONCERNING THE AMOUNT OF WAGES DUE AND PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR COLLECTION OF PENALTIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OR HIS DESIGNEE SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, WHETHER LEGAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE, AGAINST THE ASSESSED EMPLOYER FOR COLLECTION OF THE PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-10-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR TO ENTER AND TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DOCUMENT RELEVANT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE IN THE ITEMS THAT MAY BE INSPECTED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5038 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NINETY-SIX HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON WINNING THE DIVISION 1-A GIRLS VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5039 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION APPLAUDING ELLOREE HIGH SCHOOL'S JASMINE EDNEY, A STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE HIGHEST CALIBRE, FOR HER MANY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE PLAYING FIELD AND ENCOURAGING HER TO CONTINUE TO SET HER SIGHTS HIGH.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5040 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HONORABLE C. BRUCE LITTLEJOHN, RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, ON APRIL 14, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HONORING HIM FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER BY NAMING A PARTICULAR ROAD IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY IN HIS HONOReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5041 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE NINETY-SIX HIGH SCHOOL "WILDCATS" GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH, BETH MILLER, FOR THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE DIVISION 1-A VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5042 -- Reps. Wilkins, Harrison and Jennings: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-20 AND 2-17-25, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION BY LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS MAY NOT REGISTER OR REREGISTER UNTIL ALL LATE FILING PENALTIES ARE PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION ENFORCE FILING REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE 2, SO AS TO CHANGE THE ASSESSMENT OF THE FINE AFTER A REQUIRED STATEMENT HAS BEEN FILED AND THE REQUIRED NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ALL INVESTIGATIONS, INQUIRIES, HEARINGS, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL FINAL DISPOSITION OF A MATTER UNLESS THE RESPONDENT WAIVES THIS RIGHT BY WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION TO THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE USING HIS OFFICIAL POSITION FOR PERSONAL GAIN, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PROHIBITION TO INCLUDE A FAMILY MEMBER INSTEAD OF A MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTION TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 8-13-1120 (A)(9) FOR EVENTS TO WHICH THE ENTIRE LEGISLATIVE BODY IS INVITED, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXCEPTION FOR THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF A STANDING COMMITTEE OR COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IF PROPER RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION AND COPYING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT IF A MUNICIPAL ELECTION IS NOT HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 7-13-190, THE CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT WITHIN FIFTEEN DAYS OF BEING DECLARED A WINNER OR FIFTEEN DAYS BEFORE THE ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATE, WHICHEVER DATE IS SOONEReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 5043 -- Reps. Harrell, Chellis, Altman, Battle, Bingham, Clark, Dantzler, Jennings, Mack, M.A. Pitts, J.Reading Smith, Thompson, Wilkins, Cotty, G.Reading Smith and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT OF 2004; BY ADDING CHAPTER 148 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD THAT GOVERNS THE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR PROJECT FINANCING AND WHEN THE AUTHORITY AND A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ENTER INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS OF THE FINANCING AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE NAME OF THE AUTHORITY TO BE SECURED SOLELY BY AND PAYABLE SOLELY FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM MATURITY DATE OF THIRTY YEARS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AUTHORITY MAY SELL BONDS AND THE TERMS OF THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY AUTHORIZE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS MAY BE SECURED BY A TRUST AGREEMENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ACCOUNTS OF THE AUTHORITY MUST BE HELD; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BONDS AND THE INCOME FROM THE BONDS AND PROPERTY AND INCOME FROM PROPERTY OF THE AUTHORITY ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION; TO PROVIDE THAT FIDUCIARIES MAY INVEST MONIES IN BONDS; TO PROVIDE BONDHOLDER RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-71-155 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ELECT WHETHER THIS SUBSECTION APPLIES TO ONE OR MORE YEARS IN WHICH SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENTS ARE DUE UNDER A FINANCING AGREEMENT BETWEEN A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE AUTHORITY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 148 OF TITLE 59 WHERE THE AUTHORITY HAS ELECTED THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PAYMENTS UNDER THE FINANCING AGREEMENT ARE SECURED BY THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT, AND TAXING POWER OF THE OPERATING SCHOOL UNIT THAT ISSUES THE BONDS; TO PROVIDE THE AUTHORITY'S AND THE STATE TREASURER'S POWERS AND DUTIES FOLLOWING A DEFAULT BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR THE EXERCISE BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ITS RIGHT OF NONAPPROPRIATION UNDER A FINANCING AGREEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-146-190 SO AS TO ALLOW REFUNDING STATE SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS TO BE ISSUED UPON RESOLUTION BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Recommitted
Point of Order

H. 5044 -- Reps. McGee, Quinn and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, ORGANIZATION, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SHALL ADHERE TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS WHEN IMPLEMENTING THE PREFERRED DRUG LIST.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 5045 -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAILER OF BEER AND WINE MUST TRAIN ITS RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE LAWFUL AGE FOR PURCHASE OF BEER AND WINE AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A RETAILER OF BEER AND WINE WHO IS CONVICTED THREE TIMES OF A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-4-50 MUST BE SUSPENDED FROM SELLING BEER AND WINE FOR ONE YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY CONDUCTING AN AGE VERIFICATION CHECK AT A RETAIL LOCATION TO NOTIFY THE RETAILER WITHIN TEN DAYS WHETHER THE COMPLIANCE CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY OR UNSATISFACTORY; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-106 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHENEVER A RETAILER OF BEER AND WINE IS FOUND BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO HAVE SOLD BEER OR WINE TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE FOUR OR MORE TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE RETAILER'S BEER AND WINE PERMIT MUST BE SUSPENDED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH CIGARETTES SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERMS "TOBACCO PRODUCT" AND "PERSON", TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAILER OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS MUST TRAIN ITS RETAIL SALES EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A RETAILER OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS WHO IS CONVICTED THREE TIMES OF A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION MUST BE SUSPENDED FROM SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR ONE YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 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 REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION, TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION BY A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT EFFECT A RETAILER'S BEER AND WINE PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION MAY HAVE HIS RECORD EXPUNGED WHEN HE ATTAINS THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN AND HAS PAID THE FINE AND COMPLETED COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5046 -- Rep. Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS SERVED AS A STATE CONSTABLE FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS MEETS THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5047 -- Rep. Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE C. E. MURRAY HIGH SCHOOL "WAR EAGLES" GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FROM GREELEYVILLE ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND TEAMWORK.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5048 -- Rep. Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO INTERFERE WITH THE TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL BUS WITH THE INTENT TO DELIBERATELY DELAY OR IMPEDE THE PROCESS OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO AN ACCIDENT BETWEEN A SCHOOL BUS AND ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5049 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE CONGREGATION, DEACONS, AND CLERGY OF THE LANGSTON MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH IN CONWAY, IN HORRY COUNTY, ON THE CONSECRATION OF A NEW CHURCH SANCTUARY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5050 -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIE E. GARY, ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST RESPECTED AND ACCOMPLISHED LAWYERS, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND TO THE NATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5051 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSES FOR BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSED BAIL BONDSMEN AND RUNNERS MUST BE ISSUED IDENTIFICATION CARDS WHICH THEY MUST POSSESS WHEN THEY PERFORM THEIR DUTIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5052 -- Reps. Lourie, Cotty, Howard, J.H. Neal, Rutherford, J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM ON ITS FIFTEENTH CONSECUTIVE INTERNATIONAL FIRST PLACE AWARD AT THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK CITY ON MARCH 20, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5053 -- Reps. Townsend, Cooper, Martin, Stille, Thompson and White: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ANDERSON COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS OFFICE ON ITS SELECTION BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S "OUTSTANDING VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR 2003", AND EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE STATE TO DIRECTOR PATSY BROWN AND HER STAFF FOR THEIR DEDICATION TO THE ELECTORATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5054 -- Reps. Harrison, Limehouse, Lee, Miller and Cooper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND MEMORIALIZE PALMETTOPRIDE FOR RECEIVING THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL GOLD AWARD AND FOR THE KEEP SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATES RECEIVING TWENTY-TWO OTHER NATIONAL AWARDS AND TO DECLARE APRIL TWENTIETH AS PALMETTOPRIDE DAY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5055 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND EXPRESS THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO BETTY RHOAD LILLY OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HER EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5056 -- Reps. Stille, M.A. Pitts and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 780 OF 1928, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SO AS TO DELETE ARCHAIC REFERENCES THAT SPECIFY FROM WHICH VOTING PRECINCTS IN ABBEVILLE COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL RESIDE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5057 -- Reps. Stille, M.A. Pitts and Townsend: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS IS FORGIVEN FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5058 -- Rep. Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SIXTEEN CENTS A GALLON USER FEES ON MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO REDUCE THIS USER FEE TO ELEVEN CENTS A GALLON, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-28-2720, 12-28-2725, 12-28-2730, AS AMENDED, AND 12-28-2910, ALL RELATING TO MOTOR FUEL USER-FEE REVENUES, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, 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 DELETE THE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX FOR FUELS SUBJECT TO THE USER FEE ON MOTOR FUELS AND REQUIRE THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM SALES TAX ON THIS FUEL TO BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND USED FOR ROAD REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-11-410 AND 56-11-450, RELATING TO THE SIXTEEN CENTS A GALLON ROAD TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO REDUCE THIS TAX FROM SIXTEEN TO ELEVEN CENTS A GALLON AND IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL ROAD TAX EQUAL TO STATE SALES TAX REVENUE ON MOTOR FUELS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5059 -- Reps. Govan, Hosey, Scott and Howard: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIAL SELECTION PROCESS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND TERMINATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5060 -- Reps. Harrell, Hinson, Neilson, Wilkins and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAROLE HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAROLE HEARINGS IN CASES RELATING TO A SINGLE VICTIM MUST BE HELD ON THE SAME DAY, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT IS RETROACTIVE, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR SETTING A PAROLE HEARING DATE FOR MULTIPLE OFFENDERS WHO COMMIT AN OFFENSE OR ARE SERVING A SENTENCE FOR AN OFFENSE BEFORE JULY 1, 2004.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5061 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DISAPPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2871, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

H. 5062 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BREAKING INTO MOTOR VEHICLES OR TANKS, PUMPS, AND OTHER CONTAINERS WHERE FUEL IS STORED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL HAVE HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENDED IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING PENALTIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5063 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON ITS FIFTEENTH CONSECUTIVE INTERNATIONAL FIRST PLACE AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5064 -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREAT FALLS "RED DEVILS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH JOHN SMITH, AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THE 2004 STATE CLASS A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5065 -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GREAT FALLS "RED DEVILS" BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH JOHN SMITH FOR WINNING THE 2004 STATE CLASS A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5066 -- Reps. Cato, Sandifer, G. Brown, Hamilton, Lee, Limehouse and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-11-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE REQUIRED TO BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF ANY RADIO COMMERCIAL CARRIER SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION IS NOT EMPOWERED TO IMPOSE ANY REQUIREMENTS OR OTHERWISE REGULATE "COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE" AS DEFINED UNDER FEDERAL LAW AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING COMMERCIAL MOBILE SERVICE MUST BE PROCESSED.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 5067 -- Rep. Koon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE VERN FRANKLIN AMICK FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS COUNTLESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO BENEFIT THE STATE'S ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
Introduced & Adpt.

H. 5068 -- Reps. Harvin and G.M. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND, CONGRATULATE, AND THANK RETIRING SUMMERTON TOWN COUNCIL MEMBER AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE THE HONORABLE NOONIE STUKES FOR HER TWELVE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SUMMERTON, AND TO WISH HER WELL IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5069 -- Rep. Lloyd: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE JAMES L. DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHESS TEAM ON WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOLASTIC CHESS TOURNAMENT AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5070 -- Rep. Bailey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-34 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN CERTAIN COVES ON LAKE MARION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5071 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE IMPOSITION OF THIS TAX TO MOTOR FUELS SUBJECT TO THE STATE MOTOR FUEL USER FEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE ON MOTOR FUEL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5072 -- Reps. Loftis, Cato, Bingham, Hamilton, Leach, Tripp, Wilkins and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIRE SPRINKLER SAFETY ACT" IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS AND THE REGULATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS BY THE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSING BOARD, TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE AND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, TO ESTABLISH SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5073 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 36 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WORKS ACT" WHICH ESTABLISHES A STATE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM WHEREBY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ARE REQUIRED, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PURCHASE CERTAIN PRODUCTS AND TO PROCURE CERTAIN SERVICES FROM NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5074 -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BENEDICT COLLEGE "TIGERS" WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH MAURICE BAILEY AND HIS STAFF FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5075 -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BENEDICT COLLEGE "TIGERS" MENS BASKETBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH FRED WATSON AND HIS STAFF FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5076 -- Reps. Phillips and Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CEASE ISSUING NEW AMBULANCE LICENSES UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT HAS THE NECESSARY PERSONNEL TO ENFORCE EXISTING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE LICENSURE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5077 -- Reps. Walker, Anthony, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W.D. Smith and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PORTION OF ROADSIDE VEGETATION ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 585 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5078 -- Reps. Sandifer and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER SHALL ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENT WHICH RESTRICTS OR LIMITS THE ABILITY OF ANY OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER FROM OBTAINING EASEMENTS OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THIS STATE OR WHICH OFFERS OR GRANTS INCENTIVES OR REWARDS TO AN OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY TO ENCOURAGE THE OWNER TO REFUSE OR RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE REAL PROPERTY BY ANY OTHER TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 5079 -- Reps. Cato and Tripp: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION UPON LAPSE OR TERMINATION OF THE SECURITY REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VEHICLE'S OWNER'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE ALSO SUSPENDED WHEN THE VEHICLE'S REQUIRED SECURITY LAPSES OR TERMINATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PROVIDER OF INSURANCE'S OR SECURITY'S OBLIGATION TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN AN AUTOMOBILE'S INSURANCE OR SECURITY LAPSES OR TERMINATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY AN INSURANCE OR SECURITY PROVIDER MUST NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY OR SECURITY LAPSES OR TERMINATES, AND TO REVISE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE'S OBLIGATIONS TO NOTIFY A VEHICLE OWNER THAT HIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION HAS BEEN SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A REGISTERED VEHICLE BE INSURED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST BE IN A FORM THAT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE WORKING GROUP, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY PROMULGATE A REGULATION TO REQUIRE PROOF OF INSURANCE ON CERTAIN NEW AND RENEWAL REGISTRATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ONCE A MOTOR VEHICLE BECOMES UNINSURED, THE VEHICLE OWNER MUST OBTAIN NEW INSURANCE OR SURRENDER HIS VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE ALSO SUSPENDED WHEN HIS MOTOR VEHICLE BECOMES UNINSURED; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-640, RELATING TO THE MOTORIST INSURANCE DATABASE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKING GROUP SHALL ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM AND ISSUE ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE PROGRAM'S EFFECTIVENESS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-10-650, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE LICENSE PLATE OF AN UNINSURED MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME A PERSON MUST VERIFY THAT HIS MOTOR VEHICLE IS INSURED OR EXEMPT FROM THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS BEFORE HIS DRIVING PRIVILEGES AND VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES WILL BE SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-50, RELATING TO THE PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN THE OFFERING OF INSURANCE POLICIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED AGENT OR BROKER MAY CHARGE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR INCIDENTAL SERVICES TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ASSOCIATED WITH UNINSURED MOTORIST RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND THE ELECTRONIC REPORTING OF INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-340, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS TO EXCLUDE NATURAL PERSONS FROM INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTING THESE AGREEMENTS.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor added

H. 5080 -- Reps. W.D. Smith, Wilkins, Loftis, Harrell, Cato, Chellis, Clemmons, Edge, Frye, Herbkersman, Leach, Owens, Perry, Rice, Richardson, Sandifer, Simrill, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stewart, Talley, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, White, Witherspoon and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46, CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO TITLE 59; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH A CHARTER SCHOOL SPONSORED BY THE CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE FORMED, FUNDED, REGULATED, AND GOVERNED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Cloture Ordered
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

H. 5081 -- Reps. Loftis, Altman, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clemmons, Coates, Delleney, Herbkersman, Kirsh, Lucas, Owens, Perry, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Sandifer, Scarborough, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, Stewart, Taylor and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPOSED REGULATIONS MUST HAVE AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-115, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGULATIONS WHICH REQUIRE ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND THE CONTENT OF THESE ASSESSMENT REPORTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIRED CONTENT OF THESE ASSESSMENT REPORTS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT FOR AN ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE REPORTS ARE DISTRIBUTED.
Introduced and Committed
Co-Sponsor removed

H. 5082 -- Rep. Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM APRIL 3, 2004, AS ELECTRONICS RECYCLING AWARENESS DAY IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING ELECTRONICS AND THE POSITIVE EFFECTS IT WILL HAVE ON THE STATE AND THE NATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5083 -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BENEDICT COLLEGE MENS BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH FRED WATSON, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5084 -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BENEDICT COLLEGE WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH MAURICE BAILEY, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5085 -- Reps. Cotty, Bales, Battle, Chellis, Frye, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, G.Reading Smith and Snow: 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 A RESIDENT FULL-YEAR INDIVIDUAL TAXPAYER TO DEDUCT FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OF UNREIMBURSED EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TAXPAYER IN THE DONATION, WHILE LIVING, OF ONE OR MORE OF THE TAXPAYER'S ORGANS TO ANOTHER HUMAN BEING FOR HUMAN ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND THOSE EXPENSES THAT QUALIFY FOR THE DEDUCTION, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-1085 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE TAXES AND LICENSES ALLOWED ON BEER AND WINE, AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3555 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS WHICH MAY BE CLAIMED ON A DECEDENT'S FINAL INCOME TAX RETURN, OR ESTATE INCOME TAX RETURN, OR ESTATE TAX RETURN IF THE DECEDENT WAS A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE AT THE TIME OF DEATH AND THE DECEDENT'S ORGANS OR TISSUES WERE REMOVED FOR TRANSPLANT.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recalled
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5086 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO DELETE THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD OF CALCULATING ANNUAL FEE PAYMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMITS ON ANNUAL INCREASES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ALLOWED CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE IN THE MILLAGE RATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE DEDUCTION RELATING TO MEDICAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-2320, RELATING TO ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE INCOME TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF DIVIDENDS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3365, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX MORATORIUM FOR JOB CREATION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE MORATORIUM TO INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3480, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH CREDITS ARE ALLOWED AND MAY BE CLAIMED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-4910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THOSE REQUIRED TO FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE NONRESIDENTS REQUIRED TO FILE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-6-5020, AS AMENDED, AND 12-6-5030, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CONSOLIDATED CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS AND COMPOSITE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DETERMINATION OF CREDITS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR COMPOSITE RETURNS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-8-520 AND 12-8-1520, RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF PARTNERSHIP AND SUBCHAPTER "S" CORPORATION INCOME OF NONRESIDENTS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHHOLDING AGENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-105, RELATING TO ANNUAL FEES FOR JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE FEES TO JOB RETRAINING CREDITS IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF THESE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THESE CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-1090 AND 12-21-6550, RELATING TO LICENSE TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMISSIVE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATIONS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE ADMISSIONS TAX ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-740, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A CREDIT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-1400, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH REPORTING AS THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY REQUIRE BY REGULATION FOR PURPOSES OF THE USER FEE ON MOTOR FUELS AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE MOTOR FUELS TAX, SO AS TO DELETE A CIVIL PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-530, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE RETURN OF A RETAIL LICENSE WHEN A BUSINESS CLOSES OR IS SOLD, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TAX IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SALE AND CONSTITUTES A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY IN THE HANDS OF THE PURCHASER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-1310 AND 12-36-2120, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-36-2510, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF SALES TAX TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, AND PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR DIRECT PAY AND EXEMPTIONS AND PROVIDE FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF SALES TAXES AND SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-240, RELATING TO PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES BY EXEMPT NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-290, RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES IN EXISTING EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-230, RELATING TO SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW TAXING ENTITIES TO CHARGE REASONABLE FEES FOR SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED TAXES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE DUE ON THE PROPERTY, TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-44-30, 12-44-50, 12-44-55, 12-44-60, AND 12-44-140, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE "FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997", SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE ANNUAL FEE PAYMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-44-180, SO AS TO PROVIDE THOSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIMINATION OF THE NET PERCENT VALUE METHOD IN AN EXISTING FEE AGREEMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-25, AS AMENDED, 12-54-42, AND 12-54-43, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE LEVIED TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHEN INTEREST IS NOT DUE ON OVERPAYMENTS, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE WITHHOLDING STATEMENTS, TO CLARIFY AND REVISE THE APPLICATION OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FILING GROUNDLESS RETURNS OR FOR MISUSE OF A SALES TAX CERTIFICATE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-123 SO AS TO PROTECT FROM LIABILITY A PERSON WHO SURRENDERS THE PROPERTY OF ANOTHER LEVIED ON BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-54-90, 12-54-210, AND 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF STATE TAXES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REFUSE TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO A TAXPAYER IN VIOLATION AND TO DELETE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS, FILE RETURNS, AND COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS, UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RETURNS, AND DELETE AN EXEMPTION TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDS SUBPOENAED BY A FEDERAL GRAND JURY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-58-185, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAXPAYERS' BILL OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY AND EXTEND THE APPLICATION OF HARDSHIP EXTENSIONS TO PAY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-60-420 AND 12-60-490, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REVENUES PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION OF A DIVISION DECISION OR A DETERMINATION OF DEFICIENCY APPLIES TO LOCAL TAXES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REQUIRE SUCH NOTICE TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO FILE A PROTEST WILL RESULT IN A DECISION BECOMING FINAL AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR SETOFFS AGAINST TAX REFUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF WINE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE LIMITATION TO DOMESTIC WINE WITH WINE PRODUCED ON THE PREMISES FOR WINE SALES AND TASTINGS AT LICENSED WINERIES IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-725 SO AS TO ALLOW A LICENSED WINERY TO SELL, DELIVER, PERMIT ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION ON SUNDAYS IN JURISDICTIONS WHERE MINIBOTTLE SALES ARE ALLOWED ON SUNDAYS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-4-730 AND 61-4-747, RELATING TO REGULATION OF WINE, SO AS TO REPLACE THE REQUIREMENT THAT PERMITTED WINERIES SELL ONLY DOMESTIC WINE WITH WINE PRODUCED IN THIS STATE IN ORDER TO SELL AND DELIVER WINE IN THIS STATE AND TO REQUIRE OUT-OF-STATE WINE SHIPPERS TO PAY SALES AND EXCISE TAXES ON WINE SHIPPED TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE BY JANUARY TWENTIETH OF EACH YEAR FOR THE PRECEDING YEAReading
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Point of Order

H. 5087 -- Rep. Clark: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DReading CELESTE HIOTT SPRINGER FOR HER DEDICATION AS A SOUTH CAROLINA WIFE, MOTHER, AND PROFESSIONAL, TO THANK HER FOR HER WORK IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING CHOSEN MRS. SOUTH CAROLINA AMERICA 2003.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5088 -- Reps. Anthony, Jennings and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-35-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE AND STORAGE OF CLASS "B" FIREWORKS USED FOR DISPLAY OR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CLASS "B" FIREWORKS USED FOR DISPLAY OR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES WHICH ARE RETURNED TO A WHOLESALER MUST BE RETURNED IN THE SAME MANNER THEY WERE SOLD, ISSUED, OR SHIPPED, INCLUDING ANY PROTECTIVE DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE FUSE OR FUSES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5089 -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2004 CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF, ON WINNING THE 2004 AAA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOMING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5090 -- Rep. Delleney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL "LADY CYCLONES" BASKETBALL TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH, ZEKE WASHINGTON, ON WINNING THE 2004 AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOMING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5091 -- Rep. Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MReading E. N. "ECK" MILLER OF YORK ON BEING CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA (FIA OF SC) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5092 -- Rep. Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DReading JAMES C. ACTON OF SALEM ON BEING CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THE FOOD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA (FIA OF SC) LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5093 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS EXEMPT ENTITIES CERTAIN GYMNASTICS SCHOOLS AND COUNTRY CLUBS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5094 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-1555 SO AS TO ALLOW AN AIRLINE COMPANY TO PURCHASE BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DIRECTLY FROM A LICENSED WHOLESALER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE WHOLESALER MAY SELL AND DELIVER THE BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TO AN AIRLINE COMPANY, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY IF A PERSON USES BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PURCHASED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION FOR ANOTHER PURPOSE OTHER THAN THE SALE OR USE BY THE AIRLINE COMPANY; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-4-720 AND 61-4-730, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TASTING AND SALES OF WINE BY A WINERY LICENSED IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "WINE" FOR PURPOSES OF THESE SECTIONS TO INCLUDE WINE PRODUCED ON THE PREMISES WITH A MAJORITY OF THE JUICE FROM FRUIT AND BERRIES WHICH ARE GROWN IN THIS STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Proposed Amended

Request for Debate
Point of Order
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5095 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO SPECIFIC INFORMATION SERVICE SIGNING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2883, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
Recommitted
Request for Debate

H. 5096 -- Rep. Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 IRMO HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND THEIR DIRECTOR, KEN TURNER, AT A TIME AND DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR BEING NAMED CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONS AND ONE OF THE TOP TWENTY-FIVE BANDS IN AMERICA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5097 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE 2003 IRMO HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND THEIR DIRECTOR, KEN TURNER, ON THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS OF EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC ON BEING NAMED CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONS AND ONE OF THE TOP TWENTY-FIVE BANDS IN AMERICA AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5098 -- Rep. E.H. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SUPPORT STAFF OF MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THEIR SCHOOL BEING NOMINATED AS A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL FOR 2004 AND TO RECOGNIZE THE SCHOOL'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5099 -- Reps. Battle and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE MRS. FLORENCE G. FOXWORTH OF MARION FOR HER DEDICATION AS A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER FOR MORE THAN FIVE DECADES AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5100 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-36 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR BUSINESS TO ADMINISTER INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIRS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5101 -- Rep. Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-117 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "LOW SPEED VEHICLES", TO PROVIDE THAT THESE VEHICLES MAY BE OPERATED ON CERTAIN SECONDARY ROADS, TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REGULATE THE SPEED OF THESE VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST MEET CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS, MUST BE CERTIFIED ROAD WORTHY AND MUST BE REGISTERED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 5102 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 58, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND REGULATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM FROM "MORTGAGE LOAN BROKER" TO "MORTGAGE BROKER", TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER ACCORDINGLY, TO DEFINE "PROCESSOR", TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY OF "ORIGINATORS", AND AMONG OTHER THINGS TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE AND RENEWAL FEES FOR ORIGINATORS, TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF EXEMPT PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS AND TO PERMIT A BORROWER TO RECOVER CERTAIN MONETARY DAMAGES IF A MORTGAGE BROKER OR ORIGINATOR VIOLATES SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTEReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 5103 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION TO DEFINE "DIVISION" AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION" AND DEFINE "DEPARTMENT" AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 42, RELATING TO THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES IN OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THIS CHANGE; TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 42, RELATING TO INSURANCE AND SELF-INSURANCE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 42, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES IN PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE TRANSFER OF POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-80, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF AWARDS BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AWARDS MUST INSTEAD BE AWARDED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION UNINSURED EMPLOYER'S FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION SHALL DETERMINE IF AN EMPLOYEE IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 42; TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SECOND INJURY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-90, RELATING TO THE INCREASE IN COMPENSATION WHEN AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT IS NOT PAID, SO AS TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF COMMUTED AMOUNTS TO A DECEASED EMPLOYEE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE LEAVES NO DEPENDENTS OR PARTIAL DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-190, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN INJURED EMPLOYEE WHO REFUSES SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT IS NOT ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SHALL APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-210, RELATING TO A DEDUCTION BY AN EMPLOYER OF PAYMENTS WHICH ARE NOT DUE AND PAYABLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE DEDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DATE ON WHICH COMPENSATION PAYABLE UNDER THE AGREEMENT BECOMES DUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION DETERMINES WHEN INSTALLMENTS ARE MADE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-240, RELATING TO THE DATE ON WHICH COMPENSATION PAYABLE UNDER AN AWARD BECOMES DUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DETERMINE THE DATE INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-250, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY INSTEAD OF WEEKLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE MAKE THAT DETERMINATION INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTICE REQUIRED WHEN DISABILITY PAYMENTS BEGIN, SO AS TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-270, RELATING TO NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION BY THE EMPLOYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NOTICE BE SENT TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-301, RELATING TO LUMP-SUM PAYMENTS BY EMPLOYERS, SO AS TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A LUMP-SUM PAYMENT ADMINISTERED BY A TRUSTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS MUST BE DETERMINED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-340, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF PAYMENT OF A DEATH BENEFIT BY AN EMPLOYER IN GOOD FAITH TO CERTAIN DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION SHALL DECIDE BETWEEN DEPENDENTS WHEN THE EMPLOYER IS IN DOUBT AS TO THE RIGHTS OF THE CLAIMANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENTS OF COMPENSATION AND EXEMPTIONS FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT TO AN AUTHORIZED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR SERVICES MUST BE MADE DURING A CERTAIN TIME UNLESS THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION HAS RECEIVED A REQUEST TO REVIEW THE MEDICAL BILL; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-390, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY PAYMENT BETWEEN AN EMPLOYER AND AN EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION INSTEAD OF A MEMBER OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-400, RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH AN EMPLOYER OR INSURANCE CARRIER IS REIMBURSED FROM THE SECOND INJURY FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION INSTEAD OF A MAJORITY OF THE COMMISSION MAY ENTER INTO COMPROMISE SETTLEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REPORTING FALSE STATEMENTS AND MISREPRESENTATIONS TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION TO MAKE THE REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-80, RELATING TO WILFUL MISREPRESENTATION BY AN EMPLOYEE THAT HE HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY SUFFERED FROM THE DISEASE WHICH IS THE CAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE WAIVER WHICH THIS EMPLOYEE MAY EXECUTE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAYABLE FOR A DISABILITY FROM AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO COMPENSATION MAY BE PAID FOR THE TIME THE EMPLOYEE REFUSES TO ACCEPT SUITABLE EMPLOYMENT WHEN ORDERED BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-120, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING CLAIMS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS REGARDING A MEDICAL QUESTION BEING REFERRED BY THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE MEDICAL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 42-13-50, RELATING TO THE APPORTIONMENT OF LIABILITY FOR COMPENSATION TO AN EMPLOYEE EXPOSED TO IONIZING RADIATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPEAL OF AN AWARD IS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION AND PROVIDE THAT THE METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT MUST BE MADE BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE INSTEAD OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-13-80, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THE MEDICAL SERVICES FOR AN IONIZING RADIATION INJURY OR DISABILITY, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-13-90, RELATING TO AN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT TO VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION WHO HAS BEEN INJURED BY RADIATION EXPOSURE, SO AS TO TRANSFER CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-13-100, RELATING TO CERTAIN SETTLEMENT BEING INVALID UNLESS APPROVED BY THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS AUTHORITY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-13-110, RELATING TO CERTAIN POWERS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THESE POWERS TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 42, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF AN ACCIDENT FILED BY AN EMPLOYEE, WHERE THE CLAIM MUST BE FILED AND THE FURNISHING OF MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES TO THE EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO TRANSFER CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION FROM THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 42, RELATING TO THE AWARDING OF COMPENSATION TO AN INJURED EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO MAKE CORRESPONDING CHANGES TO CONFORM TO THE TRANSFER OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND CHAPTER 19, TITLE 42, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT EMPLOYERS SHALL KEEP RECORDS AND MAKE REPORTS REGARDING INJURIES RECEIVED BY EMPLOYEES IN THE COURSE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO TRANSFER CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIVISION FROM THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 42-1-90 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "COMMISSION" UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 42 AND SECTIONS 42-11-130 THROUGH 42-11-190 RELATING TO THE MEDICAL BOARD EMPLOYED TO DETERMINE CONTROVERSIAL MEDICAL QUESTIONS IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5104 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-55-1330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE PASSIVE SOIL-BASED ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALL SYSTEMS INSTALLED AFTER JUNE 2, 2004, THE STORAGE CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM BELOW THE INVERT MUST BE AT LEAST THAT AVAILABLE IN A CONVENTIONAL GRAVEL SYSTEM BELOW THE INVERT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STORAGE CAPACITY IS DETERMINED BY ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS OF THE FIELD INSTALLED PRODUCT IN A REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FROM A PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OR FROM NSF INTERNATIONAL.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5105 -- Reps. J.H. Neal, Weeks, G. Brown and G.M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF EUGENE B. MCLEOD, SReading, OF PINEWOOD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004, AND TO CONVEY THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5106 -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE AWARD-WINNING RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL GOSPEL AND PRAISE CHOIR FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL COMPETITIONS AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE MEMBERS IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5107 -- Rep. Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 55 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO HEDGE CONTRACTS, TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS, REQUIRED DETERMINATIONS, CONSTRUCTION, AND RELATED MATTERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5108 -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 54-1-50, ENACTING THE COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA BEACH PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BEACH QUALITY SAND ORIGINATING FROM THE DREDGING OF NAVIGATION CHANNELS WITHIN TIDAL INLETS TO BE PLACED ON COASTAL BEACHES AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5109 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BINGO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "PROMOTER"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3940, RELATING TO LICENSES TO CONDUCT BINGO, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE HAS TO APPROVE OR REJECT LICENSE APPLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PROMOTER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROMOTER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3970, RELATING TO A PROMOTER'S LICENSE REQUIRED FOR EACH LICENSEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO MANAGE, OPERATE, OR CONDUCT ITS BINGO GAME, THE ORGANIZATION SHALL ENSURE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY FIRST OBTAINS A PROMOTER'S LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NUMBER IS NOT VALID FOR A GAME UNTIL IT IS CALLED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE CALLER ANNOUNCES A GAME IS CLOSED, ALL PLAY FOR THAT GAME IS CONCLUDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CONDUCT OF BINGO, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSES AND TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLASS C BINGO GAMES MAY, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO, HAVE A PROMOTER, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CLASS C BINGO GAMES MAY BE CONDUCTED AND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CLASS C LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4050, RELATING TO ALLOWING ONLY ONE ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE BINGO PER BUILDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE LAWFUL OPERATION OF ADDITIONAL LICENSED BUSINESSES RELATED TO THE PLAY OF BINGO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4080, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROMOTER TO TURN OVER PROCEEDS AND THE MEMBER TO DEPOSIT PROCEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DEPOSITS MADE BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER MUST BE MADE WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4140, RELATING TO BINGO PENALTIES, SO AS TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHARGES AND DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES, SO AS TO REVISE CHARGES WHICH MAY BE MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CARDS HELD BY A CLASS C LICENSEE THAT CONVERTS TO A CLASS B LICENSE SHALL BE AUDITED AND A TRANSFER TAX PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4240, RELATING TO LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO LICENSED MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, AND FOR PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THESE LICENSES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5110 -- Reps. Miller and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE A HOST COUNTY, THAT HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT TO DEVELOP JOINTLY AN INDUSTRIAL OR A BUSINESS PARK, TO FILE A COPY OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY SPECIFY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FILING AND TO REQUIRE WHAT INFORMATION MUST BE REFLECTED ON THE FORM; TO AMEND SECTION 4-1-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOINT DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL OR A BUSINESS PARK, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN REVENUE FOR AGREEMENTS BETWEEN COUNTIES ENTERED INTO AFTER JANUARY 1, 2005, AND TO LIMIT THE LEASING OR SELLING OF PROPERTY TO BUSINESSES WITH CERTAIN PRIMARY FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS REQUIRING A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAXES, AND SECTION 12-44-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ON PROJECTS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 44, TITLE 12, (FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT OF 1997), ALL SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS WHICH DISTINGUISH THE MANNER OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEE DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE PROJECT IS IN OR OUTSIDE OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PARK.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5111 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Frye, McLeod, Coleman, Bailey, Martin, Townsend, Sinclair, Barfield, Cobb-Hunter, Rutherford, Mack, Rhoad, Ott, Duncan, J.H. Neal, Emory, J.M. Neal, Whitmire, Thompson, Cooper, Anthony, Bales, Bowers, Reading Brown, Clemmons, Coates, Davenport, Freeman, Govan, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hosey, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Koon, Lee, Limehouse, Loftis, Neilson, Pinson, M.A. Pitts, Rivers, Sandifer, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, Snow, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Umphlett, Weeks, Whipper and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DAIRY STABILIZATION ACT", TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILK BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, PROCEDURES FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT AND FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD'S PRIMARY DUTY IS TO ESTABLISH A FAIR MARKET BREAKEVEN PRICE FOR PRODUCERS OF MILK AND EXERCISE GENERAL SUPERVISION OVER THE MILK INDUSTRY IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MUST BE LOCATED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ENTER INTO COMPACTS FOR A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF MILK CONTROL, TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AND MEDIATE AND ARBITRATE MILK DISPUTES, TO ISSUE RULES, ORDERS, AND FAIR MARKET BREAKEVEN MILK PRICES, TO SPECIFY CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH FEES MAY BE COLLECTED WHEN MILK DROPS BELOW THE FAIR MARKET BREAKEVEN PRICE SET BY THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSAL OF THESE FEES; TO REQUIRE LICENSURE IN ORDER TO OPERATE AS A MILK BUYER; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING FOR BUYERS OF MILK AND TO SANCTION THOSE BUYERS WHO DO NOT USE THE SYSTEM; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTEReading
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Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 5112 -- Reps. Miller and Snow: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-270, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5113 -- Reps. Kirsh and Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF AND NOTICE TO READ PROPERTY MORTGAGEES AND LIENHOLDERS OF MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOMES SUBJECT TO MORTGAGES OR LIENS FOR THE PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT USE OF A DWELLING AS RENTAL PROPERTY DOES NOT DISQUALIFY AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE FROM THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO OTHERWISE APPLICABLE IF THE EXPENSES INCURRED IN AND INCOME EARNED FROM THE RENTAL ARE NOT DEDUCTIBLE FROM OR INCLUDED IN INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX, TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BIDS BY THE FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION ON PROPERTY AT DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH BIDS TO INCLUDE DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY A SPECIAL TAX DISTRICT, TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX TITLE GIVEN TO A PURCHASER AT A TAX SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTUAL COST OF PREPARING THE TAX TITLE, TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-150, RELATING TO THE VOIDING OF A TAX SALE FOR A PROCEDURAL FAILURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INTEREST REQUIRED TO BE REFUNDED MUST EQUAL INTEREST ACTUALLY EARNED ON THE AMOUNT TO BE REFUNDED, AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COLLATERAL LISTS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO SUCH LISTS MAINTAINED BY TAX COLLECTORS PURSUANT TO THE ARTICLE ADDED BY THIS ACT ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS, ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, AND NOT MADE OPEN BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5114 -- Reps. Walker, Sinclair, Anthony, Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, W.D. Smith, Talley, Allen, Altman, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Limehouse, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, 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, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE CAROLE C. WELLS, COMMISSIONER FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE COMMISSION ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5115 -- Reps. Dantzler and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-34 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HUNT MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN CERTAIN COVES ON LAKE MARION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Point of Order

H. 5116 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION HAS JURISDICTION IN OTHER MATTERS SPECIFICALLY ASSIGNED BY LAW TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-445, RELATING TO REGULATION OF UNSOLICITED CONSUMER TELEPHONE CALLS AND SECTION 34-36-40, RELATING TO LOAN BROKERS, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REQUEST THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION IMPOSE A CIVIL FINE FOR A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-106, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATORY POWERS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR MAY APPLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, RATHER THAN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, FOR AN ORDER COMPELLING COMPLIANCE WITH A SUBPOENA; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-6-108 AND 37-6-113, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-401, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF PART 4, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37 AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT MUST BE RESOLVED IN FAVOR OF THE LATTER; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-415, RELATING TO APPEALS OF THE PROVISIONS OF PART 4, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY APPEAL A FINAL JUDGMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-11-100 AND 37-11-110, RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-70, RELATING TO PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION BY A PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES COMPANY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS MAY ISSUE AN ORDER REQUIRING THE CLUB REPRESENTATIVE TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM THE VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLUB REPRESENTATIVE MAY REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 39-61-100 AND 39-61-130, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO MOTOR CLUB SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-39-150, RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS, SECTIONS 40-58-55, 40-58-80, AND 40-58-90, ALL RELATING TO MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SECTION 40-68-160 RELATING TO REGULATION OF STAFF LEASING SERVICES, SECTION 44-79-80, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES, SECTION 56-28-110, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT PURCHASERS OF A MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIRED TO BE REPURCHASED RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WARRANTIES, AND SECTION 59-102-20, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF ATHLETE AGENTS, ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION AND TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION'S ORDER AS PROVIDED IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AND THE RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5117 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-39-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLOSING OF BIDDING AT MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND EXECUTION SALES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE TIME WITHIN WHICH BIDDING SHALL REMAIN OPEN AND FOR THE REOPENING OF BIDS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5118 -- Rep. W.D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3535, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS FOR MAKING QUALIFIED REHABILITATION EXPENDITURES FOR A CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE TYPES OF INCOME TAXES OR LICENSE FEES OR TAXES TO WHICH THESE CREDITS APPLY AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CREDITS EARNED MAY BE PASSED THROUGH TO PARTNERS OR SHAREHOLDERS AND ALLOCATED AMONG PARTNERS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5119 -- Rep. Cato: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FOR BENEFITS OF AN INSURED WORKER UNDER THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE WORKER IS INELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS IF HE REFUSES TO TAKE A DRUG TEST OR TESTS POSITIVE DURING A DRUG TEST FOR CERTAIN SUBSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Proposed Amended
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 5120 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Duncan, Barfield, Loftis, Clemmons, Hamilton, G.Reading Smith and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TEACHERS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-210, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR EXPULSION OR SUSPENSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THEM; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-230, RELATING TO NOTICES OF SUSPENSION AND CONFERENCES WITH PARENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR NOTICES OF SUSPENSION AND CONFERENCES WITH PARENTS AND PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE IF A PARENT FAILS TO ATTEND; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-235, RELATING TO THE EXPULSION OF A STUDENT DETERMINED TO HAVE BROUGHT A FIREARM TO SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPULSION OF A STUDENT DETERMINED TO HAVE BROUGHT A FIREARM, A KNIFE, OR ANOTHER DANGEROUS INSTRUMENT, PROVIDE FOR WHEN A STUDENT MAY BE EXPELLED AFTER HE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED, ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS ON THE ADMISSION OF PREVIOUSLY EXPELLED STUDENTS, AND PROVIDE FOR REHABILITATION AND COUNSELING; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-238 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL OFFICIALS HAVE TOTAL DISCRETION IN IMPOSING CERTAIN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-241 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MUST NOT BE DISCIPLINED FOR SELF DEFENSE EXCEPT WHEN HE IS THE AGGRESSOR; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-242 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2009-10 SCHOOL YEAR A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SHALL RECUSE HIMSELF WHEN THE STUDENT BEING DISCIPLINED IS A MEMBER OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-243 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS AND PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL INDEMNIFY A TEACHER FOR SUITS BROUGHT REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-247 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SEARCHES, PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL INDEMNIFY A TEACHER FOR SUITS BROUGHT REGARDING SEARCHES, AND PROVIDE FOR REPORTING OF IMPLEMENTS SEIZED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-249 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL INDEMNIFY AN EMPLOYEE FOR SUITS BROUGHT REGARDING CERTAIN ACTIONS AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR INDEMNIFICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-251 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEARCH OF PERSONS ENTERING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PROVIDE FOR AN EMPLOYEE'S INDEMNIFICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-255 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A DISCIPLINE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE, ITS COMPOSITION, AND POWERS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-259 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED VISITORS MAY ENTER A SCHOOL AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-263 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TEACHER, PRINCIPAL, OR ADMINISTRATOR IS NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR ANY ACT OR FAILURE TO ACT IN DIRECTING OR DISCIPLINING SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-265 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF A STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROVIDE FOR IMMUNITY FOR REPORTING AN INCIDENT; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-273 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ZERO TOLERANCE POLICIES FOR FIGHTING IN SCHOOLS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-277 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SCHOOL CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135, RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STUDENT SHALL EXHIBIT APPROPRIATE CONDUCT.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5121 -- Reps. Merrill, Hinson and Dantzler: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A UTILITY COMPANY INCLUDING ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY OPERATING IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON ON DANIEL ISLAND IN BERKELEY COUNTY MAY NOT SUPERSEDE OR VIOLATE MUNICIPAL ZONING LAWS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5122 -- Reps. Merrill and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A UTILITY COMPANY OPERATING IN THIS STATE INCLUDING ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY MAY NOT SUPERSEDE OR VIOLATE MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY ZONING LAWS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5123 -- Reps. Koon, Frye and Rhoad: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSAL OR REMOVAL OF FERAL DOGS FROM CERTAIN PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS MAY ENTER UPON STATE-OWNED OR MANAGED PROPERTY AND UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT THE REQUEST OF THE LANDHOLDER OR LEASEHOLDER IN ORDER TO INVESTIGATE DOGS RUNNING AT LARGE ON THE PROPERTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DOGS ARE DETERMINED TO BE FERAL DOGS AND ARE A THREAT TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, OR HUMANS, THE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS MAY REMOVE THE FERAL DOGS FROM THE PROPERTY OR DISPOSE OF THEM IN THE MOST HUMANE MANNER AS DETERMINED BY THE OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN OWNER REGISTERING HIS DOG WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO DELETE THESE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS AND TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT SPORTING (HUNTING) DOGS ENGAGED IN TRACKING, RETRIEVING, OR FLUSHING ARE NOT CONSIDERED AT LARGE AND ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RESTRAINED BY A LEASH; TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-530, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR STEALING OR KILLING IDENTIFIABLE DOGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM MONETARY PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO ADD SECTION 47-3-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT OWNERS OR HANDLERS OF SPORTING (HUNTING) DOGS MUST BE ALLOWED REASONABLE NOTICE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO RETRIEVE SPORTING DOGS WHICH HAVE ENTERED ONTO LANDS OF ANOTHER WITHOUT CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY; TO REPEAL SECTION 47-3-320 RELATING TO TRAINING CONSERVATION OFFICERS TO REMOVE FERAL DOGS; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-1-20 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF HUNTERS AND HUNTING; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-11-780 RELATING TO DOGS ENGAGED IN HUNTING NOT REQUIRED TO BE LEASHED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5124 -- Reps. Hinson, Young, Merrill, Hagood, Altman and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM BEING ELECTED TO JUDICIAL OFFICE WHILE SERVING AND CONTINUING THIS PROHIBITION FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, SO AS TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION TO AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER".
Introduced and Committed

H. 5125 -- Reps. Neilson, Bales and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM GRADE POINT AVERAGE, CLASS RANK, AND SAT OR ACT REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO DECLINES THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP AND CHOOSES TO ATTEND AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN ANOTHER STATE MAY TRANSFER TO AN IN-STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING AND RECEIVE THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP IF HE CONTINUES TO MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A FIFTH YEAR OF SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY IF HE IS ENROLLED IN AN APPROVED FIVE-YEAR BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM OR A FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM WHERE THE FIRST DEGREE AWARDED IS A MASTER'S DEGREE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5126 -- Reps. Neilson, Bales and Townsend: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DURATION OF A SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A FIFTH YEAR OF SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY IF HE IS ENROLLED IN AN APPROVED FIVE-YEAR BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM OR A FIVE-YEAR PROGRAM WHERE THE FIRST DEGREE AWARDED IS A MASTER'S DEGREE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5127 -- Reps. Haskins, Barfield, G. Brown, Clemmons, Davenport, Duncan, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hosey, Keegan, Leach, Lloyd, Mahaffey, Moody-Lawrence, Owens, Pinson, Rice, Richardson, Simrill, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Stille, Taylor, Umphlett and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATION FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION SHOWING PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IN ORDER TO BE REGISTERED; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN MULTIPLE SITE VOTER REGISTRATION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE A VOTER REGISTRATION AGENCY TO SOLICIT DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF CITIZENSHIP WHEN REGISTERING AN APPLICANT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A RENEWAL SERVING AS AN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH CITIZENSHIP AS RESIDENCY BY MEANS OF PROPER DOCUMENTATION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5128 -- Reps. Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, Cotty, Witherspoon, Rhoad, J.H. Neal, Lee, Merrill, Anthony, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, Branham, Cato, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Dantzler, Freeman, Frye, Hagood, Harrison, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Jennings, Koon, Mahaffey, McGee, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Owens, E.H. Pitts, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, G.M. Smith, W.D. Smith, Stille, Townsend, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNUAL HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES ARE VALID FOR ONE CALENDAR YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE RATHER THAN THE CURRENT STATE FISCAL YEAR LICENSE PERIOD AND TO IMPOSE A ONE DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AND PERMIT FEES FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, AND TO REQUIRE THE REVENUE OF THE SURCHARGE TO BE CREDITED TO A SEPARATE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY, THE REVENUE OF WHICH MUST BE APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO MODERNIZE THE DEPARTMENT'S COMPUTER CAPABILITIES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5129 -- Reps. Rice, Talley, Clyburn, Frye, Hamilton, Herbkersman, Hosey, Keegan, Littlejohn, Martin, Owens, Perry, E.H. Pitts, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Taylor, Young, Cato, Duncan, Loftis, G.Reading Smith, Leach and Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUNSET COMMISSION AND A SUNSET REVIEW DIVISION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PROGRAMS OF CERTAIN AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT MUST BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF THEY SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN EXISTENCE, MODIFIED, OR TERMINATED, AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THESE PROGRAMS MUST BE CONTINUED, MODIFIED, OR TERMINATED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor added
Co-Sponsor removed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

H. 5130 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Huggins and McLeod: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE LEXINGTON COUNTY RESIDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LEXINGTON-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE WHO TAKES OFFICE AFTER RECEIVING THE THIRD HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES IN THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 2004, FROM THOSE MEMBERS ELECTED FROM LEXINGTON COUNTY, THE TERM OF OFFICE IS FOR TWO YEARS AND UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR ELECTED IN THE GENERAL ELECTION OF 2006 TAKES OFFICE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5131 -- Reps. Delleney, W.D. Smith and F.N. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:15 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2005; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2005.
Introduced & Adpt.
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 5132 -- Reps. Hagood, Cotty, Whipper, Merrill, Limehouse, Bales, Altman, Bailey, Battle, Bowers, Chellis, Hamilton, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Huggins, Leach, Moody-Lawrence, E.H. Pitts, Richardson, Scarborough, Vaughn and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS BY CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO ADD THAT THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR HAS DISCRETION TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES WITHIN THE CIRCUIT OF A PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE TRAFFIC TICKETS, TO EXEMPT THE STUDENTS FROM ELIGIBILITY LIMITATIONS FOR PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM IF HE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM AND HAD A TRAFFIC TICKET DISMISSED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5133 -- Reps. Limehouse, Allen, Altman, Bailey, Battle, Breeland, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clyburn, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gourdine, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hosey, Koon, Lee, Lloyd, Lucas, Mahaffey, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Owens, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Richardson, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker and Whitmire: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DESIRE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO KEEP THE PHRASE "UNDER GOD " IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5134 -- Rep. Govan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION JOINING THE FAMILY CIRCLE TENNIS CENTER AND THE CITY OF CHARLESTON AS THEY HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA NATIVE AND TENNIS PIONEER, ALTHEA GIBSON, BY NAMING THE CENTER'S SHOW COURT THE "ALTHEA GIBSON CLUB COURT" IN COMMEMORATION OF ONE OF THE SPORT'S TRUE LEGENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5135 -- Reps. McGee and Coates: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF SOUTHBOROUGH ROAD IN FLORENCE COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5136 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CEASE ISSUING NEW AMBULANCE LICENSES FOR MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS OR UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT HAS THE NECESSARY PERSONNEL TO ENFORCE EXISTING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION IF A DEMONSTRATED NEED EXISTS, AND TO PROVIDE LICENSURE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced
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Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5137 -- Reps. Neilson, Anthony, G. Brown, Davenport, Emory, Freeman, J. Hines, Hosey, Lucas, Mahaffey, Martin, Moody-Lawrence, J.M. Neal, M.A. Pitts, Sinclair, G.Reading Smith and W.D. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO PROHIBIT OR REDUCE THE PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY MANIPULATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5138 -- Reps. Lloyd, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Davenport, J. Hines, Hosey, Littlejohn, Mack, J.H. Neal and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUIRE THE PUBLICATION, IN A MANNER MOST LIKELY TO REACH THE INTERESTED GENERAL PUBLIC, OF A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS FOR A FEDERAL CONTRACT TO BE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH A FEDERAL PROJECT IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5139 -- Reps. Lloyd, Bowers and Reading Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VOTING PRECINCTS IN COLLETON COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POLLING PLACES FOR THESE PRECINCTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE COLLETON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION AND VOTER REGISTRATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE COLLETON COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
Introduced
2nd Reading
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Ratified

H. 5140 -- Rep. Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "POLLUTION CONTROL ACT", SO AS TO ADD "WETLANDS" TO THE DEFINITION OF SPECIFIED "WATERS OF THE STATE".
Introduced and Committed

H. 5141 -- Reps. McLeod and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "HEALTH CARE FACILITY" AND "HOSPITAL" AND TO DEFINE "BIRTHING CENTER"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE OF HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-7-270 AND 44-7-280, BOTH RELATING TO HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO VARY LICENSURE PERIODS AND TO CHARGE AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT TO COVER THE COST OF FACILITY INSPECTIONS; TO ADD SECTION 44-7-295, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS AND COPY RECORDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES TO ASCERTAIN STATUTORY COMPLIANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-315, RELATING TO INFORMATION OBTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT WHEN CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS OF HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH INSPECTIONS INCLUDE INSPECTIONS OF ACTIVITIES LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO GROUP HOMES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-320, RELATING TO SANCTIONS THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE AND REGULATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO BOTH SANCTION A LICENSEE AND TO IMPOSE A MONETARY PENALTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5142 -- Reps. Davenport, Lee, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Sinclair, W.D. Smith and Walker: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY NOT ERECT ANY TYPE OF BARRIER THAT WOULD RESTRICT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 BUSINESS FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 585 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MUST ERECT A BARRIER ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY, THEN IT MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AND THE MEMBERS OF THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IN WHOSE DISTRICTS THE PROJECT WOULD BE LOCATED.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
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H. 5143 -- Reps. Parks, Scott, McLeod, Lloyd, Weeks, J.M. Neal, Mack, Toole, Battle, Duncan, Emory, Frye, Harrison, Howard, Lee, Miller, Ott, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rutherford, Sinclair, W.D. Smith, Taylor and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-645 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A VULNERABLE ADULT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5144 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE TWENTY-ONE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2004 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM IN THE ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND JUNIOR COLLEGES SPONSORED BY PHI THETA KAPPA, THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND USA TODAY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5145 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO AIKEN RESIDENTS ANNE CAMPBELL AND BILL REYNOLDS AND TO THE UNITED WAY OF AIKEN COUNTY AND AIKEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR THEIR ROLES IN PRODUCING "HORSEPLAY", A PUBLIC ARTS FUNDRAISER, AND CONGRATULATING THEM ON THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND SMILES THE PROJECT ENGENDERED.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5146 -- Rep. Tripp: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE AMANDA REEVES AND HER FAMILY FOR BEING NAMED THE 2004 NATIONAL AMBASSADOR FAMILY FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES AND TO COMMEND THE REEVES FAMILY FOR TRAVELING THE COUNTRY TO SHARE THEIR STORY AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF PREMATURE BIRTH.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5147 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SPAM CONTROL ACT, PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION FROM FRAUDULENT TRANSMISSION AND ROUTING OF ELECTRONIC MAIL BY ESTABLISHING FELONIES FOR THE FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION AS TO ORIGIN, HEADER, REGISTRATION OF DOMAIN NAMES, AND RIGHT TO USE PROTOCOL ADDRESSES, TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE COMMISSION OF THOSE FELONIES IN AN AGGRAVATED MANNER AND TO DESCRIBE THE AGGRAVATING FACTORS, TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMISSION OF A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY USED IN CONNECTION WITH VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES IN AN ACTION TO BE BROUGHT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR AN INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, INCLUDING DAMAGES, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND CIVIL FINES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PERSONAL JURISDICTION IN THIS STATE AND INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY IN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITORS; 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 THE FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH A COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MESSAGE TRANSMISSION.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5148 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 7770 AND AUSTRALIA DISTRICT 9640 OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PROMOTING INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL THROUGH THEIR EXCHANGE PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE ROTARY GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5149 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE COACH RICHARD "DICKIE" MCCUTCHEN OF ROBERT E. LEE ACADEMY FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted 2595Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5150 -- Rep. J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DReading SIDNEY GRIFFIN OF LAMAR FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE FIELD OF MEDICINE AND HIS COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING SOUTH CAROLINIANS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5151 -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BINGO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "PROMOTER"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3940, RELATING TO LICENSES TO CONDUCT BINGO, SO AS TO REVISE THE TIME THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE HAS TO APPROVE OR REJECT LICENSE APPLICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3950, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PROMOTER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROMOTER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3970, RELATING TO A PROMOTER'S LICENSE REQUIRED FOR EACH LICENSEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO MANAGE, OPERATE, OR CONDUCT ITS BINGO GAME, THE ORGANIZATION SHALL ENSURE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY FIRST OBTAINS A PROMOTER'S LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NUMBER IS NOT VALID FOR A GAME UNTIL IT IS CALLED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE CALLER ANNOUNCES A GAME IS CLOSED, ALL PLAY FOR THAT GAME IS CONCLUDED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CONDUCT OF BINGO, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE PROCEDURES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSES AND TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLASS C BINGO GAMES MAY, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO, HAVE A PROMOTER, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH CLASS C BINGO GAMES MAY BE CONDUCTED AND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CLASS C LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4050, RELATING TO ALLOWING ONLY ONE ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE BINGO PER BUILDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE LAWFUL OPERATION OF ADDITIONAL LICENSED BUSINESSES RELATED TO THE PLAY OF BINGO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4080, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROMOTER TO TURN OVER PROCEEDS AND THE MEMBER TO DEPOSIT PROCEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DEPOSITS MADE BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER MUST BE MADE WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4140, RELATING TO BINGO PENALTIES, SO AS TO REVISE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4190, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHARGES AND DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUES, SO AS TO REVISE CHARGES WHICH MAY BE MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR CERTAIN LICENSES EXCLUDING CLASS C LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CARDS HELD BY A CLASS C LICENSEE THAT CONVERTS TO A CLASS B LICENSE SHALL BE AUDITED AND A TRANSFER TAX PAID; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4240, RELATING TO LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO LICENSED MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, AND FOR PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO THESE LICENSES.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5152 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ROBERT WAYNE "ROBBIE" COOKSEY OF SPARTANBURG, FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN WRESTLING AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5153 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ROBERT WAYNE "ROBBIE" COOKSEY OF SPARTANBURG AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO RECOGNIZE HIM FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN WRESTLING.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5154 -- Reps. Toole, Bingham, Koon, Clark, Frye, E.H. Pitts, Huggins, McLeod and Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DReading KAREN WOODWARD, LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE SUPERINTENDENT, ON RECEIVING THE 2004 "TECH-SAVVY SUPERINTENDENT" AWARD FROM eSCHOOL NEWS AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5155 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "GOVERNMENTAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY" A NURSING HOME THAT PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAID, MEDICARE, OR BY CONTRACT WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AND THOSE SERVICES CONSTITUTE AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE GROSS REVENUE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5156 -- Rep. Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF WALTER S. RICHBOURG OF MANNING ON THE SAD OCCASION OF HIS DEATH FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5157 -- Reps. J. Brown, M. Hines, Clyburn, Breeland, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF 1954 OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY AS IT CELEBRATES ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THIS OUTSTANDING CLASS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5158 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, G. Brown, Weeks, J.H. Neal, Coates, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE RON SMITH OF SUMTER COUNTY FOR HIS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE AS DIRECTOR OF THE SUMTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND PRAISE HIM FOR HIS CONTINUED DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5159 -- Rep. Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HOWARD BAZEN OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS SIXTY YEARS IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS WITH HIS LATEST ENDEAVOR, HOWARD'S RESTAURANT, INSIDE THE WILLIAMS TRUCK PLAZA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5160 -- Reps. Bingham, Toole, Koon, Ott, Clark, E.H. Pitts, Huggins, McLeod and Frye: A BILL TO ENACT THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY ALLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF GROSS SALES IN LEXINGTON COUNTY FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE TAX BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 2004 GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED FOR SEVEN YEARS AND MAY BE EXTENDED OR REIMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED IN THE SAME MANNER AND WITH THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES APPLICABLE FOR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX WITH AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM THE ONE PERCENT TAX FOR FOOD WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST BE ALLOTTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY BASED ON AVERAGE DAILY NUMBER OF STUDENTS RESIDING IN THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT THAT IS IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AND ALSO BASED ON THE POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AGAINST THE SCHOOL TAX LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENDUMS TO APPROVE MILLAGE INCREASES OR BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ANY PURPOSE IN LEXINGTON COUNTY MAY ONLY BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY WHICH FOLLOWS THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF A PARTICULAR YEAReading
Introduced and Committed

H. 5161 -- Reps. Limehouse, Whipper, Altman, Breeland, Reading Brown, Hagood and Scarborough: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN PARAGRAPH 4, SECTION 3 OF ACT 956 OF 1938 WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE SELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF CHARLESTON NO LONGER APPLY TO THAT HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY'S COMMISSIONERS MUST BE SELECTED AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5162 -- Rep. Edge: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 BYPASS IN HORRY COUNTY THE "DAVIS HENIFORD, JReading INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS REFLECTING THE NAME OF THE INTERCHANGE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5163 -- Reps. M. Hines and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. RUBY BLUE PAGE OF DILLON, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION "STAFF OF THE YEAR" AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5164 -- Reps. M. Hines and Battle: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MReading EDDIE WASHINGTON OF MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION "FATHER OF THE YEAR" AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5165 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MReading JIM FAILE, MANAGING EDITOR OF THE MESSENGER FOR BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA WEEKLY JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5166 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DReading JOE MATTHEWS OF DARLINGTON FOR HIS FORTY-THREE YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS IN HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5167 -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE DOUBLE DUTCH FORCES AND THEIR COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER OFFICIALS ON APRIL 29, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS THE NATIONAL, WORLD, AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5168 -- Rep. Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE DOUBLE DUTCH FORCES OF COLUMBIA FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS THE NATIONAL, WORLD, AND INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS, AND TO WISH THE MEMBERS MUCH SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5169 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE KYLE MITCHELL WAY OF WALTERBORO FOR OBTAINING THE ELITE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5170 -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING THE CHOICE OF COLUMBIA MAYOR ROBERT D. (BOB) COBLE BY THE GREATER COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS THE 2004 AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR, AND JOINING IN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HIS VISIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, RICHLAND COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5171 -- Reps. Lourie and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND AMANDA HELEN PENNEKAMP FOR BEING CROWNED MISS SOUTH CAROLINA USA AND TO EXTOL HER FOR HER OUTSTANDING REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE IN THE MISS USA PAGEANT.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5172 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE THIRTY-FOURTH EARTH DAY ON APRIL 22, 2004, TO REFLECT ON THE RICH HISTORY OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA OVER THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, AND TO PRAISE THE SOUTH CAROLINA HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM AND ITS STAFF FOR ITS EFFORTS IN PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5173 -- Rep. Snow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ROBERT RAY "CHICK" HEDRICK OF HORRY COUNTY AS THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA CELEBRATES "BEACH MUSIC DAY", FOR HIS UNFLAGGING PROMOTION OF AND COUNTLESS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SHAG, SOUTH CAROLINA'S OFFICIAL STATE DANCE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5174 -- Reps. J. Brown, Branham, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO DOC MCKENZIE FROM LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR ALL OF HIS SERVICES AND FOR BEING A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE MANY PEOPLE WITH WHOM HE HAS COME IN CONTACT IN THIS STATE AND NATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5175 -- Reps. Viers, Edge, Merrill, Barfield, Clemmons, Harrison, Altman, Bailey, Bingham, Branham, J. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Emory, Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Hayes, Herbkersman, Howard, Huggins, Keegan, Leach, Lucas, Martin, McGee, Miller, Ott, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Vaughn, Whitmire, Wilkins and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A PROPERTY TAXPAYER TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IN QUARTERLY INSTALLMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO "QUARTERLY" AND ALLOW THE ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THAT SCHEDULE OF INSTALLMENTS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5176 -- Reps. Altman and Scarborough: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-11-17 SO AS TO REQUIRE A CANDIDATE FILING FOR OFFICE TO RESIDE IN THE ELECTION DISTRICT FROM WHICH HE IS TO BE ELECTED AT THE TIME OF FILING FOR THAT OFFICE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5177 -- Rep. Clyburn: A BILL TO REAPPORTION THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH THE TRUSTEES OF THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE ELECTED AND DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THESE ELECTION DISTRICTS ARE DELINEATED.
Introduced
2nd Reading
Recorded vote
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Rejected

H. 5178 -- Reps. McLeod, Huggins and Koon: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTERCHANGE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 WITH HIGHWAY S-32-48 (COLUMBIA AVENUE) IN LEXINGTON COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

Ratified

H. 5179 -- Rep. Koon: 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 FOR AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL ESTATE AGAINST WHICH A VALID, RECORDED MECHANIC'S LIEN EXISTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF THE REAL ESTATE MUST ALSO FILE WITH THE OFFICE ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AN AFFIDAVIT STATING THAT ALL SUBCONTRACTORS WHO PERFORMED WORK ON THE IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL, AND THIS AFFIDAVIT IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY MAY BE ISSUED.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5180 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MReading JOHN WILLIAMS, JReading, FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND HIS LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR STATE'S SONS AND DAUGHTERS, AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced & Adpt.
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5181 -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MISS SHALINI BUMB OF GREER UPON RECEIVING THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD, TO RECOGNIZE HER FOR AN OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, PEER LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, TO COMMEND HER ON HER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5182 -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE KING ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE SCISA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5183 -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE KING ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM IN BATESBURG FOR WINNING THE SCISA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ON MARCH 6, 2004, AND WISH THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF MUCH SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5184 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MReading RICHARD L. "DICK" BEASLEY OF DARLINGTON COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5185 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, Chellis, Harrison, Cato, Harrell, Townsend, Witherspoon, J. Brown and Bingham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A JOINT RULE OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 2004 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN AMENDMENT FROM BEING OFFERED TO A BILL OR RESOLUTION UNLESS ITS SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT OR IMPACT RELATES TO THE BILL OR RESOLUTION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5186 -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE AND ONE-HALF MILL INCREASE IN THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR DEBT SERVICE AND A ONE AND ONE-HALF MILL INCREASE IN THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE GENERAL FUND IN DILLON COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2005.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5187 -- Reps. Sandifer, Cato, Talley and Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE FOR A DOMESTIC ENERGY POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS, INCLUDING DEVELOPING THE APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THAT WILL EMBRACE A CONCERTED NATIONAL EFFORT TO PROMOTE GREATER ENERGY EFFICIENCY, PRODUCING A POLITICAL CONSENSUS THAT WILL OPEN PROMISING NEW AREAS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5188 -- Reps. Talley and Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS AND COACHING STAFF OF THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5189 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE ALBERT BOYD WEEKS OF COLLETON COUNTY ON BEING AWARDED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ON MARCH 3, 2001, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5190 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE ADAM ELLIS WEEKS OF COLLETON COUNTY ON BEING AWARDED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ON MAY 15, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5191 -- Rep. Hamilton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE URGENCY OF FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF THE LACK OF HEALTH INSURANCE BY MANY SOUTH CAROLINIANS AND TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF MAY 10-16, 2004, AS "COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK" IN THIS STATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5192 -- Reps. Freeman, Jennings, Lucas and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LIEUTENANT EDGAR BRUCE ROGERS, OF CHESTERFIELD, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5193 -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman, Hagood, Harrell and Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE ON HARBOR VIEW ROAD OVER JAMES ISLAND CREEK IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THE DReading JULIAN THOMAS BUXTON, JReading BRIDGE AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "DReading JULIAN THOMAS BUXTON, JReading BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5194 -- Reps. Viers, Barfield, Altman, Keegan and Stille: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO A WOMAN BEFORE SHE CAN UNDERGO AN ABORTION, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE THAT INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVES TO ABORTION BE PROVIDED, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON ADOPTIONS, HEALTH CARE, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-350, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE, SO AS TO INCREASE FINES FOR A FIRST OFFENSE AND TO REQUIRE CLINIC CLOSURE FOR ONE MONTH FOR A SECOND OFFENSE AND PERMANENT CLOSURE FOR A THIRD OFFENSE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5195 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC LAWS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-830 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS BY THE USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-25-45, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR JURISDICTION OVER NONCRIMINAL CITATIONS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-5-830; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-710, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ENFORCE TRAFFIC LAWS, SO AS TO ADD THE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT ORDINANCES FOR THE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS BY THE USE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEMS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5196 -- Reps. Ceips and Scarborough: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S BEACHES AND COASTAL AREAS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR PROTECTION AS A PUBLIC TRUST RESOURCE THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES DESIGNED TO DEFEND AGAINST EROSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5197 -- Reps. Clyburn, Quinn and J. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE CASE OF REAL PROPERTY CHANGED FROM AGRICULTURAL USE FOR DEVELOPMENT AS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, THE ROLLBACK TAX OTHERWISE APPLICABLE APPLIES FOR TWO RATHER THAN FIVE PRECEDING PROPERTY TAX YEARS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5198 -- Reps. Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Freeman, Gilham, Haskins, Hinson, Moody-Lawrence, Martin, Neilson, Parks, Lee, Young, Richardson and Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND MOTHERS' DAY AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION OF THIS DISEASE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5199 -- Reps. Limehouse, Ceips, Clark, Clyburn, Perry, D.C. Smith, J.Reading Smith and Stewart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE THOROUGHBRED LIMEHOUSE, HIS TRAINER, TODD PLETCHER, HIS JOCKEY, JOSE SANTOS, AND DOGWOOD STABLE OWNER, COT CAMPBELL, IN THEIR BID FOR A WIN IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY, ON SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004, IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM ON WINNING THE RACE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5200 -- Reps. Cotty, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ROSE SERIO SHEHEEN ON HER RETIREMENT AS PRINCIPAL OF BLANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN ELGIN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5201 -- Rep. Hosey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE DEATH OF JOE TOPPER OF ALLENDALE AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5202 -- Rep. Lloyd: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND MReading THURMAN DEMAREST SHULER OF ORANGEBURG FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5203 -- Reps. Owens, Wilkins, Rice, Skelton, Simrill, Cooper, W.D. Smith, Clemmons, Duncan, Barfield, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, McGee, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading Smith and White: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF WHO ARE SUPPORTING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2004, AS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5204 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DReading FLOSSIE HOPKINS OF DARLINGTON UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER FORTY-THREE YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5205 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 FROM THE POINT WHERE IT MERGES WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 45 IN THE TOWN OF EUTAWVILLE TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY LINE AS THE "DANNY BELL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5206 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE GEORGE Reading MOORE, DIRECTOR OF THE HEALTH FACILITY OVERSIGHT PROGRAM, DIVISION OF HEALTH LICENSING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT ON JULY 1, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5207 -- Rep. Leach: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HAVE SIGNS PLACED ON I-385 AT EXIT 34 ON BUTLER ROAD TO MARK THE EXIT TO THE "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SERVICE CENTER".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5208 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Herbkersman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM MAY 2004 AS "BICYCLE SAFETY MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO RECOGNIZE THE BENEFITS OF BICYCLING AND EFFORTS MADE TO IMPROVE BICYCLE SAFETY, AND TO REMIND ALL DRIVERS TO "SHARE THE ROAD".
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5209 -- Reps. Talley and Sinclair: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS AND COACHING STAFF OF THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5210 -- Reps. Bales, J. Brown, Cotty, Howard, Lourie, J.H. Neal, Rutherford, Scott and J.E. Smith: A BILL TO ENACT THE RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT BY ALLOWING THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX EQUAL TO ONE PERCENT OF GROSS SALES IN RICHLAND COUNTY FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE TAX BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM HELD AT THE TIME OF THE 2004 GENERAL ELECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED FOR SEVEN YEARS AND MAY BE EXTENDED OR REIMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED IN THE SAME MANNER AND WITH THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES APPLICABLE FOR THE FIVE PERCENT STATE SALES AND USE TAX WITH AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FROM THE ONE PERCENT TAX FOR FOOD WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE OF THE TAX MUST BE ALLOTTED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY BASED ON AVERAGE DAILY NUMBER OF STUDENTS RESIDING IN THAT PORTION OF THE DISTRICT THAT IS IN RICHLAND COUNTY AND ALSO BASED ON THE POPULATION OF THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE MUST BE USED TO PROVIDE A CREDIT AGAINST THE SCHOOL TAX LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENDUMS TO APPROVE MILLAGE INCREASES OR BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ANY PURPOSE IN RICHLAND COUNTY MAY ONLY BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY WHICH FOLLOWS THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF A PARTICULAR YEAReading
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
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Point of Order

H. 5211 -- Rep. Hamilton: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE URGENCY OF FINDING SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF THE LACK OF HEALTH INSURANCE BY MANY SOUTH CAROLINIANS AND TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF MAY 10-16, 2004, AS "COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK" IN THIS STATE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5212 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT AUGUST 14, 2004, BE DESIGNATED NATIONAL MARINA DAY IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S MARINAS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO MAKE CITIZENS, POLICYMAKERS, AND EMPLOYEES MORE AWARE OF THE OVERALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARINAS TO THEIR WELL-BEING.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5213 -- Rep. Freeman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXTOL MILES THOMPSON OF CHERAW FOR HIS BRILLIANT MIND AND FOR SCORING A PERFECT 1600 ON THE SAT ON OCTOBER 23, 2003, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5214 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, G. Brown, Coates and J.H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SYMPATHY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE JIMMIE MCDUFFIE OF SUMTEReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5215 -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF GADDY'S MILL ROAD IN THE CITY OF DILLON FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH KENTYRE ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH PLEASANT HILL ROAD THE "LIDE T. MOODY HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "LIDE T. MOODY HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5216 -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-21-40 AND 31-21-60 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR RENTAL OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNLAWFUL ACT TO USE, IN BAD FAITH, INCOME AS A DETERMINATIVE FACTOR IN REFUSING OR DENYING THE SALE OR RENTAL IF THE EFFECT OF THAT BAD FAITH CONSIDERATION IS AN OTHERWISE UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY ACT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SOME EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5217 -- Rep. J.E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-1005 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARDONED OFFENSE MAY BE REVIEWED BY A COURT DURING THE SENTENCING PHASE OF A TRIAL WHEN A DEFENDANT WHO WAS PARDONED FOR A VIOLENT CRIME AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 16-1-60 IS SUBSEQUENTLY CONVICTED OF ANOTHER VIOLENT CRIME AS CONTAINED IN SECTION 16-1-60; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-221, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NOTICE OF BOARD HEARINGS THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES MUST GIVE TO CERTAIN PERSONS REGARDING PAROLE CONSIDERATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS NOTICE MUST ALSO BE GIVEN TO THESE PERSONS BEFORE THE BOARD CONSIDERS GRANTING A PARDON.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5218 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO USE THE AVAILABLE COMMITTEE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BLATT BUILDING AND THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2004, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5219 -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL SAT TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON CAPTURING THE 2004 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE SIXTH ANNUAL SAT COMPETITION SPONSORED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5220 -- Reps. McLeod and Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON CAPTURING THE CLASS AA 2004 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THE SIXTH ANNUAL SAT COMPETITION SPONSORED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5221 -- Rep. Walker: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH OLD FURNACE ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CLARK/BIBLE CHURCH ROAD "NOLEN RYAN HUTCHINGS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "NOLEN RYAN HUTCHINGS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5222 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE HARRY CARL STILLE OF DUE WEST FOR OVER A DECADE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND AS A DEDICATED MEMBER OF THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5223 -- Rep. Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE BYRDTOWN FIRE STATION IN HARTSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, TO THANK THE MEMBERS FOR ALL THEY DO FOR THEIR COMMUNITY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5224 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF REVEREND LEANDER WEST, JReading, AS HE APPROACHES HIS FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY AS PASTOR OF MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH IN BLYTHEWOOD, AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HIS LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5225 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts and Koon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARO K. ROGERS UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM EDUCATION AFTER FORTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5226 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SINCEREST GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THEIR COLLEAGUE, THE HONORABLE JOEL LOURIE OF RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HIS PASSIONATE SERVICE IN THE HOUSE AND TO THE STATE AND OFFERING THEIR BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HIS BUSINESS, CIVIC, AND PERSONAL ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5227 -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ALLISON MUNN OF COLUMBIA AND HER TALENT AS AN ACTRESS AS SHE PERFECTS HER CRAFT AND PURSUES HER DREAMS BY STARRING IN THEATRE, MOVIES, AND TELEVISION AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HER CHOSEN FIELD OF ACTING.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5228 -- Reps. M.A. Pitts, Duncan, Taylor, Parks, McLeod, Pinson and Stille: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE WILLIAM TOWNES JONES IV, SOLICITOR OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER NINETEEN YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5229 -- Rep. Coates: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BURNADENE YARBOROUGH KELLEY ON THE OCCASION OF THE BREAKING OF GROUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HER NEW SIX THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT FACILITY TO HOUSE KELLEY'S FINE ARTS IN LAKE CITY, AND THANKING HER FOR MAKING AVAILABLE HER HIGHLY TOUTED DANCE PROGRAM AS WELL AS OTHER ARTS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE AREA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5230 -- Rep. Talley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS AND COACHING STAFF OF THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5231 -- Rep. Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM OF SPARTANBURG FOR WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAAA CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5232 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE FOUR HOLE SWAMP ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY "THE MINUS BRIDGE", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE MINUS BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5233 -- Rep. Limehouse: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO JACK MAYBANK, SReading, AND MAYBANK SHIPPING COMPANY FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OUR CITIZENS AND THEIR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5234 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE INVESTIGATOR JAMES EDWARD ALLEN, JReading, UPON BEING NAMED MYRTLE BEACH POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 2004 AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR BEING AN OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND AN ASSET TO HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5235 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO JEREMY LONGSHORE, BROCK BRIGMAN, AND GARRETT BLAKELY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY'S BROOME HIGH SCHOOL TO RECOGNIZE THEM FOR THEIR 2004 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EFFORTS IN THE POLE VAULT, HIGH JUMP, AND 400 METERS, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR LEADERSHIP IN GUIDING THE CENTURIONS TO ONE OVERALL STATE CROWN AND THREE RUNNER-UP TITLES IN THEIR FOUR YEARS ON THE TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5236 -- Rep. E.H. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) TEAM AND THEIR COACHES, ANGIE FREEMAN AND MADONNA MOORE, ON BEING NAMED CO-CHAMPIONS WITH THE SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SAT TEAM IN THE 2004 SAT STATE TOURNAMENT AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5237 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JEREMY LONGSHORE OF BROOME HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON HIS RECORD-SETTING CHAMPIONSHIP POLE VAULT EFFORT OF 15' 6" IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE 3A TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5238 -- Reps. Haskins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY ON JULY 20, 2004, AND TO COMMEMORATE THIS SPECIAL OCCASION WHEN REGIONAL AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS ARE HELD, THE FLAG AND NATIONAL ANTHEM ARE HONORED, AND THOSE WHO SHED THEIR BLOOD IN BATTLE SO THAT THE PEOPLE OF COLOMBIA COULD ATTAIN INDEPENDENCE ARE REMEMBERED.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5239 -- Rep. Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM JUNE 3, 2004, AS HUNGER AWARENESS DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IMPACT OF HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION ON THE HEALTH OF OUR CITIZENS AND THE PROGRESS OF OUR STATE, AND TO WORK TOGETHER FOR A HUNGER-FREE SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5240 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING HIGH JUMPER BROCK BRIGMAN OF BROOME HIGH SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON HIS RECORD-MATCHING JUMP OF SIX FEET SIX INCHES TO TAKE THE SOUTH CAROLINA AAA HIGH JUMP TITLE FOR 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5241 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION APPLAUDING BROOME HIGH SCHOOL'S GARRETT BLAKELY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY ON HIS SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA GOLD MEDAL WIN IN THE 400 METERS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5242 -- Rep. Chellis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-3-235 SO AS TO ALTER THE LINES OF DORCHESTER AND CHARLESTON COUNTIES BY ANNEXING A CERTAIN PORTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY TO DORCHESTER COUNTY AND MAKE PROVISIONS FOR LEGAL RECORDS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5243 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POWERS OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ONLY UPON RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND NOT PURSUANT TO OTHER APPROVAL PROCEDURES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5244 -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO ENACT THE HORRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION, FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL, OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN HORRY COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT FOR NOT MORE THAN TEN YEARS FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5245 -- Rep. Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2004 AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RAISE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE NEED FOR APPROPRIATE AND ACCESSIBLE SERVICES FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5246 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1627 OF 1972, RELATING TO THE DORCHESTER COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE DORCHESTER COUNTY COUNCIL AND PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY NOT SERVE ON THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5247 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Coleman, Harvin, Huggins and Koon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE DEATH OF GLEN TAYLOR SANDERS OF LEXINGTON AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5248 -- Reps. E.H. Pitts, Koon and Toole: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL "WILDCATS" BOYS TENNIS TEAM AND THE TEAM'S COACH, ROBBIE HUNTER, ON THEIR OUTSTANDING UNDEFEATED SEASON AND CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAAA BOYS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE ON SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5249 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION JOINING THE CITIZENS OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND THE STAFF AND RESIDENTS OF THE METHODIST OAKS IN EXPRESSING THEIR SORROW AT THE DEATH OF MARY ELIZABETH PHELPS THOMAS AND THEIR OUTRAGE AT THE CONTINUED TOLL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TAKES ON THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5250 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ALL WORLD WAR II VETERANS WHO SERVED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO DECLARE MAY 29, 2004, "WORLD WAR II VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY".
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5251 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ALL WORLD WAR II VETERANS WHO SERVED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO DECLARE MAY 29, 2004, "WORLD WAR II VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY".
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5252 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ALL WORLD WAR II VETERANS WHO SERVED THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO DECLARE MAY 29, 2004, "WORLD WAR II VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY".
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5253 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, G. Brown and Coates: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CORPORAL CARROLL WELCH OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE BRONZE STAR FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN IRAQ AS A MEMBER OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5254 -- Reps. Davenport, Littlejohn and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HANDICAPPED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE LOTTERY TUITION ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE INSTITUTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5255 -- Rep. Rivers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MAGISTRATE BOBBY O. SMITH OF GRAYS, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR A DISTINGUISHED MAGISTERIAL CAREER IN JASPER COUNTY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MAGISTRATE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5256 -- Rep. Skelton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE DReading PAUL PRICHARD, PRINCIPAL OF CLEMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER A FORTY-THREE YEAR CAREER IN EDUCATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5257 -- Rep. Stille: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1675 OF 1972, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DONALDS-DUE WEST WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE AUTHORITY APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, TO ADD AND DEFINE THE EXTENDED SERVICE AREA OF THE AUTHORITY FROM WHICH THESE TWO NEW MEMBERS SHALL RESIDE, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5258 -- Reps. Hamilton, Allen, Cato, Haskins, Leach, Mahaffey, Rice, F.N. Smith, Taylor and Tripp: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO STUDY AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SHOULD BE SUBDIVIDED INTO NOT LESS THAN THREE SEPARATE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IF A MAJORITY OF THE ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT A REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2004 GENERAL ELECTION VOTE IN FAVOR OF ESTABLISHING THE TASK FORCE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Other proceedings

H. 5259 -- Reps. Haskins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE A. JUNE LENNON OF GREENVILLE ON RECEIVING THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL "SMALL-BUSINESS CHAMPION" AWARD AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adpt.
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5260 -- Rep. Coates: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE MILDRED BATEMAN LEWIS UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH DAYCARE IN FLORENCE AFTER THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5261 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE ENNIS BRYANT, SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR FOR LEE COUNTY, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AS A TEACHER, COACH, AND ADMINISTRATOR FOR SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5262 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FLEXIBILITY THROUGH DEREGULATION PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2881, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 5263 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO GIFTED AND TALENTED, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2878, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 5264 -- Rep. Huggins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE IRMO HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM AND HEAD COACH PHIL SAVITZ, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE TEAM FOR WINNING THEIR FIFTEENTH CLASS AAAA STATE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5265 -- Rep. Huggins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE IRMO HIGH SCHOOL "YELLOW JACKETS" BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM AND HEAD COACH PHIL SAVITZ ON WINNING THEIR FIFTEENTH CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5266 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY GOLF TEAM, COACH Reading J. BEACH, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THEM ON WINNING THEIR SIXTH CLASS A STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN NINE YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5267 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY GOLF TEAM AND COACH Reading J. BEACH ON WINNING THEIR SIXTH CLASS A STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP IN NINE YEARS AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS BOTH ATHLETICALLY AND IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5268 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SAT TEAM OF GREENVILLE, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING THEM ON THEIR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND HARD WORK IN CAPTURING THE 2004 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5269 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE "CAVALIER" SOCCER TEAM OF CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON GARNERING ITS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE STATE CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5270 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EXTRAORDINARY FEAT OF THE "CAVALIER" SOCCER TEAM OF CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF GREENVILLE IN GARNERING ITS FOURTH CONSECUTIVE STATE CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP BEHIND THE CONSISTENTLY SUPERB PLAY OF ITS SENIORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5271 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING DETERMINATION AND HARD WORK THROUGHOUT THEIR SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 2004 CLASS A-AA BOYS TENNIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5272 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SAT TEAM OF GREENVILLE FOR THEIR DEDICATED AND DILIGENT WORK AND RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, INCLUDING BEING NAMED 2004 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5273 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY TENNIS TEAM ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON THEIR 2004 CLASS A-AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5274 -- Reps. Huggins and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 2004 CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL "FIGHTING EAGLES" GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THE SCHOOL'S HISTORIC FIRST CLASS AA SOUTH CAROLINA TEAM GOLF TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5275 -- Reps. Lourie and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE A.C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM AND HEAD COACH HARRY HUNTLEY FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN IN THE CLASS AAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5276 -- Reps. Huggins and McLeod: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE 2004 CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL "FIGHTING EAGLES" GOLF TEAM ON THE SCHOOL'S HISTORIC FIRST CLASS AA SOUTH CAROLINA TEAM GOLF TITLE AND WISHING THE GOLFERS WELL AS THEY MOVE ON TO CLASS AAA COMPETITION NEXT YEAReading
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5277 -- Reps. Coleman, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS COMPANY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE TWENTY-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF THE V. C. SUMMER NUCLEAR PLANT, A JOINT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THESE TWO OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH WILL BE CELEBRATED ON MAY 27, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5278 -- Reps. Rutherford, J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO OFFER WARMEST AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS TO MReading AND MRS. JASPER SALMOND OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILY EVERY GOOD WISH FOR SUCCESS, HEALTH, AND CONTINUED HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5279 -- Reps. Neilson, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO DReading RAYMOND P. BYNOE OF COLUMBIA AND HIS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM, INCLUDING DReading BRADLEY PRESNAL, DReading DAVID B. FULTON, DReading CHARLOTTE THOMPSON, DReading LENWOOD SMITH, AND DReading ED HUDSON, FOR THEIR HEROIC EFFORTS THAT SAVED REPRESENTATIVE DENNY NEILSON'S LIFE AFTER HER ACCIDENT IN FEBRUARY 2001.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5280 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOHN F. BAKER, JReading, A NATIVE OF IOWA AND A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR VALOR DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5281 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF MARINE STAFF SERGEANT JOHN J. MCGINTY III, A NATIVE OF MASSACHUSETTS WHO ENTERED THE SERVICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT FOR VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5282 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF FURMAN L. SMITH WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5283 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF RICHMOND HOBSON HILTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5284 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF WILLIAM H. WALLING WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5285 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF EDWARD FLOYD WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5286 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF UNITED STATES ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS THOMAS E. ATKINS WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5287 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT FIRST CLASS WEBSTER ANDERSON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5288 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF UNITED STATES ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CHARLES H. BARKER WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5289 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF UNITED STATES NAVY SURGEON MIDDLETON STUART ELLIOTT WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5290 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF UNITED STATES ARMY FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES C. DOZIER WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5291 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT S. KENNEMORE WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5292 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF STAFF SERGEANT JOE Reading HOOPER WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5293 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF SECOND LIEUTENANT JOHN T. KENNEDY WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5294 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF LANCE CORPORAL JAMES D. HOWE WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5295 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RALPH H. JOHNSON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5296 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF HAROLD E. WILSON OF LEXINGTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5297 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF LEWIS G. WATKINS OF SENECA WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5298 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF FIRST LIEUTENANT ERNEST A. GARLINGTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5299 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF ARMY FIRST LIEUTENANT CHARLES P. MURRAY, JReading, A NATIVE OF MARYLAND AND A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR DURING WORLD WAR II FOR VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5300 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF CORPORAL JAMES D. HERIOT WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5301 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF ARMY SERGEANT FRANCIS S. CURREY, A NATIVE OF NEW YORK AND A RESIDENT OF BONNEAU, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR DURING WORLD WAR II FOR VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5302 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF SERGEANT THOMAS LEE HALL WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5303 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF SERGEANT GARY EVANS FOSTER WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5304 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF NOAH O. KNIGHT WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5305 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF ROBERT ALLEN OWENS WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5306 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF WILLIAM A. MCWHORTER WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5307 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF GEORGE L. MABRY, JReading, WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5308 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF WILLIAM A. MOFFETT WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5309 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF CHARLES Q. WILLIAMS OF CHARLESTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5310 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF GEORGE HUBER WHEELER OF CHARLESTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5311 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF JAMES E. WILLIAMS OF ROCK HILL WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR IN COMBAT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5312 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF THE LATE FREDDIE STOWERS WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5313 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF THE LATE DANIEL AUGUSTUS JOSEPH SULLIVAN WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5314 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF THE LATE DONALD LEROY TRUESDALE WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5315 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF THE LATE JOHN C. VILLEPIGUE WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5316 -- Reps. Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF NAVY PETTY OFFICER MICHAEL EDWIN THORNTON, A NATIVE OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR VALOR IN THE VIETNAM CONFLICT, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5317 -- Rep. Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND ARIEL K. MILES OF HARTSVILLE FOR HER DILIGENCE AND DEDICATION AS A GIRL SCOUT AND CONGRATULATE HER ON RECEIVING THE HIGHEST AWARD GIVEN IN GIRL SCOUTING--THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5318 -- Rep. Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND LAURA ASHLEY COOK OF HARTSVILLE FOR HER DILIGENCE AND DEDICATION AS A GIRL SCOUT AND CONGRATULATE HER ON RECEIVING THE HIGHEST AWARD GIVEN IN GIRL SCOUTING--THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5319 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROBERT BRENTON DANA ON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS EAGLE SCOUT BADGE IN AUGUST OF 2003, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS HARD WORK, PERSEVERANCE, AND MANY ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE EARNING THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING, AND TO WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5320 -- Reps. Neilson, J. Hines and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RICHARD PAYSON DANA ON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS EAGLE SCOUT BADGE IN AUGUST OF 2003, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS HARD WORK, PERSEVERANCE, AND MANY ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE EARNING THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING, AND TO WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5321 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JAMES RADISSON DANA ON RECEIVING THE PRESTIGIOUS EAGLE SCOUT BADGE IN AUGUST OF 2003, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS HARD WORK, PERSEVERANCE, AND MANY ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE EARNING THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING, AND TO WISH HIM EVERY SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5322 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE A. C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAM, HEAD COACH HARRY HUNTLEY, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON A DAY AND AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED FOR WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAA STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5323 -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MRS. LINDA WINBURN, AN EIGHTH GRADE TEACHER AT SUMMIT PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA, ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING HER UPON BEING SELECTED SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2004-2005 BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5324 -- Reps. Freeman, Jennings, Lucas and Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE 2004 CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, IN ORDER TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5325 -- Rep. Cotty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. LINDA WINBURN, AN EIGHTH GRADE TEACHER AT SUMMIT PARKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA, UPON BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2004-2005 BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5326 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE MReading ROBERT SCARBOROUGH OF NORTH, FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5327 -- Reps. Freeman, Jennings, Lucas and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE MEMBERS AND COACHING STAFF OF THE CHERAW HIGH SCHOOL "BRAVES" BASEBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AA STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5328 -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE W. WYMAN KING ACADEMY "LADY KNIGHTS" SOFTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DENISE ROWE ON WINNING THE 2004 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE OUTSCORING THEIR COMPETITORS WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF 65-9 IN FIVE CONSECUTIVE GAMES.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5329 -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE W. WYMAN KING ACADEMY "LADY KNIGHTS" SOFTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH DENISE ROWE ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THEM ON THE 2004 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE OUTSCORING THEIR COMPETITORS WITH A TOTAL SCORE OF 65-9 IN FIVE CONSECUTIVE GAMES.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5330 -- Rep. Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF UNITED STATES ARMY STAFF SERGEANT ESAU G. PATTERSON, JReading, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2004, SOUTH OF BAGHDAD, IRAQ, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5331 -- Reps. Harvin, Kennedy and G.M. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 108 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN CLARENDON COUNTY THE "BRIGGS, DELAINE, PEARSON INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "BRIGGS, DELAINE, PEARSON INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed

Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5332 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL "PANTHERS" BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM AND HEAD COACH JASON BIRCHWOOD ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5333 -- Reps. J.E. Smith and Harrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING UP TO AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY DAYS MILITARY LEAVE IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS FOR A STATE EMPLOYEE CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY AS A RESULT OF "OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM" OR "OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE", OR WHO SERVES IN A UNIT FEDERALIZED FOR DUTY IN CONNECTION WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL HOSTILITIES IN IRAQ, OR ANY COMBINATION OF THESE DUTIES, WHEN THE EMERGENCY GIVING RISE TO THE EMERGENCY EXTENDS INTO A SUBSEQUENT YEAReading
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings
Ratified

H. 5334 -- Rep. Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PAY TRIBUTE TO PINEY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN COWPENS, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CHURCH DEDICATION SERVICE ON SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5335 -- Rep. Frye: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF THE KING ACADEMY BOYS BASEBALL TEAM ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE SCISA CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5336 -- Rep. Frye: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE W. WYMAN KING ACADEMY KNIGHTS BASEBALL TEAM, OF BATESBURG IN SALUDA COUNTY, ON WINNING ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO COMMEND THE HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION OF THE PLAYERS, COACHES, STAFF, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR THEIR 2004 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WIN.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5337 -- Reps. Witherspoon, Quinn, Anthony, Barfield, Battle, Branham, G. Brown, Clark, Duncan, Freeman, Harvin, Hayes, Jennings, Keegan, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, McCraw, McGee, Miller, Neilson, Rhoad, Scarborough, J.Reading Smith, Snow, J. Brown, Cato, Clemmons, Harrison, J.E. Smith, W.D. Smith and Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO SUPPORT AND ENACT LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A TOBACCO QUOTA BUYOUT PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5338 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION APPLAUDING THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" ON THEIR THIRD CLASS AAAA STATE TEAM GOLF TITLE IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND SENIOR CAPTAIN PATRICK CUNNING WHO TOOK TOP INDIVIDUAL HONORS IN A SUDDEN-DEATH PLAYOFF.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5339 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL "THOROUGHBREDS" GOLF TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR THIRD CLASS AAAA STATE TEAM GOLF TITLE IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5340 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MReading STAN MARSHALL ON RECEIVING THE ORDER OF THE PALMETTO, AND TO THANK HIM FOR HIS CONTINUED SERVICE TO BOTH HIS COUNTRY AND THE STATE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5341 -- Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE LIBRARY, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIANS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2899, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

H. 5342 -- Reps. G.Reading Smith, Tripp and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NATIONALLY RANKED 2004 "LADY RAMS" SOFTBALL TEAM OF HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL ON THEIR THIRD CONSECUTIVE CLASS AAAA STATE TITLE AND APPLAUDING THEIR DOMINANCE OF GIRLS' SOFTBALL OVER THE YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5343 -- Reps. G.Reading Smith, Tripp and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATIONALLY RANKED 2004 "LADY RAMS" SOFTBALL TEAM OF HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THEIR THIRD CONSECUTIVE CLASS AAAA STATE TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5344 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF JAMES J. CASTLEBERRY, OF SUMTER, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2004, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5345 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, G. Brown, Weeks, J.H. Neal, Coates, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CANDI AND CHRISTY CARNES ON BEING NAMED 2004-2005 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR FOR SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO AND TO EXPRESS SINCERE APPRECIATION TO THESE TWO OUTSTANDING TEACHERS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF SUMTEReading
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5346 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, 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, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO REPRESENTATIVE REBECCA "BECKY" RICHARDSON OF FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF YORK COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AND MUCH SUCCESS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS SHE EMBARKS ON HER NEW CAREER AS A COMMISSIONER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5347 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "RED RAIDERS" BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM, COACH WARREN TURNER, AND OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIALS, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONGRATULATING AND HONORING THE TEAM ON WINNING THEIR SECOND CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THREE YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5348 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "RED RAIDERS" BOYS VARSITY SOCCER TEAM AND COACH WARREN TURNER ON WINNING THEIR SECOND CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN THREE YEARS AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5349 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2004 STATE CLASS AAAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5350 -- Reps. Wilkins and Tripp: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL TEAM ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THEM FOR WINNING THE 2004 STATE CLASS AAAA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5351 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE AMOS L. GOURDINE OF BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SINCE 1997 UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE AND TO EXTEND TO HIM EVERY BEST WISH IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5352 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE THOMAS G. KEEGAN OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SINCE 1989 UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE AND TO EXTEND TO HIM EVERY BEST WISH IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5353 -- Reps. Wilkins, W.D. Smith, J. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Harrell, Harrison, Townsend, Witherspoon, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Ceips, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE AND EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO REPRESENTATIVE MARY BETH FREEMAN OF CHERAW FOR HER OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5354 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CHARMING TOWN OF HAMPTON COURT HOUSE ON ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT TOWN.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5355 -- Rep. Bowers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HAMPTON COUNTY GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE PAPER FOR THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5356 -- Reps. Cotty, Lourie and Howard: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MReading GERALD KEITH PRICE UPON BEING NAMED PRINCIPAL OF E. L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5357 -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH IN PROMISED LAND ON THE COMPLETION OF THEIR FAMILY LIFE CENTER ON JULY 30, 2003, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5358 -- Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1627 OF 1972, RELATING TO THE DORCHESTER COUNTY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Senate Amendments Amended
Recalled
Other proceedings
Reconsidered
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

H. 5359 -- Reps. Harrell, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 KATHRYN "KAYLEE" ROGERS OF LEXINGTON FOR HER DILIGENCE AND DEDICATION AS A GIRL SCOUT AND CONGRATULATE HER ON RECEIVING THE HIGHEST AWARD GIVEN IN GIRL SCOUTING--THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5360 -- Reps. Weeks, G.M. Smith, J.H. Neal, Coates and G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE JEREMY BRYAN OF SUMTER FOR WINNING THE 141-POUND WEIGHT CLASS IN THE NATIONAL GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING TOURNAMENT IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5361 -- Reps. Perry, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR WILLIAM "WILL" CONE RICHARDSON OF AIKEN COUNTY ON ACHIEVING THE ELITE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO WISH HIM FURTHER SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5362 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Parks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY TENNIS TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SCISA CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5363 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Parks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY TENNIS TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF, ON CAPTURING THE SCISA CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5364 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Parks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2004, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SCISA REGION AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP SOCCER COMPETITION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5365 -- Reps. Pinson, M.A. Pitts and Parks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF GREENWOOD'S EMERALD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF ON CAPTURING THE 2004 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR DEDICATION TO BEING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5366 -- Rep. Pinson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM AND THEIR COACHING STAFF FOR WINNING THE SCISA REGION AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM ON THEIR HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION TO BECOME A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5367 -- Reps. Huggins, McLeod and Quinn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THOMAS HAMILL, GRAND MARSHAL OF THE CHAPIN LABOR DAY PARADE, FOR HIS HEROIC ESCAPE FROM CAPTIVITY IN IRAQ AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5368 -- Rep. Wilkins: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2004, AT TIMES TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKEReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5369 -- Reps. Sandifer, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 COMMEMORATE DUKE POWER, ITS EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES, ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY, AND EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5370 -- Rep. 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 AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED, A MURDER OF A PERSON'S SPOUSE WHILE THE PERSON IS SUBJECT TO A VALID ORDER OF PROTECTION, THE PERSON IS VIOLATING A CONDITION OF BOND, OR THE PERSON IS VIOLATING A RESTRAINING ORDER AND THE MURDER OF A PERSON'S SPOUSE IF THE PERSON HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Introduced and Committed

H. 5371 -- Rep. Bingham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHN CONE OF COLUMBIA UPON BEING CHOSEN THE 2004 ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5372 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE JOHNNIE WRIGHT, SReading, ORANGEBURG COUNTY COUNCILMAN, FOR ALL THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION HE CONTINUOUSLY PUTS FORTH AS A COUNCILMAN AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5373 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MRS. VELMA H. MAYER OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON THE REMARKABLE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5374 -- Rep. G.Reading Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CLYDE AND ELEANOR BROOKS OF FOUNTAIN INN ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 5, 2004, AND TO WISH THEM MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HAPPINESS TOGETHEReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5375 -- Reps. Scarborough, Altman, Hagood, Umphlett and Hinson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE BILLIE JEAN SCHRECK, FOR HER OUTSTANDING, DEDICATED SERVICE AS A LEGISLATIVE AIDE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH HAPPINESS UPON HER UPCOMING MARRIAGE AND MOVE TO ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, AND TO WISH HER SUCCESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5376 -- Reps. Harvin and G.M. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND JODY WEAVER AND LIEUTENANT DAVID JONES, OF EAST CLARENDON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN CLARENDON COUNTY, FOR THEIR RAPID RESPONSE AND BRAVERY IN SAVING STUDENT JOSHUA LLOYD FROM CHOKING.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5377 -- Reps. Barfield, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DReading EVAN COHEN OF LEXINGTON FOR HIS SERVICE AS CHIROPRACTOR OF THE WEEK TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY EVERY WEDNESDAY DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS SERVICE AS THE 2003-04 PRESIDENT AND GOLF COMMITTEE CHAIR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5378 -- Reps. Parks, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MReading WILLIAM ALLEN MCLEAN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTIONS TO CITIZENS IN GREENWOOD COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5379 -- Reps. Townsend, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE JOANNE GILHAM OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND FOR HER MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND AS A DEDICATED MEMBER OF THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AND THE RULES COMMITTEE AND TO WISH HER WELL IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5380 -- Rep. Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS SIXTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM FOR THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5381 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 WELCOME BRIGADIER GENERAL ABRAHAM TURNER BACK TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND HIM ON BECOMING THE FORTY-FIRST COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY TRAINING CENTER AT FORT JACKSON.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5382 -- Rep. Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THOMAS C. "TOM" DAVIS OF BEAUFORT UPON HIS DEPARTURE FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5383 -- Rep. Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND RHONDA CRADLE OF HARDEEVILLE FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND HER SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5384 -- Reps. Whitmire and Sandifer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 IN OCONEE COUNTY FROM THE VILLAGE OF LONG CREEK TO THE CHATTOOGA RIVER THE "MATHESON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "MATHESON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Amendment
Concurrence
Message to Senate

H. 5385 -- Reps. Harrell, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE LIEUTENANT MICHAEL THOMAS ON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD MERITORIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5386 -- Reps. Harrell, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE SERGEANT CHISOLM FRAMPTON ON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD MERITORIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5387 -- Reps. Harrell, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MAJOR ALVIN A. TAYLOR ON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD MERITORIOUS PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5388 -- Rep. G. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE REVEREND MICHAEL B. HENDERSON FOR EIGHT YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE AS PASTOR OF BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR HIS CONTINUED SUCCESS AT BETHEL UNITED.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5389 -- Reps. Miller, Breeland, Altman, Mack, Scarborough and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY BETWEEN DOAR ROAD AND SEEWEE ROAD THE "WILLIAM H. ALSTON HIGHWAY" AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILLIAM H. ALSTON HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5390 -- Reps. McLeod, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE PALMETTO HEALTH HOSPICE ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF CARING, COMPASSIONATE SERVICE TO SOUTH CAROLINA PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND TO ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE AND AVAILABILITY OF HOSPICE SERVICES AND TO OBSERVE THIS MONTH WITH APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5391 -- Reps. Davenport and W.D. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ROGER MILLIKEN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TO REQUEST THAT THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG AIRPORT COMMISSION NAME THE AIRFIELD LOCATED AT THE GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT "ROGER MILLIKEN FIELD".
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5392 -- Rep. Townsend: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE ELLEN H. HENDERSON FOR HER DEDICATION TO THE FIELD OF EDUCATION UPON HER RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5393 -- Reps. Scott, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF CORPORAL FREDDIE STOWERS AND TO HONOR HIM AS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO BE AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR WORLD WAR I OR WORLD WAR II.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5394 -- Rep. Lourie: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE A. C. FLORA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS TEAM AND HEAD COACH JOE BAILEY FOR WINNING THE 2004 STATE CLASS AAA TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5395 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, G. Brown, Coates and Weeks: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE JOHN BRABHAM PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE FIRM OF SUMTER UPON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH IT MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5396 -- Reps. J.E. Smith, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.Reading 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 EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON LEARNING OF THE DEATH OF JOSEPH EDGAR CROSLAND, JReading, OF ATHENS, GEORGIA AND A NATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5397 -- Reps. McCraw, Phillips and Littlejohn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DReading ANGELA LYON HINTON, PRINCIPAL OF THE CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN GAFFNEY FOR HER WONDERFUL LEADERSHIP OF THIS OUTSTANDING SCHOOL SINCE 2000 AS SHE LEAVES CORINTH TO BECOME PRINCIPAL OF WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5398 -- Rep. Rivers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND LOUISE GARVIN HOPKINS FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO HAMPTON COUNTY AND FOR HER ROLE AS A FOSTER CARE MOTHER AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5399 -- Reps. Govan, Allen, Breeland, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Gourdine, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Kennedy, Lee, Lloyd, Mack, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Parks, Rutherford, Scott, F.N. Smith, Weeks and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MReading JOEY Reading PRESTON, ANDERSON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS AS A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, VALUABLE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE HE HAS GIVEN THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND FOR BEING ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5400 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DReading ROBERT E. DENNIS, PASTOR OF CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH IN SIMPSONVILLE, ON HIS THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AT CEDAR GROVE AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5401 -- Reps. Parks, M.A. Pitts and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 595 OF 1994, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VACANCY MUST BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO THE GREENWOOD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR ELECTION OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Other proceedings

H. 5402 -- Rep. Cotty: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RIDGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL "BLAZERS" BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM IN RICHLAND COUNTY AND HEAD COACH JEFF BUYS ON WINNING THE 2004 CLASS AAAA BOYS TRACK AND FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION THROUGHOUT THEIR SEASON.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5403 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE FATHERS WITH PRIDE FOUNDATION AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5404 -- Rep. McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING, HONORING, AND RECOGNIZING D. H. "JEFF" JEFCOAT OF LITTLE MOUNTAIN FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE FAMILY MOTOR COACH ASSOCIATION AND FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND LEADERSHIP SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5405 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DON DELOACH FOR HIS SERVICE AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF VARNVILLE FOR EIGHTEEN YEARS AND AS A MEMBER OF VARNVILLE TOWN COUNCIL FOR FOURTEEN YEARS UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MAYOR AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5406 -- Rep. G. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE CALTHA ELIZABETH "BETSY" MCCOY RIDGEWAY OF SUMTER UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER ALMOST FORTY YEARS OF TEACHING AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5407 -- Reps. G. Brown and Snow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF EDWARD ZOMERFELD OF COLUMBIA ON TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2004, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5408 -- Rep. E.H. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE REVEREND ROBBY MCBRIDE FOR TWENTY-TWO YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS SENIOR MINISTER OF SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN LEXINGTON, TO HONOR HIS HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, AND TO WISH HIM AND HIS FAMILY MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted
Returned by Senate With Concurrence

H. 5409 -- Rep. Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A PORTION OF RUSSELL STREET IN ORANGEBURG FOR JAMES E. SULTON, SReading, AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS INDICATING THIS DESIGNATION IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF MReading SULTON'S SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO WORKING WITHIN HIS COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5410 -- Reps. Hosey, Clyburn, Parks, Scott, J. Brown, J. Hines, Breeland, Reading Brown, Moody-Lawrence and Lloyd: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF THEIR FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE JERRY GOVAN, OF ORANGEBURG, AS CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS IN THE 115TH SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5411 -- Rep. Bowers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO THANK AND RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TONY AND ADELINE GROSS OF HAMPTON COUNTY, WHO USED WBHC (WE BUILD HAMPTON COUNTY) RADIO STATION WHICH THEY HAVE OWNED AND USED TO ADVOCATE POSITIVE IDEAS FOR THE COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5412 -- Rep. Rivers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE DReading FRED DUCEY, JReading FOR HIS FIFTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE AS A VETERINARIAN IN RIDGELAND AND JASPER COUNTY, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIM FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5413 -- Rep. Townsend: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FAMILY OF THE LATE CLARENCE EUGENE PRESSLEY OF ABBEVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECEIVING POSTHUMOUS RECOGNITION BY THE PLACEMENT OF AN HISTORICAL MARKER ON THE SITE OF HIS PRINCIPAL BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF ABBEVILLE, THE INDUCTION INTO THE 2004 ABBEVILLE COUNTY HALL OF FAME, AND THE RENAMING OF A PORTION OF SPRING STREET IN HIS HONOReading
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5414 -- Rep. Viers: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LEGISLATURE THE USE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE CHAMBERS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2004, AND THE USE OF AVAILABLE MEETING SPACE IN THE BLATT OFFICE BUILDING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2004, FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY AS ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERKS OF THE RESPECTIVE BODIES.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5415 -- Reps. Hagood, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE J. RICHARDS "RICK" TODD ON HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5416 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE PASTORS OF RIGHT DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CENTER, DReading HERBERT BAILEY, JReading, AND DReading MARCIA BAILEY, ITS MEMBERS, AND PARTNERS DURING THE CELEBRATION OF THE DEDICATION SERVICE OF THE RDCC SPRUNG STRUCTURE IN COLUMBIA ON JUNE 13, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5417 -- Rep. Limehouse: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BISHOP ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM AND THEIR HEAD COACH, TONY COLIZZI, ON WINNING THE 2004 AA STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR HARD WORK, COMPETITIVE SPIRIT, AND DEDICATION ON THEIR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE TRACK AND FIELD STATE TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5418 -- Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Edge, Hayes, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECONSIDER ITS PRELIMINARY DECISION TO CLOSE THE DEPARTMENT'S WILDLIFE OFFICE IN HORRY COUNTY, TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN OPERATIONS OF THIS OFFICE, AND TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY STAFFING FOR THIS VALUABLE CONSISTENT SERVICE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5419 -- Rep. Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MReading EDWARD HURSEY OF DARLINGTON FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5420 -- Reps. Koon, Huggins, E.H. Pitts, Ott, Bingham, Frye, McLeod, Toole, Clark and Witherspoon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE RAYMOND L. AND ALICE S. BOOZER FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE GILBERT COMMUNITY AND THE LEXINGTON COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THEM IN ALL OF THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5421 -- Rep. Martin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE JAMES AVERY WILKS OF ANDERSON FOR EARNING A PERFECT SCORE OF 1600 ON THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (SAT) AND FOR BEING NAMED THE STATE AAAA SAT STUDENT CHAMPION AND TO WISH HIM GREAT SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5422 -- Rep. Ceips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THOSE AGENCIES AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ENGAGED IN THE PRESERVATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S HISTORIC CEMETERIES AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND TO CONDEMN THOSE WHO VANDALIZE AND LOOT THE SAME FOR PROFIT.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5423 -- Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Edge, Hayes, Keegan, Viers and Witherspoon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECONSIDER ITS PRELIMINARY DECISION TO CLOSE THE DEPARTMENT'S WILDLIFE OFFICE IN HORRY COUNTY, TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN OPERATIONS OF THIS OFFICE, AND TO TAKE STEPS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY STAFFING FOR THIS VALUABLE CONSISTENT SERVICE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

H. 5424 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DReading MARCIA L. BAILEY, CO-PASTOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF RIGHT DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CENTER IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HER LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5425 -- Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Coates, G. Brown and J.H. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE WILSON HALL BOYS BASEBALL TEAM OF SUMTER FOR WINNING THE 2004 SCISA AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO WISH THE MEMBERS OF THIS WINNING TEAM MUCH SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5426 -- Reps. J. Brown, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, Reading Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 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, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.Reading Smith, J.E. Smith, J.Reading 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 CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DReading HERBERT BAILEY, JReading, PASTOR OF RIGHT DIRECTION CHRISTIAN CENTER IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HIS LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND DEDICATION.
Introduced and Adopted

H. 5427 -- Rep. Merrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHARLESTON BATTERY SOCCER TEAM OF DANIEL ISLAND ON ITS OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, DEDICATION, AND DETERMINATION THROUGHOUT ITS IMPRESSIVE 2003 SEASON AND ON CAPTURING THE 2003 A-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
Introduced and Adopted

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