2004 Permanent House Journal Index of Senate 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

SENATE 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 SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Senate bills & resolutions acted on by the House in 2004.
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S. 16 -- Senators Setzler, Mescher, Grooms, Ravenel, Reese, Courson, Branton and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-177 TO PROVIDE THREE DAYS OF PAID LEAVE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE OF THE DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER AND PERMIT THE EMPLOYING AGENCY TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT FROM THE EMPLOYEE STATING THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE DECEASED; TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO DECLARE DECEMBER 23, 2004, AS A CHRISTMAS EVE HOLIDAY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE 2005 NEW YEAR'S DAY STATE HOLIDAY SHALL BE OBSERVED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE SICK LEAVE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SICK LEAVE DAYS EMPLOYEES MAY USE TO CARE FOR ILL MEMBERS OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY, TO FURTHER PROVIDE WHEN ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE SHALL BE USED FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE PHYSICALLY ATTACKED WHILE IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL REVISIONS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading

Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 38 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPREHENSION AND LIABILITY ACT OF 1980, SO AS TO ADOPT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW ACT OF 1986 AS THE LAW OF THIS STATE AND TO REQUIRE AN OWNER OF A FACILITY RECEIVING CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS TO PROVIDE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THESE CHEMICALS IF NO SUCH SHEETS HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPORTED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 45 -- Senators Elliott and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CANCELLATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT OF PROPERTY TAXES PAID ON THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LESSEE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO ASSIGNS THE LEASE OR SURRENDERS THE LEASED VEHICLE TO THE LESSOR IS ELIGIBLE FOR A CREDIT OR REFUND ON PROPERTY TAXES PAID IF THE TERMS OF THE LEASE MADE THE LESSEE PRIMARILY LIABLE FOR THE PROPERTY TAX AND THE LESSEE IN FACT PAID THE TAX.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

S. 90 -- Senators Hayes, Ravenel, Reese and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT RATED UNSATISFACTORY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO IMPLEMENT A TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO MEDIATE PERSONNEL MATTERS BETWEEN THE DISTRICT BOARD AND THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT'S AUTHORITY TO FURNISH AN INTERIM REPLACEMENT FOR A DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT WHOSE OFFICE HAS BEEN DECLARED VACANT BY THE GOVERNOR; TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL RECRUIT AND TRAIN CITIZENS TO FORM A POOL FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF NONVOTING MEMBERS TO THE DISTRICT BOARD IN A DISTRICT CONSIDERED TO BE UNSATISFACTORY, TO REQUIRE THE DISTRICT BOARD TO MAKE AT LEAST TWO APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL TO THE DISTRICT BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN A DISTRICT RATED UNSATISFACTORY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION OF THE NONVOTING MEMBERS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 95 -- Senators Gregory and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGAL ACTIONS BASED UPON A DEFECTIVE OR UNSAFE CONDITION OF AN IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OUTSIDE LIMITATION OF TEN YEARS AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE IMPROVEMENT FOR BRINGING THE ACTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 99 -- Senators Mescher and Ravenel: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-20 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE AUTHORITY APPOINTED FROM HORRY, BERKELEY, AND GEORGETOWN COUNTIES MUST BE CUSTOMERS OF THE AUTHORITY AND RESIDE IN AUTHORITY TERRITORY AND TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 104 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE STANDARDS, REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES OF TATTOOING CERTAIN PERSONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-700, RELATING TO TATTOOING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TATTOO ANOTHER PERSON UNLESS THE TATTOO ARTIST MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 34 OF TITLE 44.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote

Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Recommitted
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 131 -- Senators Giese, Ritchie, Ravenel, Reese, Courson, Mescher and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES STATIONED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND THEIR DEPENDENTS BEING ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION RATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD AND THEIR DEPENDENTS STATIONED IN THIS STATE ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION RATES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THIS GENERAL ELIGIBILITY FOR IN-STATE TUITION FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE 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, AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY WHO IS INJURED TO THE DEGREE THAT THE PERSON IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO HIS FORMER POSITION BY A STUDENT CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT THAT CAUSED THE INJURY MUST BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN ALL RETIREMENT, INSURANCE, AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS IN WHICH THE PERSON WAS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY WITH THE EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO CONTINUE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE INJURED EMPLOYEE, AND TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2004, BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF A STUDENT COMMITTING ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST SCHOOL PERSONNEL, SO AS TO REDEFINE INTO THREE OFFENSES WITH SEPARATE PENALTIES FOR EACH, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING THE MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE AS A FELONY, AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-1535, 16-3-1545, AND 16-3-1550, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES IN CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE OFFENDER PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE JUDGES IN THESE PROCEEDINGS TO MAKE A SPECIFIC INQUIRY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THESE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 153 -- Senators Giese, Ritchie, Reese, Short and Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR THE ADOPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS CRITERIA BY PROVIDING THAT ALL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS PLACED ON THE APPROVED LIST OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TEXTBOOKS FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE SHALL CONTAIN THE SUBSTANCE AND LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE OUTLINED IN THE GRADE AND SUBJECT SPECIFIC ACADEMIC STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate
Other proceedings

S. 154 -- Senator Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN APPLICANT FOR INITIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION BEING REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A STATE FINGERPRINT REVIEW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ENROLLED IN A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM MUST BE ADVISED BY THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY THAT HIS PRIOR CRIMINAL RECORD COULD PREVENT HIS TEACHER CERTIFICATION, PROVIDE THAT BEFORE BEGINNING FULL-TIME CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE A PERSON SHALL UNDERGO A STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK TO BE REVIEWED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FBI BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE THOSE OF THE APPLICANT, PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION COULD AFFECT HIS FITNESS TO TEACH AND THAT HE MAY BE DENIED THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE HIS CLINICAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE, PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER EDUCATION CANDIDATE MAY REQUEST RECONSIDERATION AFTER ONE YEAR, AND PROVIDE THAT A GRADUATE OF A TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM APPLYING FOR INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION MUST HAVE COMPLETED THE FBI FINGERPRINT PROCESS WITHIN EIGHTEEN MONTHS OF FORMALLY APPLYING; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-3-50, 59-3-60, AND 59-3-70, ALL RELATING TO STATISTICAL REPORTS REQUIRED BY THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 194 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE FROM THE DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYEE" THE EXCLUSION FROM COLLEGE WORK-STUDY STUDENTS AND GRADUATE ASSISTANTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM SIXTY DAYS TO FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE CALENDAR DAYS TO TIME A MEMBER MUST BE RETIRED BEFORE RETURNING TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT AND ALLOWED TO RECEIVE RETIREMENT BENEFITS UNTIL MEETING THE EARNING LIMIT FOR THE YEAR.
Message from Senate

S. 208 -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Malloy and Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF MAY BE REMOVED ONLY FOR SPECIFIED REASONS PERTAINING TO CAUSE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-935 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION; TO AMEND PART 6, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION AND THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE IN REGARD TO VARIOUS MATTERS INCLUDING MATTERS BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MAKEUP OF THE COMMISSION, PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS, ELECTION PROCEDURES FOR MEMBERS, STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF, DUTIES AND POWERS OF OFFICERS OF THE COMMISSION AND HEARING OFFICERS AND OTHER STAFF OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES, ORDERS, AND DECREES OF THE COMMISSION; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 58, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-865, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FUEL COST" AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO RECOVERY OF FUEL COSTS, SO AS TO DEFINE "FUEL COSTS RELATED TO PURCHASED POWER" AS A COMPONENT OF OVERALL FUEL COST; TO DIRECT TO CODE COMMISSIONER TO DELIVER TO THE STATE REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE A REPORT OF CERTAIN CODE REFERENCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ON MARCH 3, 2004, IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-3-26, 58-3-80, 58-3-95, 58-3-120, 58-3-145, 58-3-150, 58-3-160, AND 58-3-210 ON SPECIFIED DATES, ALL RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Enrolled
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 256 -- Senators Grooms, Pinckney and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT DIRECTIONAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNS AT LOCATIONS WHICH ARE VISIBLE TO THE MOTORING PUBLIC READING "HISTORICAL TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MEMORIAL" AND THAT THESE SIGNS MUST BE PLACED AT APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR EXITS 53 AND 57, WITH DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AT THE OFF-RAMP TERMINATIONS, IN COLLETON COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 277 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-195, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY TO GRANT SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA BY WHICH A COUNTY MAY OFFER ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION OF ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT HOMES; 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 RELATED FACILITIES AND BEACH ACCESS AND BEACH RENOURISHMENT FOR WHICH THE PROCEEDS OF THE TAX MAY BE USED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 286 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-640, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC TRANSIT OR PASSENGER VEHICLE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 317 -- Senators Elliott, Rankin, Short, Reese and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE INTERSTATE BULK PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM WITH NEIGHBORING STATES TO PROVIDE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AT A REDUCED COST TO SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE.
Message from Senate

S. 354 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-23-175, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENT MADE BY A CHILD LESS THAN TWELVE YEARS OF AGE DESCRIBING CERTAIN OFFENSES THAT THE CHILD IS A VICTIM OF OR WITNESS TO IS ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 390 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-5010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, SO AS TO ALLOW THE FUND'S BOARD TO AWARD GRANTS TO STATE AND PRIVATE PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY; SECTION 20-7-5030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE FUND'S BOARD TO ASSESS NEEDS, SOLICIT PROPOSALS, AND AWARD GRANTS TO PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OR PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY; AND SECTION 20-7-5050, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OF CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND REVENUES WHICH MAY BE DISBURSED, SO AS TO REMOVE THIS LIMITATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 417 -- Senators Martin and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORM OF THE APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE APPLICATION CONTAIN THE APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 430 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCENIC HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO UPDATE AND INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

S. 458 -- Senators Kuhn, Giese, Leatherman, Ravenel, Waldrep, Martin, Grooms, Branton, Richardson, Fair, Verdin, Hayes, Thomas, Mescher and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-70 SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST THE PERSON; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO A STUDENT COMMITTING ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL, SO AS TO CHANGE THE OFFENSE FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY, AND TO ALLOW A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST THE PERSON.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 466 -- Senators McConnell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 48, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "VICTIM" AND "INTERVENER", TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENSE MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVICTION TO THE VICTIM OF THE CRIME AND TO REVISE THE PERIOD IN WHICH NOTICE OF THE CONVICTION MUST BE GIVEN TO VARIOUS PARTIES, TO PROVIDE THAT A VICTIM'S IMPACT STATEMENT MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM DETERMINES THAT A PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR, THE TEAM MUST NOTIFY HIS VICTIM OF THIS FINDING, TO REMOVE THE CHIEF ATTORNEY OF THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE OR HIS DESIGNEE AS A MEMBER OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM AND REPLACE HIM WITH AN ATTORNEY WITH SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE TO SERVE A TERM OF ONE YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST NOTIFY A VICTIM WHEN THE PROSECUTOR'S REVIEW COMMITTEE DETERMINES A PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR AND NOTIFY THE VICTIM OF THE TIME, DATE, AND LOCATION OF THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING, ANY TRAIL TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR, AND ANY OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS REGARDING THE PERSON; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITH A CANCELED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF EACH FINE MUST BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE HIGHWAY PATROL.
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 481 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OF 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.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Reconsidered
Continued
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 487 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXCLUDE THE ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 44-56-430 FROM THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-410, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS CONTAINED IN THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND PROVISIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF SEVERAL TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-420, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF PROJECTS THAT MAY NOT BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-430, RELATING TO THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS AN ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE TO BE LEVIED IF THE STATE TREASURER DETERMINES THAT THE FUND IS INSOLVENT, TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PERCENT OF THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF A DRYCLEANING FACILITY MUST BE LEVIED AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL SURCHARGE ON CERTAIN OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF DRYCLEANING FACILITIES AND MUST BE SUSPENDED ONCE THE FUND EXCEEDS FIVE MILLION DOLLARS UNTIL THE BALANCE BECOMES LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS, TO REVISE THE DATES WHEN THE INITIAL AND SUBSEQUENT CHARGES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL RETAIN FUNDS FOR THE COSTS INCURRED TO ADMINISTER, COLLECT, AND ENFORCE THE FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MUST PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT CONTAINS THE CURRENT FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-440, RELATING TO THE MORATORIUM PLACED ON ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL ACTIONS CONCERNING DRYCLEANING FACILITIES AND WHOLESALE SUPPLY FACILITIES RESULTING FROM THE DISCHARGE OF DRYCLEANING SOLVENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STANDARDS A FACILITY MUST MEET TO BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE MORATORIUM AND TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-450, RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF DISCHARGED DRYCLEANING SOLVENT THAT CAUSES CONTAMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL NOTIFY OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND PERSONS OF DRYCLEANING AND WHOLESALE SUPPLY FACILITIES WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME OF CERTAIN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-470, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND FEES FOR DRYCLEANING FACILITIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE REGISTRATION FEE BE PAID WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF BILLING, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN TITLE 12 APPLY TO THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEES, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES AN OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A DRYCLEANING FACILITY TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATION THAT HE HAS DEMONSTRATED A LEVEL OF COMPETENCY TO OPERATE A DRYCLEANING FACILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST RETAIN FUNDS FOR THE COSTS INCURRED TO COLLECT AND ENFORCE THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION FUND, TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT MAY BE RETAINED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT THAT EXCEEDS THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST BE REMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER AND USED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 44-56-420, TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME WHEN CERTAIN OWNERS OR OPERATORS OF DRYCLEANING FACILITIES SHALL INSTALL CERTAIN CONTAINMENT STRUCTURES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-480, RELATING TO THE SURCHARGE ASSESSED AGAINST PERCHLOROETHYLENE AND STODDARD SOLVENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM PERCHLORETHYLENE AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM HALOGENATED DRYCLEANING FLUID, TO DELETE THE TERM STODDARD SOLVENT AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM NONHALOGENATED CLEANER, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN NONHALOGENATED CLEANERS MUST BE ASSESSED A SURCHARGE OF TWENTY CENTS PER POUND, TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO REVISE THE PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE SURCHARGE IS DUE AND PAYABLE, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MUST DOCUMENT THAT THE SURCHARGE HAS BEEN PAID, TO PROVIDE THAT FINAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS MUST DOCUMENT THAT THE SURCHARGE HAS BEEN PAID, TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLVENT DEALER MAY PASS THE COSTS OF THE SURCHARGE TO CERTAIN PERSONS, TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL ADMINISTER, COLLECT, ENFORCE, AND DISTRIBUTE THE SURCHARGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO SELLS DRYCLEANING SOLVENT THAT IS EXEMPT FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE SURCHARGE MAY APPLY FOR A CREDIT OR REFUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-485, RELATING TO DRYCLEANING FACILITIES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE STATUTES RELATING TO THE DRYCLEANING FACILITY RESTORATION TRUST FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF DRYCLEANING FACILITIES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR AN OWNER OR OPERATOR OF CERTAIN DRYCLEANING FACILITIES TO ELECT TO VOLUNTARILY, OR BE DIRECTED TO PLACE A FACILITY UNDER THESE PROVISIONS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 496 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RABIES INOCULATIONS, CERTIFICATES, TAGS, AND FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FROM THREE DOLLARS TO FIVE DOLLARS FOR A RABIES INOCULATION AT A RABIES CLINIC PROMOTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND LICENSED VETERINARIANS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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3rd Reading
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Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

S. 500 -- Senators McConnell, Ford and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS COORDINATE MULTI-AGENCY RESPONSES TO CHILD MALTREATMENT AND TO SPECIFY THE SERVICES SUCH CENTERS MUST PROVIDE, TO REQUIRE THESE CENTERS TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND TO DEVELOP STANDARDS OF CARE, TO PROVIDE FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO CERTAIN GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND FOR THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH STATE AND NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION ON LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYEES OF THESE CENTERS NOT COVERED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT.
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 512 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE PHRASE "RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA".
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

S. 521 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1201 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEXINGTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION THAT A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
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Message from Senate
Veto Overridden

S. 531 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-1610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMPORTATION OF BEER OR WINE FOR SALE OR PERSONAL USE, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTION ON THE IMPORTATION OF BEER AND WINE WITHIN THE STATE FOR PERSONAL USE AND CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, RELATING TO THE MINIBOTTLE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCISE TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK; TO ADD SECTION 61-4-745, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE MAY CAUSE TO BE SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED UP TO TWENTY-FOUR BOTTLES OF WINE PER ORDER FOR THE PERSON'S OWN CONSUMPTION OR USE IF THE APPROPRIATE TAXES ARE PAID ON THE SALE; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-700, RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ONLY IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS TO BE SERVED BY THE ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1500, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON RETAIL DEALERS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SELLING MINIBOTTLES TO PERSONS OTHER THAN THOSE PERSONS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-6-1600 AND 61-6-1610, RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS BEING LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1620, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON MINIBOTTLE LICENSEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN CONTAINERS OTHER THAN MINIBOTTLES ON LICENSED PREMISES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1630, RELATING TO PURCHASES FROM LICENSED RETAIL DEALERS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A RETAIL DEALER FROM SELLING MINIBOTTLES TO PERSONS OTHER THAN THOSE PERSONS LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-1640, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON LICENSED UNDER ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 61 FROM SUBSTITUTING ANY OTHER BRAND OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PLACE OF THE BRAND SPECIFIED BY THE CUSTOMER UNLESS THE CUSTOMER IS ADVISED THAT THE DESIRED BRAND IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE CUSTOMER APPROVES OF THE SUBSTITUTION, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-1650, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LICENSEE FROM REFILLING OR REUSING ANY BOTTLE OF LAWFULLY PURCHASED ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1825, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MINIBOTTLE" AND TO MAKE THE PROCEDURES APPLY TO ANY BIENNIAL LICENSE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2000, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2005, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO "SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OF LESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS AUTHORIZED THROUGH A REFERENDUM, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS "IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2200, RELATING TO THE AGE OF THE SERVER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN ON-PREMISES ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SERVER WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY SERVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AND TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 61-6-2400 AND 61-6-2420, BOTH RELATING TO TAXATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND RESTAURANTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2600, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ACTS TO AVOID THE PAYMENT OF THE EXCISE TAX ON THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF THIS SECTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 532 -- Judiciary Committee: 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 REGULATE THEIR SALE IN CONTAINERS OF SUCH SIZE AS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
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Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Ratified

S. 548 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-71-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM TORT LIABILITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION COUNCIL.
Introduced and Committed
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3rd Reading
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Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 560 -- Senators Leatherman, Ritchie, Knotts, Grooms, Verdin, Giese, Branton, Mescher, McConnell, McGill, J. Verne Smith, Alexander, Martin, Short, Moore, Ravenel, O'Dell, Drummond, Hayes, Setzler and Ford: 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, 11-41-70, 11-41-120, AND TO ADD SECTION 11-41-180, RELATING TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT, SO AS TO REVISE ITS FINDINGS, DEFINITIONS, NOTICE, PROCUREMENT, AND ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS SO AS TO ALLOW AND PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH BONDS MAY BE USED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CERTAIN LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES AND OTHER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS INCLUDING TOURISM TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW CENTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2005, THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ANNUALLY SHALL REPORT TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION THE REVENUE IMPACT OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ANNUALLY SHALL REPORT THE COST AND BENEFIT OF THIS ACT, TOGETHER WITH THE JOB CREATION AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT MADE BY QUALIFYING BUSINESSES; TO ADD CHAPTER 45 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FUND SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE STATE GENERAL FUND IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE KNOWN AS THE VENTURE CAPITAL FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS SPECIAL FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR MONIES TO BE OBTAINED BY THE FUND FOR ITS STATED PURPOSES THROUGH LOANS MADE BY CERTAIN LENDERS AS CAPITAL COMMITMENTS TO THE FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR REPAYMENTS TO LENDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT LENDERS SHALL RECEIVE TAX CREDITS WHICH MAY BE USED AS A CONTINGENT RESOURCE TO MEET PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS WHEN DUE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INVESTMENTS FROM THE FUND MAY BE MADE IN VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THIS STATE; TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FUND UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VENTURE CAPITAL FUND AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS USES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL CORPORATION SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE VENTURE CAPITAL FUND AND CHAPTER 44 OF TITLE 41 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO PALMETTO SEED CAPITAL FUND IS REPEALED; TO PROVIDE THAT SECTIONS 59-101-10 THROUGH 59-101-410 ARE DESIGNATED AS ARTICLE 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS; TO ADD ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 101 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY SPEND FEDERAL AND OTHER NONSTATE APPROPRIATED SOURCES OF REVENUE TO PROVIDE LUMP-SUM BONUSES, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY OFFER EDUCATIONAL FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN FOUR PERCENT OF THE TOTAL STUDENT BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY ESTABLISH RESEARCH GRANT POSITIONS FUNDED BY CERTAIN GRANTS, TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THESE POSITIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY OFFER AND FUND, FROM ANY SOURCE OF REVENUE, HEALTH INSURANCE TO FULL-TIME GRADUATE ASSISTANTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THESE INSTITUTIONS IS VESTED WITH CERTAIN POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE INSTITUTIONS MAY NEGOTIATE FOR ITS ANNUAL AUDIT AND QUALITY REVIEW PROCESS WITH REPUTABLE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FIRMS SELECTED FROM A LIST PREAPPROVED BY THE STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE; TO ADD CHAPTER 51 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH UNIVERSITY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT, DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS FOR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES AND FOR PROJECTS FOR CERTAIN OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING PURSUANT TO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION TO THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE AND THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, PROVIDE FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS INCLUDING PROCUREMENT PROCESSES, PROVIDE FOR AN AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION TO ISSUE THE BONDS, PROVIDE FOR MATURITY OF THE BONDS, PROVIDE FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF THE BONDS, PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS AND INCREASE THE DEBT SERVICE LIMIT FOR THESE BONDS, AND PROVIDE FOR PURCHASE OF BONDS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-47-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT PROJECTS BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO DEFINE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO ADD SECTION 2-75-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TO MEET THE ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS MATCHING FUND REQUIREMENT UNDER THE RESEARCH CENTERS OF ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE ACT A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IS AUTHORIZED TO USE SPECIFIED FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE AND TO PROVIDE AREAS IN WHICH THESE MATCHING FUNDS MAY BE USED; TO ADD SECTION 59-53-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE MAY ESTABLISH A FOUR-YEAR CULINARY CURRICULUM PROGRAM AND AWARD BACCALAUREATE DEGREES IN CULINARY ARTS FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM THIS PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUMTER IS AUTHORIZED TO OFFER FOUR-YEAR DEGREES AT THE SUMTER CAMPUS AND TO PROVIDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AUTHORIZATION; TO PROVIDE THAT NO CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL BE CLOSED WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY ACT OR JOINT RESOLUTION; TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY REPORT THE NUMBER OF OUT-OF-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE RESPECTIVE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH UNIVERSITY WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO REPORT AN OUT-OF-STATE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POLICY AND HOW THAT POLICY WAS ENACTED BY EACH UNIVERSITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-149-10 AND 59-149-50, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO REVISE THE INSTITUTIONS WHICH ARE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY AND RETENTION REQUIREMENTS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP; TO ADD SECTION 59-127-470 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND NEED FOR A SCHOOL OF LAW AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY IN ORANGEBURG.
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Enrolled
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
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Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 570 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO ELIMINATE AS AN ELEMENT OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD A PERSON'S INTENT TO UNLAWFULLY APPROPRIATE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF A PERSON TO HIS OWN USE OR THE USE OF A THIRD PARTY, AND TO ADD INSTEAD THE REQUIREMENT OF "KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY"; AND TO ADD SECTION 16-13-515, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PRINTING OF MORE THAN THE LAST FIVE DIGITS OF A CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD NUMBER ON A RECEIPT BY AN ENTITY WHICH ACCEPTS CREDIT CARDS OR DEBIT CARDS FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 589 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-130, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN HAS STANDING TO PETITION THE FAMILY COURT, FOR CERTAIN ENUMERATED REASONS, FOR THE REMOVAL OF A GUARDIAN APPOINTED AS AN ADVOCATE FOR A CHILD IN AN ABUSE OR NEGLECT PROCEEDING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MUST APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT A GUARDIAN WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF A REMOVAL ACTION UPON THE GUARDIAN'S REQUEST.
Introduced and Committed

S. 604 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT A POLICY AUTHORIZING A STUDENT TO SELF ADMINISTER ASTHMA MEDICATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELEMENTS OF THE POLICY INCLUDING REQUIRING THE PARENT OF THE STUDENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MEDICAL INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR DISTRICTS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Proposed Amended
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Objection
Point of Order

S. 638 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICES FROM APPROPRIATED MONIES DIRECTLY PAYABLE FROM THE STATE TREASURER TO EACH COUNTY OFFICE.
Introduced and Committed
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3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 658 -- Senator Alexander: 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 TERM SET BY THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS AND NOT TO EXCEED FOUR YEARS.
Introduced and Committed
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Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 668 -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-5-15 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A BANK OR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, UPON DEPOSIT OF FUNDS BY A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR A COUNTY TREASURER, TO SECURE THE DEPOSITS BY DEPOSIT INSURANCE, SURETY BONDS, COLLATERAL SECURITIES, OR LETTERS OF CREDIT TO PROTECT THE LOCAL ENTITY AGAINST LOSS, AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURING DEPOSITS THAT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 682 -- Senator Jackson: 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 TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF MORTGAGE BROKERS AND ORIGINATORS INCLUDING ESTABLISHING LICENSURE AND RENEWAL FEES FOR ORIGINATORS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 686 -- Senators Thomas and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 73, TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE PERSONAL LINES MODERNIZATION ACT", SO AS TO CHANGE THE RATE APPROVAL PROCESS REGARDING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE FILINGS, TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO CERTAIN FILINGS, INCLUDING A RESPONSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CONTAINING ITS OPINION ON THE FILING, AND MAY APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE OR DEVELOP A CONSUMER INFORMATION SYSTEM TO DISSEMINATE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO PURCHASERS OF HOMEOWNERS, PRIVATE PASSENGER NONFLEET AUTOMOBILE, OR PROPERTY INSURANCE FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD NEEDS; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE, CANCELLATION AND NONRENEWALS, TO ENSURE THAT RATES ARE NOT EXCESSIVE, INADEQUATE, OR UNFAIRLY DISCRIMINATORY, TO AUTHORIZE THE REGULATION OF COOPERATIVE ACTION AMONG INSURERS IN RATEMAKING, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO EVALUATE NATURAL HAZARD CATASTROPHE MODELS THAT ARE USED FOR RATE FILINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN TITLE 38 PERTAINING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "INSURANCE-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION" AND "MODELING ORGANIZATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-910, RELATING TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH INSURANCE PREMIUMS MAY BE RAISED, SO AS TO DELETE FIRE, ALLIED LINES, AND HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE FROM THIS REQUIREMENT, AND TO DELETE A PROVISION AUTHORIZING A PRIVATE INSURER TO UNDERWRITE CERTAIN ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE AND TO FILE FOR RATE INCREASE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-73-325 AND 38-73-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABSENCE OF CREDIT INFORMATION FOR FIRE AND ALLIED LINES AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE MAY BE USED BY AN INSURER FOR UNDERWRITING PURPOSES IF THE INSURER PRESENTS INFORMATION SATISFACTORY TO THE DIRECTOR THAT THE ABSENCE IS RELATED TO THE RISK.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 687 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: 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, 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, AND REVISING LICENSURE RENEWAL PROCEDURES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT TO EXECUTE A SURETY BOND OR DEMONSTRATE OTHER FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MAY BE THAT WHICH IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Objection
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 718 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-2200, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE PROTECTION, PRESERVATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF LAND LEASED OR ESTABLISHED AS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Other proceedings
Message from Senate

S. 719 -- Senators McConnell and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREREQUISITES TO THE ISSUANCE OF CORPORATE CERTIFICATE FOR A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NO PART OF THE PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY IS WITHIN FIVE MILES OF THE BOUNDARY OF AN ACTIVE INCORPORATED MUNICIPALITY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 720 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH RIVER BASINS ADVISORY COMMISSIONS FOR` THE CATAWBA/WATEREE AND YADKIN/PEE DEE RIVER BASINS, AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR DUTIES, POWERS, AND FUNCTIONS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 727 -- Senator Land: 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 TWO OF CLARENDON 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.
Message from Senate
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Veto Overridden

S. 731 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FISHING SEASON AND OTHER FISHING REGULATIONS ON SLADE LAKE IN EDGEFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THESE REGULATIONS AND TO ALSO PROHIBIT THE USE OF NONGAME FISHING DEVICES AND THE POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, GLASS CONTAINERS, AND ALCOHOL AND TO PROHIBIT LITTERING AND THE IMPROPER OPERATION OR PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote 1222 Recalled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 732 -- Senators Pinckney, J. Verne Smith, Leventis, Anderson and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE METHOD OF COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO REQUIRE RATHER THAN ALLOW THE TAX ASSESSOR, COUNTY TREASURER, AND COUNTY AUDITOR TO DIVIDE A DIVISIBLE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE DELINQUENT TAX SALE AND OFFER A PORTION OF THE PARCEL SUFFICIENT TO SATISFY THE PAYMENT OF THE TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, PENALTIES, AND COSTS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 741 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2829, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 743 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, RELATING TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2832, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Ratified

S. 744 -- Senators Kuhn, McConnell, Malloy, Ryberg, Land, Fair, Peeler, Mescher, Branton, Drummond, Hayes, Grooms, Alexander, Knotts, Hawkins, J. Verne Smith, Waldrep, Leatherman, Cromer, O'Dell, Courson, Setzler, Moore, Matthews, Hutto, Martin, Ravenel and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE THAT ALL FUNDING OF THE MEDICAID PROGRAM SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE STATES PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CERTAIN TYPES OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO BE USED FOR MEDICAID PURPOSES.
Recommitted
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 756 -- Senators Alexander, Knotts and Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1-7, 2004, AS BURN AWARENESS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND THE SHRINERS OF NORTH AMERICA FOR PROMOTING BURN SAFETY AND AWARENESS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 759 -- Senators Hayes and Reese: 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 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION TO ATHLETE AGENTS, THE NONRENEWAL, 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 CHAPTER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Proposed Amended
Ratified

S. 763 -- Senators Ravenel, Knotts and Kuhn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF THE APPLICANT REQUIRED ON THE APPLICATION SHALL NOT BE OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 764 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1010, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS CONCERNING CORPORATE-OWNED FLEET MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "FLEET".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 767 -- Senators Courson, Cromer, Land, Matthews, Fair, Hawkins, Verdin, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Malloy, Martin, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Waldrep, Thomas, McConnell, Ryberg, Ritchie, Leatherman, Hutto and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 25-11-10 THROUGH 25-11-80 AS ARTICLE 1, IN CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 25 ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISONS" AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, IN CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND, TO PROVIDE THE USES OF THE FUND TO AWARD GRANTS TO MILITARY FAMILIES AND PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY FOR AND TYPES OF GRANTS THAT MAY BE AWARDED, TO PROVIDE THAT GRANT APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE TO THE DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE REVENUES TO BE CREDITED TO THIS FUND, AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DONATIONS THAT MAY BE MADE BY CHECKOFFS ON THE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CHECKOFF FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 769 -- Senators Cromer, Reese and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ALLOWED A VETERAN PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED FROM A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY AND THAT VETERAN'S SPOUSE AND TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A SERVICEMAN OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER KILLED IN ACTION IN THE LINE OF DUTY, TO A FIREFIGHTER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED FROM A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY AND TO THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S OR FIREFIGHTER'S SURVIVING SPOUSE, TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, TO CONTINUE THE EXEMPTION TO SUBSEQUENT HOMESTEADS OF SURVIVING SPOUSES AND PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS EXTENDED EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE FOR THIS EXEMPTION, INCLUDING A DEFINITION FOR "PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 773 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO ENACT THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT BY ADDING ARTICLE 35 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ADOPT A UNIFORM ACT REVISING PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING AND ENFORCING CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION WHEN ONE OF THE PARTIES RESIDES IN THIS STATE AND THE OTHER DOES NOT; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 2, ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 774 -- Senators McConnell, Martin and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-51-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WHOM DAMAGES ARE PAYABLE IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASES, SO AS TO CLARIFY A CODE CITATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT'S SHARE OF THE PROCEEDS MAY BE DENIED OR LIMITED WHEN THE PARENT DID NOT PAY CHILD SUPPORT OR DID NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE DECEDENT DURING HIS OR HER MINORITY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 776 -- Senators Moore, Martin and Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING CONGRESS TO INITIATE ACTION AFFECTING UNITED STATES' TRADE POLICY TOWARD CHINA SO AS TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 787 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-15-590, 11-21-60, AS AMENDED, 11-41-150, 41-43-110, AS AMENDED, 57-11-380, 59-71-180, 59-107-170, AND 59-146-140, ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AND ALL RELATING TO THE USE OF BOND SALE PROCEEDS FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED BY THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE UNDER THE VARIOUS AUTHORIZING STATUTES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT BOND PREMIUMS BE APPLIED ONLY TO THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF PRINCIPAL DUE, TO AMEND SECTION 11-41-50, RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BONDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE LIMIT ON DEBT SERVICE ON THESE BONDS AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THESE BONDS, TO AMEND SECTION 11-1-110, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR STATE AGENCY BUILDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW SUCH BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTING, RENOVATING, OR MAINTAINING SUCH FACILITIES, OR FOR REFUNDING SUCH BONDS ALREADY ISSUED AND TO ALLOW THESE BONDS TO BE FURTHER SECURED BY A MORTGAGE, TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-43-540 AND 11-43-550, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TAX BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THESE BONDS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled; Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 791 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOTTERY VENDORS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THESE VENDORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING DO NOT APPLY TO A LOTTERY VENDOR THAT IS A FEDERALLY-CHARTERED OR INSURED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WHICH PROVIDES ONLY BANKING SERVICES AS A LOTTERY VENDOR, BUT DO APPLY TO THE VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE INVOLVED ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS IN PROVIDING THE GOODS OR SERVICES THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE LOTTERY COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Ratified

S. 792 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-47-65, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE CMRS EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TERMS A COMMITTEE MEMBER MAY BE APPOINTED TO SERVE, AND TO EXTEND THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY EXIST.
Introduced
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Committed
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order

S. 798 -- Senators Thomas and Kuhn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT "HATLEY'S LAW" BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2993 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED FOR A THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE OR FOR A THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF DRIVING WITH A SUSPENDED, CANCELLED, OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE IN HIS NAME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND MUST PAY A MOTOR VEHICLE REINSTATEMENT FEE BEFORE HE MAY REGISTER A MOTOR VEHICLE IN HIS NAME.
Introduced and Committed

S. 799 -- Senator Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT FORK SHOALS ROAD IN GREENVILLE AT ITS CONJUNCTION WITH THE DONALDSON CENTER IS NAMED THE "JAMES Reading AND AIDA HATLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS DIRECTED TO PLACE APPROPRIATE SIGNS ON FORK SHOALS ROAD IN GREENVILLE AT ITS CONJUNCTION WITH THE DONALDSON CENTER THAT READ: "JAMES Reading AND AIDA HATLEY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 801 -- Senators Martin, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: 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, AND TO CONVEY THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 804 -- Senators Fair, Grooms, Pinckney, McConnell, Mescher, Branton, Ravenel, Ford and Kuhn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF C.C. BLANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON COUNTY ON THEIR COMMITMENT TO LEARNING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND WISH THEM EVERY SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 809 -- Senator Courson: 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 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2004, AND TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JOHN A. BRIEDEN III, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL.
Introduced
Amended
Other proceedings
Adopted
Message from Senate

S. 813 -- Senators Richardson, Hutto, Ravenel, Kuhn and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, 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.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Recalled
Objection
Request for Debate

S. 814 -- Senators Alexander and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-755 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF RETAIL MERCURY FEVER THERMOMETERS AND PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS A MISDEMEANOR.
Introduced and Committed

S. 816 -- Senators Ford and Kuhn: 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, TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF HIS CHILDREN FROM FOUR TO FIVE, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE MODIFICATION BE FUNDED FROM PRIVATE SOURCES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 821 -- Senators Short and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-9800 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS" MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE, TO REQUIRE A FEE OF THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS ABOVE THAT REQUIRED FOR A STANDARD LICENSE PLATE AND TO REQUIRE THOSE FUNDS BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO EXPAND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE BEST CHANCE NETWORK.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Message to Senate

S. 823 -- Senators Knotts, Cromer, Setzler and Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ROAD IN LEXINGTON COUNTY WHICH CONNECTS SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY NO. 1 TO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY NO. 6 AROUND THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED LEXINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE "MYERS WAY" AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ROAD.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 824 -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Ritchie, J. Verne Smith, O'Dell, Ryberg and Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2004, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004, AND THE SUBSEQUENT TERM; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004, AND THE SUBSEQUENT TERM; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004, AND THE SUBSEQUENT TERM; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN CHIEF JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2004; AND TO ELECT THE SUCCESSORS TO THE THREE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, WHOSE CURRENT TERMS EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 827 -- Senators McConnell and J. Verne Smith: 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 828 -- Senators Leatherman and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VARIOUS PROVISIONS REGULATING PHARMACIES INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FACILITY REQUIREMENTS AND SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST MAY NOT SUPERVISE MORE THAN THREE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND THAT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, ONE OF THESE THREE TECHNICIANS MUST BE STATE-CERTIFIED AND THAT AFTER JUNE 30, 2006, TWO MUST BE STATE-CERTIFIED, AND IF A PHARMACIST SUPERVISES ONE OR TWO TECHNICIANS, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE CERTIFIED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 829 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO LEVY THE ANNUAL MILLAGE NECESSARY TO FUND THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENSES OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION COLLEGE IS TRANSFERRED FROM THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY COUNCIL AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7 OF ACT 632 OF 1980.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 832 -- Senators McGill and Leatherman: A BILL TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 ARE ELECTED; TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH THESE LINES OF THE ELECTION DISTRICTS FOR TRUSTEES ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION; TO PROVIDE STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACT; AND TO REPEAL ACT 929 OF 1974 RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 837 -- Senators Rankin, Kuhn and Hutto: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF ANY SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY MUST BE RETAINED BY SANTEE COOPER AND USED FOR ITS PURPOSES AND NOT TRANSFERRED TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO HELP ALLEVIATE STATE BUDGET SHORTFALLS, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY OTHER USE OF THESE PROCEEDS MUST BE EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE PROCEEDS FROM SUCH SALES HAVE BEEN USED OR DISTRIBUTED IN VIOLATION OF THIS RESOLUTION, THESE PROCEEDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY AND USED IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RESOLUTION OR PARTS OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY CONTRARY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION ARE NULL AND VOID.
Introduced and Committed

S. 844 -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin, Waldrep and Hawkins: 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 COOPERATIVE 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 847 -- Senators Waldrep and Kuhn: 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

S. 848 -- Senators Verdin and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE"; TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY USE OR DISPLAY ANY BLUE LIGHTS OR RED LIGHTS OR DISPLAY THE WORD "POLICE", AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "DISPLAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 851 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE REVEREND JAMES Reading FIELDS ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE AT THE PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 852 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10 AND 9-11-10, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC SERVICE" INCLUDES PAID SERVICE RENDERED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF A POSTSECONDARY PUBLIC TECHNICAL COLLEGE OR PUBLIC JUNIOR COLLEGE, OR A PUBLIC FOUR-YEAR OR POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, WHILE THE MEMBER WAS A STUDENT AT THAT INSTITUTION AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1020, AND 9-11-210, BOTH A AMENDED, RELATING TO MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS ON UNUSED ANNUAL LEAVE AND THE USE OF SUCH PAYMENTS IN CALCULATING AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 855 -- Senators Knotts, Cromer, Verdin, Richardson, Giese, Leatherman, Peeler, Branton, Ravenel, Glover, Kuhn, Waldrep, Mescher and McConnell: 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 THIRTY-SIX 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.
Introduced and Committed

S. 856 -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE ROADSIDE OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY MAY BE MOWED BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 857 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-117-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMAINS OF ANY PERSON WHO DONATED HIS OR HER BODY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SCHOOL FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PURPOSES MUST BE INTERRED BY THE MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ITS EXPENSE IN A MARKED CEMETERY GRAVESITE IF THE REMAINS WERE BURIED OR IF THE REMAINS WERE CREMATED IN A MEMORIAL GARDEN CRYPT WHICH IDENTIFIES THE DECEDENT'S ASHES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 858 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 261 IN CLARENDON COUNTY THE "MANNY MOORE INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "MANNY MOORE INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 862 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 865 -- Senators Thomas, Fair and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN OUR STATE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 866 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 869 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 35, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF LONG TERM HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS, SO AS TO SPECIFY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO QUALIFY FOR LICENSURE AS A NURSING HOME OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR, TO PROHIBIT LICENSURE OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF NURSING HOME OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATION, TO DELETE SPECIFIC FEES AND REQUIRE FEES TO BE PROMULGATED IN REGULATION, TO FURTHER SPECIFY ACTS OF MISCONDUCT, TO SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL FINES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED GENERALLY AND SPECIFICALLY FOR UNLAWFUL PRACTICE, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF NURSING HOME AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 873 -- Senators Peeler, Ritchie, Hawkins, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ryberg, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE COACHES, PLAYERS, AND FANS OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE'S CAROLINA PANTHERS IN SHOWING TREMENDOUS COURAGE, DEDICATION, AND DESIRE DURING THE 2003-2004 SEASON IN ACHIEVING THE FRANCHISE'S FIRST EVER TRIP TO THE SUPER BOWL.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 874 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF SERVICE TO THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HIS COMMUNITY, AND NATION OF BISHOP JOHN HURST ADAMS, SENIOR BISHOP OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND JOINING HIS FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, AND MANY FRIENDS IN WISHING HIM YEARS OF GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO ENJOY THE FRUITS OF HIS LABORS AND HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 875 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF THE MOST REVEREND FREDERICK HILLBORN TALBOT, BISHOP OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES FOR GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 876 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTOL BISHOP FRANK CURTIS CUMMINGS FOR HIS SERVICE AND DEVOTION TO THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 877 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH BISHOP VERNON RANDOLPH BYRD UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND WISHING HIM GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 878 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BISHOP HENRY ALLEN BELIN, JR., OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, FOR HIS DECADES OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 879 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE NUMEROUS AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF BISHOP ZEDEKIAH LAZETT GRADY TO THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 880 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BISHOP VINTON RANDOLPH ANDERSON UPON HIS RETIREMENT IN FEBRUARY, 2004, AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM ON HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 881 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND BISHOP HAMEL HARTFORD BROOKINS FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A MINISTER AND BISHOP OF THE AME CHURCH UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 883 -- Senators Fair, Ryberg, Waldrep, Short, Thomas, Mescher, Verdin and Cromer: A BILL 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

S. 888 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 891 -- Senator Richardson: 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 RATE 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, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO RATE INCREASE BASED UPON AN ASSESSMENT MAY BECOME EFFECTIVE UNLESS THE ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN PAID.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 893 -- Senator Martin: 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, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FLAGS ATOP STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING, SHALL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF UNTIL NOON ON "POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY".
Introduced and Committed

S. 895 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: 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

S. 897 -- Senator Leatherman: 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 ARE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE AND DO NOT HAVE TO BE READOPTED IN SUBSEQUENT CODE CYCLES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence

S. 898 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Fair, Knotts, Thomas, Martin, Land, Moore and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE NURSING PROFESSION, 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 INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCREASING THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP FROM NINE TO TEN BY ADDING A LAY PERSON, TO CODIFY AND FURTHER SPECIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR A NURSE PRACTITIONER, CERTIFIED NURSE-MIDWIFE, CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST, AND CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST, TO FURTHER SPECIFY LICENSURE AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPANDED PRACTICE IN NURSING, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF THE NURSING PROFESSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 900 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 704 OF THE HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT, FEDERAL POST CARD APPLICATIONS MAY BE USED BY OVERSEAS AND MILITARY UNITED STATES CITIZENS FOR THE NEXT TWO REGULARLY SCHEDULED GENERAL ELECTIONS OCCURRING FROM THE DATE OF SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 904 -- Senator Alexander: 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 906 -- Senators Matthews, Hutto and Patterson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-127-90 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO USE THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE
(EMINENT DOMAIN) TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 907 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-49-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF A PETITIONER SEEKING A NAME CHANGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PETITIONER REQUESTING A NAME CHANGE MUST SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT STATING HE HAS NEVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME OTHER THAN THE NAME IN WHICH HE IS MAKING THE REQUEST AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE SECTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 916 -- Senators Richardson, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE OVERPASS THAT CROSSES SPANISH WELLS ROAD ALONG THE CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND THE "AMBASSADOR JOHN C. WEST OVERPASS" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS OVERPASS WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "AMBASSADOR JOHN C. WEST OVERPASS".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 920 -- Senators Moore and Setzler: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 921 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE MCCORMICK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 922 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 924 -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WORK TO PASS LIFETIME AND RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 926 -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT OUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS SUPPORT, WORK TO PASS, AND VOTE FOR THE IMMEDIATE AND PERMANENT REPEAL OF THE DEATH TAX.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 927 -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PASS A PERMANENT BAN ON INTERNET ACCESS TAXES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 928 -- Senator Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WORK TO PASS SOCIAL SECURITY PERSONAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 934 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN ALLENDALE COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN ALLENDALE 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.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 935 -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, WHEN A PROVISION OF LAW OR REGULATION PROVIDES FOR A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSING, PLACEMENT, SERVICE AS A VOLUNTEER, OR EMPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD WELFARE AGENCY, THE PROVISION OF LAW OR REGULATION MAY NOT OPERATE TO PROHIBIT THESE ACTIONS WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES BOARD SHALL MAKE ITS ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS AVAILABLE TO A VICTIM OF A CRIME BEFORE IT CONDUCTS A PAROLE HEARING FOR THE PERPETRATOR OF THE CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WITH CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLACEMENT IS AUTHORIZED WHEN THE CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE OF CERTAIN CRIMES IS PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2725, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF EMPLOYING CERTAIN PERSONS AT A CHILDCARE CENTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT EMPLOYMENT OR PROVISION CAREGIVER SERVICES WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE OF CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2730, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LICENSING OF A CHILDCARE CENTER OR GROUP CHILDCARE HOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT LICENSING WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2740, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF LICENSING A CHILDCARE CENTER OR GROUP CHILDCARE CENTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT RENEWAL WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2800, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR A STATEMENT OF STANDARD CONFORMITY OR APPROVAL FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHILDCARE CENTER OR GROUP CHILDCARE HOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT APPROVAL WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF THE APPROVAL FOR THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHILDCARE CENTER OR GROUP CHILDCARE HOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE RENEWAL WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2850, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF AN OPERATOR OF A FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT OPERATE TO PROHIBIT REGISTRATION OR RENEWAL WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF A CHILDCARE CENTER OR GROUP CHILDCARE HOME OPERATED BY A CHURCH OR RELIGIOUS COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT LICENSING, REGISTRATION, OR RENEWAL OF A LICENSE OR REGISTRATION WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-3097, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT, BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYS A PERSON IN ITS CHILDCARE LICENSING OR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISIONS, THE PERSON SHALL UNDERGO A STATE FINGERPRINT REVIEW TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT EMPLOYMENT WHEN A CONVICTION OR PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE FOR CERTAIN CRIMES HAS BEEN PARDONED AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WITNESSES AT AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A FORMER SOLICITOR TO BE PRESENT AT THE EXECUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PAROLE BOARD MEETINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONDUCT ALL PAROLE HEARINGS IN CASES THAT RELATE TO A SINGLE VICTIM ON THE SAME DAY AND TO PROVIDE THAT, UPON THE REQUEST OF A VICTIM, THE BOARD MAY ALLOW THE VICTIM AND AN OFFENDER TO APPEAR SIMULTANEOUSLY BEFORE THE BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING TESTIMONY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FILM, VIDEOTAPE, OR OTHER ELECTRONIC INFORMATION THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED BY THE PAROLE BOARD WHEN IT MAKES A PAROLE DETERMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN AND ALLOW CRIME VICTIMS TO APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD DURING PAROLE HEARINGS VIA A TWO-WAY CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 44-6-30, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO ADMINISTER THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-135 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADMINISTER THE SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amd
Amd
Proposed Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 942 -- Senators Leatherman, Leventis and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT SECTION OF HIGHWAY 76/301 NORTH COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 327 AND ENDING AT THE OLD MARION HIGHWAY IN HONOR OF MR. CHRISTOPHER JAMES YAHNIS AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "CHRISTOPHER JAMES YAHNIS HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 944 -- Senator Setzler: 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

S. 946 -- Senator Patterson: 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
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 949 -- Senators Leatherman and Ford: 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 TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, 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 REQUIRE A LICENSEE TO REVEAL HIS LICENSE STATUS IN A PERSONAL TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE PURCHASE, SALE, EXCHANGE, RENTAL, LEASE, OR AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE AND PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE LICENSEE IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE MET THIS REQUIREMENT; 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 TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, 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, BUYER'S, OR 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; 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; TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-70, RELATING TO LICENSE FEES, NONRENEWAL PENALTIES AND APPLICATION FEES FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERS, SALESMEN, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THOSE FEES MUST BE ESTABLISHED THROUGH A REGULATION PRIOR TO ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND TO REQUIRE THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION SUBMIT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEES BY AUGUST FIRST OF EACH YEAR A REPORT ON HOW THE FUNDS WERE EXPENDED FOR THE PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-60, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A FEE SCHEDULE THROUGH REGULATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 951 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE BARNWELL 19, BARNWELL 29, OR BARNWELL 45 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 952 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE ORANGEBURG 3, ORANGEBURG 4, OR ORANGEBURG 5 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 953 -- Senators Setzler, Knotts, Cromer and Courson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE LEXINGTON 1 OR LEXINGTON 2 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 954 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 955 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 956 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 957 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 960 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE REVEREND DR. ALPHONSO Reading BLAKE, PASTOR EMERITUS OF THE MORRIS STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY, THIS STATE, AND THE NATION ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS MODERATOR OF THE CHARLESTON COUNTY MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 962 -- Senators Rankin and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MANY CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LATE EUGENE F. (GENE) JOHNSON OF MARION COUNTY AND HONORING HIS MEMORY BY NAMING THE LITTLE PEE DEE RIVER BRIDGE, ADJOINING HORRY COUNTY AND MARION COUNTY, ON HIGHWAY 917 JUST OUTSIDE OF MULLINS, SOUTH CAROLINA, THE "EUGENE F. (GENE) JOHNSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 963 -- Senators Alexander, Drummond, Elliott, Grooms, Hayes, Knotts, Martin, Peeler, Sheheen and Thomas: 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

S. 965 -- Senators Fair, Cromer, Thomas and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROCEDURES FOR TAKING A CHILD INTO CUSTODY FOR A CRIMINAL VIOLATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE DETENTION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO RENDER DETENTION SCREENING SERVICES BY TELEPHONE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7405, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE INTAKE AND PROBATION SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE POLICIES RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF INTAKE SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY ORDER A COMMUNITY EVALUATION TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND THAT SUCH EVALUATION IS EQUIVALENT TO A RESIDENTIAL EVALUATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-7-1335, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR AND CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH JUVENILE RECORDS MAY BE DESTROYED AND CIRCUMSTANCES PROHIBITING THE DESTRUCTION OF SUCH RECORDS.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Proposed Amended
Recalled
Request for Debate
Ratified

S. 966 -- Medical Affairs Committee: 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; AND TO ESTABLISH THE TRAUMA CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENSES IN ESTABLISHING, ADMINISTERING, AND OVERSEEING THE STATE TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM.
Introduced and Committed

S. 970 -- Senators McConnell and Ford: 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
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 973 -- Senators Waldrep and O'Dell: 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 & Enrolled
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Reconsidered
Ratified

S. 979 -- Senators Ravenel, Kuhn, McConnell, Branton, Mescher and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 722 OF 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY AND SUMTER GUARDS BOARD OF OFFICERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE BOARD IS APPOINTED AND TO DESIGNATE ONE MEMBER TO SERVE AS SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE BOARD.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 985 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-440, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF THE SHERIFF AND SLED OF THE RELEASE OF A PERSON LISTED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO ADD THAT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ALSO MUST BE NOTIFIED OF THE RELEASE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 987 -- Senators Jackson, Glover, Ford and Pinckney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO ERECT A MARKER ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX TO RECOGNIZE THE LIFE AND MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LATE UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN ROBERT SMALLS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 988 -- Transportation Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, 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, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S PERMIT OR LICENSE IF HE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THESE CONDITIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE SUSPENSION REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PERSON HAS DEMONSTRATED COMPLIANCE WITH THESE CONDITIONS FOR ONE FULL SEMESTER SUBSEQUENT TO THE SEMESTER DURING WHICH HIS PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Committed
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order

S. 993 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MR. JAMES H. DONALD, OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 997 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-420 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO CHANGE THE MISDEMEANOR PENALTY FOR BEING FOUND GUILTY OF INTERFERING WITH OR DISTURBING STUDENTS OR TEACHERS, LOITERING, OR ACTING OBNOXIOUS ON THE GROUNDS OF ANY SCHOOL OR COLLEGE IN THIS STATE OR BEING ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT PERMISSION EXCEPT ON BUSINESS TO A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN $100 NOR MORE THAN $1,000 OR IMPRISONMENT IN A COUNTY JAIL FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 998 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1995, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION FOR MCCORMICK COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE MCCORMICK COUNTY COUNCIL, BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS REPRESENTING MCCORMICK COUNTY TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF MCCORMICK AND EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004 ARE AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICTS BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1002 -- Senators Grooms, Hawkins and Short: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2723 TO REQUIRE THAT ALL GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN DAY CARE LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS PER OCCURRENCE AND THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1013 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-4-110 AND 59-4-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM MAY NOT ACCEPT NEW PARTICIPANTS, THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL REMAIN IN OPERATION FOR EXISTING PARTICIPANTS, THAT THE STATE SHALL MEET THE OBLIGATIONS TO BENEFICIARIES IF THE TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM FUND CANNOT, AND THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE MONIES TO THE FUND TO PAY TUITION AND FEES TO THE INSTITUTION IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH MONEY IN THE FUND.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1017 -- Senators Branton, Hutto, Grooms, Alexander, Anderson, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hawkins, Hayes, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND WALTER M. BAILEY, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATION TO SERVING THE PEOPLE OF DORCHESTER, ORANGEBURG, AND CALHOUN COUNTIES AND HIS UNWAVERING CONVICTIONS AS SOLICITOR OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1020 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD, RELATING TO FAILURE TO APPEAR, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2845, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1021 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2828, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1022 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, RELATING TO RECORDKEEPING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2870, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1025 -- Senators Richardson and Pinckney: 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, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CESSATION OF TERMINAL OPERATIONS, THE SALE OF PROPERTY AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, AND FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1027 -- Medical 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 and Committed

S. 1028 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF FROZEN DAIRY FOODS AND FROZEN DESSERTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2857, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1029 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOFT DRINK BOTTLING PLANTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2856, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1030 -- Senators Hutto and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE COMMITMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS IN ALL ENDEAVORS AS A "STATE OF CHARACTER", ENCOURAGING CHARACTER IN OUR SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, FAITHS, GOVERNMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDIA, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND FAMILIES, AND TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 21, 2004, AS "STATE OF CHARACTER DAY".
Introduced and Committed

S. 1033 -- Senators Verdin, Grooms, Reese, O'Dell, Ryberg, Fair, Hawkins, Cromer, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Martin, Waldrep and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF PISTOLS, SO AS TO ADD AS AN EXCEPTION A PERSON RIDING ON A MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE PISTOL IS SECURED IN A CLOSED SADDLEBAG OR OTHER SIMILAR, CLOSED ACCESSORY CONTAINER ATTACHED TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1038 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE SUZANNE CULP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UPON HER RETIREMENT ON MARCH, 31, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1041 -- Senators Martin and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES IN OFFICE, SO AS TO REPEAL A PROVISION WHICH PROHIBITS WRITE-IN VOTES IN SPECIAL ELECTIONS AND MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTIONS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1043 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISSOLUTION OF A MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADOPTED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCE OBLIGATIONS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THE PLAN REMAIN IN PLACE UPON THE DISSOLUTION OF THE AUTHORITY UNTIL ADOPTION OF A MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE FINALLY DISSOLVING THE TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND TERMINATING THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR A MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OBLIGATIONS MAY BE ISSUED WITHIN FIFTEEN YEARS OF THE MUNICIPALITY'S CONCURRENCE IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE BY A MUNICIPALITY CONCURRING IN THE MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIME PERIOD BY WHICH AN ORDINANCE MUST BE ADOPTED IN WHICH THE TAX ALLOCATION FUND IS DISSOLVED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA'S DESIGNATION IS TERMINATED; TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-290, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND THE CARRY FORWARD OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD MAY BE USED ON MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-12-300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF THE TOTAL INITIAL EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN A MILITARY FACILITIES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR TIME PERIODS BY WHICH THE VALUE MUST BE DETERMINED AND TO REQUIRE COOPERATION AMONG OFFICIALS IN MAKING THAT DETERMINATION.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1044 -- Senator Leatherman: 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 ENTREPRENEURIAL 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.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1047 -- Senators Alexander, Mescher, Moore, Martin, Hayes, O'Dell and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND HIS ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS TO PROHIBIT OR REDUCE THE PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY MANIPULATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1048 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL TO INCLUDE ON THE REPORT CARD A CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATED ACCORDING TO THE UNIFORM GRADING SCALE FOR ALL SCHOOLS ATTENDED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amended
Objection
Request for Debate

S. 1050 -- Senator Giese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004, AS "CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR DISABILITIES DAY", TO ENDORSE THE "B.A.C.-COFFEE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS" PROJECT AND OTHER OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS OF EASTER SEALS SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 11:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEALS REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR PARENTS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1056 -- Senators Giese, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST PROMINENT ATTORNEYS, JAMES C. "JIM" ANDERS, UPON HIS DEATH ON MARCH 6, 2004.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1058 -- Senators Martin and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-49-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR A CHANGE OF A MINOR CHILD'S NAME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FAMILY COURT JUDGE MAY APPOINT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1061 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS COMMISSION, RELATING TO LICENSING, SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, EXAMINATIONS, FEES, DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, HOME INSPECTORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2887, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1062 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, PILOTAGE COMMISSION, RELATING TO PILOT AND APPRENTICE AGE LIMITATIONS AND PILOT REGISTRATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2886, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1063 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, LICENSE, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, RETAIL DEALER, INSTALLERS, TRAINING, EXAMINATIONS, COMPLAINTS AND HEARINGS, MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2890, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1064 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry 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 and Committed

S. 1065 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MAJOR JOHN DAVID DUDLEY UPON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND TO EXTEND SINCERE THANKS TO HIM FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1068 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR IT'S MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 30, 2004, "YORK COUNTY DAY".
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1070 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-165 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE FIRST WEEK IN JUNE OF EACH YEAR AS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1071 -- Senators Ritchie and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO USE THE IDENTITY OF ANOTHER PERSON FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Request for Debate
Point of Order

S. 1074 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MAJOR LAKE E. SUMMERS UPON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND TO EXTEND SINCERE THANKS TO HIM FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1075 -- Senators Short, Hayes, Hutto, Leventis, Peeler, Martin, Moore, Giese, Verdin, Fair, Reese, Setzler, O'Dell, Malloy, Knotts and Cromer: 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; TO AMEND SECTIONS 55-11-500, AS AMENDED, 55-11-510, AND 55-11-520, ALL RELATING TO STATE FUNDING OF AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCH FOR LOCAL FUNDS EXPENDED BY A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH A FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 11-41-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE AIR CARRIER HUB TERMINAL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-82, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT OF FUTURE PAYMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ASSIGNMENT TO ANOTHER DESIGNEE AND TO DEFINE "OTHER DESIGNEE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1076 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 WHICH TRAVERSES THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF SAINT MATTHEWS IN CALHOUN COUNTY AS THE T. M. "BABE" NELSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY IN HONOR OF THE LATE T. M. "BABE" NELSON IN RECOGNITION OF HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO HIS NATION, STATE, THE TOWN OF SAINT MATTHEWS, HIS CHURCH, AND THE CALHOUN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND FURTHER TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION ON HIGHWAY 6 AT THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF SAINT MATTHEWS IN RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF THIS DISTINGUISHED SON OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 1077 -- Senators Malloy, Leatherman, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT NASCAR RACING IS A VITAL AND INTEGRAL PART OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA'S ECONOMY, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE DARLINGTON RACEWAY AS ONE OF OUR STATE'S MOST FEATURED ATTRACTIONS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1078 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND MAJOR PHILLIP LENSKI UPON RECEIVING THE UNITED STATES ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, THE MERITORIOUS MEDAL, AND THE DEFENSE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE IN KUWAIT AND IRAQ AND TO EXTEND SINCERE THANKS TO HIM FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1082 -- Senator Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE NEWBERRY AND SALUDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-04 ARE AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICTS BECAUSE OF SNOW, ICE, OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1085 -- Senator Thomas: 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 and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1091 -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-04 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 & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1100 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1147 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GREENWOOD COUNTY CAREER CENTER, SO AS TO RENAME THE CENTER THE G. FRANK RUSSELL CAREER CENTER.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1101 -- Senator McGill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. LUCY ROWE OF THE PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY UPON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO EXTEND TO HER BEST WISHES FOR MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1103 -- Senators Peeler, Hayes and Gregory: 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, AND TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE ON THE LICENSE PLATE THAT MUST BE DEPOSITED IN AN ACCOUNT DESIGNATED BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DUCKS UNLIMITED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order

S. 1104 -- Senator Martin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON FEBRUARY 26, 2004, BY THE STUDENTS OF A SCHOOL IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY 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
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1107 -- Senator Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND TELEVISION STATIONS WPDE (CHANNEL 15) AND WWMB (CHANNEL 21) AND BILLY HUGGINS, GENERAL MANAGER OF THESE STATIONS, FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE CRIME STOPPERS PROGRAM IN THE GRAND STRAND AND PEE DEE AREAS WHICH HAVE HELPED TO MAKE IT SUCH A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1114 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN BARNWELL 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 & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1120 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION AND DESIGNATION OF FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS AND RURAL HEALTH CLINICS, SO AS TO ADD RURAL HOSPITALS TO THIS RECOGNITION AND DESIGNATION AND TO DEFINE RURAL HOSPITALS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1121 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-355, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF HUNTING DEER WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT, TO LIMIT THIS OFFENSE TO HUNTING DEER WITH A FIREARM AND TO EXCLUDE BOTH A LANDOWNER AND HIS GUEST FROM THE PROVISION REQUIRING PERMISSION OF THE OWNER AND OCCUPANT OF A RESIDENCE PRIOR TO HUNTING DEER WITHIN THREE HUNDRED YARDS OF A RESIDENCE WHEN THE LANDOWNER AND HIS GUEST ARE HUNTING ON THE LANDOWNER'S PROPERTY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1122 -- Senators Thomas, Moore, Gregory, Hutto and Waldrep: 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

S. 1123 -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN DARLINGTON 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 & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1126 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE AGREEMENTS, TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS OF PREMIUM SERVICE CONTRACTS AND DISCLOSURES, INCLUDING RENEWALS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-80, RELATING TO PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, 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, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN NOTICES TO INSUREDS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended 4213, Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1127 -- Senators Knotts, Cromer, Courson and Setzler: 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 YEAR.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1133 -- Senator Waldrep: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-26-30 AND 59-26-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO TEACHER ASSESSMENTS AND TEACHER CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM STUDENT TEACHERS TO TEACHER CANDIDATES, TO REMOVE PROVISIONAL CONTRACTS FROM THE TYPES OF CONTRACTS UNDER WHICH TEACHERS MAY BE EMPLOYED, TO PROVIDE THAT CONTINUING CONTRACT TEACHERS MUST BE EVALUATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS, TO PROVIDE WHEN A TEACHER MAY RECEIVE DIAGNOSTIC ASSISTANCE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANNUAL CONTRACT TEACHERS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Proposed Amended
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1134 -- Senators Jackson, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND CONGRATULATE DR. DAVID HOLMES SWINTON ON THE OCCASION OF THE CELEBRATION OF HIS TENTH ANNIVERSARY AS PRESIDENT OF BENEDICT COLLEGE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AS HE LEADS THIS HISTORIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1136 -- Senators Leventis and Land: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 741 OF 1990, AS AMENDED, AND ACT 620 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO ELECTION OF THE SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE FILING DATES FOR THE CANDIDATES TO FILE BY AUGUST FIFTEENTH TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW AND CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1139 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO GREAT FALLS COACH JOHN SMITH ON HIS TREMENDOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING HIS BASKETBALL COACHING CAREER, INCLUDING MOST RECENTLY CAPTURING HIS 700TH CAREER WIN.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1141 -- Senators Malloy and Leatherman: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1142 -- Senators Malloy, Glover, Elliott and Leatherman: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE MARLBORO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1143 -- Senators Malloy, Land and Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1146 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE, SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERMS, CHANGE THE PROCEDURE FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF A LICENSE OR A PERMIT, PROVIDE CERTAIN ACTS FOR WHICH A SERVICE MAY BE FINED, PROVIDE CERTAIN CRIMES THAT IF COMMITTED REQUIRE THE DENIAL OF CERTIFICATION, PROVIDE INSTANCES OF MISCONDUCT AND THE SUSPENSION OF A CERTIFICATE PENDING INVESTIGATION OF A COMPLAINT OF MISCONDUCT, PROVIDE FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION, CHANGE REFERENCES TO REGULATIONS, PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF PATIENT CARE RECORDS, CLARIFY LANGUAGE, AND REVISE REFERENCES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1148 -- Senator Thomas: 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
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1149 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, RELATING TO BARRIER FREE DESIGN, BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2889, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1150 -- Senators Setzler, Knotts and Cromer: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE GILBERT-SUMMIT RURAL COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1156 -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY ACT WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN ELECTRONIC REPOSITORY OF VACCINATION RECORDS TO BE USED IN AIDING CHILDHOOD DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amended
Proposed Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

S. 1159 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE APPLICATION OF THE DECEMBER FIRST DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE 2004 APPOINTMENT ONLY AND WITHOUT CREATING A PRECEDENT FOR DELAYED RECEIPT OF SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1160 -- Senators Knotts and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 AND INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN LEXINGTON COUNTY IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "4TH INFANTRY DIVISION INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 1161 -- Senators Elliott and Glover: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 301 NORTH IN DILLON COUNTY THAT BEGINS AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT AT DILLON HIGH SCHOOL AND CONTINUES TO THE INTERSECTION AT THE FLOYD GRIFFIN STORE IN HAMER THE "STACEY GRIFFIN HIGHWAY", AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT BOTH POINTS WHERE APPLICABLE ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 301 NORTH CONTAINING THE WORDS "STACEY GRIFFIN HIGHWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF DILLON, DILLON COUNTY, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1167 -- Senators Anderson, Alexander, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE JOINED TO MAKE STRONG COMMUNITIES AN IMPORTANT PART OF DAILY LIFE IN THE AREA THAT IT SERVES AND ENCOURAGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO JOIN IN THE OBSERVANCE OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH AND TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS IN THE STRONG COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1168 -- Senator Rankin: 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

S. 1169 -- Senator Verdin: 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

S. 1173 -- Senator Ritchie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG TO RELOCATE A STATUE OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR FEET TO THE CENTER OF MORGAN SQUARE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1176 -- Senator Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004, AS EARTH DAY AND TO OBSERVE THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S EARTH DAY MESSAGE OF "PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM", WHICH RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT AND REMINDS US THAT MEMBERS OF THE ARMY ARE THE GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1181 -- Senators Mescher, Grooms, Land, McGill and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN ONE ARKANSAS BLUE CATFISH OVER THIRTY-FOUR INCHES MAY BE TAKEN FROM THE WATERS OF LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE BY ANY ONE PERSON IN ONE DAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO COMMERCIAL AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1183 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-20, RELATING TO EXISTING FINDINGS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND EXISTING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS TO EXTEND THE APPLICATION OF THE ACT TO MORE RURAL AREAS AND ADD ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NECESSARY TO ASSIST SUCH RURAL AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-80, RELATING TO THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ORDINANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE FINDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-120, RELATING TO JOINTLY ADOPTED MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT PLANS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES JOINTLY BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO ESTABLISH A MULTI-COUNTY OR REGIONAL AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND PROPERTY WHEN SUCH PROJECTS HAVE ECONOMIC IMPACT BEYOND A SINGLE COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR ALL SUCH AUTHORITIES TO ACT BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND ORDINANCES OF COUNTIES PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1185 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS, RELATING TO STATE RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ENTITIES, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2874, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1186 -- Medical 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 and Committed

S. 1187 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON ALL SOUTH CAROLINA FORESTRY COMMISSION LANDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2841, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 23, TITLE 48 AND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 50 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1193 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MCCORMICK COUNTY SCHOOL BOND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN MCCORMICK COUNTY UPON APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM TO BE USED FOR SPECIFIED SCHOOL PURPOSES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled

Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1194 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL BOND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHICH AUTHORIZES THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN EDGEFIELD COUNTY UPON APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM TO BE USED FOR SPECIFIED SCHOOL PURPOSES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1195 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2904, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1196 -- Senators McConnell, Courson and Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SITE RECOMMENDED BY THE HUNLEY COMMISSION FOR THE DISPLAY AND EXHIBITION OF THE H. L. HUNLEY IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF AN ACCEPTABLE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HUNLEY COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned

S. 1197 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE IRVIN D. PARKER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND AFTER TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1203 -- Senators Patterson and Jackson: 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

S. 1204 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE SHAKEEM KENYA LANE FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE, TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON HIS GRADUATION FROM THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON MAY 21, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1205 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF TAMEKA KIMESUNG LANE OF BLAIR, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE, TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON HER GRADUATION FROM THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON MAY 21, 2004, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1207 -- Senator Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REVISE THE 2004 INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF ADJUSTING FOR A VALUATION ERROR IN ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT THREE OF YORK COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1212 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PIONEER RURAL WATER DISTRICT OF OCONEE AND ANDERSON COUNTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, OR MAINTAIN SEWER LINES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ENTITIES TO PERFORM THESE POWERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT MAY NOT TREAT OR DISPOSE OF SEWERAGE.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1213 -- Senators Knotts, Setzler, Courson and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1201 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEXINGTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION THAT A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION SHALL NOT SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1214 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONGREGATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MAULDIN FOR BEING THE BENCHMARK FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DECLARE AUGUST 22, 2004, AS "FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MAULDIN DAY" IN RECOGNITION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND ITS WONDERFUL MINISTRY AND MISSION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1215 -- Senators Leatherman, McGill, Malloy, Glover, Land and Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE OF INTERSTATE 95 AND HIGHWAY 327 IN FLORENCE COUNTY IN HONOR OF MR. ROBERT W. WILLIAMS, JR. FOR HIS LONG AND OUTSTANDING CAREER AS A PIONEER OF RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE INTERCHANGE SO THAT AS THE PUBLIC PASSES, THEY WILL REMEMBER MR. WILLIAMS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1216 -- Medical 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 and Committed

S. 1217 -- Medical 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 and Committed

S. 1218 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CLASSIFIED WATERS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2854, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1219 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN REGIONAL HOSPITAL.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1221 -- Senators Leventis, Land, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Leatherman, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE 1954 CLASS OF THE SCHOOL OF LAW AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE UPON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1224 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF HENRY RUFUS CAUGHMAN, JR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2003, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1226 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 33 IN CALHOUN COUNTY THROUGH THE TOWN OF ELLOREE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY THE "WILLIAM BURDEN BOOKHART, JR. HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILLIAM BURDEN BOOKHART, JR. HIGHWAY" ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1229 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 22, 2004, AS "TRANSPORTATION WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE CRITICAL ROLE TRANSPORTATION PLAYS IN OUR DAILY LIVES.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1231 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF, AND SUPPORTERS OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN GREENVILLE FOR SUCCESSFULLY NURTURING MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND YOUNGSTERS IN A FRANCISCAN ENVIRONMENT OF LOVE, PEACE, AND SECURITY SINCE 1951 AND WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1232 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BOB JONES ACADEMY VARSITY MOCK TRIAL TEAM, LOCATED IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND DEMONSTRATION OF EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY IN THE AREA OF MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION UPON BEING DECLARED THE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1233 -- Senators Ritchie, Hawkins, Peeler and Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION JOINING THE CITIZENS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY IN WELCOMING THE EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LOCATION ON THE GROUNDS OF THE MARY BLACK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF THE MARY BLACK CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC EXCELLENCE, A COLLABORATION OF THE LONG-TRUSTED MARY BLACK HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE HIGHLY RESPECTED STEADMAN HAWKINS CLINIC.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1234 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. DEBRA COX ON BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR 2003-2004 AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HER IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1240 -- Senator Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION JOINING THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THEIR PROFOUND SADNESS AT THE LOSS OF FORMER GOVERNOR JOHN C. WEST, A STATESMAN AND A GENTLEMAN WHOSE INTEGRITY DURING TURBULENT TIMES WROUGHT A NEW DAY FOR THIS STATE AND ALL ITS PEOPLE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1241 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE THOUSANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOSTER FAMILIES DURING MAY, "NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH", AND TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND GRATITUDE AND DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THESE FAMILIES FOR PROVIDING LOVING HOMES AND NURTURING CARE AND FOR THEIR SELFLESS COMMITMENT TO BETTERING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN NEED.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1242 -- Senators Ravenel, McConnell, Ford, Mescher, Branton, Grooms, Pinckney and Kuhn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE HIGHWAY 703 CAUSEWAY IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, FROM SULLIVAN'S ISLAND TO THE BEN SAWYER BRIDGE, IN HONOR OF LOUIS STITH, SR. AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT BOTH ENDS OF THE CAUSEWAY CONTAINING THE WORDS "LOUIS STITH SR. MEMORIAL CAUSEWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1243 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WATER CLASSIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2855, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1244 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2872, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1245 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF LAKE WYLIE AS A REGIONAL RESOURCE OF NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DECLARE JULY 4, 2004, AS "LAKE WYLIE APPRECIATION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1250 -- Senator Short: 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

S. 1251 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 IN CALHOUN COUNTY FROM I-26 TO THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ST. MATTHEWS, THE "O. ALEX HICKLIN, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT AN APPROPRIATE MARKER OR SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD HIGHWAY 6 AND WILD ROSE ROAD CONTAINING THE WORDS "O. ALEX HICKLIN, SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TOWN OF ST. MATTHEWS, CALHOUN COUNTY, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THIS NATION, INCLUDING ESPECIALLY HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE THEN HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1253 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. PEGGY JAMES TYLER FOR TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ORANGEBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1255 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 521 IN CLARENDON COUNTY THE "BEN G. ALDERMAN, JR. INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "BEN G. ALDERMAN, JR. INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1256 -- Senators McGill, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: 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

S. 1257 -- Senators Setzler, Alexander, Anderson, Branton, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Kuhn, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Waldrep: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE ON I-20 AT EXIT 44 IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR F. BEASLEY SMITH WHO SERVED HIS COUNTY AND STATE WITH DISTINCTION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1258 -- Senators Ryberg and Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MR. JASON FULMER OF AIKEN, A TEACHER AT REDCLIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FOR BEING NAMED ONE OF THE TOP FOUR FINALISTS FOR THE 2004 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1259 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 15 IN CLARENDON COUNTY FROM THE INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 261 TO THE BEGINNING OF THE ALTHEA GIBSON HIGHWAY THE "JUDGE REUBEN B. CLARK HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT AN APPROPRIATE MARKER OR SIGN CONTAINING THE WORDS "JUDGE REUBEN B. CLARK HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1260 -- Education 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 and Committed

S. 1264 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA FOR BEING ONE OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING SCHOOLS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND FOR DEVELOPING THE YOUNG MINDS OF PREDOMINANTLY AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1265 -- Senator Mescher: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCEREST GRATITUDE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS, INC., CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER, FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND PRECISION IN RESTORING THE "LITTLE DAVID" TO ITS RIGHTFUL PLACE IN NAVAL HISTORY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1270 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND CHIEF HAROLD D. HATCHER, CHIEF OF THE WACCAMAW INDIAN PEOPLE OF CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE STATE RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ENTITIES AND HIS LEADERSHIP IN BRINGING THE CONCERNS AND ISSUES OF ALL NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1272 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF OPEN GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN SUNSHINE SUNDAY, AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS SPONSORSHIP AND PROMOTION OF OPEN GOVERNMENT WEEK, AND TO DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 19-25 AS "OPEN GOVERNMENT WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA".
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1273 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE MARY FINLEY BABB OF EASLEY UPON HER RETIREMENT AS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR INSTRUCTION FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO EDUCATION, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1274 -- Senators McConnell, Ravenel, Mescher, Grooms, Ford and Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN LANE OF THE NEW ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. BRIDGE THE GARRETT P. WONDERS MEMORIAL BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN LANE, "WONDERS' WAY", IN MEMORY OF GARRETT PATRICK WONDERS OF GOOSE CREEK, AND TO REQUEST THAT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS BE POSTED SO THAT AS THE PUBLIC PASSES THEY WILL REMEMBER THE PASSIONATE AND GIFTED CYCLIST, NAVAL OFFICER, AND COMMUNITY LEADER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1277 -- Senator Branton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 327 OF 1977, RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF DORCHESTER COUNTY TO ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEFORE ISSUING BONDS, THE TRUSTEES SHALL SUBMIT THE QUESTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled

S. 1278 -- Senator Branton: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 327 OF 1977, RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 OF DORCHESTER COUNTY TO ISSUE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, BEFORE ISSUING BONDS, THE TOTAL FULL TERM UNPAID BALANCE REMAINING ON ANY INDEBTEDNESS THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT IS OBLIGATED TO PAY OVER ANY PERIOD MUST BE INCLUDED IN ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled

S. 1279 -- Senator McGill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MINGO VERNON M. TANNER, CHIEF OF THE CHALOKLOWA CHICKASAW INDIAN PEOPLE OF INDIANTOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ENTITIES REGULATION, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMISSIONER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1280 -- Senator Peeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE GAFFNEY ELK'S LODGE #1305 ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE LODGE FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1283 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE ST. MATTHEWS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IN WINNSBORO ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO THE CHURCH AS IT CONTINUES TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1285 -- Senators Grooms and McConnell: A CONCURRENT 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

S. 1289 -- Senators Rankin, Elliott, McGill and Ravenel: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED OPERATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' WILDLIFE OFFICE IN HORRY COUNTY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1298 -- Senators McConnell and Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2004, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET IN STATEWIDE SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. ON JUNE 3, 2004, ONLY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AND UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS, AND UPON COMPLETION OF THE RATIFICATION OF ACTS, NOT LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2004, SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
Introduced and Adopted
Recorded vote

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