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S. 17 -- Senators Hutto, McConnell, Mescher, Fair and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2940, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR NARCOTICS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF SECTION 56-5-2930 OR SECTION 56-5-2933 CONSTITUTES A PRIOR OFFENSE FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 56-5-2940.

Introduced and Committed

S. 27 -- Senators Leatherman and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-4-36 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE NOTIFICATION OF A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY BY THE TOURISM EXPENDITURE REVIEW COMMITTEE IF THE COMMITTEE FINDS AN EXPENDITURE TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR REFUNDING THE AMOUNT FOUND IN NONCOMPLIANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN AGAINST A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY THAT DOES NOT REFUND THE NONCOMPLIANT AMOUNT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFICATION BY THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY TO THE COMMITTEE THAT NONCOMPLIANT AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN REFUNDED, TO PROVIDE THE FISCAL YEARS TO WHICH THE ABOVE PROVISIONS APPLY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION IS REPEALED JUNE 30, 2006.

Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Veto Sustained

S. 46 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-21, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SURVEYOR'S SERVICES AS MATERIAL FURNISHED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REAL ESTATE LICENSEE WHO PERFORMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE OWNER OF REAL ESTATE INCIDENT TO A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAS FURNISHED LABOR OR MATERIAL FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF REAL ESTATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PRIOR RECORDED LIEN HAS PRIORITY OVER THE REAL ESTATE LICENSEE'S LIEN, AND TO DEFINE PRIOR RECORDED LIENS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 54 -- Senators Rankin, Richardson, Elliott, Fair and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 59-5-72, TO ESTABLISH THAT THE START DATE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE MUST NOT BE SET EARLIER THAN AUGUST 25TH OF EACH YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL END DATE MUST NOT BE SET MORE THAN SEVEN DAYS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TEST.

Introduced and Committed

S. 66 -- Senators Short, Ford, Lourie, Cleary, Malloy and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 44-61-120, AS AMENDED, 44-61-130, AS AMENDED, AND 44-61-330 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO INCLUDE GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN; TO CLARIFY THAT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS MAY POSSESS CERTAIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WHILE ON DUTY; AND TO REQUIRE GUIDELINES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE TO A CHILD SUFFERING FROM A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 70 -- Senators Thomas, Campsen, Bryant, Verdin, Gregory, Fair and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-25-145 SO AS TO PROHIBIT OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGNS FOR AN ADULT OR SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESS FROM BEING LOCATED WITHIN ONE MILE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF THE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE "ADULT BUSINESS", "SEMI-NUDITY", "SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESS", AND "SEXUALLY-ORIENTED MATERIALS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DECLARATIONS OF PURPOSE REGARDING THE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE MITIGATING THE ADVERSE EFFECTS OF SEXUALLY-ORIENTED BUSINESSES AND LIMITING HARM TO MINORS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 100 -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS Of SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE DIFFERENT SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS CERTIFIED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS, PROVIDE FOR LOANS TO TEACHERS FOR THE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FEE, PROVIDE FOR FORGIVENESS OF THE LOANS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A COMMISSION TO DETERMINE NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR TEACHERS AND PROVIDE ITS COMPOSITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1530, RELATING TO TEACHER SPECIALISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN THE CALCULATION OF COMPENSATION FOR TEACHER SPECIALISTS.

Report of Committee
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted

S. 103 -- Senators Hayes and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DIETETICS LICENSURE ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PANEL FOR DIETETICS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF DIETETICS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE AND LICENSE RENEWAL; TO ESTABLISH THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR DIETITIANS; AND TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR MISCONDUCT AND PENALTIES FOR MISCONDUCT, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Objection
Request for Debate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 134 -- Senators Gregory and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING ARSON TO THE LIST OF CRIMES INCLUDED IN THE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES FOR PURPOSES OF THE DEATH PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 137 -- Senators Hayes and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT MAY ORDER CUSTODY OF A MINOR CHILD BE AWARDED TO THE CHILD'S DE FACTO CUSTODIAN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-1540, TO DEFINE "DE FACTO CUSTODIAN" AS A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTER OF A CHILD WHO HAS RESIDED WITH THAT PERSON FOR SIX MONTHS IF THE CHILD IS UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE AND ONE YEAR IF THE CHILD IS THREE YEARS OLD OR OLDER, AND TO SPECIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH CUSTODY OR VISITATION OF THE MINOR CHILD MAY BE AWARDED TO A DE FACTO CUSTODIAN.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 138 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES.

Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Recommitted

S. 141 -- Senators Hayes, Knotts and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-49-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF A PETITIONER SEEKING A NAME CHANGE, 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, TO CREATE THE OFFENSES OF KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY FALSIFYING AN AFFIDAVIT AND OF KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY FALSIFYING AN AFFIDAVIT BY A PERSON REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THESE VIOLATIONS, AND TO EXEMPT A PERSON DESIRING TO RESUME HER MAIDEN NAME FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 142 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1210 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANCE PRACTICE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "ANESTHESIOLOGIST" AND "SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST" BY ADDING THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION AS A RECOGNIZED ENTITY FOR APPROVAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY PROGRAMS AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST" TO FURTHER SPECIFY PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST ALSO MAY BE THE SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1240, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A BOARD DESIGNEE TO REVIEW AN APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1245, RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST SHALL ADOPT WHEN ACTING AS A SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM TO A SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1250, RELATING TO SUPERVISION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANT TO BE SUPERVISED BY A SUPERVISING, RATHER THAN A SPONSORING, ANESTHESIOLOGIST; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1275, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE REQUIRED WHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANT AND A SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST IS TERMINATED, TO CHANGE THE TERM TO A SPONSORING ANESTHESIOLOGIST; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-1295, RELATING TO FEES FOR ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A SUPERVISOR FEE TO A SUPERVISOR SPONSOR FEE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 145 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390, 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.

Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

S. 148 -- Senators Campsen and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-112 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RELEASED TIME CREDIT ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY AWARD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NO MORE THAN TWO ELECTIVE CARNEGIE UNITS FOR THE COMPLETION OF RELEASED TIME CLASSES IN RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE RELEASED TIME CLASSES MUST BE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF PURELY SECULAR CRITERIA.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 150 -- Senators Campsen, Fair and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-240 TO ENACT THE "FAMILY COURT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FINANCIAL DECLARATION MADE A PART OF THE RECORD IN A MATTER BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE TO THE PUBLIC; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FINANCIAL DECLARATIONS IN MATTERS BEFORE THE FAMILY COURT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 185 -- Senators Martin, McConnell, Alexander, Ford, Bryant and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-1340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF VOTE RECORDERS, SO AS TO ADD REFERENCES TO OPTICAL SCAN VOTING DEVICES AND DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING SEPARATE VOTES FOR PRESIDENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BALLOT STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST COMBINING THE OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS WITH ANY OTHER OFFICIAL BALLOTS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 197 -- Senators Grooms and Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE PORTION OF US HIGHWAY 17 NORTH FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH VENNING ROAD TO THE INTERSECTION OF SEWEE ROAD IN CHARLESTON COUNTY THE "SWEETGRASS BASKET MAKERS HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "SWEETGRASS BASKET MAKERS HIGHWAY" ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 205 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE TO THE LIST OF VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM THE AD VALOREM TAX.

2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 217 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2723 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES THAT DO NOT CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE TO OBTAIN STATEMENTS FROM EACH PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY INDICATING THAT THE PARENT HAS RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THE FACILITY THAT THE FACILITY DOES NOT CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INFORM EACH GROUP CHILDCARE HOME AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME OF THIS REQUIREMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Request for Debate

S. 229 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COCKFIGHTING, SO AS TO INCLUDE GAME FOWL TESTING IN THE OFFENSE, DEFINE THE TERM "ILLEGAL GAME FOWL TESTING", INCREASE THE PENALTIES, PROVIDE FOR FORFEITURE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY GAINED OR USED IN A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE, AND TO REQUIRE GAME FOWL BREEDERS AND TESTING FACILITIES TO COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS REGARDING AVIAN INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS AND TESTING; TO AMEND SECTION 16-27-50, RELATING TO THE SEIZURE OF ANIMALS WHEN A PERSON VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE OFFENSE OF CRUEL WORK OF ANIMALS APPLY AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT MUST BE CONSIDERED AS CRUEL TREATMENT OF AN ANIMAL AND THE OWNER MUST BE DEEMED UNFIT; BY ADDING SECTION 16-27-55 SO AS TO ALLOW THE FORFEITURE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WHEN A PERSON VIOLATES A PROVISION OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR FORFEITURE, AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE INNOCENT OWNER OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-27-80, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR DOGS USED FOR HUNTING AND FOX PEN TRIALS, SO AS TO ALSO EXCEPT DOGS HUNTING ON SHOOTING PRESERVES OR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS BUT TO SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE HOG DOG FIGHTS, HOG DOG RODEOS, AND HOG DOGGING WHEN BETTING TAKES PLACE OR WHEN AWARDS ARE GIVEN BASED ON THE ABILITY OF A DOG TO CATCH A HOG UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, RELATING TO FORFEITURE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A DEFENDANT OR HIS ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE PERSON'S INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY SEIZED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 236 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL USE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD AND SUBMITTING A FRAUDULENT APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISPLAY OR POSSESS A COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-515, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ALTERATION, SALE, ISSUANCE, OR USE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PRODUCE OR POSSESS A COUNTERFEIT DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD.

Recommitted

S. 237 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-465 AND 56-1-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROVIDING A PERSON WITH A NOTICE SUSPENDING HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE.

Debate Adjourned
Tabled

S. 293 -- Senators Hayes and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-47 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FROM GEORGIA OR NORTH CAROLINA WHO ENTERS SOUTH CAROLINA IN FRESH PURSUIT OF A PERSON HAS THE SAME AUTHORITY TO ARREST THE PERSON WITHIN THIS STATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO DETERMINE THE LAWFULNESS OF THE ARREST, THE RELEASE OF THE PERSON ARRESTED, AND THE EXTRADITION OF THE PERSON ARRESTED.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 301 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL, AND THAT ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MUST BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IN ANY ELECTION IN WHICH HE IS ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR ANY REASON IF THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR APPEARS IN PERSON TO CAST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

Introduced and Committed

S. 353 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PILOTS AND PILOTAGE, SO AS TO REVISE THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FOR VARIOUS PORTS, PROVIDE FOR COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE FOR THE UPPER COASTAL AREA AND FOR THE LOWER COASTAL AREA, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH COMMISSIONERS ARE SELECTED AND OPERATE AND PILOTS AND APPRENTICES ARE LICENSED, TRAINED, AND REGULATED.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 368 -- Senators Leatherman, O'Dell, Setzler and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3215 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PREFERENCE IN THE STATE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR A RESIDENT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO REQUIRE AN AWARD TO A RESIDENT OR A NONRESIDENT OF A CONTRACT INVOLVING DESIGN SERVICES TO HAVE A WRITTEN DETERMINATION EXPLAINING WHY THE AWARD WAS MADE, AND TO DEFINE "DESIGN SERVICES" AND "RESIDENT" FOR THIS PURPOSE.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 384 -- Senators Lourie, Thomas, Reese, Bryant, Knotts, Sheheen, Hutto, McGill, Jackson, Ford, Scott, Malloy, Land, Gregory, Drummond, Pinckney, Cromer, Short, Matthews, Campsen, Anderson and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH CIGARETTES OR TOBACCO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO DISTRIBUTING TO AND PURCHASING FOR MINORS ANY TOBACCO PRODUCT; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO SELL A TOBACCO PRODUCT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DOES NOT PRESENT PROOF OF AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A DEFENSE TO REASONABLY RELY ON THE PROOF OF AGE AN INDIVIDUAL PROVIDES; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO SELL A TOBACCO PRODUCT THROUGH A VENDING MACHINE UNLESS THE LOCATION IS ONLY OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS OVER EIGHTEEN OR UNLESS THE VENDING MACHINE IS UNDER CONTINUOUS CONTROL BY THE OWNER, AND TO INCREASE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE OR POSSESS, OR ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE OR POSSESS, A TOBACCO PRODUCT OR TO OFFER FRAUDULENT PROOF OF AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING OR POSSESSING A TOBACCO PRODUCT; TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION BY A MINOR IS A NONCRIMINAL, CIVIL VIOLATION AND IN LIEU OF IMPOSING A FINE, A MINOR MAY BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM OR PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICE; TO PROVIDE THAT A MINOR'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES MAY BE DELAYED OR RESTRICTED IF THE MINOR FAILS TO PAY THE FINE OR COMPLETE AN ALTERNATIVE REQUIREMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET MAY BE USED FOR CITING A VIOLATION BY A MINOR; TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO NOTIFY THE MINOR'S PARENTS OF THE VIOLATION; TO PLACE JURISDICTION OF THESE CASES ONLY IN THE MUNICIPAL AND MAGISTRATE'S COURTS; AND TO REQUIRE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO TRAIN ITS EMPLOYEES REGARDING UNLAWFUL SALES TO MINORS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE DEFINITION OF "PROOF OF AGE" WITH REGARD TO THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TOBACCO, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN IDENTIFICATION CARD ISSUED BY THE STATE OR THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES IS ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF AGE; AND TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS DISBURSING FINES COLLECTED.

Point of Order
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 391 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-10 AND 8-13-1300, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS IN MATTERS RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AND IN MATTERS RELATING TO LOBBYISTS AND LOBBYING, RESPECTIVELY, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A CAUCUS MAY BE CREATED BASED UPON A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE INTEREST.

Introduced and Committed

S. 394 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-54-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-54-70, RELATING TO A DEALER'S CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO THE TRUE OWNER FOR KNOWINGLY PURCHASING STOLEN PRECIOUS METAL, TO INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF A PRECIOUS OR SEMIPRECIOUS STONE OR GEM, TO REQUIRE A REASONABLE INQUIRY BY THE DEALER INTO THE TRUE OWNERSHIP OF THE ITEM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL REMEDY OF IMMEDIATE RETURN OF THE ITEM UPON DEMAND BY THE TRUE OWNER; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 54 OF TITLE 40 TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 489 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS ELIGIBILITY TO THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, A RESIDENTIAL GROUP FACILITY MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER, COUNTY FIRST STEPS PARTNERSHIP, AND PALMETTO PRIDE.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 490 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX BY A MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO MAKE THE LIEN FOR MUNICIPAL TAXES IN A MUNICIPALITY WHICH SEPARATELY COLLECTS PROPERTY TAX A FIRST LIEN ON THE PROPERTY CONTINUING UNTIL THE DEBT IS DISCHARGED IN FULL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TAX TITLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF THE TAX SALE OF AN ITEM PRODUCES MORE CASH THAN THE FULL AMOUNT DUE, THE OVERAGE MUST BE APPLIED TO ANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL TAX LIENS ON THE PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDEMPTION OF REAL PROPERTY FOLLOWING ITS SALE FOR DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX DEED IS INCONTESTABLE TWELVE MONTHS AFTER ISSUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-160, RELATING TO TAX DEEDS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TIME AFTER WHICH THE DEED IS INCONTESTABLE TO THE TIME PROVIDED IN THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12-51-90 CONTAINED IN THIS ACT; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 49 OF TITLE 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RIGHTS OF REAL PROPERTY MORTGAGES IN THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES ON THE MORTGAGED REAL PROPERTY.

Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
2nd Reading
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Reconsidered
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 511 -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-250, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS TO RECONSTRUCT DAMAGED PROPERTY GOVERNED BY THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REPAIR OR RECONSTRUCTION UPON A VOTE OF EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE CO-OWNERS, OR MORE IF REQUIRED BY THE PROPERTY BYLAWS, AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER, FOR DISTRIBUTION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 518 -- Senators Short, Jackson, Ford, Matthews and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 37, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CONSUMER IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CHARGES BY A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IDENTITY THEFT DATABASE, TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED COURT PROCEDURE FOR CLEARING THE NAME OF AN IDENTITY THEFT VICTIM, TO PROVIDE STRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR IDENTITY VERIFICATION BY A CREDIT CARD ISSUER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE BLOCKING OF INACCURATE CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION RESULTING FROM IDENTITY THEFT, TO PROVIDE A PERSON RECEIVING A SELLER OR LENDER CREDIT CARD SOLICITATION IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE CREDIT CARD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT AGENCY'S NOTICE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONFORM TO THOSE OF THE FEDERAL FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 558 -- Senators Knotts, Cromer and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-13-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A RURAL COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR REVISING THE NUMBER AND METHOD OF BOARD APPOINTMENTS FOR DISTRICTS; AND TO REPEAL ACT 379 OF 2004 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GILBERT-SUMMIT RURAL COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.

2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 572 -- Senators Leatherman and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE SUPERSEDES ANY OTHER CONFLICTING LAW; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3850 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF UNSERVICEABLE SUPPLIES BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-4420 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER AND THE AFFECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN MATTERS PENDING BEFORE OR APPEALED FROM THE PROCUREMENT REVIEW PANEL; TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-35-40, 11-35-45, 11-35-210, 11-35-310, 11-35-410, 11-35-450, 11-35-510, 11-35-540, 11-35-710, 11-35-810, 11-35-820, 11-35-830, 11-35-845, 11-35-1030, 11-35-1210, 11-35-1220, 11-35-1230, 11-35-1240, 11-35-1410, 11-35-1510, 11-35-1520, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 11-35-1525 AND 11-35-1528; AND SECTIONS 11-35-1530, 11-35-1550, 11-35-1560, 11-35-1575, 11-35-1825, 11-35-2010, 11-35-2030, 11-35-2210, 11-35-2410, 11-35-2440, 11-35-2710, 11-35-2720, 11-35-3020, 11-35-3030, 11-35-3040, 11-35-3060, 11-35-3220, 11-35-3230, 11-35-3240, 11-35-3245, 11-35-3410, 11-35-3510, 11-35-3820, 11-35-3840, 11-35-4210, 11-35-4220, 11-35-4230, 11-35-4330, 11-35-4410, 11-35-5220, 11-35-5230, 11-35-5240, 11-35-5260, AND 11-35-5270, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DELETE REFERENCES TO THE OFFICE OF GENERAL SERVICES OR DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND REPLACE THEM WITH THE TERMS "CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER", "DESIGNATED BOARD OFFICE", OR "DESIGNATED BOARD OFFICER", AND TO PROVIDE, FURTHER THAT THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD DESIGNATE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICE OR SUBDIVISION OF THE BOARD OR OFFICER OR POSITION OF THE BOARD; TO REPLACE REFERENCES OF PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR "GOODS AND SERVICES" WITH "SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY", REFINE AND CONFORM VARIOUS COMPETITIVE BIDDING MODES, TO INCREASE MAXIMUM DOLLAR THRESHOLDS IN SEVERAL INSTANCES, TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL BIDDERS TO BE RANKED IN CERTAIN CONTRACTS, TO REDUCE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT ALLOWING WAIVER OF A BOND AND SECURITY, AND TO ADJUST SMALL PURCHASE THRESHHOLDS AND AGENCY BASELINE CERTIFICATION; TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY SHALL HAVE CERTAIN GOALS FOR ITS TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF FUNDS EXPENDED WITH REGARD TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND TO INCREASE THE TAX CREDIT FOR DEALING WITH AN MBE TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY OVER TEN YEARS; TO SHORTEN THE PROTEST DEADLINE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER AND AN AFFECTED GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN A REVIEW OR APPEAL OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE OR LEGAL DECISION MADE PURSUANT TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3350, RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR STATE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS WITH MINORITY FIRMS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE CREDIT TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY FOR TEN YEARS; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 11 OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS IN KIND OF ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES BY A GOVERNMENTAL BODY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN SERVICES, AND SUBARTICLE 5 OF ARTICLE 15, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 578 -- Senators Martin and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE COMPUTER BY A COUNTY FOR DRAWING AND SUMMONING JURORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMPUTER SOFTWARE EMPLOYED FOR THIS PURPOSE MUST BE DESIGNED SO AS TO ENSURE A RANDOM SELECTION OF JURORS FROM THE POPULATION AVAILABLE FOR JURY DUTY, TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF JURY COMMISSIONERS IS NOT REQUIRED, THE DRAWING AND SUMMONING MUST TAKE PLACE PUBLICLY IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, AND THE SUPREME COURT SHALL DIRECT BY ORDER APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-230, RELATING TO PROCEDURE FOR DRAWING A JUROR, SO AS DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT IT BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH EITHER A PERSON WHO IS TOTALLY BLIND OR BY A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TEN YEARS OLD, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF COURT TO DESIGNATE A RESPONSIBLE AND IMPARTIAL PERSON OR BY COMPUTER SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 14-7-140; AND TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1060, RELATING TO CLERK OF COURT WRITING THE NAMES OF JURORS ON SEPARATE PIECES OF PAPER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT REQUIRED IF A COMPUTER IS USED TO DRAW THE NAMES OF JURORS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF TEN OR A BLIND PERSON BE USED TO DRAW A JURY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDING JUDGE, TO DESIGNATE A RESPONSIBLE AND IMPARTIAL PERSON TO DRAW CAPSULES TO SELECT THE JURORS.

2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 586 -- Senators Short and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-800, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S MANAGEMENT OF VEGETATION ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY MEDIANS, ROADSIDES, AND INTERCHANGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY UNDERTAKE THIS ACTIVITY AT ITS DISCRETION AFTER CONSULTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 601 -- Senators Fair, Knotts, Thomas, Verdin, Cromer, O'Dell, Hayes, Land, Bryant, McGill and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-8303 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL DETERMINE THE RELEASE OF JUVENILES ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR A STATUS OFFENSE OR MISDEMEANOR AND THE REVOCATION OF RELEASE FOR JUVENILES WHO HAVE VIOLATED PROBATION FOR THESE OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE SHALL DETERMINE THE RELEASE AND REVOCATION OF RELEASE OF JUVENILES FOR ALL OTHER OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-6840, 20-7-6910, 20-7-7810, 20-7-7815, AND 20-7-8315 AND SECTIONS 20-7-8320 AND 20-7-8325, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND ALL RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS SECTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP WRITTEN GUIDELINES FOR THE RELEASE OF JUVENILES FOR WHOM THE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THEIR RELEASE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 608 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE STRONG BELIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE GENOCIDE IN DARFUR, SUDAN, SHOULD BE ENDED, AND TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE.

Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 613 -- Senators Fair and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VEHICLES CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF VEHICLES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8100, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION PROCEDURE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8200, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8300, RELATING TO HE ISSUANCE OF MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE AND ITS DISTRIBUTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5400, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO SPECIFY WHICH INDIVIDUALS MAY OBTAIN AND DISPLAY THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLES 57, 59, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, AND 75, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "SUPPORT OUR TROOPS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "NATIVE AMERICAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH COUNCIL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "KOREAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", "CANCER RESEARCH CENTERS OF THE CAROLINA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES", AND SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES".

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 616 -- Senators Knotts, Grooms, Williams, McConnell, Mescher, Matthews, Scott and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT UPON THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE, A REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE WHICH IS LATER ANNULLED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER A NINETY-DAY PERIOD OF CONTINUED COHABITATION SHALL CAUSE THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 617 -- Senators Alexander, Setzler, Short, Verdin, Ryberg, Knotts, Campsen and Ritchie: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE, INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS LIMITING SUCH INVESTMENTS TO AMERICAN-BASED CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON AN AMERICAN NATIONAL EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATION SYSTEM; AND TO PROPOSE A FURTHER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 626 -- Senators Hawkins and Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-1-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO CONFINE OR RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF AN ANIMAL IN A WAY THAT INFLICTS EXTENDED AND UNNECESSARY SUFFERING UPON AN ANIMAL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 680 -- Senators Sheheen and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-41-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR FUEL MAY BE DISPENSED AT UNATTENDED SERVICE STATIONS IF THE DISPENSING DEVICE HAS AN AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF VALVE THAT IS ACTIVATED WHEN THE SALE REACHES THIRTY GALLONS AND TO REQUIRE THE DISPENSING DEVICE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY CONTROLS AND THE SERVICE STATION WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 723 -- Rep. Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-24-10 AND 12-24-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO RECORDING OF DEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSTRUMENT ALIENATING REALTY TO THE DISTRIBUTEE OF AN ESTATE IS NOT A DEED REQUIRING A RECORDING FEE OR AN AFFIDAVIT.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 766 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY FOR COMPENSATION ON ANY IMPROVED PUBLIC HIGHWAY OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIER FROM ADVERTISING OR HOLDING THE MOTOR CARRIER OUT AS AN OPERATOR FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PERSONS OR PROPERTY WITHOUT FIRST HAVING OBTAINED A CERTIFICATE FROM THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATING TO REGULATION OF MOTOR CARRIERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THESE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR CORPORATE OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER PERSONS ADVERTISING AS A PASSENGER CARRIER TO VIOLATE OR AID OR ABET A VIOLATION OF MOTOR CARRIER REGULATIONS, TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR CORPORATE OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR OTHER PERSONS ADVERTISING AS A CARRIER OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS OR HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR DISPOSAL TO VIOLATE OR AID OR ABET A VIOLATION OF THE CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS, TO IMPOSE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE NEW OFFENSES MUST NOT BE CHARGED MORE THAN ONCE FOR A SINGLE LOAD.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 772 -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3650, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE FOOTRESTS, HANDLEBARS, AND REAR VIEW MIRRORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT SPECIFIES THE SIZE AND POSITION OF A MOTORCYCLE'S HANDLEBARS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 774 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES' COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT SPECIFIES THE LENGTH OF ADDITIONAL TIME A PRISONER MUST SERVE IN A COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM AND INCARCERATION WHEN HIS SENTENCE TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION IS REVOKED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF TIME A PRISONER MAY BE REQUIRED TO SERVE WHEN SENTENCED FOR SUCCESSIVE REVOCATIONS MAY NOT EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF TIME EQUAL TO THE LENGTH OF INCARCERATION IMPOSED LIMITED BY THE AMOUNT OF TIME REMAINING ON THE ORIGINAL "NO PAROLE OFFENSE"; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRISONER MUST NOT SERVE LONGER THAN THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 776 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSED AND REGISTERED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AS AN ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate

S. 792 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREATION OF A PROTECTED CELL DOES NOT CREATE A LEGAL PERSON SEPARATE FROM A SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE (SPFC); BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SECURITIES ISSUED BY A SPFC PURSUANT TO INSURANCE SECURITIZATION MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED TO BE INSURANCE OR INSURANCE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-400, RELATING TO THE REPORT REQUIRED TO BE FILED DISCLOSING MATERIAL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS OR MATERIAL NONRENEWALS, CANCELLATIONS, OR REVISIONS OF CEDED REINSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-410, RELATING TO REPORTING AN INSURER'S ACQUISITIONS OR DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS, SO AS TO ADD HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-13-420, RELATING TO REPORTING NONRENEWALS, CANCELLATIONS, OR REVISIONS OF CEDED REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO ADD HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-880, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL BENEFITS AND MENTAL BENEFITS COVERAGE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF BENEFITS FOR SERVICES FURNISHED; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1410, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SMALL EMPLOYER INSURER REINSURANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CODE REFERENCES FOR SELECTING A LICENSED ADMINISTRATOR INSTEAD OF AN ADMINISTERING INSURER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-220, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR INSURANCE RATE LEVEL CHANGES, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM THE ARTICLE TO THE CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-240, RELATING TO RATE FILINGS WHERE THE LINE OF INSURANCE IS DECLARED COMPETITIVE, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM ARTICLE TO CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-260, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR INSURANCE RATE LEVEL CHANGES, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM ARTICLE TO CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-270, RELATING TO THE CONSUMER INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO CHANGE CODE REFERENCES FROM ARTICLE TO CHAPTER; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INSURANCE POOL, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE COVERAGE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-74-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COVERAGE UNDER THE POOL'S MAJOR EXPENSE PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO AN INDIVIDUAL FOR REASONS OTHER THAN AGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-530, RELATING TO THE PLAN OF OPERATION OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE FACILITY TO DECLARE AN ASSESSMENT ON INSURERS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-580, RELATING TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REINSURANCE FACILITY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CAPITALIZATION AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY IF THE COMPANY PROVIDES THE DIRECTOR WITH EVIDENCE OF MINIMUM REQUIRED UNIMPAIRED PAID-IN CAPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FREE SURPLUS REQUIREMENTS FOR A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY CONDITIONED ON EVIDENCE OF MINIMUM REQUIRED FREE SURPLUS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATION CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AN INDUSTRIAL INSURED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM AN INDUSTRIAL INSURED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND ADD A REFERENCE TO A SPECIAL PURPOSE CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY, SO AS TO CLARIFY ON WHAT THE TAX IS PAYABLE AND ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-175, RELATING TO THE CAPTIVE INSURANCE REGULATORY AND SUPERVISION FUND, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TEN TO TWENTY PERCENT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL TRANSFER INTO THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-420, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED REGARDING SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT", "CONTESTED CASE", AND "THIRD PARTY", AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "INSOLVENCY"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-430, RELATING TO THE RELATIONSHIP OF ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 90, TITLE 38 (SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVES) TO OTHER TITLE 38 PROVISIONS, SO AS TO ADD A REFERENCE TO A SPFC'S PROTECTED CELL; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-440, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF A SPFC TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO CHANGE AND ADD CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-450, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF A SPFC, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT CAPITAL STOCK OF A SPFC MUST BE ISSUED AT NOT LESS THAN PAR VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-480, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PROTECTED CELLS BY A SPFC, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PROCEDURE FOR ESTABLISHING PROTECTED CELLS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-550, RELATING TO A MATERIAL CHANGE OF A SPFC'S PLAN OF OPERATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS BE FILED IF APPROVED OR REQUIRED RATHER THAN REQUESTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-570, RELATING TO THE EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE ON CESSATION OF BUSINESS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THAT THE DIRECTOR SUSPEND OR REVOKE THE LICENSE OF A SPFC FOR FAILURE TO MEET THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-90-480(D); TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-600, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO PETITION THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER TO CONSERVE, REHABILITATE, OR LIQUIDATE A SPFC DOMICILED IN THIS STATE FOR CERTAIN GROUNDS, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL GROUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-620, RELATING TO STANDARDS AND CRITERIA APPLICABLE IN A CONTESTED CASE BROUGHT BY A THIRD PARTY BASED ON THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE INVOLVING A SPFC, SO AS TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA; TO AMEND ACT 154 OF 1997, RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT, SO AS TO DELAY THE REPEAL OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 TO JANUARY 1, 2010; AND TO AMEND ACT 291 OF 2004, RELATING TO VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE INSURANCE LAW, SO AS TO DELAY THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SECTION 38-43-106(H) OF THE 1976 CODE FROM MAY 1, 2006 TO MAY 1, 2010.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 798 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-1-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OUTSIDE OF THE WORKPLACE AS THE BASIS FOR TAKING A PERSONNEL ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYER TO ADVERTISE FOR NONSMOKER EMPLOYEES AND DESIGNATE IN HIS ADVERTISEMENT THAT THE WORKPLACE IS A NONSMOKING ENVIRONMENT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 800 -- Senators Sheheen and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6450, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF CHILD RESTRAINT LAWS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 807 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "ACTION", "CLAIMANT", "CONSTRUCTION DEFECT", "CONTRACTOR", "DESIGN PROFESSIONAL", "NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTY", "SERVE" OR "SERVICE", "SUBCONTRACTOR", AND "SUPPLIER" AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE RIGHT TO CURE NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS BEFORE A CIVIL ACTION OR OTHER REMEDY PROVIDED BY LAW OR CONTRACT MAY BE INSTITUTED OR CONTINUED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 836 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 210 OF 1987, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF NOTES OF THE CLARK'S-HILL RUSSELL AUTHORITY BY THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE INTEREST RATE ON THESE NOTES, SO AS TO CORRECT THE NAME OF THE AUTHORITY TO THE DIVISION OF SAVANNAH VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTEREST RATE MUST BE DETERMINED PERIODICALLY BY THE STATE TREASURER, RATHER THAN SET AT A RATE OF EIGHT PERCENT PER YEAR.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 839 -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Campsen and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CHARLESTON COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF CHARLESTON 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, AND TO CORRECT ARCHAIC REFERENCES.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 862 -- Senators Cleary, Ford, Hutto, Knotts, Malloy, Cromer, Drummond, Setzler, Land, Short, Scott, Bryant, Anderson, Elliott and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-41-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ATTACHMENT, LEVY, AND SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXEMPTION GRANTED TO A DEBTOR'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY USED AS A DEBTOR'S RESIDENCE DOES NOT EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXCEPTION FOR THE AGGREGATE VALUE OF MULTIPLE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ABOVE DOLLAR AMOUNTS SHALL BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY TO REFLECT THE CHANGE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 868 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO RECOGNITION OF THE 2001 CSO MORTALITY TABLE FOR USE IN DETERMINING MINIMUM RESERVE LIABILITIES AND NONFORFEITURE BENEFITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2978, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 881 -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLES 1 AND 3, CHAPTER 47 OF TITLE 4O, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDE FOR THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION, ITS COMPOSITION, POWERS, AND DUTIES; DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; PROVIDE THAT OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AS PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF OTHER SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDE THE RESTRICTIONS ON PRACTICING MEDICINE AND PROVIDE FOR LICENSED AND UNLICENSED PERSONS; PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED AND TEMPORARY LICENSES; PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENT LICENSES AND EXAMINATIONS AN APPLICANT SHALL PASS AND PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER FOR CERTAIN EXAMINATIONS; PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ACADEMIC LICENSE; PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIAL VOLUNTEER LICENSE; PROVIDE FOR A LICENSE REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF AN EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS; PROVIDE CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS OF NEW APPLICANTS AND LICENSEES UNDER INVESTIGATION OR IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDE FOR CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY OF PHYSICIANS HOLDING PERMANENT LICENSES AND RENEWAL, REINSTATEMENT, AND REACTIVATION OF CERTAIN PERMANENT LICENSES; PROVIDE THE RENEWAL PROCESS FOR CERTAIN LICENSES; PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE SHALL NOTIFY THE BOARD REGARDING CERTAIN CHANGES AND REGARDING AN ADVERSE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR REACTIVATION OF AN INACTIVE LICENSE; PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR LATE RENEWAL OF A LICENSE; PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR REINSTATEMENT OF A LICENSE; PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT SHALL REVIEW CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE BOARD UPON PETITION OF THE APPLICANT OR LICENSEE; PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD; PROVIDE FOR THE FEES THE BOARD SHALL CHARGE; PROVIDE FOR RECORD KEEPING OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AND THE BOARD; PROVIDE THAT PRACTITIONERS SHALL CONDUCT THEMSELVES ACCORDING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD; PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS AND VIOLATIONS; PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE BOARD MAY ADMINISTER OATHS WHEN TAKING TESTIMONY UPON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE BUSINESS OR DUTIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDE THAT RESTRAINING ORDERS AND CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS MAY BE ISSUED PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND DEFINE WHEN A LICENSEE HAS COMMITTED MISCONDUCT; PROVIDE FOR A LICENSEE WHO HAS BEEN ADJUDGED MENTALLY INCOMPETENT; PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR HOW THE BOARD SHALL REVOKE, SUSPEND, OR RESTRICT A LICENSE OR LIMIT OR DISCIPLINE A LICENSEE WITH THE RIGHT OF REVIEW BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR WHEN A PERSON HAS ENGAGED IN CONDUCT WHICH SUBVERTS OR ATTEMPTS TO SUBVERT THE SECURITY OR INTEGRITY OF THE LICENSING EXAMINATION PROCESS; PROVIDE FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS WHEN A LICENSEE COMMITS ACTS OR OMISSIONS CAUSING THE DENIAL, CANCELLATION, REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR RESTRICTION OF A LICENSE TO PRACTICE IN ANOTHER STATE; PROVIDE THAT IF A LICENSEE ATTENDS A PATIENT WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS HE IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR; PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR A LICENSEE TO PRESCRIBE DRUGS TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITHOUT FIRST ESTABLISHING A PROPER PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP; PROVIDE FOR SUSPENSION OF REVOCATION OF A LICENSE PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDE FOR A PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY, MENTAL, OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE EXAMINATION; PROVIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD; PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURE FOR AN INITIAL COMPLAINT AND AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT; PROVIDE FOR WHEN A FORMAL COMPLAINT MUST BE ISSUED, WHEN THERE MUST BE A FORMAL HEARING, THE REPORTING AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, THE REVIEW BY THE BOARD, ACTIONS THE BOARD MAY TAKE UPON FINAL REVIEW, AND THE PROCEDURE FOR SERVICE OF NOTICE; PROVIDE FOR WHEN DISCOVERY MAY BE PERMITTED; PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE LEADING UP TO A HEARING; PROVIDE THE ACTIONS A BOARD MAY TAKE UPON THE DETERMINATION THAT GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION EXIST AND THE MANNER OF AND PROCEDURE FOR DISCIPLINING THE PERSON COMMITTING THE MISCONDUCT; PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON MAY HAVE TO PAY A FINE AND THE COSTS OF THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN PERMANENTLY REVOKED MUST NOT BE READMITTED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE MAY RELINQUISH AN AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE INSTEAD OF FURTHER DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDE FOR FINAL ORDERS OF THE BOARD; PROVIDE THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF THE CHANGE IN STATUS OF A LICENSE TO THE LICENSEE'S LAST KNOWN EMPLOYER; PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY DENY LICENSURE ON THE SAME GROUNDS FOR WHICH THE BOARD MAY TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST THE PERSON; PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MAY DENY A LICENSE BASED ON A PERSON'S CRIMINAL RECORD PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT PRACTICE UNTIL FINAL ACTION IN THE DISCIPLINARY MATTER IF HE VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERS HIS AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE WHILE UNDER INVESTIGATION OF A VIOLATION; PROVIDE THAT FINAL DECISION BY THE BOARD MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; PROVIDE THAT A PERSON FOUND IN VIOLATION MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY COSTS SUBJECT TO COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS; PROVIDE THAT A FORMAL COMPLAINT AND ANSWER MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN RECORDS; PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO PROCEEDINGS; PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL TRY TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EACH INITIAL COMPLAINT AND NOTIFY THE COMPLAINANT OF THE OUTCOME; PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY; PROVIDE WHEN A LICENSEE MAY SUPERVISE ANOTHER PRACTITIONER AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN; PROVIDE THAT THE PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISION OF A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST MUST BE IDENTIFIED ON THE ANESTHESIA RECORD BEFORE ADMINISTRATION OF ANESTHESIA; PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL PRACTICE OF MEDICINE; AND PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT, IN ADDITION TO INSTITUTING A CRIMINAL PROCEEDING, MAY INSTITUTE A CIVIL ACTION THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST A PERSON OR ENTITY FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS AND PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 910 -- Senators Knotts, Peeler and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-39 SO AS TO REQUIRE NURSES TO WEAR AN IDENTIFICATION BADGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-32, RELATING TO NURSING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF DOCUMENT THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-34, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE AUTHORIZED FOR VARIOUS LEVELS OF NURSING AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED ACTS OF NURSING, SO AS TO CLARIFY INFORMATION THAT MUST BE PROVIDED BY NURSES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY WHEN WRITING PRESCRIPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-35, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR OUT-OF-STATE NURSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF DOCUMENT THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE OF SUCH NURSES WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE NURSING, AND TO CLARIFY WHAT REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY SUCH NURSES TO BE LICENSED AS AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-36, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NURSING LICENSES, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY AND LIMITED LICENSES, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THESE REQUIREMENTS TO TEMPORARY AND LIMITED LICENSES FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-33-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCY FOR INITIAL AND RENEWAL LICENSURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND TO APPLY CERTAIN OF THESE REQUIREMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING REINSTATEMENT OF A LAPSED OR INACTIVE STATUS OR LICENSURE OF A PERSON WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO PRACTICE OUT-OF-STATE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Request for Debate
Reconsidered
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Sustained
Veto Sustained

S. 925 -- Senators Pinckney and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 61, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-61-25, RELATING TO PARTITIONS, SO AS TO GIVE ONE OR MORE OF THE JOINT TENANTS OR TENANTS IN COMMON THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BEFORE ITS JUDICIAL PARTITION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 947 -- Senators Courson, Hayes, Matthews, Setzler, Lourie, Short, Fair, Leventis, Land, Alexander, Ford, Gregory, O'Dell, Malloy, Moore, McConnell, J. V. Smith, Sheheen, McGill, Knotts, Cleary, Richardson, Jackson, Patterson and Hutto: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT ACT 99 OF 1999, THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS ACT, IS REAUTHORIZED UNTIL JULY 1, 2013.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 955 -- Senators Moore and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 63 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SOUTH CAROLINA PEACH COUNCIL SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 960 -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Ford, O'Dell and Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 29, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES UPON REAL PROPERTY MUST BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHODS AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1 AND 3 OF ARTICLE X, RELATING TO FINANCE AND TAXATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT THAT TAXATION OF REAL PROPERTY MUST BE UNIFORM APPLIES TO PROPERTY WITHIN A TAXING JURISDICTION RATHER THAN STATEWIDE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ESTABLISH METHODS OF VALUATION FOR COUNTIES TO SELECT FROM FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Recommitted
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

S. 961 -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Knotts and Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PREREQUISITES TO ISSUANCE OF A CORPORATE CERTIFICATE TO A PROPOSED MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE AREA SEEKING TO BE INCORPORATED FILE A PROPOSAL FOR PROVIDING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY A SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR LEVEL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO THE AREA'S EXISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT COVERAGE PRIOR TO SEEKING INCORPORATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 965 -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND TO RETURN ALL SET-ASIDES COLLECTED FROM BLIND VENDORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 14.4, PART 1B OF THE 2005 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 14.4, PART 1B OF THE 2005 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 967 -- Senators Martin, Ford and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 69, TITLE 38, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ANNUITY INVESTMENTS BY SENIORS ACT" TO PROVIDE STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENIOR CONSUMERS TO ENSURE THAT ANNUITY PRODUCTS FOR THESE SENIOR CONSUMERS ADDRESS THEIR INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL NEEDS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 985 -- Senators Leatherman, Leventis and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-530(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE USE OF REVENUE FROM THE LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY WHICH COLLECTS ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES MAY USE THE REVENUE COLLECTED FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ITEMS LISTED IN 6-1-530(A) AND POLICE, FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY-PREPAREDNESS OPERATIONS DIRECTLY ATTENDANT TO THOSE FACILITIES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

S. 991 -- Senators Ryberg, Land and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-21-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SECURING OF FUNDS RECEIVED OR HELD IN TRUST BY A BANK OR TRUST COMPANY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF SECURITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 996 -- Senators Thomas and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 63 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "CANCER RESEARCH CENTERS OF THE CAROLINAS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FOR THESE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 998 -- Senators Ritchie and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW FOR A PERSON APPLYING FOR LICENSURE AS A FOSTER PARENT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ANYONE SEEKING APPROVAL TO ADOPT A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) TO UNDERGO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON FOSTER CARE REPLACEMENT WITH PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR OTHER CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OR PLEAS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PROHIBITION ON PLACING A DSS CHILD IN A HOME FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION WHERE ANYONE IN THE HOME OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN HAS PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD OR CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1000 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE REVEREND JESSE LOUIS JACKSON, SR. BACK TO HIS HOMETOWN AND TO THANK HIM FOR CONTINUING TO BE ONE OF THE NATION'S FOREMOST LEADERS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, AND FOR WORKING TO BRIDGE THE GAP ACROSS RACE, CLASS, GENDER, AND BELIEF FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1004 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND COST OF CONVERTING THE STATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM TO A COMPUTER-BASED OR COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE FORMAT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-18-120, 59-18-310, AS AMENDED, 59-18-320, 59-18-330, 59-18-340, AND 59-18-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND THE ADOPTION OF EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE ADOPTION LIST OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS THAT PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO REVISE CERTAIN EXIT EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ADOPT A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE FORMATIVE READING ASSESSMENT FOR FIRST AND SECOND GRADES, TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ANNUAL SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR A TASK FORCE TO RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVE EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING TEACHER TRAINING TO ENSURE THE VALID AND RELIABLE USE OF ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE READINESS ASSESSMENT MUST BE MODIFIED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON STUDENT LITERACY DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ADMINISTER ANNUALLY THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRESS TO OBTAIN AN INDICATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO NATIONAL PERFORMANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL CONVENE ANNUALLY ITS TEAM OF CURRICULUM EXPERTS TO ANALYZE THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-1595, RELATING TO REALLOCATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TEST TO END-OF-YEAR ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-28-200, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM THE PALMETTO ACHIEVEMENT CHALLENGE TESTS TO STATEWIDE ASSESSMENTS; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 30 OF TITLE 59 RELATING TO THE BASIC SKILLS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order

S. 1012 -- Senators McConnell, Ritchie, Ford and Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLEDGING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR JUDICIAL CANDIDATE FROM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SEEKING THE PLEDGE OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SCREENING FOR ANY JUDICIAL OFFICE UNTIL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL THE CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION HAS FORMALLY RELEASED ITS REPORT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1017 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ALLOW YEAR OF MANUFACTURE LICENSE PLATES TO SERVE AS THE OFFICIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1021 -- Senators Grooms, Mescher and Campsen: A BILL TO REQUIRE A SPECIAL CALCULATION OF THE ROLLBACK PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS IN BERKELEY COUNTY IN LIEU OF THE ROLLBACK MILLAGE CALCULATED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY GENERAL LAW.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1022 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 10 OF ACT 378 OF 2004, RELATED TO THE IMPOSITION OF SALES AND USE TAXES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 378 AND THE SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX IMPOSED PURSUANT TO ACT 378 EXPIRE AS OF THE FIRST DAY AFTER THE YEAR IN WHICH A STATEWIDE INCREASE IN THE SALES AND USE TAX ABOVE FIVE PERCENT IS IMPLEMENTED OR A STATEWIDE PROVISION PROVIDING SCHOOL MILLAGE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX REDUCTIONS TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE TOTAL TAX CREDIT RELIEF PROVIDED BY ACT 378.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1023 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 214 OF 2005, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTION DISTRICTS FROM WHICH MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 OF YORK COUNTY ARE ELECTED, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATES ON WHICH THE ELECTION IS CONDUCTED.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1024 -- Senator Thomas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE UNTIL 2007 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VALUES DETERMINED IN GREENVILLE COUNTY'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PLAN.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1026 -- Senators Leatherman, Leventis, Setzler, Rankin, McGill, Short, Martin, Sheheen, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Lourie, Malloy, Matthews, McConnell, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE TO THE STATE'S GENERAL DEPOSIT ACCOUNT FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 SURPLUS REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,934,400 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING AN ACCUMULATED GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) GENERAL FUND DEFICIT AND TO APPROPRIATE FROM THE SAME SOURCE $13,094,604 TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PARTS AND FUEL FOR THE SCHOOL BUS FLEET.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recommitted
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1028 -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman, Thomas, Hayes, Martin, Short, Alexander, Richardson, Ritchie, Sheheen, Campsen, Williams, Knotts, Courson, Mescher and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 IN CHAPTER 37, ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT REFORM ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX THAT LIMITS THE INCREASE IN TAXABLE VALUE NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN PERCENT OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD UNLESS AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST OCCURS, TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE METHOD THAT IS VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY AT FAIR MARKET VALUE WITH ASSESSMENT EVERY FIVE YEARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL PROPOSE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR KNOWINGLY FALSIFYING INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1210, RELATING TO THE INITIATIVE METHOD OF ENACTING COUNTY ORDINANCES, SO AS TO ALLOW THIS PROCESS TO INCLUDE ORDINANCES ENACTING A REAL PROPERTY VALUATION METHOD PERMITTED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-50, RELATING TO FINANCIAL REPORTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS TO THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS, ECONOMIC RESEARCH SECTION; TO REPEAL SECTION 12-37-223A, RELATING TO THE COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING INCREASES IN VALUE DUE TO REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF AND VALUATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CONFORM VALUATION REFERENCES FOR REAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-217, RELATING TO QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO ALLOW PORTIONS OF A COUNTY TO BE REASSESSED AS A "ROLLING" REASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO CONFORM THE LANGUAGE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX NOTICES, SO AS TO ALLOW THAT IN YEARS IN WHICH THERE IS NO NOTICE OF A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT, A TAXPAYER MAY PROTEST THE ASSESSMENT VALUE NINETY DAYS AFTER THE TAX NOTICE IS MAILED.

Introduced and Committed
Recommitted
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

S. 1029 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O'Dell, Ritchie, Verdin, Leventis, Anderson, Ford and Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN EMINENT DOMAIN STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CONDEMNATION AUTHORITY OF ALL ENTITIES THAT POSSESS THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENTAL POLICY ON THE VALUE AND OWNERSHIP OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND THE NEED FOR REVISION OF CURRENT SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT USES OF EMINENT DOMAIN; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FOR ITS REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1030 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O'Dell, Ritchie, Verdin, Leventis, Ford and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO TITLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-2-60 AND 28-2-210, RELATING TO EMINENT DOMAIN BY SUBSTITUTING "PUBLIC USE" FOR "PUBLIC PURPOSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 28-11-30, RELATING TO ACQUISITIONS OF REAL PROPERTY BY STATES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "PUBLIC BODY" FOR "ENTITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S POWERS UNDER THE ALTERNATE FORMS OF GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE A COUNTY TO ADHERE TO STATEWIDE STANDARDS OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN AND DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO UNDERTAKE AND CARRY OUT CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED OR SLUM PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY TO ADHERE TO STATEWIDE STANDARDS OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN AND DELETE PROVISIONS CONCERNING USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN TO UNDERTAKE AND CARRY OUT CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED OR SLUM PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

S. 1031 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Bryant, Mescher, Grooms, Hayes, Ryberg, Richardson, Fair, Leatherman, Alexander, Scott, Gregory, Thomas, Courson, O'Dell, Ritchie, Verdin, Leventis, Ford and Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PROPERTY MUST NOT BE CONDEMNED BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ANY PURPOSE OR BENEFIT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURPOSE OR BENEFIT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, UNLESS THE CONDEMNATION IS FOR PUBLIC USE, EXCEPT THAT IN THE INSTANCE OF THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF REMEDYING BLIGHT, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 17, AND ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 5, RELATING TO TREASON AND THE EXERCISE OF THE POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY OR WITHIN SUMTER AND CHEROKEE, SPARTANBURG, YORK, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THOSE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1032 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DELAYED BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION TO "CERTIFICATE OF BIRTH ESTABLISHED BY COURT ORDER" AND TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SUCH A CERTIFICATE, INCLUDING REQUIRING ATTACHMENT OF A CERTIFICATION TO THE PETITION FROM THE STATE REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS STATING THAT NO BIRTH RECORD HAS BEEN LOCATED AND REQUIRING THAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE INCLUDED IN THE ORDER ESTABLISHING THE RECORD OF BIRTH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-165, RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUDING AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PATERNITY, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE STATUTORY LAW UNDER WHICH AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PATERNITY MUST BE ISSUED WHEN DETERMINED BY THE COURT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1033 -- Senator J. V. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTRACTOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATIONS AND SUBCLASSIFICATIONS, INCLUDING THE SWIMMING POOL, SUBCLASSIFICATION UNDER THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SPECIALTY CLASSIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WORK UNDER THIS SUBCLASSIFICATION DOES NOT REQUIRE AN EXAMINATION FOR PREFABRICATED OR RESIDENTIAL ABOVEGROUND POOLS AND THAT SUCH A SUBCLASSIFICATION LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY PAINT OR SEALANT TO THE INSIDE OF A POOL OR SPA OR TO POOL DECKS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1036 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 OF ACT 967 OF 1962, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO YORK COUNTY COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION AS SECTIONS 59-53-1310, 59-53-1320, 59-53-1330, AND 59-53-1340 OF THE 1976 CODE TO BE CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 16, CHAPTER 53, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ENTITLED "YORK COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION"; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 16, CHAPTER 53 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE YORK COMMISSION FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION, SO AS TO ADD A MEMBER TO THE COMMISSION FROM CHESTER COUNTY AND A MEMBER FROM LANCASTER COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENTS AND TERMS OF OFFICE; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1037 -- Senators McConnell, Peeler, Alexander, Land and Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, MARSHALL CLEMENT (MARK) SANFORD, JR., GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1038 -- Senators Martin, Gregory, Cleary, Knotts, Richardson, Ryberg, Mescher, Scott, Grooms, Elliott, Verdin and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 135 TO TITLE 44 TO ENACT THE "ASBESTOS AND SILICA CLAIMS PROCEDURE ACT OF 2006", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY RECEIVE A TRIAL DATE IN AN ASBESTOS OR SILICA CLAIM WITHOUT FIRST MAKING A PRIMA FACIE SHOWING THAT A QUALIFIED PHYSICIAN HAS DIAGNOSED THE PERSON WITH AN ASBESTOS-RELATED OR SILICA-RELATED DISEASE BASED ON THE PHYSICIAN'S ANALYSIS OF A DETAILED OCCUPATIONAL AND EXPOSURE HISTORY OF THE PERSON AND AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERSON'S MEDICAL HISTORY; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE REQUIRED MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION OF THE EXPOSED PERSON'S PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT; TO ESTABLISH THAT THE LIMITATIONS PERIOD FOR AN EXPOSED PERSON OR CLAIMANT TO BRING AN ACTION DOES NOT BEGIN TO RUN UNTIL THE EXPOSED PERSON OR CLAIMANT DISCOVERS, OR SHOULD HAVE DISCOVERED, THAT THE EXPOSED PERSON OR CLAIMANT HAS OR HAD PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT; TO CLARIFY THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT AFFECT THE SCOPE OR OPERATION OF ANY WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW OR VETERANS' BENEFIT PROGRAM; AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO FILE AND MAINTAIN AN ASBESTOS OR SILICA CLAIM.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1041 -- Senators Hutto and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 57 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1042 -- Senators Hutto, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT EXIT 159 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY THE "JOHN W. MATTHEWS, JR. INTERCHANGE", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOHN W. MATTHEWS, JR. INTERCHANGE".

Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1044 -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-45-430, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAX RECEIPTS BY A COUNTY TREASURER UPON FULL PAYMENT OF THE TAXES AND CHARGES DUE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY TREASURER MAY ACCEPT A LESSER AMOUNT THAN THE ORIGINAL TAX BILL TOGETHER WITH ANY APPLICABLE PENALTIES, COSTS, AND CHARGES WHENEVER A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING AUTHORIZES A LESSER AMOUNT TO BE PAID, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUDITOR, AS AUTHORIZED BY COUNTY COUNCIL, MAY PREPARE A TAX BILL TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATED TAXES AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1045 -- Senators Ritchie, Bryant, Campsen and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A ONE-TIME FIFTY-DOLLAR NON-REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT FOR COUPLES THAT COMPLETE A QUALIFYING PREMARITAL PREPARATION COURSE AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR A PREMARITAL PREPARATION COURSE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3381 SO AS TO CREATE THE TAX CREDIT FOR COUPLES THAT COMPLETE A QUALIFYING PREMARITAL PREPARATION COURSE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1046 -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DIRECT AND SUPERVISE VACCINATION, SCREENING, AND IMMUNIZATION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH AN IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate

S. 1047 -- Senators Ryberg, Knotts and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-5400 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ISSUE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES ONLY TO ACTIVE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, TO PROVIDE A PERSON ISSUED A LICENSE PLATE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION WHO CEASES TO BE A MEMBER MUST SURRENDER HIS LICENSE PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR KNOWINGLY FAILING TO SURRENDER THE LICENSE PLATE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1049 -- Senators Ritchie, Ford, Mescher, Knotts, Bryant and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISTURBING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE GREATER SPECIFICITY FOR THE TYPES OF CONDUCT WHICH CONSTITUTE THE OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE FOR INTERVENTION BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS PRIOR TO REFERRING SOME CASES TO COURT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1050 -- Senators Ritchie, Ford, Mescher, Knotts, Bryant and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "FAMILY COURT REFORM ACT OF 2006", BY AMENDING SECTION 15-36-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT AN ACTION IN FAMILY COURT IS SUBJECT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FRIVOLOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS SANCTIONS ACT AND MANDATE SANCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE FINDINGS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO THE AWARD OF ALIMONY AND OTHER ALLOWANCES IN DIVORCE CASES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE ADULTERY AS A PROHIBITION TO AN AWARD OF ALIMONY, TO CREATE A CATEGORY OF "LIMITED ALIMONY", TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF FINITE ALIMONY FOR SHORT-TERM MARRIAGES AND DEFINE SHORT-TERM MARRIAGES, TO MODIFY THE TIME PERIOD FOR MARITAL MISCONDUCT AS AN ALIMONY FACTOR TO THE DATE OF FILING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AND RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ALIMONY AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PAYMENTS MADE BY THE PAYOR MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT UNLESS THE PAYOR SPOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT HE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON THE OBLIGATION OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUPPORT, AND TO REQUIRE THAT IF THE PAYOR SPOUSE IS EVER TEN DAYS OR MORE LATE IN PAYING HIS OBLIGATION, THEN, UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT BY THE PAYEE SPOUSE, ALL FUTURE PAYMENTS, ALONG WITH A SERVICE FEE, MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT; TO AMEND TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY COURT HEARING OFFICER ACT", SO AS TO ESTABLISH FAMILY COURT HEARING OFFICERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-93, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT IN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS, THE PAYMENT MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT UNLESS THE PAYOR SPOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT HE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON THE OBLIGATION OR PROVIDES ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO ADD A SUBSECTION CONCERNING FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION IN FRIVOLOUS MATTERS AND TO MANDATE THAT JUDGES SANCTION PARTIES WITH TWO OR MORE PRIOR DETERMINATIONS OF FILING A FRIVOLOUS CLAIM OR MOTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-472, RELATING TO THE EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT AND CRITERIA OF MARITAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME PERIOD FOR MARITAL MISCONDUCT AS AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION FACTOR TO THE DATE OF FILING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-570, RELATING TO A FALSE REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT MADE MALICIOUSLY OR IN BAD FAITH, SO AS TO MANDATE THAT JUDGES SANCTION THE REPORTING PARTY UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT DETERMINATION OF MAKING A FALSE REPORT MALICIOUSLY OR IN BAD FAITH; AND TO AMEND TITLE 20, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 ENTITLED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY LAW MEDIATION ACT", SO AS TO MANDATE MEDIATION IN ALL DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTIONS IN FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS WHERE MEDIATION IS NOT REQUIRED AND EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MEDIATION MAY BE WAIVED, TO PROVIDE A TIMEFRAME WITHIN WHICH MEDIATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FINAL HEARING IN A DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION SHALL BE SCHEDULED UNTIL MEDIATION IS COMPLETED IN THE MATTER, UNLESS IT IS EXEMPTED OR EXCEPTED FROM MEDIATION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1057 -- Senators Hutto, Gregory, Hawkins, Campsen, Cleary, Lourie, Alexander, Martin and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-79-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION BEFORE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION IS BROUGHT TO TRIAL, SO AS TO ALLOW PARTIES TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN BINDING ARBITRATION, NON BINDING ARBITRATION, EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION, OR OTHER FORMS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION BEFORE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION IS BROUGHT TO TRIAL.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1058 -- Senators Hutto, Gregory, Hawkins, Campsen, Cleary, Lourie, Alexander, Martin and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-71-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN RECORDS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A FACILITY OR ACTIVITY LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HAS A DUTY TO REPORT ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS PURSUANT TO THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULATIONS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION SO REPORTED DOES NOT WAIVE ANY PRIVILEGE OR CONFIDENTIALITY OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-30-60, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION ACQUIRED OR PRODUCED BY THE EXPERT REVIEW PANEL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A FACILITY OR ACTIVITY LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT HAS A DUTY TO REPORT ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS PURSUANT TO THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULATIONS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION SO REPORTED DOES NOT WAIVE ANY PRIVILEGE OR CONFIDENTIALITY OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR BY THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-315, RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AND BY THE DEPARTMENT REGARDING A FACILITY OR HOME, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO INFORMATION CONSIDERED CONFIDENTIAL BY CERTAIN OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1059 -- Senators Hutto, Gregory, Hawkins, Campsen, Cleary, Lourie, Alexander, Martin and Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 19-1-190 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNANTICIPATED MEDICAL OUTCOME RECONCILIATION ACT" WHICH CONTAINS CERTAIN FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDES THAT IN A CLAIM BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF A PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCING AN UNANTICIPATED OUTCOME OF MEDICAL CARE, CERTAIN STATEMENTS, GESTURES, ACTIVITIES OR CONDUCT EXPRESSING BENEVOLENCE, REGRET, APOLOGY, CONDOLENCE, MISTAKE, OR ERROR MADE BY A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER OR HIS EMPLOYEE TO CERTAIN PERSONS ARE INADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN ADMISSION OF LIABILITY OR AN ADMISSION AGAINST INTEREST, TO PROVIDE THAT A DEFENDANT IN A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACTION MAY WAVE THE INADMISSIBILITY OF CERTAIN STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION AFFECTS THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF EVIDENCE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1061 -- Senators Gregory, Grooms, Courson, Drummond, Richardson, Campsen, Ryberg, Land, Hutto, Setzler, Hayes, Sheheen, Lourie and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REDESIGNATING SECTIONS 51-17-10 THROUGH 51-17-150 AS ARTICLE 1 OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE 51, ENTITLED "HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 17, TITLE 51 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BONDING AUTHORITY IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR LAND ACQUISITION, RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES FOR INCLUSION IN THE HERITAGE TRUST PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 51-17-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON DISPOSITION OF TRUST PROPERTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1062 -- Senators Ritchie, Ford and Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 8, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2007, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 6, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings

S. 1064 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REDESIGNATING SECTION 50-3-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND, AS ARTICLE 12 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 50, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE FUND, THE PURPOSES OF THE FUND, AND USES FOR WHICH THE FUND MAY BE EXPENDED; TO REPEAL SECTION 50-1-310, RELATING TO THE MITIGATION TRUST FUND.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1065 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-712, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCESS TO A MARINA AND ITS BUSINESS RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS, SO AS TO DEFINE "BUSINESS RECORDS" FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended

S. 1067 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE THOMAS L. BOCK, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Other proceedings
Adopted

S. 1068 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WELCOMING MR. TOM JOYNER AND THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW "SKY SHOW" TO THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006, AND THANKING HIM AND THE TOM JOYNER FOUNDATION FOR HIGHLIGHTING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1069 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF MRS. CAMILLE CUNNINGHAM SHARP OF ALLENDALE COUNTY AND TO EXTEND SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1074 -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-210 AND 59-53-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE DISTRICT AND THE TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION AND THE EDUCATION INSTITUTION CREATED AND OPERATED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DISTRICT TO THE TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE COMMISSION TO THE TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMISSION, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO NAME THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CREATED AND OPERATED BY IT AS THE TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1076 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND COLUMBIA NATIVE DANIEL W. THOMPSON OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS LIFETIME SERVICES AND COMMITMENTS TO SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CELEBRATE HIS EIGHTY-SIXTH BIRTHDAY, AND WISH HIM MANY RETURNS OF THE DAY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1077 -- Senators Lourie, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE HYMAN S. RUBIN AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1078 -- Senators Cleary, Rankin and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 272 OF 1985, RELATING TO THE MURRELL'S INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT IN GEORGETOWN AND HORRY COUNTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL FOR THE DISTRICT TO USE A PORTION OF THE IMPACT FEES TO CONSTRUCT A FACILITY OR BUILDING IN WHICH TO HOUSE OR STORE FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1082 -- Senators Moore, Rankin, Alexander and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 58-3-100 AND 58-3-240, BOTH AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-3-310 AND 58-3-320; SECTIONS 58-5-10, 58-5-30, AND 58-5-40, ALL AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-5-220, AND 58-5-230; SECTION 58-5-240, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-5-270, 58-5-300, 58-5-310, 58-5-320, 58-5-340, AND 58-5-350; SECTIONS 58-5-710 AND 58-5-720, BOTH AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-5-730, 58-5-920, 58-5-930; SECTION 58-5-940, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-5-950, 58-5-960, 58-5-970, 58-5-980, 58-5-990, 58-5-1000, 58-5-1010, 58-5-1040, AND 58-5-1050; SECTIONS 58-9-10, AND 58-9-230, BOTH AS AMENDED; SECTION 58-9-270; SECTION 58-9-280, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-9-290 AND 58-9-300; SECTION 58-9-320, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-9-340, 58-9-370, 58-9-380, 58-9-390, AND 58-9-510; SECTIONS 58-9-520 AND 58-9-540, BOTH AS AMENDED; SECTION 58-9-575; SECTION 58-9-576, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-9-577 AND 58-9-585, BOTH AS AMENDED; ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58; SECTIONS 58-9-1010, 58-9-1020, 58-9-1030, 58-9-1040, 58-9-1050, 58-9-1060, 58-9-1070, 58-9-1080, 58-9-1090, 58-9-1100, 58-9-1110, 58-9-1120, 58-9-1130, 58-9-1150, 58-9-1160, 58-9-1230, 58-9-1410, 58-9-1480, 58-9-1650, AND SECTION 58-9-2240; ARTICLE 21, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58; SECTIONS 58-9-2620, 58-11-10, AND 58-11-30; SECTIONS 58-11-60, 58-11-70, AND 58-11-100, ALL AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-11-120, 58-11-160, 58-11-200, 58-11-220, 58-11-230, 58-11-240, 58-11-260, 58-11-410, 58-11-420, 58-11-430, 58-11-450, 58-11-460, 58-11-480, 58-11-490, 58-11-500, 58-11-510, 58-11-520, 58-11-530, 58-11-580, 58-11-600, AND 58-13-430; SECTIONS 58-15-940 AND 58-15-950, BOTH AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-15-960, 58-15-1140, 58-15-1520, 58-15-1700, 58-15-1710, 58-17-110, 58-17-140, 58-17-150, 58-17-170, 58-17-180, 58-17-190, 58-17-200, 58-17-320, 58-17-930, 58-17-940, AND 58-17-1320; ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 58; 58-17-1850, 58-17-1900, 58-17-1910, 58-17-2000, 58-17-2030, 58-17-2090, 58-17-2350, 58-17-2680, 58-17-3030, 58-17-3080, 58-17-3090, 58-17-3120, 58-17-3310, 58-17-3350, 58-17-3360, 58-17-3410, 58-17-3440, 58-17-3450, 58-17-3460, 58-17-3930, 58-17-3940, 58-17-3980, 58-17-4140, 58-17-4170, 58-23-10, AND 58-23-40; ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 58; SECTION 58-23-510; SECTIONS 58-23-530, 58-23-550, 58-23-560, 58-23-590, 58-23-630, 58-23-910, AND 58-23-1010, ALL AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-23-1080 AND 58-23-1090; ARTICLE 12, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 58; SECTIONS 58-27-10 AND 58-27-40; SECTION 58-27-50, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-70, 58-27-140, 58-27-160, 58-27-170, 58-27-180, 58-27-190, 58-27-200, 58-27-210, 58-27-220, AND 58-27-430; SECTION 58-27-650, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-660, 58-27-820, AND 58-27-850; SECTIONS 58-27-860, 58-27-865, AND 58-27-870, ALL AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-920 AND 58-27-930; SECTION 58-27-940, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-950, 58-27-960, 58-27-1210, 58-27-1240, 58-27-1260, AND 58-27-1270; SECTION 58-27-1280, AS AMENDED; SECTION 58-27-1290; SECTION 58-27-1300, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-1330 AND 58-27-1340; SECTION 58-27-1360, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-1520, 58-27-1540, 58-27-1550, 58-27-1560, 58-27-1570, 58-27-1580, 58-27-1590, 58-27-1720, 58-27-1730, 58-27-1920, 58-27-1940, 58-27-1950, 58-27-1970, 58-27-1990, 58-27-2000, 58-27-2010, 58-27-2020, 58-27-2030, 58-27-2040, 58-27-2050, 58-27-2060, AND 58-27-2070; SECTION 58-27-2090, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-27-2130, 58-27-2310, 58-27-2330, 58-27-2440, 58-31-380, 58-33-10, 58-33-20, AND 58-33-120; SECTION 58-33-140, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 58-33-310, 58-33-320, 58-33-420, AND 58-33-430; SECTION 58-35-70, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 44-55-120, 48-46-40, AND 48-52-440, AND SECTION 2-20-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO ACT 175 OF 2004, WHICH CREATED THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF AND WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEVOLVED CERTAIN POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION UPON THIS OFFICE AND WHICH PROVIDED FOR CERTAIN SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES BETWEEN THE COMMISSION AND THIS OFFICE, AND IN CONFORMING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT WITH ACT 175 OF 2004, TO FURTHER CLARIFY AND SPECIFY THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE OFFICE OF 58-9-840, 58-11-590, AND 58-27-60, RELATING TO CERTAIN REGULATORY STAFF; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 58-5-280, POWERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1083 -- Senators Martin, Ford, Ritchie, Malloy and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 166 OF 2005, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES AND THEIR PENALTIES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES CREATED BY THIS ACT IS SCHEDULED TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2006, TO THE APPROPRIATE TIME AFTER THE COMMITTEE HAS DETERMINED ITS RECOMMENDATIONS AND A FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE IS SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1084 -- Senators McConnell, Ritchie, Bryant, Campsen, Ford, Ryberg, Knotts and Alexander: A BILL TO ENACT THE "UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT OF 2006" BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1083, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS A VIOLENT CRIME THAT CAUSES THE DEATH OF, OR INJURY TO, A CHILD IN UTERO IS GUILTY OF A SEPARATE OFFENSE AND THAT THE PERSON MUST BE PUNISHED AS IF THE DEATH OR INJURY OCCURRED TO THE UNBORN CHILD'S MOTHER; TO SPECIFY CERTAIN ELEMENTS THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROVEN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON MUST BE PUNISHED FOR MURDER OR ATTEMPTED MURDER IF THE PERSON INTENTIONALLY KILLED OR ATTEMPTED TO KILL THE UNBORN CHILD; TO PROHIBIT IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY FOR AN OFFENSE PROSECUTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; TO PROHIBIT THE PROSECUTION OF A PERSON FOR CONDUCT RELATED TO AN ABORTION IF PROPER CONSENT WAS OBTAINED OR RELATED TO MEDICAL TREATMENT OF A PREGNANT WOMAN OR HER UNBORN CHILD; AND TO PROHIBIT THE PROSECUTION OF A WOMAN WITH RESPECT TO HER UNBORN CHILD.

Report of Committee
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1086 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL RELATING TO THE INCORPORATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE, TO PROVIDE A CORPORATE NAME TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO DEFINE AND ENUMERATE THE COMPOSITION AND POWERS OF THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE FOR AWARDING DEGREES AND MARKS OF DISTINCTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CORPORATE SUCCESSION TO THE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1088 -- Senators Moore, Ryberg and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN AIKEN COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN PRECINCTS AND REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1091 -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006 AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN OUR STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1092 -- Senators Lourie, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF SERGEANT ANDREW JOSEPH DERRICK OF COLUMBIA, WHILE SERVING HIS COUNTRY IN IRAQ, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1094 -- Senators Leatherman, Alexander, Ryberg and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-16-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SHALL DEFEND THE MEMBERS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION AND COMMISSION OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AGAINST A CLAIM OR SUIT BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO INDEMNIFY THEM FOR A LOSS OR JUDGMENT INCURRED BY THEM FOR A CLAIM OR SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST THEM IN THEIR OFFICIAL OR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, OR BOTH, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION AFTER THEY LEAVE MEMBERSHIP ON OR EMPLOYMENT BY THE COMMISSION IF THE CLAIM OR SUIT ARISES BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE VARIOUS STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR THE FUNDS OF THESE SYSTEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISIONS TO THE NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-10-60, RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES WITH RESPECT TO THE NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST PROVISIONS FOR THAT SYSTEM, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE MANNER OF OPERATION OF THE OTHER STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 9-16-360, RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR FIDUCIARIES WITH RESPECT TO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS FURTHER TO DEFINE "INDIRECT INTEREST" AND TO ALLOW THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION TO WAIVE THESE STANDARDS BY CONTRACT WITH CERTAIN FIDUCIARIES.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1095 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-16-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF RELEASING OR TRANSPORTING PIGS FOR HUNTING OR ESTABLISHING A FREE ROAMING POPULATION OF PIGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS OFFENSE DOES NOT APPLY WHEN PIGS ARE CAPTURED AND TRANSPORTED SOLELY FOR RELEASE INTO A CONTROLLED AND CONTAINED ENVIRONMENT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1097 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 11 AND 18 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, 2006.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled

S. 1098 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-520, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO ADD AND DELETE A VOTING PRECINCT IN WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, AND TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THE AFFECTED PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1099 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO WARTIME DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTIFICATE SIGNED BY THE COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICER THAT CERTIFIES A VETERAN'S DISABILITY MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO SATISFY ITS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE, TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES THAT MAY BE ISSUED TO A VETERAN, TO PROVIDE THAT A HOLDER OF A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MUST PROVIDE A NEW CERTIFICATION OF HIS DISABILITY AT THE TIME A NEW SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE IS ISSUED OR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A NEW SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE IS ISSUED OR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, A SURVIVING SPOUSE MUST CERTIFY THAT THE SPOUSE HAS NOT REMARRIED.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1100 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-15-350, 56-16-180, AND 56-19-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DENIAL, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND AN APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO REVISE A REFERENCE TO A PROVISION OF FEDERAL LAW.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1101 -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT, IN ANDERSON COUNTY, ANY REFERENDUM HELD BY A LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITY TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR AN INCREASE IN MILLAGE RATES, TO ISSUE BONDS, OR FOR ANY OTHER REVENUE RAISING MEASURE MUST BE HELD IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS AT THE TIME OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1107 -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HIGH SCHOOL COURSES IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY GIVE CREDIT AS A WORLD LANGUAGE TO A PUPIL WHO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETES A HIGH SCHOOL COURSE IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS FOR THESE TEACHERS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1108 -- Senators Campsen, Sheheen and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-5595 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THE NONRECOGNITION OF GAIN UNDER SECTION 1031 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND COMPARABLE PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW, THE CONVEYANCE BY TIMBER DEED OF THE RIGHT TO CUT STANDING TIMBER IS CONSIDERED A CONVEYANCE OF A REAL PROPERTY INTEREST AND AS SUCH UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE IS A LIKE-KIND EXCHANGE WITH OTHER SIMILAR CONVEYANCES OF A REAL PROPERTY INTEREST OR WITH CONVEYANCES OF SIMILAR INVESTMENT REAL PROPERTY OWNED IN FEE SIMPLE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1109 -- Senator Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 701 IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTH STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH BROWNS FERRY ROAD "AIRMAN FIRST CLASS CARL ANDERSON, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "AIRMAN FIRST CLASS CARL ANDERSON, JR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF A BRAVE SON OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE WHILE DEFENDING HIS COUNTRY IN IRAQ.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1111 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS OF RICHLAND NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO FOR BEING SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS "CREATIVE TICKET NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION" AWARD FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1112 -- Senators Cleary, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2006, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY" TO PROMOTE ORAL HYGIENE AND TO JOIN IN THE EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE NATION TO ADVOCATE ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1114 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST BE A RESTRICTED OR SUPERVISED LENDER RECOMMENDED BY THE INDEPENDENT CONSUMER FINANCE ASSOCIATION.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1116 -- Senators McConnell, Lourie, Ford, Cleary, Knotts, Sheheen, Alexander and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO RECEIVE AND COORDINATE REFERRALS OF REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "FACILITY" TO INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "INVESTIGATIVE ENTITY" TO CLARIFY THAT THESE INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES ARE PROGRAMS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-15, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND PROCEDURES OF INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES IN CONNECTION WITH ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT SHALL RECEIVE AND COORDINATE REFERRALS OF REPORTS OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIT SHALL INVESTIGATE, OR REFER TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, THOSE REPORTS HAVING REASONABLE SUSPICION OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT, TO CLARIFY THAT THE LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND THE ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL INVESTIGATE NONCRIMINAL REPORTS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THESE INCIDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-20, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL POWERS OF INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE ENTITIES SHALL HAVE ACCESS TO FACILITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-25, RELATING TO PERSONS REQUIRED TO REPORT ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY THESE REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO WHOM REPORTS MUST BE MADE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-35, RELATING TO REPORTING VULNERABLE ADULT DEATHS BELIEVED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DEATHS OF A VULNERABLE ADULT IN FACILITIES OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS MUST BE REPORTED TO THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-40, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIVE ENTITIES REVIEWING REPORTS TO MAKE REFERRALS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE ENTITIES TO REPORT CASES WITH REASONABLE SUSPICION OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT TO THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-65, RELATING TO NOTICES REQUIRED TO BE PLACED IN FACILITIES CONCERNING DUTIES OF FACILITY PERSONNEL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE NOTICES TO CONTAIN FACILITY CONTACT INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-80, RELATING TO ACTIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AGAINST A PERSON OR FACILITY FOR FAILING TO EXERCISE REASONABLE CARE IN OPERATING A FACILITY FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REFERRALS FOR SUCH ACTIONS ALSO MAY BE MADE BY THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT; TO ADD ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 35, TITLE 43 SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT IN THE INVESTIGATION OF VULNERABLE ADULT FATALITIES AND TO ESTABLISH THE VULNERABLE ADULT FATALITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO ADD SECTION 17-5-555 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CORONER OR MEDICAL EXAMINER TO REPORT THE DEATH OF A VULNERABLE ADULT TO THE VULNERABLE ADULTS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FOR DIRECT CAREGIVERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE RECORDS CHECKS ON DIRECT CAREGIVERS IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATED BY, OR CONTRACTED WITH, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1126 -- Senators Jackson and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MORGAN E. LEE, A SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER AND SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT CHAIR AT E. L. WRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, UPON BEING NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2005-2006 AT E. L. WRIGHT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1128 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING UNLESS LICENSED AS A RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR; TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A POTENTIAL BUYER A PROPOSAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, OTHER THAN A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, BEFORE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A LICENSED EMPLOYEE OF THE RETAIL SELLER, OR THE RETAIL SELLER; TO FURTHER SPECIFY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND INSTALLATION OF A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1133 -- Senators Alexander, Bryant, Martin, Malloy, Mescher, Lourie, Gregory and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3870 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TO BE EQUIPPED WITH OR FOR THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO EMPLOY ANY DEVICE THAT IS DESIGNED FOR JAMMING, SCRAMBLING, NEUTRALIZING, DISABLING, OR INTERFERING WITH RADAR, LASER, OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE USED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO MEASURE THE SPEED OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1136 -- Senators Knotts, Cromer, Setzler and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 378 OF 2004, THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY RELIEF ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUES ALLOTTED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT BE USED TO PROVIDE A NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT AGAINST THE SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY ON PROPERTY TAXABLE IN THE DISTRICT AND THAT THE LIABILITY BE DETERMINED BY USING THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE TAXABLE PROPERTY BEFORE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN SECTION 12-37-250.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1138 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 17-23-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING AN OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENT MADE TO A THIRD PARTY BY A CHILD VICTIM OR CHILD WITNESS TO BE ADMISSIBLE IN A GENERAL SESSIONS OR FAMILY COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-540, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PERSONS WHO SHALL OR MAY BE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THESE PERSONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE HANDLING OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF 3708; VIOLATING A TERM OR CONDITION OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1143 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO FEES AND CHARGES OF CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING ORGANIZATION LICENSEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2995, 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 and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1144 -- Senator Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE LANCE CORPORAL TILLMAN U. MILLHOUSE, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE FIELD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FOR HIS UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE PROTECTION OF HIS COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1145 -- Senators Martin, McConnell, Ford, Knotts, Jackson and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF STATE ELECTION OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE STATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 7, BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-405, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY CHARGED WITH CONDUCTING AN ELECTION TO PROVIDE AN ABSENTEE INSTANT RUNOFF BALLOT FOR VOTING IN A POTENTIAL PRIMARY RUNOFF AT LEAST FORTY FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AS PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-460, RELATING TO ABSENTEE VOTING BY ARMED SERVICES PERSONNEL DURING A MILITARY EMERGENCY, SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, IN COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, TO TAKE ALL STEPS AND ACTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS OF STANDARD FORM 76 ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS AN APPLICATION FOR VOTER REGISTRATION AND AN APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO OR FROM ANY ELECTOR ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AS PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1146 -- Senators Campsen and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PLACE AIDS TO NAVIGATION AND REGULATORY MARKERS IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT REGULATES THE UNIFORM MARKING OF THE WATERS OF THIS STATE AND THE OPERATION OF WATER DEVICES AND WATERCRAFT THROUGH THE USE OF REGULATORY MARKERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1147 -- Senators O'Dell, McGill and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-79-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE TO ENGAGE IN AN ALARM SYSTEM BUSINESS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE NATIONAL TRAINING COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO BE LICENSED TO ENGAGE IN THE BURGLAR ALARM BUSINESS OR THE FIRE ALARM BUSINESS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1154 -- Senators Fair, Peeler, Verdin, Land, O'Dell, Mescher, Short, Martin, Alexander and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SUBARTICLE 22 TO ARTICLE 30, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES" WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDES FOR AN INDEPENDENT COMPACT OPERATING AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER ONGOING COMPACT ACTIVITY, GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR ALL MEMBER STATES ON A NATIONAL GOVERNING COMMISSION, RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY, A MANDATORY FUNDING MECHANISM SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT ESSENTIAL COMPACT OPERATIONS, AND COLLECTION OF STANDARDIZED INFORMATION; AND TO REPEAL SUBARTICLE 21, ARTICLE 30, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES UPON THE FORMATION OF THE "INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1158 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOOK FESTIVAL ON FEBRUARY 24 THROUGH 26, 2006, AT THE METROPOLITAN CONVENTION CENTER IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ENCOURAGE ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EXCEPTIONAL EVENT, AND TO WISH THE HUMANITIES COUNCIL SC SUCCESS IN CONTINUING TO PRESENT THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOOK FESTIVAL FOR MANY MORE YEARS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1162 -- Senators Grooms, Reese and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-9-45, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASS D FIRE EQUIPMENT DEALER LICENSES AND PERMITS, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, AND LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND PERMITS, TO PROVIDE THAT FEES FOR EQUIPMENT LICENSES AND PERMITS MAY BE SET BY THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL IN REGULATION AND MAY BE REVISED EVERY TWO YEARS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE INITIAL FEES MAY NOT EXCEED THE CURRENT FEES OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR LICENSES AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR PERMITS; TO ADD SECTION 23-9-35 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO CONSTRUCT HANDICAPPED RAMPS WITHOUT INCURRING FEES OR SECURING A PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTING SUCH RAMPS; AND TO ADD SECTION 6-9-14 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY FROM CHARGING A PERMIT FEE OR REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR A WHEELCHAIR RAMP BUILT WITH MEDICARE OR MEDICAID FUNDS IF THE CONSTRUCTION IS PERFORMED, OVERSEEN, OR INSPECTED BY AN AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT INSPECTOR.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Ratified

S. 1163 -- Senators Sheheen, Reese, Hutto and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SUCCESSOR ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITY FAIRNESS ACT", TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATED TO ASBESTOS-RELATED CLAIMS, TO LIMIT SUCCESSOR ASBESTOS-RELATED LIABILITIES OF A CORPORATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE LIMITATIONS ON SUCCESSOR LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF TOTAL GROSS ASSETS IN DETERMINING THE LIMITATIONS ON SUCCESSOR LIABILITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1165 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES TO MINORS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON A DRIVER WHO IS ISSUED THIS LICENSE MAY BE MODIFIED OR WAIVED IF THE LICENSEE PROVES TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT THE RESTRICTIONS INTERFERE WITH TRAVEL BETWEEN THE LICENSEE'S HOME AND PLACE OF WORSHIP.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate

S. 1173 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006, AS "CREATING SOLUTIONS FOR DISABILITIES DAY" TO ENDORSE THE "BUCK-A-CUP CAMPAIGN" AND OTHER 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 ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2006, AT WHICH TIME THE STATE EASTER SEAL AND "BUCK-A-CUP" REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Other proceedings
Adopted

S. 1174 -- Senators McConnell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 42-3-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 42-3-50, RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1175 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "DISTRIBUTION FACILITY", TO PROVIDE THAT IN A COUNTY OF AT LEAST ONE THOUSAND SQUARE MILES IN SIZE AND WHICH HAS HAD AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE GREATER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE AND AN AVERAGE PER CAPITA LOWER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE PER CAPITA INCOME FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS AND WHICH IS OTHERWISE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION, THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT ALLOWED IN THE COUNTY IS TWO TIERS HIGHER THAN THE CREDIT FOR WHICH THE COUNTY WOULD OTHERWISE QUALIFY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION OF DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO THE REVISED DEFINITION PROVIDED BY THE AMENDMENT TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT IN THIS ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3367 SO AS TO ALLOW A SMALL BUSINESS AN ALTERNATE METHOD FOR CLAIMING THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT; AND TO AMEND ACT 157 OF 2005, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AND FINANCING MEASURES, SO AS TO MAKE PERMANENT THE PROVISION OF THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1179 -- Senators Grooms, Campsen, Cleary, Richardson and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO OPPOSE THE SALE OF LAND IN THE FRANCIS MARION AND SUMTER NATIONAL FORESTS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1183 -- Senator Moore: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MARCH 1, 2006, AS CHILDREN AND FAMILY AWARENESS DAY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1189 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 75 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE KOREAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1200 -- Senator J. V. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT IN 2007 AND 2008, THE ANNUAL FEE FOR THE AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER STANDARD LICENSE PLATE FOR VEHICLES IN SUCH MANUFACTURER'S EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAM AND FOR THE TESTING, DISTRIBUTION, EVALUATION, AND PROMOTION OF ITS VEHICLES IS SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TWENTY DOLLARS OF EACH FEE IS CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND THE BALANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TO EXTEND RETROACTIVELY THROUGH 2006 THESE FEES AS ESTABLISHED IN JOINT RESOLUTION 116 OF 2003.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Request for Debate
Ratified

S. 1204 -- Senators Grooms, Pinckney and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISH, LATER KNOWN AS COLLETON COUNTY, ON MARCH 3, 2006, AND TO EXTEND TO ALL THE OFFICIALS PARTICIPATING IN THIS CELEBRATION AN APPRECIATION FOR THEIR PART IN PLANNING THIS WONDROUS OCCASION.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1205 -- Senators Grooms, Verdin, Hutto, Peeler, Williams, Land, Bryant, O'Dell, Jackson, Cromer, Ford, Knotts and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 45 OF TITLE 46, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NUISANCE SUITS PERTAINING TO AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS LOCAL COUNTY ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH STATE LAW OR REGULATIONS GOVERNING OR REGULATING AN AGRICULTURAL FACILITY OR OPERATION ARE NULL AND VOID, TO DEFINE OR FURTHER DEFINE SPECIFIC TERMS, TO PERMIT A COUNTY TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN AGRICULTURAL USE IS A PERMITTED USE UNDER THE COUNTY'S LAND USE AND ZONING AUTHORITY, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SETBACK DISTANCES FOR AGRICULTURE ANIMAL FACILITIES ARE DETERMINED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO ANY LICENSE OR PERMIT APPLICATION FOR WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HAS MADE A DECISION PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE PROVISIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1208 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF SHOOTING PRESERVES, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER OF THEIR ESTABLISHMENT AND LICENSING, THE LEGAL SHOOTING PRESERVES SPECIES, AND OTHER PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE OPERATION OF SHOOTING PRESERVES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1209 -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 64 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1210 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF PARTIES AND INTERVENORS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2976, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1211 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OFFICE OF LABOR SERVICES, RELATING TO CHILD LABOR, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2982, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1215 -- Senators Reese, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO TAKE SWIFT AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PROTECT AND SECURE THE SEAPORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PREVENT THE TRANSFER OF THE SECURITY AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF SEAPORTS TO ANY KNOWN FOREIGN STATE THAT PROVIDED LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO TERRORISTS THAT ATTACKED THE UNITED STATES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1217 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF COUNTY COUNCILMAN GEORGE "BUNNY" GUY, SR. OF CHESTER COUNTY AND TO CONVEY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1226 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING YORK COUNTY FOR ITS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DECLARING MARCH 28, 2006, "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1228 -- Senators Alexander and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-30 AND 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO FILE THEIR ANNUAL REGISTRATION ON THE SAME DATE THAT FINANCIAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO THE ACT MUST BE FILED AND TO EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PURSUANT TO THE ACT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT INTEND TO SOLICIT OR RECEIVE IN EXCESS OF SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS DURING A CALENDAR YEAR WHETHER OR NOT THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1231 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS "STATE", "CONVICTION", AND "LOW SPEED VEHICLES", AND TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "HOME JURISDICTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-640, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' POLICY OF REPORTING A CONVICTION OF A PERSON FROM ANOTHER STATE TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY OF HIS HOME STATE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICTION OF A PERSON FROM CANADA OR MEXICO THAT OCCURS IN THIS STATE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE PERSON'S HOME COUNTRY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-747, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CONVICTION", SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO ITS DEFINITION CONTAINED IN SECTION 56-1-2030; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-790, RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF MOTOR VEHICLE CONVICTIONS OF RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA THAT OCCUR IN OUT OF STATE JURISDICTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN OUT OF STATE CONVICTIONS MUST NOT BE RECORDED ON THE PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD IN THIS STATE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CONVICTION", AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "HAZARDOUS MATERIALS"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2100, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION OF A VEHICLE THAT REQUIRES A DRIVER TO POSSESS A CLASS C COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-1-630, 56-1-710, AND 56-1-1310, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN THE DRIVER LICENSE COMPACT, THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM 'CONVICTION' AS IT RELATES TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING OPERATING RECORDS OF DRIVERS, AND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "CONVICTED" AS IT RELATES TO THE ISSUANCE OF PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Continued

S. 1232 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3040, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1233 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2969, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1234 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2970, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1237 -- Senators Jackson, Moore, Malloy, Ford, Anderson, Ryberg and Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE RICH HISTORY OF SILVER BLUFF BAPTIST CHURCH AT SILVER BLUFF IN AIKEN COUNTY, THE OLDEST BLACK CHURCH IN AMERICA, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE GREAT WORKS OF THE CHURCH AND ITS LEADERS OVER THE PAST TWO HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS IN SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD AND SERVING AS THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF BLACK HISTORY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1238 -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Rankin, Drummond, Land, Setzler, Leatherman, Peeler, Matthews, McGill, O'Dell, Elliott, Martin, Mescher, Ryberg, Short, Alexander, Grooms, Richardson, Verdin, Cromer, Bryant, Ford and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY TO JOINTLY OWN A NUCLEAR POWER STATION AND RELATED TRANSMISSION FACILITIES WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY ON A SITE AT OR NEAR PARR SHOALS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SO AS TO CONFIRM THAT NEW NUCLEAR GENERATION UNITS AT THE SITE ARE AUTHORIZED AND TO ALLOW THESE UNITS TO BE JOINTLY OWNED BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY WITH PRIVATELY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1243 -- Senators Rankin, Bryant, Peeler, Setzler, Knotts, Land, Williams, Cromer, Hutto, Elliott, Scott, Richardson, Ritchie, Short, Thomas and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 32 OF TITLE 27, RELATING TO VACATION TIME SHARING PLANS SO AS TO ENACT THE "TIME SHARING TRANSACTION PROCEDURES ACT" TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE UNIQUE PROTECTIONS FOR THE PURCHASER OF A TIMESHARE ESTATE IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND THE CLOSING OF A PURCHASE AND SALE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, AND TO EXEMPT THE TRANSACTION FROM THE ATTORNEY PREFERENCE REQUIREMENT IN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE IF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS CONTAIN A CONSPICUOUS DISCLOSURE TO A PARTY TO A PURCHASE AND SALE OF AN INTEREST IN A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN OF THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND HIS RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS AND THIS ARTICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A VACATION TIME SHARING PLAN, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CONTRACT".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1245 -- Senators Thomas, Fair, Cromer, Ritchie, Anderson, Verdin, Setzler, Ryberg and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-126 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN BY A BUSINESS OF A LICENSE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND PAYMENT OF TAXES DUE UPON THE CLOSING OR TRANSFER OF THE BUSINESS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-54-196 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PENALTY FOR A RETAILER COLLECTING AN EXCESSIVE STATE OR LOCAL SALES TAX AND TO PROVIDE FOR MITIGATION OF THE PENALTY; BY REDESIGNATING SECTION 12-4-780, RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF PAYMENT OF TAXES BY CREDIT CARD AS SECTION 12-4-395, SO AS TO CORRECTLY REFLECT IT AS A GENERAL POWER OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THIS STATE'S TAX LAWS, SO AS TO REFER TO THE IRC AS AMENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-545, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INCOME TAX RATES FOR ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF A PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ROYALTIES TREATED AS PERSONAL HOLDING COMPANY INCOME AND AMOUNTS PAID AS GUARANTEED PAYMENTS REASONABLY RELATED TO PERSONAL SERVICES, TO DESCRIBE INCOME REASONABLY RELATED TO PERSONAL SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ELECTIONS AS TO TREATMENT OF INCOME FOR PERSONAL SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3350, RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR A STATE CONTRACTOR USING MINORITY SUBCONTRACTORS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TERM "MINORITY FIRM" TO LANGUAGE USED ELSEWHERE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TAXPAYER HAVE ONE HUNDRED OR MORE EMPLOYEES, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "DISTRIBUTION FACILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION OF DISTRIBUTION FACILITY TO THE REVISED DEFINITION PROVIDED BY THE AMENDMENT TO THE TARGETED JOBS TAX CREDIT IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3375, RELATING TO CREDITS AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX FOR AN INCREASE IN PORT CARGO VOLUME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DETERMINATION OF THE BASE PORT CARGO VOLUME, THAT THE TAXPAYER APPLY TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO QUALIFY, THAT THE COUNCIL DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT UP TO A MAXIMUM OF EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL TAXPAYERS FOR EACH CALENDAR YEAR, THAT THE ENTIRE MAXIMUM AMOUNT BE PRORATED AMONG QUALIFYING TAXPAYERS IN A CALENDAR YEAR, AND FOR CARRYOVER OF EXCESS CREDIT FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITTED DISCLOSURES OF INFORMATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREDIT FOR INCREASED PORT CARGO VOLUME; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3385, RELATING TO A REFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A TUITION PAYMENT, SO AS TO SUSPEND THE FOUR-YEAR CREDIT PERIOD IF A STUDENT IS DEPLOYED BY THE MILITARY ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING THE PERIOD AND RE-ENROLLS UPON DEMOBILIZATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3535, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER MAKING QUALIFIED REHABILITATION EXPENDITURES FOR A CERTIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO ADD TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND TO DEFINE "PARTNER" FOR PURPOSES OF THE APPLICATION OF THE CREDIT TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF A COMPOSITE CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURN, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPUTATION OF A NONRESIDENT PARTICIPANT'S PRO RATA SHARE OF SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO DELETE UNNECESSARY REFERENCES AND TO CORRECT A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-23-810, 12-23-830, AND 12-23-840, RELATING TO TAX ON LICENSED HOSPITALS FOR INDIGENT HEALTH CARE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INITIAL TAX AND FOR TAXES FOR SECOND AND SUCCESSIVE FISCAL YEARS, TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATION OF THE TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES BE USED FOR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN POPULATIONS IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE USER FEE FOR MOTOR FUELS, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "DIESEL FUEL" TO INCLUDE BIODIESEL FUEL AND "MOTOR FUEL" TO INCLUDE SUBSTITUTE FUEL, TO DEFINE "SUBSTITUTE FUEL", "BIODIESEL", AND "BIODIESEL BLEND", AND TO MAKE CERTAIN CLARIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF THE USER FEE, SO AS TO INCLUDE BLENDED, SUBSTITUTED, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PRESUMPTION OF USE OF FUEL IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE BLENDED, SUBSTITUTE, AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REFUNDS OF THE USER FEE, SO AS TO DELETE THE CREDIT ALLOWANCE TO A SUPPLIER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF A BACKUP USER FEE ON MOTOR FUEL USED BY AN END USER, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE USE OF A SUBSTITUTE FUEL AND TO ADD A TAX ON A LIQUID OR GAS THAT IS NOT OTHERWISE SUBJECT TO THE MOTOR FUEL USER FEE, BY PROVIDING FOR A BACKUP TAX EQUAL TO THE USER FEE PAYABLE BY THE FIRST PERSON WHO RECEIVES THE PRODUCT INTO THIS STATE AND PAYABLE BY THE PRODUCER UPON THE FIRST SALE OR FIRST USE IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-975, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DIVERSION OF MOTOR FUEL FROM AN OUT-OF-STATE DESTINATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF THE USER FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF A BLENDER OF FUELS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A USER FEE AGAINST BLENDED FUELS, PAYABLE BY THE BLENDER OR MANUFACTURER; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A TRANSPORTER OF MOTOR FUEL SUBJECT TO THE USER FEE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A TRANSPORTER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-1370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A LICENSED TRANSPORTER, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE REPORTABLE TRANSPORTS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AN EXCISE TAX ON THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SALES MADE AT A LOCATION HOLDING A TEMPORARY LICENSE OR PERMIT, AND TO FURTHER DEFINE THE TERM "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALE" TO INCLUDE THE VALUE OF COMPLIMENTARY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR, ICE, AND MIXERS; BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL BAKERY FOOD MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE FOR BAKERIES USING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN FOOD PREPARATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PURCHASED PURSUANT TO A WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE, OR SIMILAR SERVICE CONTRACT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION OF THE FIVE PERCENT SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX APPLIES TO THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF A WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE, OR OTHER SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE TYPE OF MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDED IN THE EXEMPTIONS, AND TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS FROM A SALE OF A WARRANTY, MAINTENANCE, OR OTHER SERVICE CONTRACT FOR TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IF THE GROSS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IS EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2740, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION FOR FAILURE TO PAY PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM THE "DEPARTMENT" TO THE "DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES", AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR A THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE TO A FIVE HUNDRED-DOLLAR FINE OR THIRTY DAYS IN PRISON, OR BOTH; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2890, RELATING TO SUSPENSION OF THE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF A PERSON WHO FAILS TO PAY THE MOTOR CARRIER PROPERTY TAX ON A VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUSPENSION BE MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AFTER ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND FOR SPECIFIC PENALTIES FOR FIRST AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSESSED PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF EQUALIZATION AND REASSESSMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO CERTAIN SECTOR 22 CLASSIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-155, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR SUBSTANTIAL UNDERSTATEMENT OF TAXES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROVISION REFERS TO AN UNDERPAYMENT OF TAXES BASED ON AN UNDERSTATEMENT OF TAX OR A MISSTATEMENT OF VALUATION, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PENALTIES DO NOT APPLY TO UNDERPAYMENTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO FRAUD, BUSINESS-RELATED PROPERTY, OR A TAX SHELTER, WHICH ARE PENALIZED ELSEWHERE, TO DEFINE "SUBSTANTIAL VALUATION MISSTATEMENT", AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLENESS AND GOOD FAITH ON THE PART OF THE TAXPAYER AND IN CONNECTION WITH CHARITABLE DEDUCTION PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-470, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REFUND CLAIMS BY A STATE TAXPAYER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PERSON OTHER THAN THE TAXPAYER LEGALLY LIABLE FOR THE TAX MAY CLAIM OR RECEIVE A REFUND, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE CLAIM OR REFUND BE IN WRITING, THE REFUND CLAIM OF A FOREIGN MISSION OR DIPLOMAT, THE APPLICATION OF SECTION 12-60-490, AND THE DISCLOSURE TO ANOTHER PERSON OF THE EFFECT OF OTHER TAX LIABILITIES OF THE TAXPAYER ON THE AMOUNT OF THE REFUND; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 12-4-770, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR APPEALING THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR TAXATION AND 12-36-530, RELATING TO RETURN OF LICENSE UPON CLOSING OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5590, RELATING TO DETERMINING DONATIVE INTENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCLUSION FOR CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION IN CONNECTION WITH A GOLF COURSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-58-160, RELATING TO THE RELEASE OF AN ERRONEOUSLY FILED LIEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE OF THE RELEASE DOES NOT BREACH THE DEPARTMENT'S NONDISCLOSURE RULES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR A SURVIVING SPOUSE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXEMPTION; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-714 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAXATION OF BOATS WITH A SITUS IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-717 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A THREE PERCENT SURCHARGE ON A RENTAL CONTRACT FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND TO DEFINE "HEAVY EQUIPMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-150, RELATING TO THE VOIDING OF A TAX SALE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE REFUND ALSO OF THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST ACTUALLY EARNED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3600 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX CREDIT FOR A FACILITY THAT PRODUCES ETHANOL OR BIODIESEL UNDER CERTAIN TIME CONSTRAINTS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3610 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX CREDIT FOR A FACILITY PROCESSING AND DISPENSING RENEWABLE FUEL THROUGH 2011; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR FUEL SUBJECT TO THE USER FEE, SO AS TO REDEFINE "MOTOR FUEL" AND TO DEFINE "BIODIESEL" AND "RENEWABLE FUEL"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BLENDING MATERIALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RENEWABLE FUELS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3587 AND SECTION 12-6-3620 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX CREDIT FOR A TAXPAYER WHO, RESPECTIVELY, INSTALLS A SOLAR ENERGY HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM OR USES METHANE GAS TAKEN FROM A LANDFILL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, RELATING TO A MOTOR HOME USED AS A RESIDENCE FOR PROPERTY TAX PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY ORDINANCE MAY PROVIDE FOR SIMILAR TREATMENT OF A BOAT USED AS A RESIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-88, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EXEMPT PASSENGER VEHICLE OWNED BY A MILITARY PERSON MUST BE REGISTERED IN THIS STATE TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-545, RELATING TO INCOME TAX RATES FOR ACTIVE AND PASSIVE BUSINESSES INCOME, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE TAX CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3515, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR A CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT ALLOWED IF THE UNDERLYING PROPERTY IS USED FOR THE PLAYING OF GOLF; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A TAX SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COSTS TO INCLUDE THE ACTUAL COST OF THE TAX DEED PREPARATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-712, RELATING TO ACCESS TO THE RECORDS OF A MARINA, SO AS TO DEFINE AND LIMIT BUSINESS RECORDS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-510 AND SECTION 61-6-2000, AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE, BOTH SO AS TO ALLOW A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TARGETED JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS AN ELIGIBLE TAXPAYER AN EXTRAORDINARY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT AND TO DEFINE "EXTRAORDINARY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-6520, RELATING TO THE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXTRAORDINARY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT WITH ADJOINING AQUARIUM OR NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AS A "TOURISM OR RECREATIONAL FACILITY" AND TO DEFINE QUALIFYING INFRASTRUCTURE IN THAT CONNECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-6590, SO AS TO LIMIT THE DESIGNATION OF EXTRAORDINARY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS TO FOUR IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-49-1190 THROUGH 12-49-1290 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAX SALE OF A MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INCLUDING NOTICE TO ALL LIENHOLDERS AND THE FORM OF THE NOTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-49-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH REAL PROPERTY MORTGAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A TAX SALE, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE COSTS THE ACTUAL EXPENSE FOR THE TAX DEED PREPARATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-150, RELATING TO THE REFUND AMOUNT IN A FAILED TAX SALE, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE REFUND AMOUNT THE ACTUAL INTEREST EARNED BY THE COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "BONA FIDE ENGAGED PRIMARILY AND SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF MEALS"; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-50, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF THE ABC ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF A WILFUL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PLACES OF LODGING, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE SUCH WHEN LICENSED PURSUANT TO THE ABC ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT TIER IN CERTAIN COUNTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR A CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF UNUSED CREDIT TO A TRANSFEREE OF THE TAXPAYER; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-2-60, 12-4-520, 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, 12-37-251, 12-37-255, 12-37-266, 12-37-270, 12-37-275, 12-37-280, 12-37-450, 12-39-15, 12-39-150, 12-39-180, 12-39-190, 12-39-200, 12-39-270, 12-39-310, 12-45-15, 12-45-35, 12-45-70, AND 12-49-85, ALL RELATING TO CERTAIN POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATIONS OF A COUNTY TREASURER AND A COUNTY AUDITOR, SO AS TO DEVOLVE THOSE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ONTO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-3-60, 11-3-200, 11-3-220, AND 12-39-320 ALL RELATING TO CERTAIN POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATIONS OF A COUNTY TREASURER OR COUNTY AUDITOR; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A LOCAL REFERENDUM IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABC ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CALLING OF THE REFERENDUM AS WELL AS THE PETITION OF A REFERENDUM; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, AND 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX IN CONNECTION WITH AN INDUSTRIAL PARK, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THE PARK IS CONSIDERED PRIVATELY OWNED FOR PURPOSES OF EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN REGULATED UTILITY SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND POSTPONEMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VALUES DETERMINED IN A COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL A 2006 ACT BEARING RATIFICATION NO. 227 RELATING TO THE POSTPONEMENT OF SUCH AN IMPLEMENTATION IN GREENVILLE COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1246 -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-340, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN KERSHAW COUNTY, SO AS TO DESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1247 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LOWER RICHLAND DIAMONDS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 4A STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP ON FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2006, AT THE COLONIAL CENTER IN COLUMBIA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1249 -- Senators Sheheen, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING DUKE POWER COMPANY TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION AND COORDINATION WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE LANDS SURROUNDING AND IMPACTED BY THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER ON LAKE WATEREE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1252 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SPAN BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY THAT CROSSES HIGHWAY 9 IN HORRY COUNTY IN HONOR OF J. BRYAN FLOYD, AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "J. BRYAN FLOYD BRIDGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1253 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS TO THE BEAUTY AND PRESERVATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LANDSCAPE, AND TO DESIGNATE MARCH 31, 2006, AS "CCC RECOGNITION DAY".

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1256 -- 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 15, 2006, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1257 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR GREAT FALLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL COACH JOHN SMITH FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS STUDENT ATHLETES, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS EXTRAORDINARY RECORD-BREAKING 744 WINS IN HIS THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS AS A COACH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1258 -- Senators Fair and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-220 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO ALLOW AN INMATE WHO IS CONFINED IN A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS' FACILITY TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AND VISIT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FURLOUGHS FOR CERTAIN INMATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS AN INMATE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF CERTAIN PERSONS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1261 -- Senators Verdin, Knotts, Mescher, Alexander, Grooms, Bryant, Peeler, Campsen, Leatherman, McConnell and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERMS "QUALIFIED NONRESIDENT" AND "PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY", AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PICTURE IDENTIFICATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SLED MUST ISSUE A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON TO A RESIDENT OR QUALIFIED NONRESIDENT UPON PROPER APPLICATION, TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED NONRESIDENT MAY SUBMIT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP OF REAL PROPERTY IN THIS STATE TO SATISFY THE PROOF OF RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT SLED MUST CONDUCT A BACKGROUND CHECK OF A QUALIFIED NONRESIDENT THROUGH THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY WHERE HE OWNS REAL PROPERTY IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED NONRESIDENT MAY PROVIDE SLED WITH THE ADDRESS OF THE REAL PROPERTY HE OWNS IN THIS STATE TO SATISFY THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT, AND TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR THE REVOCATION AND RENEWAL OF A PERMIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-520, RELATING TO CERTAIN MATTERS CONCERNING FIREARMS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO REGULATION, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPES OF FIREARMS SUBJECT TO REGULATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY NOT CONFISCATE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION UNLESS INCIDENT TO AN ARREST.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Recalled
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1263 -- Senators Ritchie, Peeler and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-165 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL THE EXPEDITED REVIEW PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A VOLUNTARY EXPEDITED PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM, INCLUDING EXPEDITED PROCESS APPLICATION FEES; TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST AND EVALUATE THE ECONOMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE BENEFITS OF A STATEWIDE REVIEW PROGRAM; AND TO CREATE AN EXPEDITED REVIEW FUND THROUGH THE IMPOSITION OF THE EXPEDITED PROCESS APPLICATION FEES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND USE OF THIS FUND.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1264 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 470 OF 1971, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOOL FOR SUMTER COUNTY AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CAREER CENTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2009, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CAREER CENTER SHALL BECOME AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 AND THE DUTIES, POWERS, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CAREER CENTER ARE DEVOLVED JOINTLY UPON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 DURING THIS PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE CAREER CENTER BOARD DURING THIS PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006, THE SUPERINTENDENTS OF SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 SHALL TOGETHER EMPLOY A DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER WHO SHALL SERVE UNDER THEIR DIRECTION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Recalled
Recalled
Point of Order
Reconsidered
Concurrence and Enrolled
Concurrence and Enrolled
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1266 -- Senators Lourie, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE RABBI SANFORD T. MARCUS OF TREE OF LIFE CONGREGATION FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS DEVOTED MEMBERS, TO THE INTERFAITH COMMUNITY, AND TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST UPON HIS RETIREMENT.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1267 -- Senators Hawkins, Knotts and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEX OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROTECTION OF MINORS ACT OF 2006", TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD TO THE LIST OF AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES THAT THE MURDER WAS COMMITTED BY A PERSON DEEMED A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY FOR REPEAT OFFENDERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL REGISTRATION FOR LIFE FOR PURPOSES OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION BI-ANNUALLY RATHER THAN ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-530, RELATING TO THE PROTOCOL MANUAL DEVELOPED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NONEXCLUSIVE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROTOCOL MANUAL; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-540, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PERSONS WHO SHALL OR MAY BE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THESE PERSONS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-550, RELATING TO HARBORING OR CONCEALING SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSE OF ASSISTING OR HARBORING UNREGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-23-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOWING AN OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENT MADE TO A THIRD PARTY BY A CHILD VICTIM OR CHILD WITNESS TO BE ADMISSIBLE IN A GENERAL SESSIONS OR FAMILY COURT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-25-45, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMES SPECIFIED AS "MOST SERIOUS" AND "SERIOUS" WARRANTING LIFE IMPRISONMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENTENCE FOR THE PRIOR CONVICTION DOES NOT HAVE BE SERVED OR COMPLETED BEFORE A PERSON MAY BE SENTENCED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Point of Order
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1268 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF TRAFFICKING COCAINE BASE AS A VIOLENT CRIME.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1273 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOHN A. McALLISTER, JR., OF COLUMBIA ON RECEIVING THE ALVAH H. CHAPMAN, JR. DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR 2006 AWARDED BY THE CITADEL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE CITADEL BUSINESS HALL OF FAME, AND FURTHER TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1281 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DIVA GIRLZ, INC., A SOUTH CAROLINA COMPANY ORGANIZED FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND ITS FOUNDER, MS. WOODEENA (DINA) CURRY, FOR ALL THEIR TRULY WONDERFUL EFFORTS IN AIDING AND ASSISTING VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA WHO HAVE RELOCATED TO SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1282 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RED RAIDERS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE 2006 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACH, DONDI MCGOWAN, ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1283 -- Senators Leatherman and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-545, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE REDUCED STATE MARGINAL INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE TO THE ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF A PASS-THROUGH BUSINESS, SO AS TO MAKE THIS APPLICATION OPTIONAL AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE TAXPAYER, TO REVISE DEFINITIONS FOR THIS APPLICATION, TO REVISE THE METHOD OF DEDUCTING ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS LOSS WHEN SUCH LOSS EXCEEDS ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME; TO PROVIDE A "SAFE HARBOR" AMOUNT IN DETERMINING THE NONPERSONAL SERVICE PORTION OF ACTIVE TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME OF A TAXPAYER IN ONE OR MORE PASS-THROUGH BUSINESSES WITH TOTAL GROSS INCOME OF LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND TAXABLE INCOME OF LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROVIDE OTHER METHODS OF DETERMINING INCOME DEEMED UNRELATED TO PERSONAL SERVICES.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1287 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY NOT CONDUCT EITHER THE CLASSROOM OR THE BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING, OR BOTH UNLESS HE HOLDS A DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY HOLD A LICENSE TO TEACH CLASSROOM ONLY OR TO TEACH BEHIND THE WHEEL TRAINING ONLY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-40, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR A LICENSED DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE, AND TO REQUIRE A LICENSED DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL TO OBTAIN A CORPORATE SURETY BOND; TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-60, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECORDS OF ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THESE SCHOOLS MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-70, RELATING TO DRIVER INSTRUCTOR QUALIFYING COURSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE COURSES MUST BE OFFERED DURING A YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-80, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR PERMITS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE CHARGED FOR A PERMIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY AUDIT A TEMPORARY DRIVER INSTRUCTOR'S ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-23-85, RELATING TO DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMITS AND TEMPORARY DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF TRAINING A PERSON WHO HOLDS A DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMIT OR A TEMPORARY DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMIT MAY OFFER, TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PAY A FEE FOR A DRIVER INSTRUCTOR PERMIT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF THE PROCEEDS OBTAINED FROM THE SALE OF INSTRUCTOR PERMITS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-23-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1295 -- Senators Cromer, Sheheen, Lourie, Hawkins, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-525 TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO WILFULLY OR MALICIOUSLY DISTURB OR INTERRUPT A FUNERAL SERVICE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1297 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, RELATING TO OFFER OF JUDGMENT, AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1298 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE, RELATING TO COURT-ANNEXED ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES, AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE V OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1299 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH THE J. L. MANN GIRLS MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1302 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENT OF A STUDENT RESIDING IN THE GARDEN GATE SUBDIVISION IN SUMTER COUNTY MAY CHOOSE TO ATTEND ANY SCHOOL FOR WHICH THE SUBDIVISION IS ZONED WITHOUT PENALTY OF TUITION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Sustained

S. 1307 -- Senators Malloy, Ritchie, Sheheen and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-14-107, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNKNOWN CLAIMS AGAINST DISSOLVED CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO STANDARDIZE THE TIME FOR ENFORCING THE CLAIM AS TEN YEARS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE NEWSPAPER NOTICE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1309 -- Senators Sheheen, Martin, Lourie, Setzler, Alexander, Short and Hawkins: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TO ADOPT A VIGOROUS AND STRONG TRADE POLICY REGARDING CURRENCY MANIPULATION AND TO TAKE SWIFT AND RESPONSIVE ACTIONS IN THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION TO HALT CURRENCY MANIPULATION AND OTHER UNLAWFUL BARRIERS TO FAIR AND FREE TRADE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1310 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON THEIR SECOND NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP, RECOGNIZING THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION, AND WISHING THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN FUTURE SEASONS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1314 -- Judiciary Committee: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 2, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 TO CREATE THE ORDER OF THE SWORD AND MACE, THE HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOR THAT MAY BE AWARDED TO LIVING PERSONS OR AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO RECOGNIZE STATE CITIZENS FOR EXCELLENCE, VALOR, OR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF SELECTING HONOREES.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted

S. 1318 -- Senators Anderson and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "HOSPITAL INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT" AND TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO COLLECT DATA AND SUBMIT REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ON HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION RATES, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT IN DEVELOPING THE METHODOLOGY FOR DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS, TO PROVIDE FOR PATIENT PRIVACY, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION AND AVAILABILITY OF THESE REPORTS TO THE PUBLIC AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE IS A CONDITION OF HOSPITAL LICENSURE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1320 -- Senators Malloy and Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO WAIVE FROM MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING, LICENSING, AND REGISTRATION LAWS MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES BY AN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER IN CONNECTION WITH NATIONALLY-SPONSORED NASCAR RACING EVENTS HELD IN THIS STATE IN 2006.

Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Adopted

S. 1322 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY THAT POSTPONED IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PLAN, CONDUCTED IN 2004, MAY NOT IMPLEMENT THE VALUES UNTIL TAX YEAR 2007, UNLESS THE COUNTY COUNCIL ADOPTS AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMATIVELY IMPLEMENTING THE VALUES.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1329 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND DR. SAMUEL B. MARSHALL OF DORCHESTER COUNTY FOR HIS DEVOTION TO HIS FAITH, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1333 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS RELATING TO STATE RECOGNITION OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIANS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3043, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1346 -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SHALL PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR A FACILITY THAT STORES SLUDGE OR OTHER RESIDUALS AND THAT IS NOT LOCATED AT THE SITE OF A PERMITTED WASTEWATER OR SLUDGE TREATMENT FACILITY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Point of Order
Point of Order
Point of Order
Concurrence and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1348 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO END-OF-COURSE TESTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3056, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1349 -- Senators Richardson and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVIEW AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF BEAUFORT 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, AND TO ADD A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE BEAUFORT COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, TO DETERMINE THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1352 -- Senators Knotts, Cromer, Courson and Setzler: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER WITH THE LEXINGTON COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT MAY RECEIVE TRAINING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY DIVISION.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1353 -- General Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3044, 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 and Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1356 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-405, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARITABLE TRUSTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHARITABLE TRUSTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL UNLESS REQUIRED BY STATUTE, RULE, OR REGULATION.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1359 -- Senator Reese: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF EAST DANIEL MORGAN AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG THAT RUNS FROM THE INTERSECTION OF EAST DANIEL MORGAN AVENUE AND NORTH CHURCH STREET TO THE INTERSECTION OF EAST DANIEL MORGAN AVENUE AND NORTH PINE STREET, THE "VIC BAILEY BOULEVARD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "VIC BAILEY BOULEVARD".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Adopted

S. 1363 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-405, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT OF 2005, FEDERAL COVERED INVESTMENT ADVISER NOTICE FILING REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT CITATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-702, RELATING TO FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORRECT FEE FOR A BROKER-DEALER RENEWAL IS ONE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1364 -- Senator Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE BISHOP WENDELL HENDRIX, PASTOR OF THE CHURCH OF GOD ON FISH HATCHERY ROAD IN GASTON, FOR HIS DEVOTED AND FAITHFUL THIRTY-YEAR CAREER AS AN ORDAINED MINISTER, AND TO DECLARE SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2006, AS "BISHOP WENDELL HENDRIX DAY" IN LEXINGTON COUNTY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1365 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5, TITLE 57 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REENACTING SECTION 57-5-1625, NUNC PRO TUNC, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY AWARD HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS USING A DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURE, AN TO PROVIDE FOR CONTRACT SELECTION CRITERIA.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1367 -- Senator Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF JOHN WOODROW "JAKE" JOHNSON OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, A COMBAT VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II, UPON HIS DEATH.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1369 -- Senator Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF HIGHWAY 76 IN MARION COUNTY, FROM THE PEE DEE RIVER BRIDGE TO THE HIGHWAY 301 BRIDGE "REPRESENTATIVE MACK T. HINES HIGHWAY", AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS STREET THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "REPRESENTATIVE MACK T. HINES HIGHWAY".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1370 -- Senator Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 145 OF 2001, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NINETY SIX SCHOOL DISTRICT 52 IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE FILLED, THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL DECLARE THOSE CANDIDATES ELECTED.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1373 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 3 OF ACT 117 OF 1961, AS LAST AMENDED BY ACT 167 OF 1997, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ANNUAL SALARY AND PER-MEETING EXPENSE ALLOTMENT MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading

S. 1378 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SINCERE APPRECIATION AND THANKS TO MR. JOHN C. B. SMITH, JR., OF COLUMBIA, FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND UNTIRING EFFORTS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY COMMISSION FROM ITS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH HAS RESULTED IN THE GREAT SUCCESS OF THE LOTTERY AND IN THE TRANSFER OF MORE THAN ONE BILLION DOLLARS TO THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1379 -- Senators Jackson, Matthews, Lourie, Anderson, Malloy, Elliott, Scott, Patterson, Hutto, Setzler, Rankin, Leventis, McGill and Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING AND REQUESTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO JOINTLY UNDERTAKE A STUDY OF THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY, INCLUDING THE COMPILATION OF DATA ON THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY THROUGH BARIATRIC SURGERY PERFORMED AT FACILITIES CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY AS CERTIFIED BARIATRIC SURGERY CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE COMPARED TO FACILITIES NOT CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1383 -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF MR. WILLIAM D. TAYLOR, SR., OF CLINTON, ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-THIRD BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MANY MORE YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1384 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KATHLEEN K. "KATHY" WILLIAMS, CERTIFIED ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE, OF COLUMBIA, UPON BEING CHOSEN THE 2006 ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1385 -- Senators Elliott, McGill, Land, Hutto, Matthews and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING JOHNNY MAESTRO AND THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE AS THEY ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO POP MUSIC AND TO THE YOUTHFUL MEMORIES OF SEVERAL GENERATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS BY BEING INDUCTED AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE MUSIC HALL OF FAME IN MYRTLE BEACH, ON MAY 13, 2006, WHICH IS "JOHNNY MAESTRO AND THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1386 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 613 OF 1992, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OCONEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION AND BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE ELECTED IN A NONPARTISAN ELECTION FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MAY APPOINT A NEW SUPERINTENDENT IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OCONEE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MAY APPOINT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION IF NO PERSON QUALIFIES AS A CANDIDATE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DUTIES AND COMPENSATION OF THE OCONEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE DELEGATION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM IN OCONEE COUNTY RELATING TO WHETHER THE OFFICE OF THE ELECTED SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION OF OCONEE COUNTY SHOULD BE ABOLISHED AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF REFERENDUM RESULTS AND COSTS.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1395 -- Senators Campsen, Cleary, Ford, Grooms, McConnell, Pinckney and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHARLESTON COUNTY'S ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL ON BEING NAMED THE TENTH BEST HIGH SCHOOL BY NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE ON ITS 2006 LIST OF THE TOP ONE THOUSAND BEST HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY AND TO HONOR THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION IN ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1401 -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF MR. WILLIAM D. TAYLOR, SR., OF CLINTON, ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-THIRD BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM MANY MORE YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1402 -- Senator Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT NUMBER 55 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 IN CHESTER COUNTY THE "SOLICITOR JOHN R. JUSTICE INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SOLICITOR JOHN R. JUSTICE INTERCHANGE".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1408 -- Senator Drummond: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AND LOCAL TAX STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW STATE AND LOCAL TAXES, TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A RESTRUCTURING OF TAX METHODS USED IN THIS STATE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1409 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE REVEREND EDWARD A. MCCLAIN, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, FOR HIS LIFETIME COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1411 -- Senator Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT O. BROWN OF IRMO WHO WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AND HEROIC ACTIONS DURING OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1419 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE VITAL IMPACT IT HAS ON OUR STATE, ECONOMY, SECURITY, AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR CITIZENS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1420 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF YORK COUNTY, AND TO 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 and Committed
Report of Committee

S. 1422 -- Senators Alexander and Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 48 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN RIDGE PROTECTION ACT OF 1984, SO AS TO APPLY TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAKES THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY THIS ACT, WHICH INCLUDE LIMITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS TO FORTY-TWO FEET, ON ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAKEFRONTS AND TO DEFINE "ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAKE" AS LAKE KEOWEE AND LAKE JOCASSEE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1425 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS TO MANDATE NEWBORN SCREENING TESTING FOR SEVERE COMBINED IMMUNODEFICIENCY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SENSELESS DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH A LATE DIAGNOSIS OF THIS OFTEN DEADLY DISEASE.

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1426 -- Senators Ritchie, Cleary and Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NONLEGISLATIVE MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, THE COMMISSION STAFF, AND THE MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS COMMITTEES ON JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC LEGISLATION REFORMING THE JUDICIAL SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE EXEMPLARY SERVICE THEY PERFORM IN EVALUATING THE QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTER OF CANDIDATES FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE IN THE STATE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1427 -- Senator Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-11-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH A DISTRICT MAY BE DISSOLVED, AND TO ALLOW A DISTRICT TO BE DISSOLVED IF THE DISTRICT HAS OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS PAYABLE FROM REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE PROVISION OF ONE OR MORE GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD BY WHICH A DISTRICT WITH OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS MAY BE DISSOLVED.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1435 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3060, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1436 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY AND PRIVATE INVESTIGATION BUSINESSES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3064, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading and Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1437 -- Senators Setzler, Knotts and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND-LEXINGTON AIRPORT DISTRICT AND COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO LIMITATION ON THE NUMBER OF TERMS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION MAY SERVE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 55-11-330, RELATING TO OFFICERS OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE COMMISSION IS ROTATED.

Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Other proceedings

S. 1438 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3000, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1441 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO WISH EACH MEMBER OF THE TEAM GOOD LUCK IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1442 -- Senator Richardson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MCDOMICK, JR. FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AS A BEAUFORT COUNTY MAGISTRATE, AND WISHING HIM WELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT AND MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS VENTURES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1444 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE J. L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM FOR WINNING THE STATE LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES TO EACH OF THESE OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1445 -- Senators McConnell and Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2006, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2006 AT 12:00 P.M., IN STATEWIDE SESSION, AND TO CONTINUE IN STATEWIDE SESSION, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2006, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., ON FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 4145;

Introduced
Proposed Amendment
Other proceedings
Recorded vote
Adopted

S. 1448 -- Transportation Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO THE HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3059, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.

Introduced and Committed

S. 1449 -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. TOMMY GENE POWELL OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED MILITARY SERVICE AS A MARINE IN VIETNAM WHERE HE SUSTAINED PAINFUL DISABILITIES, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR A PRODUCTIVE AND FULFILLING ADULT LIFE AS A SINGLE PARENT NOTWITHSTANDING THESE DISABILITIES.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1456 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER, THE HONORABLE ALONZO HAYNES, OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR ALL OF HIS GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS PART OF HIS EXTENSIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1457 -- Senators Grooms, Pinckney and Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE CONVENING OF THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JACKSONBOROUGH, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN JANUARY OF 1782, AS A RESULT OF THE CONTINUED BRITISH OCCUPATION OF CHARLESTON, SUBSEQUENT TO THE DEFEAT OF THE BRITISH AT YORKTOWN IN OCTOBER OF 1781, AND TO CONSIDER HOLDING A COMMEMORATIVE EVENT IN 2007 IN JACKSONBOROUGH TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE THE CONVENING OF THE JACKSONBOROUGH ASSEMBLY.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1459 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DR. NORMAN E. OUZTS, OF GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE 2005-2006 PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION, COMMENDING HIM FOR BEING NAMED THE ASSOCIATION'S DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR, AND CONGRATULATING HIM FOR BEING AWARDED THE ASSOCIATION'S PRESIDENT'S CUP AND "PILLAR OF STRENGTH" AWARD.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1463 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE JAY HAAS ON HIS MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AT OAK TREE GOLF CLUB IN EDMOND, OKLAHOMA AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR WINNING HIS FIRST MAJOR TITLE.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1466 -- Senators Anderson, Fair, Verdin and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME OLD PARIS MOUNTAIN ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY "FELICIA THELMA HAWKINS ELLIOTT ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "FELICIA THELMA HAWKINS ELLIOTT ROAD".

Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee

S. 1475 -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION THANKING THE CENTRAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHIEF JOE GIBBS, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE PICKENS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT, SHERIFF C. DAVID STONE, THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT SOLICITOR'S OFFICE, THE JEFFERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND THE NUMEROUS OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND CONTINUED, LABORIOUS EFFORTS IN TRACKING AND APPREHENDING A SUSPECT IN THE MURDER OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STUDENT TIFFANY MARIE SOUERS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1476 -- Senator Drummond: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE ABBEVILLE AREA MEDICAL CENTER UPON THE OPENING OF THE NEW HOSPITAL ON AUGUST 1, 2006, AND TO COMMEND ABBEVILLE COUNTY FOR RECOGNIZING AND SERVING THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS.

Introduced and Adopted

S. 1477 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DEACON WILLIAM CARTER, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL BAPTIST DEACON'S CONVENTION OF AMERICA, INC., FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THIS NATION, AS HE PRESIDES OVER THE 72ND SESSION OF THE NATIONAL BAPTIST DEACON'S CONVENTION WHICH WILL BE HELD IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON JULY 16-21, 2006.

Introduced and Adopted

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