South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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H. 4794

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General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. W.D. Smith and Mitchell
Document Path: l:\council\bills\dt\27109bb08.doc

Introduced in the House on March 4, 2008
Currently residing in the House Committee on Education and Public Works

Summary: Athletic events

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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    3/4/2008  House   Introduced and read first time HJ-43
    3/4/2008  House   Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works HJ-43

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3/4/2008

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A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE OR ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION WHICH GOVERNS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPETITION TO PROVIDE OR CAUSE TO BE PROVIDED VIDEO EQUIPMENT AT BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL PLAYOFF OR CHAMPIONSHIP GAME LOCATIONS CAPABLE OF REPLAYING PORTIONS OF GAMES FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING AND ASSISTING REFEREES IN MAKING CALLS DURING THESE CONTESTS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Article 1, Chapter 63, Title 59 is amended by adding:

"Section 59-63-105.    Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year, the South Carolina High School League or any other organization which governs high school athletic competition shall provide or cause to be provided video equipment at basketball and football playoff or championship game locations capable of replaying portions of games for the purpose of reviewing and assisting referees in making calls during these contests."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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