Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Psalm 36:5: "Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds."
Let us pray. Almighty God our Creator, You have called these men and women to a service of great responsibility. Permeate their lives with Your spirit, that they may serve the people of this State with dignity, courage, integrity and a constant feeling that You are always present to guide and sustain them. Help us to believe this. Encourage these Representatives to concentrate on those things which will serve the people best. Open their hearts and minds to be the best they can. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker and all who serve in this hallowed place. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. Hear us as we pray. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

Rep. J. E. SMITH moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Stephen Bates, former employee of the Speaker's Office, the Governor's Office and a former Administrative Law Judge, which was agreed to.

The following was received:

January 8, 2007
House of Representatives
Mr. Charles F. Reid
Clerk of the House

Dear Mr. Reid:

The State Election Commission has certified to this office that the Honorable Dennis Carroll Moss received the greatest number of votes cast for the House of Representatives, House District # 29, in a special election held in Cherokee, Chester and York Counties on November 16, 2006.

Honorable Dennis Carroll Moss is hereby certified as the duly and properly elected member of the House of Representatives, House District # 29.

Sincerely,
/s/Mark Hammond
Secretary of State

Received as information.

Mr. Dennis Carroll Moss, Member-elect from District No. 29 presented his credentials and the oath of office was administered to him by the SPEAKER.

Mr. Chip Huggins, Member-elect from District No. 85 presented his credentials and the oath of office was administered to him by the SPEAKER.

The following was received:

TO:       The Honorable Glenn F. McConnell

President Pro Tempore of the Senate

The Honorable Robert W. "Bobby" Harrell

Speaker of the House of Representatives
FROM:   Senator Dick Elliott

Representative William F. "Bill" Cotty
SUBJECT:   Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee Report
DATE:     January 9, 2007

Pursuant to Section 24 of Act No. 139 of 2005, the Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee submits its report and requests that it be printed in the House and Senate Journals. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

The Liquor Distribution and Delivery Study Committee, which was established by Section 24 of Act No. 139 of 2005, had six (6) members, three (3) appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and three (3) by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The members of the study committee were Senator Dick Elliott (Dillon, Horry, Marion, Marlboro), Chairman; Senator John M. "Jake" Knotts, Jr. (Lexington); Senator Vincent A. Sheheen (Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster); Representative William F. "Bill" Cotty (Richland, Kershaw), Vice-Chairman; Representative Herb Kirsh (York); and Representative Robert S. "Skipper" Perry (Aiken).

The study committee's task was to examine the delivery and distribution of alcoholic liquors by licensed retail dealers with a wholesaler's basic permit issued pursuant to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act and issue a report on its findings. The purpose of this report is to enable the General Assembly to consider the findings of the study committee and to determine if the findings should be adopted and if state laws should be amended.

On Thursday, September 21, 2006, at 1:00 p.m., in Room 105 of the Gressette Building in Columbia, South Carolina, the study committee met to handle organizational matters and hear testimony from various entities concerning the distribution and delivery of alcoholic liquor to restaurants and bars.

Information received by the study committee indicated that at this time no action needed to be taken concerning the delivery and distribution of alcoholic liquors by licensed retail dealers with a wholesaler's basic permit issued pursuant to the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. On November 16, 2006, at 1:00 p.m., in Room 209 of the Gressette Building in Columbia, South Carolina, the study committee met. Upon a motion made by Senator Sheheen and seconded by Senator Knotts, the study committee agreed by a vote of 5 to 1 to adopt a report that no action was needed (with Senator Elliott, Senator Knotts, Senator Sheheen, Representative Cotty, and Representative Perry voting in favor of the motion and Representative Kirsh voting against the motion). Representative Kirsh requested that

Respectfully submitted:
Senator Dick Elliott (Dillon, Horry, Marion, Marlboro), Chairman
Representative William F. "Bill" Cotty (Richland, Kershaw), Vice-Chairman
Senator John M. "Jake" Knotts, Jr. (Lexington)
Senator Vincent A. Sheheen (Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster)
Representative Herb Kirsh (York)
Representative Robert S. "Skipper" Perry (Aiken)

Received as information.

Rep. THOMPSON moved that when the House adjourns it adjourn to meet at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, which was agreed to.

The SPEAKER ordered the following Veto printed in the Journal:

September 29, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Harrell, Jr.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Post Office Box 11867
Columbia, South Carolina 29211

Dear Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

This letter is written to inform you that today I am vetoing and returning H. 5217 (Word version), R. 456, an Act:

TO PROVIDE THAT A GOLF CART MAY BE OPERATED ALONG CERTAIN PRIMARY HIGHWAYS IN RICHLAND COUNTY WITHIN A ONE-HALF-MILE RADIUS OF A SPORTING EVENT DURING CERTAIN HOURS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DURING NIGHTTIME HOURS, THE GOLF CART MUST BE

This veto is based on my belief that this Bill is unconstitutional special legislation. H. 5217, R. 456 would make it legal to operate a golf cart along certain primary highways in Richland County within a one-half mile radius of a sporting event for a period of three hours before the event commences to one hour after the event ends. As such, H. 5217, R. 456 affects only Richland County and is, therefore, clearly an Act for a specific county. Such Acts are in violation of Article III, Section 34 of the South Carolina Constitution, which provides that "where a general law can be made applicable, no special law shall be enacted." Acts similar to H. 5217, R. 456 have been struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court as violative of Article III, Section 34.

For this reason, I am returning H. 5217, R. 456 to you without my signature.

Sincerely,
Mark Sanford
Governor

Received as information.

On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the following were taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics and South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities, the Members, spouses and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Arts Alliance, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Capital City Club.

Sincerely,
Betty J. Plumb
Executive Director

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court Judges, the Family Court Judges and the Masters-In-Equity of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to an "Old Fashioned Barbecue". This event will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory.

Sincerely,
Judge Paul M. Burch

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Realtors, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception and dinner. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2007, from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Columbia Marriott Hotel.

Sincerely,
Nick Kremydas
Chief Executive Officer

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the March of Dimes, South Carolina Chapter, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Holly Hayes

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the American Heart Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, at 12:00 noon or upon adjournment at the Capital City Club.

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Mortgage Brokers Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Back Porch Café.

Sincerely,
Kirk Amerson
President

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Pat G. Smith
Director

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Sincerely,
Ponda A. Caldwell
Second Vice President

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina School Counselor Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Haley
Secretary

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Dietary Managers Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, upon adjournment in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Billie Jackson, CDM, CFPP
SCDMA State Spokesperson

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Credit Union League, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.

Sincerely,
Garry L. Parks
President/CEO

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Transportation Association of South Carolina, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at Seawell's.

Sincerely,
Baylen T. Moore

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast.

Sincerely,
Donna Foster
Executive Director, SCNLA

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception and dinner. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Seawell's.

Sincerely,
Mary Hill
SCACD Executive Assistant

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the School Nutrition Association of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Sally B. Gardner, RD
PP&L Co-Committee Chair

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Athletic Trainers Association, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at noon or upon adjournment in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Jerry Shadbolt, M.ED., ATC
President

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Counties, the Members and attaches of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

Sincerely,
Michael B. Cone
Executive Director

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Cancer Alliance, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Clarion Town House Hotel.

Sincerely,
Rick Gowdy
Director of Membership Programs

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners, the Members and staff of the House of Representatives are invited to a breakfast. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in Room 221 of the Blatt Building.

Sincerely,
Tony Vaughan
President

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies and the South Carolina Archives and History Foundation, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the rooftop garden on the top floor of the Meridian Building.

Sincerely,
Joan G. Davis
Executive Director

January 2, 2007
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the Municipal Association of South Carolina, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a reception. This event will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Carolina Ballroom of the Columbia Marriott Hotel.

Sincerely,
Ken Ivey
Conference Manager

The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:

Document No. 3063
Agency: Public Service Commission
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140
Sewerage and Water Utilities

Document No. 3092
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Accountancy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-2-70
Licensure of Certified Public Accountants, Accounting Practitioners and Registration of Accounting Firms
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3069
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: Section 48-1-10, et seq.
Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3072
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-30-10, et seq.
Reading, Writing and Mathematics Objectives for Grades 9-12
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3073
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 46-15-20 (12)
Farmers Markets
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007

Document No. 3080
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Nursing
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-33-10(E) and 40-33-10(I)
Nursing Programs
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3087
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 59-59-10
Administrative and Professional Personnel Qualifications, Duties and Workloads
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3055
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-55-2310, et seq.
Public Swimming Pools
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3088
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, -65, 59-29-10, 59-3-10, 59-53-1810, 59-59-10, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Defined Program, Grades 9-12

Document No. 3089
Agency: Board of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-59-10
At-Risk Students
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3090
Agency: Department of Education
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 59-40-10
Charter School Appeals
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Education and Public Works Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

Document No. 3091
Agency: Budget and Control Board
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 11-35-10, et seq.
Procurement Regulations
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 9, 2007
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2007

The following was introduced:

H. 3003 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter and Brady: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.19 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR RESOLUTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMARY OF A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION MUST BE PREPARED AND PRINTED WITH THE BILL OR JOINT

The following was introduced:

H. 3004 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 16 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 385 IN LAURENS COUNTY THE "SERGEANT RICK POPE INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SERGEANT RICK POPE INTERCHANGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3005 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE NORTH BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE GREAT PEE DEE RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 1 IN THE TOWN OF CHERAW THE "DR. JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. JAMES E. LEPPARD, JR. BRIDGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

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

H. 3002 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-74 SO AS TO PROHIBIT "PASS THROUGH" APPROPRIATIONS IN AN ACT OR JOINT RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO A STATE AGENCY AND TO PROHIBIT THE AWARD OF A

H. 3006 (Word version) -- Reps. J. E. Smith and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-160 AND 56-19-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "BICYCLE", SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION AND TO EXCLUDE CHILDREN'S TRICYCLES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1810, RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS REQUIRING ONE TO DRIVE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY, INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SLOWER MOVING VEHICLES, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THESE REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE INTENT OF SUCH REQUIREMENTS IS TO FACILITATE THE OVERTAKING OF SLOWLY MOVING VEHICLES BY FASTER MOVING VEHICLES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 27, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, RELATING TO BICYCLISTS AND USERS OF PLAY VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MOTOR VEHICLES MUST NOT BLOCK BICYCLE LANES AND MUST YIELD TO BICYCLISTS IN SUCH LANES, TO PROVIDE THAT BICYCLISTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RIDE ON THE SHOULDER OF A ROADWAY AND TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT A BICYCLIST MAY NOT BE PROHIBITED FROM DOING SO, TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A BICYCLIST TO USE A BIKE PATH WHEN PROVIDED, RATHER THAN THE ROADWAY, TO REQUIRE A MOTORIST OVERTAKING A BICYCLIST TO ALLOW A MINIMUM OF FIVE FEET BETWEEN THE MOTOR VEHICLE AND THE BICYCLE, TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING BICYCLES TO HAVE A BELL OR OTHER AUDIBLE DEVICE, AND TO SPECIFY THE FORM AND EXTENT OF ARM SIGNALS THAT BICYCLISTS MAY USE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3008 (Word version) -- Reps. Ballentine and Haskins: 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 EXEMPT REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS NOT USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MEETINGS OR THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES BUT WHICH IS HELD FOR FUTURE USE BY THE ORGANIZATION IN PURSUIT OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES OR WHICH IS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR INVESTMENT IN PURSUIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES IF THIS REAL PROPERTY WHILE HELD IS NOT RENTED OR LEASED FOR A PURPOSE UNRELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES AND THE USE OF THE REAL PROPERTY DOES NOT INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVATE STOCKHOLDER OR INDIVIDUAL.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3009 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 IMPOSING A PETROLEUM FRANCHISE FEE EQUAL TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE PRICE OF EACH GALLON OF MOTOR FUEL, NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN CENTS A GALLON, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT IN THE SEVEN CENTS A GALLON MAXIMUM FEE TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO REQUIRE THE FEE REVENUES TO BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND USED FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THAT FUND IS ESTABLISHED.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3011 (Word version) -- Reps. Hagood, Haskins and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3515, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR DONATIONS OF A GIFT OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION OR A QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT EQUALS TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE GIFT RATHER THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR THE GIFT ALLOWED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER FROM $52,500 TO $150,000, AND TO ADJUST THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT FOR INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3012 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 4-10-20, AS AMENDED, 4-10-350, AS AMENDED, 4-10-580, AND 4-37-30, AS AMENDED, ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX, THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SALES TAX, AND THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THESE TAXES FOOD ITEMS ELIGIBLE FOR PURCHASE WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS AND TO MAKE THIS EXEMPTION APPLY PROSPECTIVELY.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3014 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith, M. A. Pitts and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XVI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION, SO AS TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS CONTAINED IN ONE OR MORE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NOT MORE THAN FOUR FOR SUBMISSION AT THE SAME TIME TO THE ELECTORS, AND TO DELETE CERTAIN OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3015 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 28-2-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE OPTION OF A PROPERTY TAX CREDIT OR STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT, INSTEAD OF JUST COMPENSATION, FOR THE VALUE OF PROPERTY THAT IS SUBJECT TO A CONDEMNATION ACTION TO A LANDOWNER THAT GRANTS PROPERTY TO A CONDEMNOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A SIDEWALK OR BICYCLE PATH.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3016 (Word version) -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 TO TITLE 2, ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT ACT SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION, TO

H. 3017 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-31-180 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REQUIRING COMPLIANCE OF A SUBCONTRACTOR REGARDING STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LIABILITY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3018 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, G. R. Smith, Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS, SO AS TO ADD OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, BOTH SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE TRANSFER TO THE MINOR BE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSUMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-100, RELATING TO CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS BROUGHT AGAINST THE SELLER AND PURCHASER, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF A MINOR BY LAW ENFORCEMENT TO TEST AN

H. 3019 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Jennings, M. A. Pitts, Haskins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-5-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION, THE TERM "PERSON" INCLUDES AN UNBORN CHILD, THE TERM "UNBORN CHILD" MEANS A CHILD IN UTERO, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3020 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ALL HERITAGE PRESERVES OR OTHER STATE NATURAL AREAS MAINTAINED FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, HIKING AND EQUESTRIAN ACTIVITIES ARE PERMITTED, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN FEES TO BE IMPOSED FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES DERIVED FROM THESE FEES MUST BE USED TO OFFSET THE COST OF MAINTENANCE IN AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO THESE AREAS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3021 (Word version) -- Reps. Coleman and Anthony: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-3-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TO THE EXTENT THE BOARD OR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER LAW TO SET THE OPEN AND CLOSED SEASONS FOR THE TAKING OF FISH OR GAME, THE BAG OR SIZE LIMITS FOR FISH OR GAME TAKEN, OR ANY OTHER CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THE TAKING OF FISH OR GAME, THESE SEASONS, LIMITS, OR OTHER CONDITIONS OR LIMITATIONS EXCEPT FOR DOG DRIVING MUST BE THE SAME FOR ALL GAME ZONES WHICH THE BOARD OR DEPARTMENT SETS AND MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE

H. 3022 (Word version) -- Reps. Jennings, Scott, Whipper, Parks, Mitchell, Hart, Breeland, Mack, Hosey, Alexander, G. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Harvin, Hodges, Jefferson, Miller, Moss, J. H. Neal, Sellers and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 41, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINIMUM WAGE ACT BY ESTABLISHING A STATE MINIMUM WAGE AN HOUR FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF COVERED EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO EMPLOYEES COVERED BY FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE LAWS, TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3023 (Word version) -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 95 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE INTERSTATE INSURANCE PRODUCT REGULATION COMPACT TO REGULATE CERTAIN DESIGNATED INSURANCE PRODUCTS AND ADVERTISEMENT OF THOSE PRODUCTS UNIFORMLY AMONG THE STATES THAT ARE COMPACT MEMBERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THIS STATE TO JOIN THE COMPACT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3024 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Harrison, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Shoopman and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUNSET COMMISSION AND A SUNSET REVIEW DIVISION OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PROGRAMS OF CERTAIN AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT MUST BE EVALUATED TO DETERMINE IF THEY SHOULD BE CONTINUED IN EXISTENCE, MODIFIED,

H. 3025 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PROFESSION OF PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3026 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, M. A. Pitts and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS IN THE STATE; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE REASONABLE EFFORTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE NATIONALITY OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH FELONIES OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3027 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, M. A. Pitts and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3595 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE" AND "LABOR SERVICES", TO DISALLOW A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS THE PERSON EMPLOYED IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO WITHHOLD SIX PERCENT OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN

H. 3028 (Word version) -- Reps. Funderburk and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-42 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE KNOWINGLY AND WILFULLY TO MISREPRESENT THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT THAT IS SERVED, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE COMMERCIALLY DISTRIBUTED OR OFFERED FOR DISTRIBUTION, TO SPECIFY ACTS OF MISREPRESENTATION OF THE IDENTITY OF FOOD OR A FOOD PRODUCT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL, CIVIL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3029 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers, Mahaffey and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3030 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Clyburn, Perry, D. C. Smith, Spires and Stewart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-13-15 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A RURAL COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3032 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL ALIENS IN THIS STATE AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AS APPROPRIATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3033 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 30-7-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DOCUMENT OF RESCISSION TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS RECORDING OF A SATISFACTION OF A MORTGAGE OR OTHER LIEN AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY, TO PROTECT A PRIORITY CREDITOR WHO RECORDS AFTER THE ERRONEOUS RECORDING, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A PERSON INJURED BY A WRONGFUL RECORDING OF A DOCUMENT OF RESCISSION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3034 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady, Haskins and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-690 TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPLICATION OF "GREEN BUILDING" OR COMPARABLE STANDARDS TO STANDARDS OR MEASURES OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION TO BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED ON STATE PROPERTY WITH CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS OF MORE THAN FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN STATE-FUNDED STRUCTURES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3035 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, E. H. Pitts and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,

H. 3036 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE WITH A RENTAL AGREEMENT BY A TENANT, SO AS TO SPECIFY A WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIREMENT OF FIVE DAYS BEFORE TERMINATION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT TO A TENANT IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 27-40-540.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3037 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE OF A PERSON SEEKING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3038 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-65-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF POST-TERMINATION CLAIMS TO SALES REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALES REPRESENTATIVE IS ONE WHO SELLS TO BOTH WHOLESALERS AND END USERS AND ONE WHO DOES NOT SELL PRIMARILY FOR HIS OWN ACCOUNT, TO INCLUDE ORDERS FOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, TO DEFINE "COMMISSIONS" AS INCLUDING A

H. 3039 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-429 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ESTABLISH THE OPENING DATE FOR SCHOOL TO BEGIN.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3040 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-14-40 AND 16-14-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FINANCIAL TRANSACTION CARD FORGERY AND FRAUD, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO MAKE AN UNAUTHORIZED MATERIAL ALTERATION TO WRITTEN OR MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRONICALLY PRODUCED EVIDENCE OF THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION AND TO DEFINE "MATERIAL ALTERATION".
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3041 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, M. A. Pitts, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PREFERENCE FOR A RESIDENT VENDOR IN CONNECTION WITH A PROCUREMENT SUBJECT TO THE STATE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VENDOR AND ITS EMPLOYEES MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PREFERENCE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3042 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Haskins, G. R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING PART 5 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER REPORT SECURITY FREEZE ACT, PROVIDING FOR A FREEZE ON THE RELEASE OF A CONSUMER FILE BY A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY UPON THE REQUEST OF A CONSUMER WHO IS THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT, PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING AND REMOVING THE FREEZE,

H. 3043 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, Haskins and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOB DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN APPRENTICESHIP AS AN ELIGIBLE "NEW JOB", TO DEFINE "APPRENTICE" FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3044 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 33-56-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS ACT, 33-56-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION STATEMENTS OF A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, AND 33-56-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REGISTRATION AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, ALL SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AT LEAST EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS FROM CONTRIBUTIONS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SOLICITS IN THIS STATE BE USED DIRECTLY FOR THE STATED CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUDE COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY AS PART OF THE DEFINED CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3045 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Cobb-Hunter, Umphlett, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO ENACT THE "VOLUNTEER STRATEGIC ASSISTANCE AND FIRE EQUIPMENT ACT OF 2007 (V-SAFE)" BY ADDING CHAPTER 51 TO TITLE 23, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS ANNUALLY FOR GRANTS THAT MUST BE AWARDED TO CERTAIN VOLUNTEER AND COMBINATION FIRE DEPARTMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND REGIONAL RESPONSE AREAS FROM INCIDENTS OF FIRE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, TERRORISM, AND TO PROVIDE

H. 3046 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, G. R. Smith and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMON SENSE CONSUMPTION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "PARTY" AND "LONG-TERM CONSUMPTION", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER, PACKER, DISTRIBUTOR, CARRIER, HOLDER, MARKETER, SELLER, OR AN ASSOCIATION OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE ENTITIES IS NOT SUBJECT TO CIVIL LIABILITY IN AN ACTION BASED ON A PERSON'S PURCHASE OR CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OR NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN LIABILITY IS BASED ON WEIGHT GAIN, OBESITY, OR A HEALTH CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT GAIN OR OBESITY RESULTING FROM THE PERSON'S LONG-TERM CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OR NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3047 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, G. R. Smith, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-375, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND TRAFFICKING OF METHAMPHETAMINE OR COCAINE BASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER IF THE DISTRIBUTION OR TRAFFICKING IN THE DRUG CAUSES THE DEATH OF THE USER AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE SENTENCE IF A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IS ENDANGERED OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IS INJURED BY ONE OF THE HAZARDS RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURE OF THE DRUG.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3048 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-750 SO

H. 3049 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Haskins, G. R. Smith, Umphlett, Kirsh, Mahaffey and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1610, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT TO ENHANCE THE GRAND JURY SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY; TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-1630, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO ADD CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR A PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY TO THE STATE GRAND JURY'S JURISDICTION; AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, RELATING TO OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL GANG PREVENTION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "CONTRABAND", "CRIMINAL GANG", "CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER", "PATTERN OF CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY", AND "GANG-RELATED INCIDENT", TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A CRIMINAL GANG MEMBER TO USE OR THREATEN TO USE PHYSICAL VIOLENCE AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON WITH THE INTENT TO COERCE, INDUCE, OR SOLICIT ANOTHER PERSON TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY OR TO PREVENT A PERSON FROM LEAVING A CRIMINAL GANG AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR COMMITTING THIS OFFENSE WITH A FIREARM OR DEADLY WEAPON, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY IF THE PERSON THREATENED IS UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN, TO PROVIDE THE PERSON THREATENED HAS A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST A CRIMINAL GANG OR CRIMINAL GANG

H. 3050 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTEMPTS TO BURN, SO AS TO MAKE THE PENALTY THE SAME AS FOR THE PRINCIPAL OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3051 (Word version) -- Rep. E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "ABBY'S LAW", BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-180, RELATING TO LIMITED LIABILITY OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE LIMITATION ON LIABILITY TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT AMOUNT WHEN THE ACTUAL DAMAGES ARISE FROM THE USE OR OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATION WHEN A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CARRIES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE AND AN INSURER PROVIDES COVERAGE TO A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT OF THE LIMITATION PROVIDED BY LAW UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3052 (Word version) -- Reps. Coleman and Shoopman: A BILL TO RATIFY 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

H. 3053 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, M. A. Pitts, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO INITIATE OR JOIN OTHER STATES IN A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL TO DEMAND THE ENFORCEMENT OF ALL EXISTING FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3054 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Cobb-Hunter and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PROOFS OF IDENTITY REQUIRED OF A PERSON WHEN HE PRESENTS HIMSELF TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD A COLLEGE IDENTIFICATION CARD CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH AS ANOTHER FORM OF PROOF OF IDENTITY AUTHORIZED TO BE ACCEPTED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3055 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTION 59-26-10 THROUGH 59-26-100 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 26, TITLE 59, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, ENTITLED "TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM EVALUATION", TO CHAPTER 26, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EVALUATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT HAVE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PROVIDE A RATING SYSTEM, PROVIDE FOR THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS, PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF THE RESULTS OF THE

H. 3056 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Young, Umphlett, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-622 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO THIS OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-624 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF COMMITTING A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3057 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO MANDATE THAT THE COURT CONSIDER WHETHER THE PERSON ACCUSED OF A CRIME IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN AND POSES A SUBSTANTIAL FLIGHT RISK BEFORE DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3058 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Haskins, Young, G. R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ADD THAT CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS IN OTHER STATES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING A PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR PURPOSES OF ENHANCING THE PENALTY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3059 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Haskins, Umphlett, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GIVING FALSE INFORMATION TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR A MEMBER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OR RESCUE SQUAD, SO AS TO ADD THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO GIVE

H. 3060 (Word version) -- Reps. Ceips, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT ACT, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3061 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, G. R. Smith and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-27-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FILING OF A FRIVOLOUS APPLICATION FOR POST-CONVICTION RELIEF MAY RESULT IN THE INMATE'S LOSS OF GOOD TIME CREDITS EARNED IN ADDITION TO OTHER SANCTIONS THE COURT MAY IMPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3062 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUMMONS TO APPEAR ISSUED IN SUMMARY OR MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE REQUEST OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THE JUDGE SHALL ISSUE THE SUMMONS TO APPEAR AND TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO FINGERPRINT THE PERSON WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE SUMMONS TO APPEAR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3063 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, Harrison, Simrill, Taylor, Davenport, Sandifer, Barfield, Owens, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Walker, Toole, Viers,

H. 3064 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Harrell, Merrill, Walker, Ballentine, Haley, Chellis, E. H. Pitts, Bales, Bingham, Bowers, Brady, Cato, Ceips, Clyburn, Coleman, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Hagood, Harrison, Haskins, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Mahaffey, Phillips, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, White, Whitmire, Young, W. D. Smith, Kirsh, Huggins, Hamilton, Stewart, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Witherspoon and Battle: A BILL TO RATIFY 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; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ESTABLISH A METHOD OF VALUATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3065 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISCHARGING A FIREARM

H. 3066 (Word version) -- Rep. Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND PRIORITY INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-720, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS, SO AS TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO DEVELOP MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ENCOURAGE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PRIORITY INVESTMENT AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1110, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "AFFORDABLE HOUSING", "MARKET-BASED INCENTIVES", "TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN", AND "UNNECESSARY HOUSING REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-1130, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAND UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENT OF THESE REGULATIONS RELATING TO LAND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AMEND THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLANS TO COMPLY WITH THESE PROVISIONS WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS OF ENACTMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3068 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE FROM ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3595 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE" AND "LABOR SERVICES", TO DISALLOW A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS THE PERSON EMPLOYED IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYER TO WITHHOLD SIX PERCENT OF THE COMPENSATION PAID TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WHO FAIL TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS IN THE STATE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO REQUIRE REASONABLE EFFORTS BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO DETERMINE THE NATIONALITY OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH FELONIES OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES; BY ADDING CHAPTER 91 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE

H. 3069 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach, Haskins, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Umphlett, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-490, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE CHILDREN'S CODE, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT INCLUDES KNOWINGLY EXPOSING A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-763, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PRESERVE OR UNIFY THE FAMILY AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS AN EXCEPTION THAT THE PARENT HAS KNOWINGLY EXPOSED A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1572, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AS A GROUND THAT THE PARENT EXPOSED A CHILD TO CHEMICALS THAT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO INTERFERE WITH NORMAL PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF METHAMPHETAMINE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3071 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-672 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FLAG.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3072 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Haskins and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-67-140 SO AS TO IMPOSE A SIXTY-CENT DEPOSIT ON EACH PACK OF TWENTY CIGARETTES SOLD, TO REQUIRE RETAIL SELLERS TO REMIT THESE DEPOSITS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO HAVE THESE FUNDS PLACED IN A CIGARETTE DEPOSIT ACCOUNT IN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE USED FOR REFUNDS OF THESE DEPOSITS AND FOR THE OPERATION OF CIGARETTE REFUND SITES, TO PROVIDE THAT PALMETTO PRIDE SHALL ESTABLISH AND OPERATE THE REFUND SITES, TO PROVIDE REFUND PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED FUNDS IN THE CIGARETTE DEPOSIT ACCOUNT MUST BE CREDITED TO THE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED IN THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS MUST BE APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR HEALTH CARE NEEDS IN THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3073 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, G. R. Smith and Kirsh: A BILL TO ENACT "THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT OF 2007" BY AMENDING SECTION 1-30-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO

H. 3074 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-7-75, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF STATE AGENCIES TO PAY WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS TO THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE MUST PAY TO THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND PREMIUMS BASED ON THE ACTUAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS PAID DURING THE PRIOR PREMIUM YEAR ON STATE GUARD MEMBERS, WHICH RESULTS IN THE ADJUTANT GENERAL BEING PERMITTED TO PAY TO THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND PREMIUMS TO

H. 3075 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN KAYAKING, CANOEING, AND RAFTING LIABILITY IMMUNITY WHEREBY A KAYAKING, CANOEING, OR RAFTING ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR A KAYAKING, CANOEING, OR RAFTING PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT RESULTING FROM AN INHERENT RISK OF KAYAKING, CANOEING, OR RAFTING ACTIVITY ABSENT SPECIFIED FACTORS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3076 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION SHALL REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN YORK COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2007, AND PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3077 (Word version) -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1830 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE ADOPTIONS PROCEDURE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS SCOPE OF STUDY, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3078 (Word version) -- Reps. Vick and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-400 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESSIBILITY ACT BY REQUIRING MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

H. 3079 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-2535 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL OF A COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT TO THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY IN CERTAIN CASES AND TO ALLOW THE PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES TO THE TAXPAYER WHO PREVAILS ON APPEAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-232, RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSIFICATION AS AGRICULTURAL USE, SO AS TO ALLOW AN AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION FOR REAL PROPERTY UNDER THE SAME OWNERSHIP.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3080 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE OR LOCAL ENTITY FROM PRINTING AND PRODUCING WRITTEN MATERIAL IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE UNLESS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW, AND TO REQUIRE A STATE AND LOCAL ENTITY TO PRINT AND PRODUCE WRITTEN MATERIAL IN ENGLISH ONLY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3081 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, M. A. Pitts, Young, Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATIONS OF JURORS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR TO A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT OF THIRTY DAYS OR MORE AND TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL DISQUALIFICATION FOR A PERSON WHO HAS CRIMINAL CHARGES PENDING.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3083 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, M. A. Pitts, Haskins and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3084 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS CONTAINED IN CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, DEALERS, AND WHOLESALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF THE TERMS "MANUFACTURER", "DEALERSHIP FACILITIES", "FRANCHISE", AND "DEALER", AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE TERMS "MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP" AND "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-16-40, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE A MANUFACTURER WHO SEEKS TO ENTER INTO A FRANCHISE ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL NEW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OR RELOCATING AN EXISTING NEW MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP IN A RELEVANT MARKET AREA WHERE THIS LINE MAKE IS REPRESENTED MUST FOLLOW, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING PROCEDURE AND ESTABLISH A NEW PROCEDURE; TO ADD SECTION 56-16-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES TO OWN,

H. 3085 (Word version) -- Rep. Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS MUST ACTIVATE THE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR LIGHTS AND OPEN THE VEHICLE'S FRONT WINDOW WHEN STOPPED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3086 (Word version) -- Rep. Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-222 SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN PERSONS WHO WEAR BIOPTIC TELESCOPIC LENSES FOR VISION ASSISTANCE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3087 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, M. A. Pitts and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-6530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT

H. 3088 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-745 AND 56-1-746, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION DUE TO A CONVICTION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION AND UNDERAGE PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON IS ACCEPTED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EITHER OFFENSE, THE PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3089 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2785 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO FAIL TO STOP WHEN SIGNALED TO STOP BY A ROAD GUARD IN A SCHOOL ZONE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS A MISDEMEANOR AND A VIOLATOR MAY BE FINED AND IMPRISONED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN SCHOOL ZONES THAT INFORM MOTORISTS OF THE HOURS A ROAD GUARD IS ON DUTY AND THE PENALTY FOR FAILING TO STOP WHEN A ROAD GUARD SIGNALS A MOTORIST TO STOP.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3090 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1040 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON OTHER THAN LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, OR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TO USE, POSSESS WITH THE ABILITY TO USE, SELL, OR PURCHASE A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE PREEMPTION EMITTER OR A

H. 3091 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-460, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A CANCELLED, SUSPENDED, OR REVOKED DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATING RECORD OF A LICENSED DRIVER TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE DRIVER IS QUALIFIED TO RETAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO REVISE THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING TOO FAST FOR CONDITIONS OR SPEEDING BY CREATING ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS AND POINTS RELATING TO THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN SIGNALED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ALLOWED ON THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1535, RELATING TO SPEEDING IN HIGHWAY WORK ZONES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE, AND TO REVISE THE CONTENTS OF THE SIGN THAT IS POSTED AT THE BEGINNING OF AN ACTIVE HIGHWAY WORK ZONE THAT INDICATES THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING A PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2920, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF RECKLESS DRIVING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OFFENSE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3092 (Word version) -- Rep. Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH

H. 3093 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Kirsh and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CRIMINAL GANG PREVENTION ACT" AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16 AS ARTICLE 1.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3094 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady and Haskins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-535 SO AS TO LIMIT THE LOCATIONS IN WHICH A SEX OFFENDER MAY RESIDE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3095 (Word version) -- Reps. Pinson, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-398, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF EPHEDRINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A VALID MILITARY IDENTIFICATION WHEN A PURCHASER IS REQUIRED TO PRODUCE IDENTIFICATION WHEN PURCHASING CERTAIN PRODUCTS CONTAINING EPHEDRINE OR PSEUDOEPHEDRINE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3097 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Walker, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROVIDE FOR COURSES OFFERED FOR CERTAIN CREDIT, PROVIDE FOR THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM'S TEACHERS, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, PROVIDE FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ON-LINE PROGRAM IN A CHARTER SCHOOL.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3098 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES AND TWO-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS ENROLLED IN A TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND RESIDING IN AN ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL FACILITY MAINTAINED BY THE TECHNICAL

H. 3099 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach, Haskins, G. R. Smith and Shoopman: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PROVIDE THAT GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS NOT REQUIRED TO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RELATING TO TEACHERS, FUNDING, OR SCHEDULE, AND PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3100 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF A FAMILY COURT IN A DOMESTIC MATTER, AND SECTION 59-28-160, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF A LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN RELATION TO PROMOTING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, BOTH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD MAY PETITION THE FAMILY COURT, AND THE FAMILY COURT HAS JURISDICTION TO HEAR A PETITION, TO REQUIRE A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A STUDENT WHO HABITUALLY EXHIBITS DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM TO ATTEND A PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3101 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, G. R. Smith, Shoopman and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 156 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS WITH THE OPTION TO ATTEND A PUBLIC OR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3102 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, M. A. Pitts, Shoopman and Mahaffey: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO

H. 3103 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT, ITS GOVERNANCE, AND ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR FORTY LOCAL COUNCILS AND THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BECOME THOSE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT SHALL DEFEND CERTAIN ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN TEACHERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REISSUANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR CREDIT TO BE GIVEN IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE; TO ESTABLISH A CHARACTER EDUCATION POLICY; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN TEACHER IN-SERVICE TRAINING; AND TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENTS WALKING OR BIKING TO SCHOOL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-3-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE ADMINISTERED AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE FROM

H. 3104 (Word version) -- Reps. Umphlett, Haskins and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS BY ADDING CHAPTER 42 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE OF LOCKSMITH AGENCIES, TO REQUIRE EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION, TO REQUIRE SIGNED WORK ORDER FORMS WHEN OPENING RESIDENCES, COMMERCIAL

H. 3105 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SCHOOL'S CALENDAR, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A SCHOOL MAY NOT OPEN FOR STUDENTS BEFORE A CERTAIN DATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3106 (Word version) -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-111-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CHILDREN OF CERTAIN VETERANS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT OF TWENTY-SIX.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3107 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE TOLL-FREE CALLING TO BE PROVIDED BY ALL TELEPHONE UTILITIES OPERATING WITHIN A COUNTY BY JULY 1, 2007, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3108 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY MAY NOT USE A VOICE MAIL SYSTEM IF THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE IS AT HIS REGULARLY ASSIGNED WORKSTATION AND HIS TELEPHONE IS FUNCTIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR USE UNLESS THE VOICE MAIL SYSTEM PROVIDES THE CALLER WITH ACCESS TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT OR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFERS THE CALLER TO A NONELECTRONIC ATTENDANT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3110 (Word version) -- Reps. Viers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-32, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADULT SEEKING TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A SCHOOL SHALL SIGN AN AFFIDAVIT ATTESTING THAT THE CHILD IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3111 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING IN 2008, MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUST BE CHOSEN EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8, ARTICLE III, RELATING TO ELECTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE BE ELECTED EVERY FOURTH INSTEAD OF EVERY SECOND YEAR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3112 (Word version) -- Rep. Herbkersman: 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

H. 3113 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF A FULLY COMPLETED COPY OF A TIME SHARE CONTRACT BY A SELLER AND THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, SO AS TO LENGTHEN FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS THE CANCELLATION PERIOD FROM THE DATE THE CONTRACT IS SIGNED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-32-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REFUND PAYMENTS AFTER THE CONTRACT IS EXECUTED, SO AS TO EXTEND FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS THE RIGHT TO CANCELLATION PERIOD.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3114 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Parks and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-325 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WHICH ONLY PROVIDES SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE ANY METHOD OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LATERAL COLLECTION LINES NOTWITHSTANDING OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRIORITY INVESTMENT ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, AND PRIORITY INVESTMENT ELEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-720, RELATING TO THE REGULATION

H. 3115 (Word version) -- Rep. Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-325 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT WHICH ONLY PROVIDES SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE ANY METHOD OF FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LATERAL COLLECTION LINES NOTWITHSTANDING OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3116 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Cooper and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE COURT APPOINTMENT DEFERRAL FUND TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE SUPREME COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3118 (Word version) -- Reps. J. H. Neal, Whipper, Anderson, Cobb-Hunter, Hosey, Mack and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN ELECTIONS ACT", TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE WHO AGREE TO LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO RECEIVE A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR CAMPAIGNS AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC DISCLOSURES FOR ALL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3119 (Word version) -- Reps. Rutherford, Merrill, Haskins, E. H. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Sellers and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO

H. 3120 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DETERMINATION OF CAPACITY TO STAND TRIAL OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR CIVIL CONTEMPT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO MAGISTRATES' COURT, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE IF THE PERSON IS UNABLE TO STAND TRIAL BECAUSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE TO SUSPEND AND REINSTATE A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE IF THE PERSON HAS SUFFERED A RELAPSE OF A MENTAL CONDITION BEFORE THE PERSON'S TRIAL DATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3122 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, Howard, Young, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATE TREASURER FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE STATE TREASURER SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR, APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE STATE COMPTROLLER GENERAL, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, AND SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3123 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Howard, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE

H. 3124 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Harrell and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 62 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT CHOICE PROGRAM IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF THIS STATE, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO TRANSFER, TO PROVIDE RESPONSIBILITIES OF RECEIVING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO PROVIDE STANDARDS OF APPROVAL, PRIORITIES OF ACCEPTING STUDENTS, AND CRITERIA FOR DENYING STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTING THE STUDENT TO SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF THE OPEN ENROLLMENT CHOICE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC CONTESTS DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF ENROLLMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT A RECEIVING DISTRICT SHALL ACCEPT CERTAIN CREDITS TOWARD A STUDENT'S REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION,

H. 3125 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, Howard, Young, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SHALL BE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR, APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE GOVERNOR, THE STATE TREASURER, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, AND SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3126 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, M. A. Pitts, Young, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Kirsh, Bedingfield and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR

H. 3127 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, Witherspoon, Howard, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Bedingfield and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3128 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Harrison, Cato, Chellis, Walker, E. H. Pitts, G. R. Smith, Kirsh and Brady: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 37 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE MUST ELECT FROM AMONG ITS MEMBERS A PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE TO PRESIDE OVER THE SENATE AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS PROVIDED BY LAW; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ELECTION OF THE GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IV, RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, SO AS TO DELETE SECTION 9 WHICH PROVIDES

H. 3129 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-206, 14-1-207, 14-1-208, AND 14-1-211, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES ON FINES FROM CERTAIN COURTS, ALL SO AS TO STIPULATE THAT THE FUNDS GENERATED FOR USE FOR SERVICES FOR

H. 3130 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, M. A. Pitts, Haskins, Kirsh and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED, A MURDER OF A PERSON'S SPOUSE WHILE THE PERSON IS SUBJECT TO A VALID ORDER OF PROTECTION, THE PERSON IS VIOLATING A CONDITION OF BOND, OR THE PERSON IS VIOLATING A RESTRAINING ORDER AND THE MURDER OF A PERSON'S SPOUSE IF THE PERSON HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVOLVING THE SAME VICTIM.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3131 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 22, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES TO CERTAIN CURRENT AND RETIRED ELECTED OFFICIALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3132 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL

H. 3133 (Word version) -- Reps. Leach and M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-6532 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ISSUE A DECAL TO THE OWNER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO IS EXEMPT FROM WEARING A SAFETY BELT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DECAL MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE'S LICENSE PLATE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3134 (Word version) -- Reps. Weeks, Taylor and Cobb-Hunter: 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, INCLUDING JURISDICTION TO ORDER VISITATION FOR GRANDPARENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COURT FINDS THAT THE CHILD'S PARENTS ARE DEPRIVING THE GRANDPARENT VISITATION WITH THE CHILD AND THAT IT IS IN THE CHILD'S BEST INTEREST TO HAVE VISITATION WITH THE GRANDPARENT, THE COURT MAY ORDER SUCH VISITATION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3135 (Word version) -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PERSONS WITH EPILEPSY IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

H. 3137 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, J. E. Smith, Haskins, Cobb-Hunter and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 34 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM ACT", SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM, A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COORDINATION AND MEDICAL RESOURCES STATEWIDE TO AGENCIES AND ENTITIES THAT RESPOND TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROGRAM MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT SERVICES FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-495, RELATING TO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE CENTERS TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDA OF

H. 3138 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Haskins, Branham, G. R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Mahaffey and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND ACCESS TO ALCOHOL ACT OF 2007" SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61 TO PROVIDE SOCIAL HOST CRIMINAL LIABILITY WHEN ALCOHOL IS PROVIDED TO A MINOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE; TO ADD ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61 TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-4075 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-4085 SO AS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-8920 AND 20-7-8925, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSES, TO REQUIRE THAT THE VIOLATOR COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN

H. 3139 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Haskins, G. R. Smith, Mahaffey, Huggins and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES THAT PROMOTE CIVIL DISORDER BY

H. 3140 (Word version) -- Rep. W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-103, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON DEFICIENCY JUDGMENTS IN CONSUMER CREDIT SALES, SO AS TO CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCES TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3141 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE OMNIBUS SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC EMPLOYER OF THIS STATE FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM IN VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES; BY REDESIGNATING SECTIONS 41-1-10 THROUGH 41-1-110, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 41 SO AS TO REQUIRE PRIVATE EMPLOYERS IN THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, TO PROHIBIT A

H. 3142 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, Umphlett, Mahaffey and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION DATE FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ELECTION DATE IS THE TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EVERY OTHER EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-40, RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TERM IS FOUR YEARS.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3143 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Haskins and E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR

H. 3144 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ONE-HALF TUITION FOR MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A FULL TUITION EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3145 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Littlejohn: A BILL TO DEVOLVE THE AUTHORITY FOR APPOINTMENTS AND FOR CERTAIN OFFICES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REPRESENTING SPARTANBURG COUNTY TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3146 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Howard, Merrill, Ott, Barfield, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Gambrell, Haley, Hardwick, Hinson, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Perry, Pinson, Rice, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Thompson, Toole, Whitmire, Young, Battle, Cobb-Hunter, Bales, Umphlett, Mahaffey, Huggins, Sandifer and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND", TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER SUBGRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HYDROGEN PRODUCTION, TO ALLOW THE FUND TO RECEIVE

H. 3147 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-7-915 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF TESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTE CENTERS WHERE A REGISTERED ELECTOR IN A COUNTY MAY VOTE REGARDLESS OF THE PRECINCT IN WHICH THE ELECTOR RESIDES, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-7-915 DECEMBER 31, 2010.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3148 (Word version) -- Reps. M. A. Pitts, Umphlett, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Huggins, Sandifer, Herbkersman and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT OF 2008" BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO

H. 3149 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Umphlett, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-252 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE FOOD ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FOOD STAMPS IF THE STATE ADMINISTERS THE ELIGIBILITY PROCESS, UNLESS THE PERSON VERIFIES THAT HE OR SHE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE, AND TO REQUIRE SUCH A PERSON TO APPLY FOR SUCH BENEFITS THROUGH THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PROVIDE SUCH BENEFITS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3150 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF BIRDS, ANIMALS, AND FISH, SO AS TO DEFINE FRESHWATER GAME FISH AND SALTWATER GAME FISH; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1705, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN CATCH LIMITS ON SALTWATER GAME FISH SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION OF SALTWATER GAME FISH AND MODIFY OR ELIMINATE CATCH LIMITS ON CERTAIN SALTWATER GAME FISH; TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-1710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SIZE LIMITS ON SALTWATER GAME FISH, SO AS TO MODIFY SIZE LIMITS ON SALTWATER GAME FISH AND CERTAIN OTHER GAME FISH; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-5-1711, RELATING TO LIMITS ON TAKING, POSSESSION, OR SELLING DOLPHINS AND MAHI MAHI, AND THE HARVEST, POSSESSION, OR SALE OF SARGASSUM, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 3152 (Word version) -- Reps. Agnew, Cobb-Hunter, Jennings and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE ACT" AND TO ESTABLISH THE SMALL BUSINESS HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE AT OR UNDER TWO HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SMALL BUSINESSES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES TO CONTRIBUTE UP TO FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE PREMIUM COST, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PLACE CAPS ON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES THAT MAY ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM SO THAT NO MORE FUNDS ARE

H. 3153 (Word version) -- Reps. McLeod and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MASS TRANSIT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2725, RELATING TO THE PORTION OF THE MOTOR FUELS USER FEE USED FOR MASS TRANSIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE EQUAL TO TWO CENTS A GALLON OF THE TOTAL USER FEE ON GASOLINE MUST BE USED FOR MASS TRANSIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3154 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons and Littlejohn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS PERTAINING TO WIND AND HAIL INSURANCE, SO AS TO

H. 3155 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Littlejohn and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1050, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO COMMISSION MEMBER MAY SERVE MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS BUT MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AGAIN FOUR YEARS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF HIS TERM.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3156 (Word version) -- Reps. Clemmons, Mahaffey, Sandifer and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE VARIOUS FORMS OF GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST HAVE A DIRECTOR ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR IS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND TO MAKE THE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR OTHER EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3157 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, Kirsh, Sandifer and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE OF RULE ON A TENANT

H. 3158 (Word version) -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-141 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE DECALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE STATE'S MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELT PROVISIONS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3159 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole, Umphlett, Littlejohn, Huggins and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RELIGIOUS REFERENCES TO GOD, A DEITY, OR A HIGHER POWER OF ANY DENOMINATION OR RELIGION MAY BE USED IN APPROVED DISPLAYS, MONUMENTS, PLAQUES, OR SIMILAR FIXTURES IN STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC AREAS, BUILDINGS, OR PLACES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3160 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-65-48 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC

H. 3161 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Mahaffey and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAXIMUM SCHOOL BUS RIDE TIME OF EACH STUDENT AND ROUTING EFFICIENCY FOR EACH SCHOOL BUS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-108 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIRED SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION TRAINING; BY ADDING SECTION 59-67-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY, CONDUCT, AND TIMELY ARRIVAL OF THEIR CHILDREN TO, FROM, AND AT THE SCHOOL BUS STOP; TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-100, RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS SEATING SPACE AND STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL BUS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO A SCHOOL BUS MUST NOT BE GREATER THAN THE MANUFACTURER CERTIFIED SEATING CAPACITY AND PROVIDE THAT ALL PASSENGERS TRANSPORTED MUST HAVE ADEQUATE SEATING AREA TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN STANDARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-270, RELATING TO INSPECTION OF BUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL BUSES MUST BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-420, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION TO BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SHALL BEAR THE COST OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS WHEN THE TRANSPORTATION IS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW OR REGULATION, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MAY ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS WHO LIVE WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF THE SCHOOL WHEN HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ARE INVOLVED, PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL ESTABLISH HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CRITERIA, PROVIDE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC FUNDS, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE RESIDENCE OF EACH UNESCORTED STUDENT PURSUANT

H. 3162 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Cotty and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM POLICY BOARD OF GOVERNANCE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3163 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers and Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-10-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATE MINIMUM WAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3475 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT TO CERTAIN ELIGIBLE EMPLOYERS WHO PAY THE INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-130, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE IN EXCESS OF THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM REQUIRING A MINIMUM WAGE LOWER THAN THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3164 (Word version) -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 62-3-801 AND 62-3-803, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO CREDITORS' CLAIMS AGAINST AN ESTATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME FOR PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS FROM WITHIN EIGHT MONTHS TO WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS AND TO PROVIDE FURTHER, THAT A CREDITOR MAY FILE A CLAIM AGAINST A DECEDENT'S ESTATE AT ANY TIME WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OF THE DECEDENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3165 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith, Harrison, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF

H. 3166 (Word version) -- Reps. Toole and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAMING OF A HIGHWAY FACILITY IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PUBLIC FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EXPENSES IT INCURS TO NAME AND DEDICATE THE HIGHWAY FACILITY.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3167 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3630 SO AS TO ALLOW A REFUNDABLE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND ANNUALLY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT IN INCREMENTS OF TWO AND ONE-HALF PERCENT UNTIL THE CREDIT EQUALS TWENTY PERCENT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3168 (Word version) -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 146, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE SCHOOL FACILITIES BOND ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 59-146-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 AND CONTINUING FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR FISCAL YEARS THEREAFTER, AN ADDITIONAL THREE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS MAY BE ISSUED OVER THIS FIVE YEAR PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE BONDS MUST BE ALLOCATED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BASED ON A FORMULA WHICH GIVES PRIORITY CONSIDERATION TO DISTRICTS WITH HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED PRICED LUNCHES, THE RELATIVE FINANCIAL ABILITY OF A DISTRICT TO FUND NEW SCHOOL FACILITIES OR IMPROVE EXISTING FACILITIES, AND REMAINING

H. 3169 (Word version) -- Rep. Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-57-136 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE OWNER OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY HAS KNOWLEDGE THROUGH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION OR COURT PROCEEDINGS THAT THE PROPERTY WAS USED AS A SITE FOR A METHAMPHETAMINE LABORATORY, THE OWNER MUST DISCLOSE THIS FACT TO ANY PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY AS WELL AS TO ANY REAL ESTATE BROKER OR AGENT ENGAGED TO SELL THE PROPERTY WHO IN TURN MUST DISCLOSE THIS FACT IN ALL PROSPECTIVE PURCHASER DISCLOSURES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3170 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, W. D. Smith, Cato, Chellis, Cooper, Harrison, Walker, Witherspoon, Merrill, Ott, Ballentine, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bingham, Brady, Ceips, Clemmons, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Gambrell, Haley, Haskins, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Limehouse, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, Owens, Perry, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Spires, Taylor, Thompson, Umphlett, Viers, Whitmire, Young, Bales, Kirsh and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE

H. 3171 (Word version) -- Reps. Haley, Shoopman and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE INGESTION OF CERTAIN ILLEGAL DRUGS BY THE MOTHER DURING THE COURSE OF PREGNANCY; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE CHILDREN'S CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD, SO AS TO INCLUDE INGESTION OF CERTAIN ILLEGAL DRUGS BY THE MOTHER DURING THE COURSE OF PREGNANCY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3173 (Word version) -- Rep. Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-39-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSURANCE PREMIUM SERVICE COMPANIES, SO AS TO ALLOW BANKS AND OTHER SPECIFIED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF SERVICING INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3174 (Word version) -- Rep. Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL TO REPRESENT A PERSON BEFORE AN AGENCY, UNIT, OR SUBUNIT OF THAT COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY FOR WHICH THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL HAS OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY IF THE OFFICIAL SUBMITS A WRITTEN STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE MATTER REQUIRING ACTION AND THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY, AGENCY, COMMISSION, OR

H. 3175 (Word version) -- Reps. Walker, Cotty, Harrell and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTION 59-35-10 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 59, ENTITLED "KINDERGARTENS", AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE AN ORDER OF PRIORITY IN WHICH AT-RISK CHILDREN MUST BE SERVED, TO PROVIDE ENROLLMENT AND THE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION PROCESS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF PROGRAM PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS, AND THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHERS IN THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR PERSONNEL INSTRUCTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF CHILDREN TO AND FROM SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF FIRST STEPS TO SCHOOL READINESS TO PRIVATE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PUBLIC PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROVAL OF GRANTS FOR PRIVATE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EVALUATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3193 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 TO ARTICLE XVII SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3194 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO IMPEACHMENT OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, BY ADDING SECTION 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR RECALLING AND REMOVING FROM PUBLIC OFFICE PERSONS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICES OF THE STATE, A SPECIFIED DISTRICT OF THE STATE, OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION THEREOF IN THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3195 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh, Harrell and Cooper: A BILL TO RATIFY 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;

H. 3196 (Word version) -- Reps. Shoopman, Loftis, Hiott, Owens, Ballentine, Bedingfield, Cato, Hamilton, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Mulvaney, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Taylor and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VIDEOTAPING THE CONDUCT OF A PERSON SUSPECTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AT THE INCIDENT AND BREATH TEST SITE, TO PROVIDE THAT MIRANDA RIGHTS NEED NOT BE READ AT THE BREATH TEST SITE IF READ AT THE INCIDENT SITE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO CAPTURE ANY PORTION OF THE CONDUCT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION TO BE VIDEOTAPED IS NOT GROUNDS TO DISMISS A CHARGE OR SUPPRESS THE VIDEOTAPE IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT THE ARRESTING OFFICER MADE A GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND THE FAILURE TO CAPTURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE SUBJECT'S ACTIONS OR THE INADVERTENT ACTIONS OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3197 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION LAW, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION "CLUB DISTRICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-460, RELATING TO CUSTODY OF BOOKS AND THEIR RETURN AFTER AN ELECTION, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO A "CLUB" AS AN ENTITY TO WHOM THE BOOKS ARE RESPONSIBLE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-9-20, 7-9-30, AS AMENDED, 7-9-40, 7-9-50, AS AMENDED, 7-9-60, AND 7-9-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLUBS IN PARTY ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO PARTY CLUBS WHICH CLARIFIES THE ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS WITH ELECTION PRECINCTS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ELECTED PRECINCT COMMITTEEMEN MAY VOTE ON QUESTIONS BEFORE THE COUNTY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN

H. 3198 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 35, TITLE 44, ENACTING THE "CANCER DRUG DONATION PROGRAM ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH THIS PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FOR THE DONATION OF CANCER DRUGS TO CERTAIN PATIENTS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR MEDICAID OR ANY STATE FUNDED PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON DRUGS AND SUPPLIES THAT MAY BE DONATED TO THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH PATIENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING, STORING, DISTRIBUTING, AND DISPENSING DONATED DRUGS, AND HANDLING FEES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM PARTICIPANT REGISTRY; AND TO ESTABLISH IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY AND FROM PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-35-5 THROUGH 44-35-100 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 44 ENTITLED "SOUTH CAROLINA CENTRAL CANCER REGISTRY".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3199 (Word version) -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ATM SAFETY ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-380, RELATING TO ENTERING A BANK, DEPOSITORY, OR

H. 3200 (Word version) -- Reps. Talley, W. D. Smith and Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 31-10-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX CREDIT OR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR REDEVELOPMENT EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THESE CREDITS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-10-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "LOCAL TAXING ENTITY", "LOCAL TAXING ENTITY RATIO", AND "REDEVELOPMENT EXPENSES".
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 3201 (Word version) -- Reps. Scarborough and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-19-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL GAMES AND BETTING, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN POKER CARD GAMES ENGAGED IN FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3202 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Umphlett, Agnew, Gambrell and E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, BY ADDING SECTION 25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTING, TRAPPING, AND FISHING, AND THE TAKING OF WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND FISH ARE A VALUED PART OF OUR HERITAGE AND SHALL BE FOREVER PRESERVED FOR THE PEOPLE; TO PROVIDE THAT

The following was introduced:

H. 3177 (Word version) -- Rep. E. H. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 7.8 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY GIVE HIS PROXY TO VOTE TO ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IF THAT MEMBER IS ACTIVATED BY MILITARY ORDERS FOR FEDERAL MILITARY DUTY OR STATE NATIONAL GUARD DUTY FOR A PERIOD OF MORE THAN TWENTY-ONE DAYS DURING A LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The following was introduced:

H. 3178 (Word version) -- Reps. Huggins, E. H. Pitts, Haley, Toole, Frye, Bingham, Spires, McLeod, Ott and Ballentine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HEROES AND LEGENDS OF LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHO HAVE SERVED THEIR COUNTRY IN THE ARMED FORCES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, ON THE OCCASION OF THE DEDICATION OF THE FLOYD D. SPENCE JUNIOR AIR FORCE

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3179 (Word version) -- Reps. Brady and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HAMMOND SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING UNDEFEATED SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE SCISA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.

The Resolution was adopted.

On motion of Rep. SCOTT, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3180 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Blythewood High School varsity football team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on their outstanding season and for capturing the Class AAA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3181 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Bales, Ballentine, Brady, Cotty, Harrison, Hart, Howard, J. H. Neal, Rutherford, J. E. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

On motion of Rep. G. R. SMITH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3182 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Bedingfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL "LADY RAMS" VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the Hillcrest High School "Lady Rams" volleyball team, coaches, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and commended on their outstanding season and for capturing the Class AAAA State Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3183 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Bedingfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE 2006 HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM ON

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3184 (Word version) -- Reps. Sellers, Hart, Rutherford and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO RAISE THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE TO $7.00 AN HOUR OR MORE.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3185 (Word version) -- Rep. Davenport: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA AND ANY OTHER ACTIVITY THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A NORTH AMERICAN UNION, AND REQUESTING THE CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO WORK TO WITHDRAW THE UNITED STATES FROM THE SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH AMERICA AND ANY OTHER ACTIVITY THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A NORTH AMERICAN UNION.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

The following was introduced:

H. 3186 (Word version) -- Rep. Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE RICHLAND COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION ON BEING AWARDED NATIONAL AGENCY ACCREDITATION BY THE COMMISSION ON THE ACCREDITATION OF PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES, AND TO COMMEND THE AGENCY FOR THE OUTSTANDING WORK AND DEDICATION IT HAS INVESTED IN SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3187 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BLYTHEWOOD LINEBACKER CHARLES WHITE OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED TO THE STATE

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3188 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WIDE RECEIVER MARQUAN JONES OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON BEING NAMED TO THE STATE NEWSPAPER'S 2006 ALL-STATE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 3189 (Word version) -- Rep. Battle: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE WALTER ALEXANDER LEGETTE, JR., OF MARION, FOR OBTAINING THE ELITE RANK OF EAGLE

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3190 (Word version) -- Rep. Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE EVERYDAY WOMEN THROUGH "EXPRESSION OF GRACE" AND TO RECOGNIZE THE VISION AND CONTRIBUTION OF RALPHINE BENNETT BOSTON AS SHE LEADS THE CHARGE TO HONOR THE POWER AND ACHIEVEMENT OF EVERYDAY WOMEN.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3191 (Word version) -- Rep. Neilson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF PATRICK IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY.

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3192 (Word version) -- Reps. Cooper, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey,

The Resolution was adopted.

The following was introduced:

H. 3203 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO RULE 10.1 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE STAFF OF THE GOVERNOR BY SPECIAL LEAVE OF THE HOUSE MAY BE ADMITTED IN THE OUTER DOORS OF THE CHAMBER AND ARE GRANTED THE PRIVILEGE OF THE HOUSE FLOOR DURING THE 2007 SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Rules.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Agnew                  Alexander              Anderson
Anthony                Bales                  Ballentine
Bannister              Barfield               Battle
Bedingfield            Bingham                Bowen
Bowers                 Brady                  Branham
Brantley               Breeland               G. Brown
R. Brown               Cato                   Ceips
Chalk                  Chellis                Clemmons

Clyburn                Cobb-Hunter            Coleman
Cooper                 Crawford               Dantzler
Davenport              Delleney               Duncan
Edge                   Frye                   Funderburk
Gambrell               Govan                  Gullick
Hagood                 Haley                  Hamilton
Hardwick               Harrell                Harrison
Hart                   Harvin                 Haskins
Hayes                  Herbkersman            Hinson
Hiott                  Hodges                 Hosey
Howard                 Huggins                Jefferson
Jennings               Kelly                  Kennedy
Kirsh                  Knight                 Leach
Limehouse              Littlejohn             Loftis
Lowe                   Lucas                  Mack
Mahaffey               McLeod                 Merrill
Miller                 Mitchell               Moss
Mulvaney               J. H. Neal             J. M. Neal
Neilson                Ott                    Owens
Parks                  Perry                  Phillips
Pinson                 E. H. Pitts            M. A. Pitts
Rice                   Rutherford             Sandifer
Scarborough            Scott                  Sellers
Shoopman               Simrill                Skelton
D. C. Smith            F. N. Smith            G. M. Smith
G. R. Smith            J. E. Smith            J. R. Smith
W. D. Smith            Spires                 Stavrinakis
Stewart                Talley                 Taylor
Thompson               Toole                  Umphlett
Vick                   Viers                  Walker
Weeks                  Whipper                White
Whitmire               Williams               Witherspoon
Young

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, January 9.

Bill Cotty                        Karl Allen

The SPEAKER granted Rep. MOODY-LAWRENCE a leave of absence for the week due to illness.

Announcement was made that Dr. Jerry R. Powell of Anderson is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

Rep. THOMPSON moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.

At 12:55 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. J. E. SMITH, adjourned in memory of Stephen Bates, former employee of the Speaker's Office, the Governor's Office and a former Administrative Law Judge, to meet at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow.

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