Journal of the House of Representatives
of the Second Session of the 117th General Assembly
of the State of South Carolina
being the Regular Session Beginning Tuesday, January 8, 2008

SENATE BILL INDEX

BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

REGULAR SESSION OF 2008
October Sessions

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

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2008 SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Senate Bills & Resolutions acted on by the House in 2008.
For past history of the following Bills see 2007 House Journal.

S. 9 -- Senators Hayes, Campsen, Sheheen, McConnell, Mescher, McGill, Knotts, Fair and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF CHILDREN AND THE APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS AD LITEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ATTORNEY GUARDIAN AD LITEM WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE COURT SHALL SERVE AS BOTH THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND LEGAL COUNSEL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "EMPLOYEE" TO INCLUDE A COURT APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 11 -- Senators Hayes, Vaughn, Richardson, Mescher and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, TO CLARIFY THAT A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT THE SOURCE OF ANY GIFTS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, OR ANYTHING OF VALUE WORTH TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS OR MORE IN A DAY OR WORTH TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE IN THE AGGREGATE IN A CALENDAR YEAR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1302, RELATING TO A CANDIDATE'S MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CONTRIBUTIONS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND EXPENDITURES, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE CANDIDATE MUST MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE AN ACCOUNT OF THE OCCUPATION OF EACH PERSON MAKING A CONTRIBUTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 14 -- Senators Hayes, Campsen, Vaughn, Mescher, Knotts, Verdin, Alexander, Lourie and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE GUARD RAIL OF A VOTING BOOTH, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A DEPENDENT CHILD OF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO ACCOMPANY THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR IN THE VOTING BOOTH WHILE HE IS CASTING HIS BALLOT.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 71 -- Senators Ryberg, Bryant, Cromer, Richardson, Fair and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PERSONS ADMINISTERING, USING, ACQUIRING, OR PRESCRIBING AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED), SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR PERSONS PROVIDING TRAINING FOR CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION THAT INCLUDES TRAINING IN THE USE OF AN AED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-32-50, RELATING TO BODY PIERCING TECHNICIAN REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW OTHER SUITABLE CERTIFICATIONS IN PLACE OF THE RED CROSS FIRST AID CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-76-30, RELATING TO TRAINING AND USE OF AN AED, SO AS TO ALLOW OTHER SUITABLE METHODS OF TRAINING BY ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 75 -- Senators Ryberg, Bryant and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-4-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM MAY NOT ACCEPT NEW PARTICIPANTS UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND THAT THE PROGRAM REMAINS IN OPERATION FOR EXISTING PARTICIPANTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-4-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ANNUAL INCREASE IN TUITION FOR AN INSTITUTION CANNOT EXCEED SEVEN PERCENT PER YEAR FROM FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007, AND TO THE EXTENT THAT IT DOES, THE INSTITUTION SHALL GRANT A WAIVER OF THE DIFFERENCE TO THE DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 88 -- Senators Campsen, Sheheen and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 14-1-207 AND 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSESSMENTS ON MAGISTRATES COURT OFFENSES AND MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENSES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THESE ASSESSMENTS MAY NOT BE IMPOSED ON MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS INCLUDING PROHIBITED AREA PARKING VIOLATIONS AND VIOLATIONS FOR PARKING IN PLACES CLEARLY DESIGNATED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-211, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT OFFENSES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS EXEMPTED FROM THE SURCHARGE INCLUDE PROHIBITED AREA PARKING VIOLATIONS AND VIOLATIONS FOR PARKING IN PLACES CLEARLY DESIGNATED FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2600 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY FROM INCREASING A FINE OF A PARKING VIOLATION BEFORE THIRTY DAYS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 94 -- Senators Campsen, Knotts and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-2-204, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A SURVIVING SPOUSE'S RIGHTS TO AN ELECTIVE SHARE, HOMESTEAD ALLOWANCE, AND EXEMPT PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE VOLUNTARY WAIVER OF THOSE RIGHTS UPON FAIR, REASONABLE, AND WRITTEN DISCLOSURE BY THE OTHER SPOUSE.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 96 -- Senators Sheheen and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-4155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO USE, OFFER FOR USE, PURCHASE, OFFER TO PURCHASE, SELL, OFFER TO SELL, OR POSSESS AN ALCOHOL WITHOUT LIQUID DEVICE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "BONA FIDE ENGAGED PRIMARILY AND SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PREPARATION AND SERVING OF MEALS"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK IN FOOD-SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS OR PLACES OF LODGING, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "KITCHEN", "MEAL", AND "PRIMARILY" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SECTION.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 104 -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Vaughn, Knotts and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ARCHIVES ACT, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL ADVISORY BOARD, AND BY REDESIGNATING SECTIONS 60-11-10 THROUGH 60-11-100, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, AS ARTICLE ONE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 110 -- Senators Thomas, Elliott, Knotts and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17 AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS ACT", TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF ALL CRIMINAL RECORDS, AND TO AUTHORIZE EACH SOLICITOR'S OFFICE IN THE STATE TO ADMINISTER THE PROCEDURE.
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Amended
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Reconsidered

S. 111 -- Senators Leventis, Knotts and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC-CONTROL SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A DRIVER OF A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED, OR A BICYCLE RIDER MAY PROCEED THROUGH A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE THAT IS DISPLAYING A STEADY RED LIGHT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 144 -- Senators Malloy, McConnell, Ford, Rankin, Knotts, Cleary, Vaughn, Campsen, Richardson, McGill, Elliott, Fair and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENTENCING REFORM COMMISSION TO REVIEW, STUDY, AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION REGARDING SENTENCING GUIDELINES FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES, THE PAROLE SYSTEM, AND ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROCEDURES FOR OFFENDERS FOR WHOM TRADITIONAL IMPRISONMENT IS NOT APPROPRIATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE STAFFING OF THE COMMISSION AND FOR THE TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2009.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Non-Concurrence
Enrolled
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 145 -- Senators Malloy, Cleary, McConnell, Ford, Rankin, Knotts, Vaughn, Campsen, Mescher and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-43-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REGULATIONS CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR THE GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) DIPLOMA ALLOW CANDIDATES TO BE SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
Introduced and Committed

S. 157 -- Senators McConnell, Vaughn, Campsen, Courson, Richardson, Hayes, Mescher, McGill, Knotts, Elliott, Cleary, Leatherman, Alexander, Verdin, Fair, Setzler, Peeler, Williams and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2007", BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AGAINST THE TEACHER IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-RELATED EVENT, OR IF THE OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO TEACHER HAS CIVIL LIABILITY TO A STUDENT OR TO A PARTY ACTING IN THE INTEREST OF THE STUDENT FOR AN ACT OR OMISSION BY THE TEACHER THAT OCCURS WHILE THE TEACHER IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF A STUDENT COMMITTING ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, SO AS TO REDEFINE INTO THREE OFFENSES WITH SEPARATE PENALTIES FOR EACH, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING THE MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE AS A FELONY.
Recalled
Recommitted

S. 181 -- Senators Fair, Richardson and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-210 AND 24-13-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GOOD BEHAVIOR, WORK, AND ACADEMIC CREDITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DEVELOP POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES TO ALLOW CERTAIN PRISONERS TO RECEIVE A REDUCTION IN THEIR SENTENCES AND TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME THAT MAY BE REDUCED FROM A SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-200, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE OF WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN THESE CREDITS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED PURSUANT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE'S RECOMMENDATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, DRAWINGS, OR SCHEMATICS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES WHOSE DISCLOSURE WOULD REASONABLY BE USED TO FACILITATE AN ESCAPE FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY MAY BE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT FOR INMATES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "REGIONAL COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL JAIL" FOR THE TERM "COUNTY JAIL", AND TO INCLUDE FACILITY MANAGERS OF THE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS, OR THEIR EQUIVALENT AS PERSONS WHO THE STATE MUST CONSENT TO HOUSE AS AN INMATE IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-27, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DECISION TO ASSIGN WORK OR DISQUALIFY A PERSON FROM WORK IN A FACILITY IS IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY AND MAY NOT BE CHALLENGED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE LIST OF PERSONS FROM WHICH THE STATE MUST OBTAIN CONSENT BEFORE AN INMATE MAY BE PLACED IN A FACILITY MAINTAINED BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF A PRISONER'S WAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS THAT APPLY FOR THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF PRISONERS HOUSED IN STATE FACILITIES APPLY TO PRISONERS BASED IN LOCAL FACILITIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-50, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR A PRISONER WHO FAILS TO REMAIN WITHIN THE EXTENDED LIMITS OF HIS CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO A PRISONER CONFINED IN A LOCAL FACILITY, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-60, RELATING TO THE CLERKS OF COURT PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF THE NUMBER OF CONVICTS SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT IN THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-70, RELATING TO ALLOWABLE EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CONVICTS TO THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-80, RELATING TO THE DETENTION OF A PRISONER BY COMMITMENT AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATE PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-81, RELATING TO CONJUGAL VISITS WITHIN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PRISONER IN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM OR WHO IS BEING DETAINED IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY IS PERMITTED TO HAVE CONJUGAL VISITS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-130, RELATING TO THE USE OF INMATE LABOR ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-131, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF INMATES USED ON PUBLIC PROJECTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-140, RELATING TO THE USE OF CONVICT LABOR AT THE STATE HOUSE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-160, RELATING TO THE COST OF MAINTAINING CONVICTS BY STATE INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS" AND THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-170, RELATING TO THE USE OF CONVICTS BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERMS "FEE" FOR THE TERM "HIRE", "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", "EMPLOYEES" FOR THE TERM "GUARDS", AND "PRISON" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-180, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION AND CLOTHING FOR CONVICTS WHO HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT" AND THE TERM "STATE PRISON" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-190, RELATING TO APPROPRIATION OF CLOSE OF THE YEAR BALANCES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-310, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT FOR ESTABLISHING A PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PRISONERS" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT", AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-320, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PRISON INDUSTRIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO DELETE THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-330, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-340, RELATING TO THE STATE'S PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-37-370, RELATING TO THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-400, RELATING TO THE PRISON INDUSTRIES ACCOUNT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-420, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "JAIL"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-520, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF A PERSON SENTENCED TO DEATH, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITY MANAGER WHO HAS CUSTODY OF THE INMATE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER HIM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-540, RELATING TO THE DEATH CHAMBER AND THE TRANSPORTING OF A PERSON TO A PLACE TO BE ELECTROCUTED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY", AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, RELATING TO WITNESSES THAT MAY BE PRESENT DURING AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-560, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF THE EXECUTION OF A PERSON, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-570, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE BODY OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN EXECUTED, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", AND THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-710, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF THE MISCONDUCT THAT OCCURS IN THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY", AND PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM'S AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT IN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM IS THE SAME AUTHORITY THAT AN OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF A LOCAL FACILITY MAY EXERCISE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-720, RELATING TO ENLISTING THE AID OF CITIZENS TO SUPPRESS PRISON RIOTS AND DISORDERS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-740, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF A PERSON WHO ASSISTS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-750, RELATING TO PROVIDING IMMUNITY TO A PERSON WHO ASSISTS THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN SUPPRESSING DISORDER, RIOT, OR INSURRECTION, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-760, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE KEEPER WHEN THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IS ABSENT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-920, RELATING TO REWARDS FOR THE CAPTURE OF AN ESCAPED CONVICT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-930, RELATING TO EXEMPTING CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE PENITENTIARY FROM SERVING ON JURIES AND MILITARY OR STREET DUTY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATE PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-940, RELATING TO PROHIBITING PRISONERS FROM GAMBLING, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-951, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OR USE OF MONEY BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-965, RELATING TO THE TRIAL OF CERTAIN OFFENSES RELATED TO CONTRABAND IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "PRISONER", TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITIES AND PRISON CAMPS, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "CONTRABAND"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-10, RELATING TO A SHERIFF'S RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE CUSTODIAN OF A JAIL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-12, RELATING TO COUNTIES ASSUMING CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO THE CUSTODY OF COUNTY JAILS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER", AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A COUNTY CAN DEVOLVE ITS POWER TO OPERATE A JAIL TO A SHERIFF; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-20, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A JAILER, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A SHERIFF WHO DOES NOT LIVE IN A JAIL TO APPOINT A JAILER, TO PROVIDE THAT A SHERIFF WHO HAS CONTROL OF A JAIL SHALL APPOINT A FACILITY MANAGER WHO HAS CONTROL AND CUSTODY OF THE JAIL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE SHERIFF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES WHERE THE SHERIFF DOES NOT CONTROL THE JAIL, THE COUNTY'S GOVERNING BODY SHALL APPOINT THE FACILITY MANAGER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-50, RELATING TO A SHERIFF'S KEEPING OF PRISONERS COMMITTED BY A CORONER, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGERS" FOR THE TERM "JAILERS", AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-60, RELATING TO SHERIFFS AND JAILERS KEEPING PRISONERS COMMITTED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "GOVERNING BODIES" FOR THE TERM "JAILERS", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SHERIFF OR FACILITY MANAGER MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR KEEPING THESE PRISONERS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-80, RELATING TO PROVIDING BLANKETS AND BEDDING TO PRISONERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE ITEMS THAT A PRISONER MUST BE FURNISHED TO INCLUDE SUFFICIENT FOOD, WATER, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, BEDDING, AND SHELTER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-90, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION IN THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER", AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-110, RELATING TO THE RETURN TO COURT BY A SHERIFF OF THE NAMES OF PRISONERS WHO ARE CONFINED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TERM OF GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "SHERIFF", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS SATISFIES THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-120, RELATING TO A SHERIFF'S ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF A JAIL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "SHERIFF"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-170, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF PRISONERS FROM A JAIL THAT MAY BE DESTROYED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO A JAIL THAT IS RENDERED UNINHABITABLE, AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES TO TRANSFER THESE PRISONERS TO ANOTHER FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-5-300, 24-5-310, 24-5-320, 24-5-330, 24-5-350, 24-5-360, 24-5-370, 24-5-380, AND 24-5-390, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, THE APPOINTMENT, TRAINING, PHYSICAL COMPETENCE, DUTIES, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, UNIFORMS, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR RESERVE DETENTION OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "JAILER"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-60, RELATING TO THE CARE OF CONVICTS SENTENCED TO LABOR ON A COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", AND THE TERM "GENERAL FUND" FOR THE TERM "ROAD FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-110, RELATING TO THE HEALTH OF CONVICTS IN A COUNTY'S CUSTODY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "MEDICAL PERSONNEL" FOR THE TERM "PHYSICIAN", "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", "COUNTY JAIL, DETENTION FACILITY, PRISON CAMP, OR OTHER LOCAL FACILITIES" FOR THE TERM "CHAIN GANG", AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE AND PAY FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR INMATES IN A COUNTY'S CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-120, RELATING TO THE INCARCERATION OF CONVICTS BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN COUNTY FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-155, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF CONTRABAND IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PRISON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL FACILITIES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "PRISONER", TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE TERM "SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FACILITY", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITY MAY DESIGNATE ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF CONTRABAND THAT ARE PROHIBITED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-30, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS THAT MUST BE MET BY FACILITIES THAT HOUSE PRISONERS OR PRETRIAL DETAINEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A COPY OF CERTAIN REPORTS BE SENT TO CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN WHICH THE FACILITY IS LOCATED, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-35, RELATING TO REPORTS OF DEATHS OF INCARCERATED PERSONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-40, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS BEFORE A CONFINEMENT FACILITY IS CONSTRUCTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO THE RENOVATION OF CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-10, 24-13-20, 24-13-30, 24-13-40, 24-13-50, 24-13-80, 24-13-125, 24-13-150, 24-13-210, 24-13-230, 24-13-235, 24-13-260, 24-13-410, 24-13-420, 24-13-430, 24-13-440, 24-13-450, 24-13-460, 24-13-470, 24-13-640, 24-13-660, 24-13-910, 24-13-915, 24-13-940, AND 24-13-1540, ALL RELATING TO THE INCARCERATION OF PRISONERS, THE REDUCTION IN A PRISONER'S SENTENCE, PRISONER OFFENSES, THE PRISON WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, FURLOUGHS, THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, AND THE HOME DETENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "LOCAL DETENTION PROGRAM" FOR THE TERM "CHAIN GANGS", SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "PRISONERS", TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "OFFICIAL", TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DETENTION FACILITY", TO REVISE THE TYPE AND COST OF MEDICAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE PAID FROM AN INMATE'S ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PRISONER TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY OR TO POSSESS ITEMS THAT MAY BE USED TO FACILITATE AN ESCAPE, AND TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE TERM "LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-7-140, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE WEARING OF MASKS AND PLACING A BURNING CROSS ON A PROPERTY WITHOUT ITS OWNER'S PERMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE TERM "COUNTY JAIL"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR A PERSON'S FAILURE TO OBEY CERTAIN ORDERS OF A COURT AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE OF LAW, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DETENTION FACILITY" FOR THE TERM "CORRECTIONAL FACILITY", AND TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT PLACES RESTRICTIONS ON WHO MAY PARTICIPATE IN A WORK/PUNISHMENT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 24-3-150, 24-3-200, 24-5-30, 24-5-70, 24-5-100, 24-5-140, 24-5-150, 24-5-160, 24-7-70, 24-7-80, 24-7-130, 24-7-140, AND 24-7-150 RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CONVICTS TO A COUNTY CHAIN GANG, THE TRANSFER OF A PRISONER TO A COUNTY OTHER THAN THE COUNTY WHERE HE WAS SENTENCED, THE APPOINTMENT OF A JAILER BY A SHERIFF, THE USE OF FEDERAL PRISONERS BY A COUNTY, A SHERIFF'S IMPRESSING A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF GUARDS TO SECURE A PRISONER WHO IS ACCUSED OF A CAPITAL OFFENSE, THE HOUSING OF FEMALE CONVICTS, THE CONFINEMENT OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN A PRISON LOCATED IN AN INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY, THE DIETING AND CLOTHING AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN PRISONERS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, AND THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF MONEY BY A COUNTY FOR THE HIRING OF CONVICTS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO TITLE 24 SO AS TO ENACT THE LOCAL DETENTION FACILITY MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE ACT TO ALLOW LOCAL DETENTION FACILITIES TO ASSIST EACH OTHER IN PROVIDING SAFE AND SECURE HOUSING OF INMATES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REUSE THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF TIME A PRISONER MAY BE REQUIRED TO BE INCARCERATED WHEN SENTENCED FOR SUCCESSIVE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAM REVOCATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-685 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE STOLEN MONUMENTS, VASES, OR MARKERS THAT COMMEMORATE DECEASED INDIVIDUALS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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Other proceedings
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Message to Senate
Message from Senate
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Veto Sustained

S. 187 -- Senators Gregory, Vaughn, Knotts and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-1-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OUTSIDE OF THE WORKPLACE AS THE BASIS FOR TAKING A PERSONNEL ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYER TO ADVERTISE FOR NONSMOKER EMPLOYEES AND DESIGNATE IN HIS ADVERTISEMENT THAT THE WORKPLACE IS A NONSMOKING ENVIRONMENT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 218 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT, SO AS TO RENAME THE COMPACT THE "EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT" AND TO CONFORM CROSS REFERENCES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 25, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AN INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES FOR MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE TO, AND RECOVERY FROM ALL MAN-MADE AND NATURAL HAZARDS AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAS BEEN DECLARED, THE GOVERNOR, AMONG OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES, SHALL AUTHORIZE A PARTY TO EXCEED THE TERMS OF CURFEW UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY AUTHORIZE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES TO EXTEND OPERATING HOURS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMERGENCY, FIRE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ADOPT PLAIN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-123, RELATING TO PROHIBITED GROUNDS FOR REFUSING TO RENEW AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY, SO AS TO ALSO PROHIBIT SUCH REFUSAL TO RENEW DUE TO USE OF A PERSONAL AUTOMOBILE FOR VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND TO RENAME ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 25 AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION".
Report of Committee
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3rd Reading
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Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 241 -- Senators Lourie, Knotts, Reese, Leventis, Jackson, Thomas, Pinckney, McGill, Hutto, Sheheen, Williams, Matthews, Patterson, Cromer, Scott, Setzler and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 16, TITLE 9 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 9-16-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION, ACTING CONSISTENTLY WITH ITS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY, TO DIVEST ITS PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS IN CERTAIN COMPANIES THAT IN THEIR OPERATIONS ARE COMPLICIT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN IN THE DARFUR GENOCIDE AND TO PROHIBIT FUTURE INVESTMENTS BY THE COMMISSION IN SUCH COMPANIES.
Introduced and Committed
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Ratified

S. 252 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF PROVISIONS OF LAW REQUIRING THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT UPON THE REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE, A REMARRIAGE OF THE SUPPORTED SPOUSE WHICH IS LATER ANNULLED BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION SHALL CAUSE THE CESSATION OF ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT; TO PROVIDE THAT PARTIES MAY ENTER INTO A CONSENT ORDER FOR CONTINUED SUPPORT CONTRARY TO THIS SECTION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY PETITION FOR RELIEF FROM AN ORDER TO PAY ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT IF THE ORDER REINSTATED ALIMONY OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT TO A FORMER SPOUSE WHOSE REMARRIAGE WAS LATER ANNULLED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 274 -- Senators Fair, Verdin, Anderson, Sheheen, Campsen, Thomas, Williams, Bryant, Cromer and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP AND OPERATE DAY REPORTING CENTERS FOR CERTAIN INMATES AND OFFENDERS, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN INMATE'S PLACEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN A DAY REPORTING PROGRAM IS AT THE JOINT DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF A PARTICIPANT FROM THE PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH THE PILOT PROJECT DAY REPORTING CENTER PROGRAM TERMINATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-110, RELATING TO A MAGISTRATE'S RESPONSIBILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CHARGED WITH CERTAIN MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES MUST BE GIVEN A COURTESY SUMMONS.
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 282 -- Senators Leatherman and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3005 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS FOR STATE PROCUREMENTS RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3015 SO AS TO SPECIFY THE SOURCE SELECTION METHODS FOR THE TYPES OF AUTHORIZED PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3021 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SUBCONTRACTOR SUBSTITUTION; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3023 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PREQUALIFICATION ON STATE CONSTRUCTION; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3024 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CONTENTS OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND EVALUATION FACTORS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3035 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE TO COVER CERTAIN SERVICES DELIVERED PURSUANT TO CERTAIN PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3037 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER FORMS OF SECURITY TO ENSURE PERFORMANCE; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-3070 SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY TO APPROVE NONMATERIAL CHANGE ORDERS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO REDEFINE "CONSTRUCTION"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SELECTION METHODS IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-2410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FINALITY OF DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO CHOICE OF DELIVERY METHOD AND PREQUALIFICATION ON STATE CONSTRUCTION; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE VARIOUS AUTHORIZED PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS INCLUDING "DESIGN REQUIREMENTS", "INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEWER SERVICE", AND "INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE PROCESS AND "GOVERNMENTAL BODY" FOR "USING AGENCY"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO DELETE SOURCE SELECTION LANGUAGE, TO INCORPORATE NEW PROVISIONS ADDED IN EARLIER SECTIONS AND TO DELETE LANGUAGE DUPLICATIVE OF NEW PROVISIONS ADDED; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3030, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BOND AND SECURITY SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONTRACT PRICE FOR PURPOSES OF A PAYMENT BOND OR PERFORMANCE BOND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND FINANCE, AND TO ALLOW FOR NO SURETY DURING PRECONSTRUCTION OR DESIGN PHASES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY AND POLICY IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN SERVICES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS REFERRING TO APPLICABILITY TO THOSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "GOVERNMENTAL BODY" FOR "USING AGENCY"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING CONTRACTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "GOVERNMENTAL BODY" FOR "USING AGENCY"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3245, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERFORMING OTHER WORK, SO AS TO LIMIT ITS APPLICATION TO PROCUREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION USING THE DESIGN-BID-BUILD PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ADD A CROSS REFERENCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 11-35-1825 RELATING TO PREQUALIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION BIDDERS.
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 297 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYMENT ACT" AND TO REQUIRE AFTER JUNE 30, 2007, A PERSON SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYMENT OF A PERSON AS AN EMT IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN FELONY CRIMES OR CRIMES AGAINST CERTAIN VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS, TO EXEMPT AN EMT EMPLOYED ON JULY 1, 2007, FROM A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK UNLESS AND UNTIL THE EMT CHANGES HIS EMT EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

S. 311 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2723 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL CHILDCARE CENTERS, GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES, AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES THAT DO NOT CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE, OR WHOSE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAPSES OR IS CANCELED AND NOT REPLACED, TO OBTAIN STATEMENTS FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY INDICATING THAT THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN HAS RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THE FACILITY THAT THE FACILITY DOES NOT CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE OR THAT THE INSURANCE LAPSED OR WAS CANCELED, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INFORM EACH CHILDCARE CENTER, GROUP CHILDCARE HOME, AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME OF THIS REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION IS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2725, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CHILDCARE CENTER EMPLOYEES UNDERGO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND THAT PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF CERTAIN OFFENSES ARE PROHIBITED FROM BEING EMPLOYED BY A CHILDCARE CENTER, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE A CENTRAL REGISTRY OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CHECK TO BE CONDUCTED ON THE PERSON SEEKING CHILDCARE CENTER EMPLOYMENT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROVISIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO THE CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECKS, TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES WHEN A DIRECTOR OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY VIOLATES THE PROVISIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE A CENTRAL REGISTRY CHECK WITHIN TWO DAYS OF RECEIVING THE REQUEST; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-7-2727 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A CHILDCARE CENTER, GROUP CHILDCARE HOME, OR FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME TO NOTIFY AND OBTAIN STATEMENTS FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY THAT THE FACILITY MAY PROVISIONALLY EMPLOY A PERSON WHEN AN UNEXPECTED VACANCY OCCURS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
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Amended
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 333 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RECKLESS HOMICIDE; RECKLESS DRIVING; DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, DRUGS, OR NARCOTICS, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2943, TO PROVIDE THAT AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 56-5-2930, 56-5-2933, OR 56-5-2945, A COURT MAY REQUIRE THAT AN OFFENDER WEAR A CONTINUOUS REMOTE ALCOHOL MONITORING DEVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT A FINDING BY THE COURT THAT THE OFFENDER'S BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION MEETS OR EXCEEDS EIGHT ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT SHALL BE A VIOLATION OF THE OFFENDER'S PROBATION, TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED BY THE COURT BECAUSE OF THE PROBATION VIOLATION, THE COURT MAY EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THE OFFENDER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE MONTHS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENDER MUST BEAR THE COST OF WEARING AND MONITORING THE DEVICE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 343 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-910 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE FEES, TO PROVIDE THAT FEES BE PLACED IN THE STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT OF THE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK INSTEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 360 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-215 TO DEFINE "RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT.
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Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
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Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message from Senate

S. 368 -- Senators Ritchie, McConnell, Courson, Leventis, Martin, Hayes, Gregory, Richardson, Malloy, Sheheen, Campsen, Cleary, Setzler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL SEEK TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY DECREASING THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE STATE FLEET, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PREFERENCE MUST BE GIVEN TO HYBRID, PLUG-IN HYBRID, BIO-DIESEL, HYDROGEN, FUEL CELL, OR FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES WHEN PERFORMANCE, QUALITY, AND LIFE CYCLE COSTS ARE COMPARABLE TO OTHER AVAILABLE VEHICLES.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 392 -- Senators Ritchie, Cromer, Sheheen, Campsen, Scott, Williams, Vaughn and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8, RELATING TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT", TO REQUIRE THAT EVERY PUBLIC EMPLOYER PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM TO VERIFY ALL NEW EMPLOYEES, TO REQUIRE CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS WHO CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC EMPLOYERS FOR THE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH DEADLINES TO COMPLY FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYERS, CONTRACTORS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER ARE ENFORCEABLE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROMULGATE RULES NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE ACT AND PUBLISH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ON THE BOARD'S WEBSITE; TO AMEND TITLE 8 BY ADDING CHAPTER 28, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE STATE AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONCERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS, DETENTION AND REMOVALS, AND INVESTIGATIONS IN THE STATE, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO BE TRAINED PURSUANT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, TO STIPULATE THAT NO TRAINING SHALL TAKE PLACE UNTIL FUNDING IS SECURED, TO PERMIT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, ANY COUNTY SHERIFF, OR THE GOVERNING BODY OF ANY MUNICIPALITY THAT MAINTAINS A POLICE FORCE TO ENTER INTO THE MEMORANDUM AS A PARTY AND PROVIDE OFFICERS TO BE TRAINED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER CERTIFIED AS TRAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MEMORANDUM IS AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS LAWS WHILE PERFORMING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES; TO AMEND TITLE 8, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29, RELATING TO VERIFICATION OF A PERSON'S LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EVERY AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF ANY NATURAL PERSON EIGHTEEN OR OLDER WHO HAS APPLIED FOR STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS, AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW, THAT ARE ADMINISTERED BY AN AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE, TO REQUIRE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS PROVISION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, GENDER, ETHNICITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR VERIFICATION OF A PERSON'S LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR A PERSON TO VERIFY HIS OR HER LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING EXECUTING AN AFFIDAVIT THAT THE PERSON IS A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENT OR A QUALIFIED ALIEN OR NONIMMIGRANT UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT, TO REQUIRE THAT ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS SHALL BE MADE THROUGH THE FEDERAL SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TO MANDATE THAT A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY MAKES A FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION IN AN AFFIDAVIT EXECUTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, OR WHO AIDS OR ABETS A PERSON IN KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY MAKING A FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION IN AN AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE GUILTY OF A FELONY AND, UPON CONVICTION, SHALL BE FINED OR IMPRISONED NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, OR BOTH, AND MUST DISGORGE ANY BENEFIT RECEIVED AND MAKE RESTITUTION TO THE AGENCY WHO ADMINISTERED THE BENEFIT OR ENTITLEMENT, TO REQUIRE THAT IF THE AFFIDAVIT CONSTITUTES A FALSE CLAIM OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP, THE STATE SHALL FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, TO PROVIDE THAT AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY ADOPT VARIATIONS OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION TO REDUCE DELAY AND IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR ANY STATE AGENCY OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PROVIDE BENEFITS IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION, AND TO REQUIRE THAT ALL ERRORS AND DELAYS EXPERIENCED BY AGENCIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE SYSTEMATIC ALIEN VERIFICATION OF ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY; TO ADD SECTION 12-6-1175, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ANY WAGES OR REMUNERATION FOR LABOR SERVICES PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL OF SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS OR MORE PER YEAR FROM BEING CLAIMED AS A DEDUCTIBLE BUSINESS EXPENSE FOR STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES UNLESS THE INDIVIDUAL IS AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS, TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PRESCRIBE FORMS AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE THIS SECTION, AND TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITIES COMMISSION TO SEND WRITTEN NOTICE OF THIS PROVISION TO ALL EMPLOYERS IN THIS STATE; TO ADD SECTION 12-8-595, SO AS TO REQUIRE TAX WITHHOLDING AGENTS FOR EMPLOYERS TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAX AT THE RATE OF SIX PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION PAID TO AN INDIVIDUAL IF THE INDIVIDUAL HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE A TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, FAILED TO PROVIDE A CORRECT TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, OR PROVIDED A TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ISSUED FOR NONRESIDENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT WITHHOLDING AGENTS WHO FAIL TO FOLLOW THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION ARE LIABLE FOR THE TAX, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FROM LIABILITY FOR WITHHOLDING AGENTS IF THE EMPLOYEE PROVIDES A FACIALLY CORRECT TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER THAT THE WITHHOLDING AGENT DOES NOT KNOW WAS FALSE OR INCORRECT, AND TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO SEND NOTICE OF THIS PROVISION TO ALL EMPLOYERS; TO ADD SECTION 16-9-460, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS A FELONY FOR ANY PERSON TO TRANSPORT, MOVE, OR ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT WITHIN THE STATE ANY PERSON KNOWINGLY OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD TO THE FACT THAT THE PERSON HAS COME TO, ENTERED INTO, OR REMAINED IN THE UNITED STATES IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PERSON'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO CONCEAL, HARBOR, OR SHELTER FROM DETECTION A PERSON ILLEGALLY IN THE UNITED STATES IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PERSON'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES IF A PERSON IS CONVICTED, AND TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON CONVICTED FROM OBTAINING A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO ADD SECTION 16-9-460, SO AS SO MAKE IT A FELONY TO TRANSPORT, MOVE, OR ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT WITHIN THE STATE ANY PERSON KNOWINGLY OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD FOR THE FACT THAT THE PERSON IS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO CONCEAL, HARBOR, OR SHELTER FROM DETECTION ANY PERSON IN ANY PLACE KNOWINGLY OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD OF THE FACT THAT THE PERSON IS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A CONVICTION FOR SUCH CRIME; TO ADD SECTION 23-3-1100, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL JAILS OF THIS STATE OR ITS COUNTIES OR MUNICIPALITIES MUST MAKE A REASONABLE EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY PERSON CHARGED WITH A FELONY OR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, TO MAKE SUCH VERIFICATION WITHIN 72 HOURS OF CONFINEMENT, TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IF A PERSON IS NOT LAWFULLY IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION; TO ADD SECTION 39-5-37, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION TO ANY PERSON WHO IS TERMINATED BY AN EMPLOYER IF THE PURPOSE FOR DISCHARGE WAS TO REPLACE THE WORKER WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHO THE EMPLOYER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN WAS NOT LAWFULLY ADMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES, OR NOT AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR ANY EMPLOYER WHO CONFIRMS A WORKER'S STATUS THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND TITLE 40, BY ADDING CHAPTER 83, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES, SO AS TO ADD THE "REGISTRATION OF IMMIGRATION SERVICE ACT" TO REQUIRE ALL IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS LICENSE FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO LIST THE SERVICES THAT IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES MAY PROVIDE, TO PROHIBIT IMMIGRATION SERVICES FROM ACCEPTING PAYMENT IN EXCHANGE FOR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE, FOR REFUSING TO RETURN DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED BY, PREPARED FOR, OR PAID FOR BY A CUSTOMER, FOR REPRESENTING OR ADVERTISING, IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES, CERTAIN TITLES TO INCLUDE 'NOTARY PUBLIC', OR 'IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT', OR FOR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE, OR MAKING ANY MISREPRESENTATION OR FALSE STATEMENT TO INFLUENCE, PERSUADE, OR INDUCE PATRONAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO PROMULGATE RULES TO EFFECTUATE THIS SUBSECTION.
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S. 398 -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-480 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIME OF ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF DEFERRED PRESENTMENT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION IS A FELONY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 39 OF TITLE 34 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEFERRED PRESENTMENT SERVICES ACT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 401 -- Senators Setzler and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "OFFICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VENDOR PREFERENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PREFERENCES FOR END PRODUCTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND FROM THE UNITED STATES AND FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS WHO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREFERENCES, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE PREFERENCES AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE APPLICATION, AND TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PREFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3215, RELATING TO CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A RESIDENT PREFERENCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 11-35-3025 RELATING TO APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
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S. 422 -- Senators McConnell, Campsen and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VALUATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER-OCCUPANT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IF THE OWNER HAS MADE THE PROPER CERTIFICATE TO THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AND THE RESIDENCE IS THE OWNER'S ADDRESS ON THE OWNER'S SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR VOTER REGISTRATION CARD, IS THE ADDRESS ON THE OWNER'S PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX NOTICES, AND THE RESIDENCE IS NOT RENTED FOR MORE THAN NINETY DAYS A YEAR, AND TO DELETE OTHER REFERENCES TO RENTAL OF THESE RESIDENCES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 429 -- Senators Malloy and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 17 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ACCESS TO JUSTICE POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING ACT", TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING, PROVIDE A MANNER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE, PROVIDE THE METHOD OF DISCLOSING THE RESULTS OF DNA TESTING, PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY UNLESS THERE IS AN ACT OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT, AND PROVIDE LIMITS ON EXPENDITURES IN ONE YEAR TO ADMINISTER THE ACT; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 17 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE ACT", TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE, DELINEATE THE OFFENSES FOR WHICH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL MUST BE PRESERVED, CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DESTROYING OR TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OR BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY UNLESS THERE IS AN ACT OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT; TO ENACT THE "UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS DNA DATABASE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAMILY MEMBERS OF A MISSING PERSON MAY SUBMIT DNA SAMPLES TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), TO REQUIRE SLED TO CONDUCT DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING ON THE DNA SAMPLE PROVIDED BY FAMILY MEMBERS IF THE PERSON HAS BEEN MISSING THIRTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ENTERING THE DNA SAMPLES OF FAMILY MEMBERS INTO THE COMBINED DNA INDEXING SYSTEM (CODIS); BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-635 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR DNA TESTING OF THE BODIES OF UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS BY SLED WHEN NOTIFIED BY THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (MUSC) OR ANOTHER FACILITY THAT THE BODY REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED AFTER THIRTY DAYS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-7-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER PERFORMING AN AUTOPSY ON AN UNIDENTIFIED BODY MUST OBTAIN TISSUE AND FLUID SAMPLES FROM THE BODY SUITABLE FOR DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORONER MUST SEND THE SAMPLES TO SLED; TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-570, RELATING TO THE RELEASE AND BURIAL OF DEAD BODIES AND THE PRESERVATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MUSC OR ANOTHER FACILITY PRESERVING AN UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODY MUST NOTIFY SLED IF THE BODY REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED AFTER THIRTY DAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THERE MAY BE NO DISPOSITION OF THE BODY UNTIL AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE BODY'S DNA PROFILE HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO CODIS; TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-615 TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, RELATING TO OFFENDERS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SAMPLES FOR INCLUSION IN THE STATE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE SAMPLES UPON LAWFUL CUSTODIAL ARREST, SERVICE OF A COURTESY SUMMONS, OR A DIRECT INDICTMENT FOR A FELONY OFFENSE, AN OFFENSE THAT CARRIES A SENTENCE OF FIVE YEARS OR MORE, OR AN ARREST FOR EAVESDROPPING, PEEPING, OR STALKING, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO JUVENILES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO REQUIRE SAMPLES TO BE PROVIDED BEFORE A PERSON IS RELEASED ON PAROLE, RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT, OR RELEASED FROM AN APPROPRIATE AGENCY'S JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-630, RELATING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE DNA SAMPLES AND THEIR IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE PERSONS AUTHORIZED MUST BE CERTAIN TYPES OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATELY TRAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-650, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DNA PROFILES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION BETWEEN SLED AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PREVENT COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF DUPLICATE DNA SAMPLES AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE OF WILFULLY DISCLOSING OR OBTAINING CONFIDENTIAL DNA INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-660 AND 23-3-670, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENTS AND FEES FOR DNA SAMPLES, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPUNGEMENT AT NO COST TO THE ACCUSED WHEN CHARGES ARE DISMISSED, NOLLE PROSSED, OR REDUCED BELOW THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE TAKING OF THE DNA SAMPLE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE WILL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A DNA SAMPLE INITIALLY AND THE PERSON TESTED MUST PAY A PROCESSING FEE UPON CONVICTION, PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE, OR FORFEITURE OF BOND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-120, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF FINGERPRINTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACE AND TIMING FOR THE FINGERPRINTING OF A PERSON PLACED UNDER CUSTODIAL ARREST.
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S. 452 -- Senators Grooms, McConnell, Campsen and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANAGEMENT OF NONGAME AND ENDANGERED WILDLIFE, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION PERMITTING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ISSUE PERMITS BY ADDING CERTAIN PERSONS ALLOWING THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSITION OF ALLIGATORS; BY ADDING SECTION 50-15-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AN ALLIGATOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE HUNTING AND FOR THE SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF ALLIGATORS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND FEES AND COSTS OF THIS PROGRAM, TO ALSO ESTABLISH THE PRIVATE LANDS ALLIGATOR PROGRAM UNDER WHICH LANDOWNERS OR LESSEES OF PRIVATE PROPERTY MAY APPLY FOR PERMITS THAT ALLOW ALLIGATORS TO BE TAKEN WITH FIREARMS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-15-80, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE NONGAME AND ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION ACT AND THE DISPOSITION OF CONFISCATED PROPERTY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHAT ACTIONS GIVE RISE TO THE PENALTY PROVISIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-15-60 RELATING TO COST OF SPECIFIED PROGRAMS AND ALLIGATOR PRODUCTS PERMITS.
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S. 453 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT", BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 TO TITLE 37 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH CONSUMER CREDIT-REPORTING AGENCIES AND WITH THE USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A CONSUMER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IMPOSITION OF A SECURITY FREEZE ON A CONSUMER'S CREDIT REPORT, PRESCRIPTION OF MEASURES FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, PROCEDURE FOR RESOLUTION OF DISPUTED CREDIT INFORMATION, AND CIVIL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY REDESIGNATING THE FAMILY PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 PROVIDING FOR PROTECTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION PRIVACY IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC BODY AND ITS USE AND COMMUNICATION OF A RESIDENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, PRESCRIPTION FOR DISCLOSURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION AND IDENTIFYING INFORMATION BY AND TO CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES, PROHIBITION OF REQUIRING THE USE OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON A MORTGAGE AND IN PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC FILING, AND PROCEDURE FOR REDACTING CERTAIN PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-490 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE BY AN AGENCY OF THIS STATE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ACQUISITION OF THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A RESIDENT WHOSE INFORMATION THE AGENCY OWNS OR LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-725 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO USE ANOTHER PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMITTING FINANCIAL OR IDENTITY FRAUD; BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-512 SO AS TO REGULATE THE USE OF A CARDHOLDER'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD RECEIPT; BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ACQUISITION OF THE PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF A RESIDENT WHOSE INFORMATION THE PERSON OWNS OR LICENSES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-13-510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, SO AS TO ADD THE ELEMENTS OF WILFULNESS AND KNOWLEDGE AND TO INCLUDE THE OFFENSE OF IDENTITY FRAUD AS THE USE OF ANOTHER'S INFORMATION TO AVOID LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OR TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND TO FURTHER DEFINE "IDENTIFYING INFORMATION"; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-13-515, RELATING TO IDENTITY FRAUD; AND TO PROVIDE VARIOUS EFFECTIVE DATES.
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Ratified

S. 463 -- Senators Leatherman, Alexander, Verdin, Short, Setzler, Vaughn and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE AND THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS OF ANY TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY LAW FOR THE FUNDING OF POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS MAY BE INVESTED AND REINVESTED IN EQUITY SECURITIES SUBJECT TO THE SAME LIMITATIONS ON SUCH INVESTMENTS APPLICABLE FOR THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE SET ASIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING FUNDS INVESTED IN AN INDEPENDENT TRUST ESTABLISHED FOR THAT PURPOSE, MAY BE SIMILARLY INVESTED.
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S. 472 -- Senators Lourie, Courson, Vaughn, Alexander, Sheheen, Ryberg, Williams, Leventis, Cleary, Drummond, Mescher, Cromer, Hayes, Verdin, Grooms and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2941, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF INTERLOCK DEVICES ON VEHICLES OPERATED BY A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF COMMITTING CERTAIN OFFENSES THAT MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO OPERATE A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF OFFENSES THAT THIS PROVISION COVERS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION INSTEAD OF THE COURT, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO IS A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE THAT IS SUBJECT TO AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE REQUIREMENT IN ANOTHER STATE AND PENALTIES FOR A PERSON FROM ANOTHER STATE WHO BECOMES A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE WHILE SUBJECT TO AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE REQUIREMENT IN ANOTHER STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES INSTEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES MUST BE NOTIFIED OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S COMPLETION AND COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN EDUCATION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF ANY SUSPENSIONS OR REINSTATEMENTS DUE TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS, TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY AN INDIGENT OFFENDER MAY HAVE THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE PAID FOR BY THE INTERLOCK DEVICE FUND, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "INDIGENT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREPARATION OF PERIODIC INTERLOCK DEVICE INSPECTION REPORTS, TO REVISE THE REPORTS' CONTENT, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION ON AN APPEAL OF INTERLOCK POINTS RECEIVED IS FINAL AND MAY NOT BE APPEALED, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THAT A COURT ORDER THAT IMPOSES THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION BE TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON A PERSON WHO SEEKS TO HAVE AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE REMOVED FROM HIS VEHICLE AND HAVE THIS RESTRICTION ON HIS DRIVER'S LICENSE REMOVED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE MAY BE INSTALLED ON A VEHICLE DRIVEN BY CERTAIN OFFENDERS WHO ARE SELF-EMPLOYED OR EMPLOYED BY CERTAIN BUSINESSES OWNED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE OFFENDER OR A MEMBER OF THE OFFENDER'S HOUSEHOLD OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SURRENDER OF, RENEWAL OF, AND RETURN OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE PLACEMENT OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE RESTRICTION ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO HAVING IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES INSTALLED ON THEIR VEHICLES MAY OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE WITHOUT HAVING TO SHOW THAT THE DEVICE HAS BEEN INSTALLED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4440, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A TELEVISION VIEWER, SCREEN, OR ANOTHER MEANS OF VISUALLY RECEIVING A TELEVISION BROADCAST, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN TERMS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH AN IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICE INTENDED TO BE VISIBLE TO A DRIVER WHILE A VEHICLE IS IN MOTION MAY BE INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE.
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S. 488 -- Senators Ryberg and Anderson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SHALL FOREGO ANY COMMISSION OR OTHER SOURCE OF REVENUE DERIVED FROM THE PLACEMENT OF PAY TELEPHONES IN INSTITUTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR THE USE OF INMATES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL ENSURE THAT THE TELEPHONE RATES CHARGED FOR THE USE OF THESE PAY PHONES REASONABLY REFLECT THIS FOREGONE STATE REVENUE.
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S. 490 -- Senators McConnell, Martin, Peeler, Leventis, Ryberg, Knotts, Ford, Campsen and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-77-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALLOWANCE OF ATTORNEY'S FEES IN STATE-INITIATED ACTIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT THE FEE TO A REASONABLE HOURLY RATE.
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S. 500 -- Senators Knotts and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY UNDER THE TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIVIL LIABILITY IMMUNITY FOR A LOSS RESULTING FROM CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-23-90, RELATING TO INTERNAL DOCUMENTS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT AN ACTION MAY NOT BE BROUGHT BASED ON CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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S. 503 -- Senators Knotts, Ford and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF WARRANTS ISSUED IN OTHER COUNTIES OR BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A WARRANT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ENDORSED BY A MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY WHERE A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME RESIDES OR WHERE HE IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR SERVING A WARRANT, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
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S. 511 -- Senators Thomas and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LICENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST HAVE A LICENSE TO FILE A MECHANICS LIEN, TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS FOR A RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR FILING A MECHANICS LIEN AGAINST A RESIDENTIAL BUILDER, TO PROVIDE FOR A RELEASE BOND, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A FRAUDULENT LIEN.
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S. 524 -- Senators Leatherman and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-760 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REVENUE BONDS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF ACCOMMODATIONS FEES, HOSPITALITY FEES, AND STATE ACCOMMODATIONS FEES MAY BE PLEDGED AS SECURITY.
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S. 530 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO ENACT THE BUDGET PROVISO CODIFICATION ACT OF 2008, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION IN THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, OF CERTAIN PROVISOS CONTAINED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND CODIFY OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, INCLUDING PROVISIONS BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-193 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE HIGHER EDUCATION FURLOUGH PROGRAMS IN YEARS OF BUDGET CUTS OR ACROSS THE BOARD REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-104-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION, BY REGULATION, SHALL DEFINE ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN EXCEPTIONALLY GIFTED STUDENT WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND IS ACCEPTED INTO AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITHOUT HAVING ATTENDED OR GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 59-143-10, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY UNSPENT BALANCE IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS ALLOCATION OF THE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR NEED-BASED GRANTS AND PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTION IS IMPOSED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, NEED-BASED GRANTS, AND THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP ARE EXEMPT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-70, RELATING TO THE WAIVER OR ABATEMENT OF OUT-OF-STATE TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE WAIVER OF NONRESIDENT TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20, RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION AND FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR IN-STATE RATES FOR CERTAIN GEORGIA RESIDENTS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TECHNICAL COLLEGES MAY OFFER IN-STATE RATES TO RESIDENTS OF BORDERING NORTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA COMMUNITIES IF A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT IS IN EFFECT WITH THE TWO-YEAR COLLEGES IN THESE NEIGHBORING REGIONS OR WHEN STUDENTS FROM THESE OUT-OF-STATE COMMUNITIES ARE EMPLOYED BY SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYERS WHO PAY SOUTH CAROLINA TAXES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING WITH A LAW SCHOOL MAY OFFER FEE WAIVERS TO NO MORE THAN FOUR PERCENT OF THE LAW SCHOOL STUDENT BODY; TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL CRITERIA IN DEFINING "CRITICAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS" FOR THE CANCELLATION OF STUDENT LOANS AND ACCRUED INTEREST FOR PERSONS RECEIVING SUCH LOANS TO BECOME CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED; BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1130 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-710, RELATING TO THE STATE ACCREDITATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STATE'S ACCREDITATION SYSTEM TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-930, RELATING TO SCHOOL AND SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE REPORT CARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-950 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MAY BASE RATINGS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HIGH SCHOOLS ON CRITERIA THAT INCLUDE GRADUATION RATES, EXIT EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE, AND OTHER CRITERIA IDENTIFIED BY TECHNICAL EXPERTS AND APPROPRIATE GROUPS OF EDUCATORS AND WORKFORCE ADVOCATES; BY ADDING SECTION 59-113-47 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION GRANT FUNDS ARE EXEMPT FROM MID-YEAR BUDGET REDUCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-123-115, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDING FOR THE STATEWIDE FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBSTITUTION OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEDICAID RECIPIENT WHOSE PRESCRIPTION IS REIMBURSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROGRAM IS DEEMED TO HAVE CONSENTED TO THE SUBSTITUTION OF A LESS COSTLY EQUIVALENT GENERIC DRUG PRODUCT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-725 SO AS TO MAKE A PROMISSORY NOTE RECEIVED BY A MEDICAID APPLICANT, RECIPIENT, OR HIS SPOUSE IN EXCHANGE FOR ASSETS WHICH IF RETAINED BY THE APPLICANT, RECIPIENT, OR HIS SPOUSE WOULD CAUSE THE APPLICANT OR RECIPIENT TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID BENEFITS, FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE FULLY NEGOTIABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE UNLESS IT CONTAINS LANGUAGE PLAINLY STATING THAT IT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES A MEDICAID PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO REENACT SECTION 44-1-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY RETAIN CERTAIN FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-570, RELATING TO THE MONITORING AND REGULATION OF AGREEMENTS UNDER THE HEALTH CARE COOPERATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FEE THE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE EXTENDS TO CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC ADVANTAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-300 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM USING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT A CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FROM PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD TO THE PUBLIC ON THEIR OWN PREMISES AT NOT MORE THAN ONE FUNCTION A MONTH OR NOT MORE THAN TWELVE FUNCTIONS A YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-56-160, RELATING TO THE HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTINGENCY FUND, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF INTEREST ACCRUING IN THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2440, RELATING TO HOSPITAL INFECTIONS DISCLOSURE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY PHASE-IN CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-56-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH FEES SHALL BE ASSESSED AGAINST HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-26-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY OF THE PATRIOTS POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ALSO IS EXEMPT FROM THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-21-40, RELATING TO LICENSES TO HANDLE SEEDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES ARE DETERMINED; BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-270 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY WAIVE THE REMITTANCE OF INDIRECT COST RECOVERIES FOR THE SPECIALTY CROP GRANT SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION; TO AMEND SECTION 39-9-68, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION IN REGARD TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SHALL CHARGE A FEE OF FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS AN HOUR BASED ON A FEE SCHEDULE FOR ALL CALIBRATIONS PERFORMED FOR PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES BY THE METROLOGY LABORATORY; BY ADDING SECTION 46-40-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY RETAIN AND EXPEND ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE INTEREST FROM THE GRAIN HANDLERS GUARANTY FUND TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATIONED OUTSIDE OF THE STATE, UPON PRESENTATION OF HIS OFFICIAL FURLOUGH OR LEAVE PAPERS, SHALL BE ALLOWED TO FISH AND HUNT WITHOUT PURCHASING A FISHING OR HUNTING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR CERTAIN LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-4510, RELATING TO SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATES FOR THE "NONGAME WILDLIFE AND NATURAL AREAS FUND", SO AS TO REVISE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PLATES; BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM SHALL MAINTAIN THE FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE STATE PARK SYSTEM INCLUDING DISCOUNTS WHICH MAY BE OFFERED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT HIRE A CLASSIFIED OR TEMPORARY ATTORNEY AS AN EMPLOYEE EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND AT COMPENSATION APPROVED BY HIM; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF STATE GOVERNMENT MAY NOT ENGAGE ON A FEE BASIS AN ATTORNEY AT LAW EXCEPT UPON THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND UPON A FEE AS MUST BE APPROVED BY HIM; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR ITS COSTS IN REPRESENTING THE STATE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND IN REPRESENTING THE STATE AND ITS OFFICERS AND AGENCIES IN CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-217 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE STATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY FILING FEES IN PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 17-22-10 THROUGH 17-22-170 OF THE 1976 CODE AS THE "PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 22 OF TITLE 17 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS TO ESTABLISH A WORTHLESS CHECK UNIT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-213 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES REQUIRED TO BE IMPOSED BY LAW, A ONE-HUNDRED-DOLLAR SURCHARGE IS ALSO LEVIED ON ALL FINES, FORFEITURES, ESCHEATMENTS, OR OTHER MONETARY PENALTIES IMPOSED IN GENERAL SESSIONS COURT OR IN MAGISTRATES OR MUNICIPAL COURT FOR MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY DRUG OFFENSES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE SURCHARGES SHALL BE USED TO ESTABLISH DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-50, RELATING TO AUDITS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE THESE AUDITS AND THE USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CERTAIN REVENUE; BY ADDING SECTIONS 23-6-185, 23-6-187, 23-6-191, 23-6-193, AND 23-6-195 ALL SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-420, RELATING TO THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USES; BY ADDING SECTION 23-6-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MONIES COLLECTED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING FUND ABOVE A SPECIFIED LIMIT MUST BE UTILIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE HIGHWAY PATROL; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-840, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING DELINQUENCY FEES, SO AS TO REVISE THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THESE FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-550 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY COLLECT A FEE NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY DOLLARS PER DOCUMENT TO EXPEDITE A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS IT MAINTAINS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1290, RELATING TO FEES TO TRANSFER A LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR ITS USE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-620, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS AND OTHER REGISTRATION FEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANNUAL LICENSE PLATE VALIDATION STICKERS WHICH ARE ISSUED FOR NONPERMANENT LICENSE PLATES ON CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES MUST BE ISSUED WITHOUT CHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2080, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE FEES FOR A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES FOR A DUPLICATE DRIVER'S LICENSE IF ONE IS LOST OR DESTROYED, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2010, RELATING TO PRIVATE PASSENGER AND PERSONALIZED LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR CERTAIN PERSONALIZED PLATES; BY ADDING 24-1-252 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RETAIN PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF SURPLUS PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY ITS FARM PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-920, RELATING TO REWARDS FOR THE CAPTURE OF ESCAPED CONVICTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE AWARD AND HOW FUNDS TO SUPPORT THESE AWARDS MAY BE GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-250, RELATING TO THE SALE OF TIMBER BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FROM ITS LANDS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH SALES, THE USE OF THE PROCEEDS, AND FOR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCT SALES BY THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEDUCTIONS FROM WAGES OF PRISONERS ENGAGED IN WORK AT PAID EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE DEDUCTIONS MUST BE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-1-110, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE PRISON SYSTEM BY THE DIRECTOR, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DIRECTOR TO EXTEND CERTAIN SERVICES AT NO COST OR REDUCED COST TO CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS PAID FOR WITH NONAPPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RETENTION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-480, RELATING TO THE RESTITUTION CENTER PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE OFFENDER FOR HOUSING AND FOOD PER DAY; BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-87 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE OFFENDERS A FEE BASED ON THE NUMBER OF MILES AND LENGTH OF TIME REQUIRED TO PERFORM AN EXTRADITION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-960, RELATING TO PARDONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PARDON APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-30, RELATING TO PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES SOLICITATIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR THE REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-2-305, RELATING TO A CREDITOR'S MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CREDIT SALES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-305, RELATING TO A CREDITOR'S MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT PERTAINING TO CONSUMER LOANS SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-203, RELATING TO CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT BY PERSONS ENGAGED IN SPECIFIED CONSUMER ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL FEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE FUNDS GENERATED; BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON LICENSED AS A COSMETOLOGIST, ESTHETICIAN, OR MANICURIST MAY PRACTICE, WITHIN THE SCOPE AUTHORIZED BY THE PERSON'S LICENSE, IN A BARBERSHOP; BY ADDING SECTION 23-10-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE AND ISSUE CLOTHING TO THE STAFF OF THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-670 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH REQUEST FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING, NOTICE OF APPEAL, OR REQUEST FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A FILING FEE EQUAL TO THAT CHARGED IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR FILING A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS RECEIVED; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-680 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT IS NOT REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL FOR THE COST OF THE CODE OF LAWS, CODE SUPPLEMENTS, OR CODE REPLACEMENT VOLUMES DISTRIBUTED TO THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-115, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORD SEARCHES BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED, AND TO PROVIDE A REDUCED FEE FOR SEARCHES CONDUCTED FOR A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL REVENUE GENERATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FROM THE SALE OF VEHICLES, VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, AND GASOLINE, AND INSURANCE CLAIMS DURING THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR MAY BE RETAINED, CARRIED FORWARD, AND EXPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING LIKE ITEMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-216, RELATING TO CONCEALABLE WEAPON APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SLED TO EXPEND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH CONCEALED WEAPON APPLICATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-495 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IN REGARD TO OPERATING DEFICITS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-165, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGENCY HEADS AND THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF HIGHER EDUCATION TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES FROM CERTAIN SALARY RANGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-7-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEAVE OF PUBLIC OFFICERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE EMPLOYEE IN A FULL TIME POSITION WHO SERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE AND WHO HAS EXHAUSTED ALL AVAILABLE LEAVE FOR MILITARY PURPOSES IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE UP TO THIRTY ADDITIONAL DAYS OF MILITARY LEAVE IN ANY ONE YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN A STATE AGENCY, OTHER THAN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING, OR IF AN AGENCY ACTS TO FILL A NEW POSITION, THE AGENCY SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE, IF THE APPLICANTS ARE EQUALLY QUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY OR NEW POSITION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-497 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD OR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES AN ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION, STATE AGENCIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO REDUCE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES BEFORE REDUCTIONS ARE MADE TO PROGRAMS, SPECIAL LINE ITEMS, OR LOCAL PROVIDER SERVICES CRITICAL TO AN AGENCY'S MISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-1610 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE STATE AGENCY PERFORMING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS WITHIN THIS STATE MAY MAKE USE OF EXISTING VIDEO CONFERENCING CAPABILITIES AND TO REQUIRE EVIDENCE THAT A COST SAVINGS WILL BE RECOGNIZED BY USING VIDEO CONFERENCING, AS OPPOSED TO HOLDING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING WHERE ALL PARTIES MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ONE PARTICULAR LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-320, RELATING TO MOTION FEES IN THE CIRCUIT AND FAMILY COURTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUES GENERATED FROM THESE FEES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES WHOSE APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO SENATE CONFIRMATION MAY NOT BE REASSIGNED, TERMINATED, OR HAVE THEIR COMPENSATION REDUCED, EXCEPT BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THEIR GOVERNING BOARD AND APPROVAL BY THE SENATE UPON ADVICE AND CONSENT PRIOR TO THE ACTION BEING TAKEN OR AN INTERIM APPOINTMENT BEING MADE; BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-725 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD'S EXPERIENCE RATING OF ALL LOCAL DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDERS MUST BE RATED AS A SINGLE GROUP WHEN RATING ALL OPTIONAL GROUPS PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-388 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY CHARGE PARTICIPANTS A FEE TO COVER THE COST OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CHARGE PARTICIPANTS IN TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE A SIXTY-DOLLAR FEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EACH CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE AND A THIRTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR EACH INFORMAL NONBINDING LETTER CONCERNING ELIGIBILITY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE CREDITS AGAINST THE LICENSE TAX, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY IMPOSE A FORTY-FIVE DOLLAR FEE FOR ENTERING INTO INSTALLMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT OF TAX LIABILITIES TO DEFRAY ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-377 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL MAINTAIN ADEQUATE RECORDS ACCOUNTING FOR THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF CONFISCATED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE SALES; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-379 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY INCUR AND PAY THE EXPENSE OF CERTAIN REQUIRED FEES FOR THE FEDERAL REFUND OFFSET PROGRAM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-393 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY CONTRACT WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES TO ESTABLISH DATA MINING AND DATA WAREHOUSING CAPABILITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE COMPLIANCE AND COLLECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMITS UPON A REFERENDUM VOTE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEMPORARY PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY BE ISSUED IN ALL PARTS OF A MUNICIPALITY IF ANY PART OF THE MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY WHERE THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PERMITS IS ALLOWED; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MAY RETAIN AND EXPEND CERTAIN FUNDS IN EACH FISCAL YEAR FROM ITS BANKRUPTCY OPERATIONS TO DEFRAY ITS ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, INCLUDING STAFF; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3930 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST, PENALTIES, OR OTHER SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPOSED ON THE ACTIVE DUTY INCOME OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES ACTIVATED AS A RESULT OF THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ AND THE WAR ON TERRORISM WITH REGARD TO UNDERPAYMENT OF STATE ESTIMATED INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX PAYMENTS OF THE ACTIVE DUTY INCOME IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS UNABLE TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAXES DUE ON SUCH PAY; BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-387 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE AVAILABLE PERSONNEL TO CONDUCT AUDITS INVOLVING ALL TAXES TO PROMOTE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE AND TO COLLECT REVENUES FOR THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-120 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO CHARGE A TEN DOLLAR FEE TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF PROGRAMS AND RELATED EXPENSES; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-130 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO LEVY A FEE ON A PERSON WHO HAS VIOLATED THE "ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991"; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-140 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO RETAIN FUNDS DERIVED FROM ASSESSMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH LATE FILING FEES AND TO CARRY FORWARD UNEXPENDED FUNDS INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-150 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO CARRY FORWARD LOBBYIST AND PRINCIPAL REGISTRATION FEES INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND TO USE THE FUNDS FOR THE SAME PURPOSE; BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-330 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT AND AN ASSESSMENT OF TEN DOLLARS ON ALL OTHER CIVIL FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT, EXCEPTING RESTRAINING ORDERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR REMITTANCE AND ALLOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-204, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF THE FILING FEE FOR COMPLAINTS AND PETITIONS IN CIVIL COURT, SO AS TO IMPOSE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS ALLOCATION; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH THE STATE AUDITOR SHALL AUDIT AT RANDOM TREASURERS, COURTS, AND CLERKS OF COURT AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT ASSESSMENTS IN FAMILY, CIRCUIT, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS, TO IMPOSE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRAINING FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY GENERAL SESSIONS COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A GENERAL SESSIONS COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MAGISTRATES COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A MAGISTRATES COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED BY MUNICIPAL COURTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF AN ASSESSMENT IMPOSED BY A MUNICIPAL COURT THAT A PERSON MUST PAY, AND TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE BALANCE OF THE ASSESSMENTS IS ALLOCATED; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-218 SO AS TO ALLOCATE THREE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SPECIFIED AGENCIES IN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FROM DEPOSITS MADE FROM ASSESSMENTS FROM GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURTS; BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-55 SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CARRY FORWARD UNPAID OBLIGATIONS INCURRED AND RECEIVED FOR PAYMENT AND TO PAY THESE OBLIGATIONS FROM APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET; BY ADDING SECTION 17-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIDAVIT BY WHICH A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN PROVIDED COUNSEL MUST DISCLOSE HIS ASSETS, TO PROVIDE FOR A FORTY DOLLAR APPLICATION FEE FOR APPOINTED COUNSEL SERVICES AND FOR THE ALLOCATION OF SUCH FEE REVENUE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT BY A JUVENILE'S PARENT ON BEHALF OF THE JUVENILE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CLAIM AGAINST THE ASSETS OF THE PERSON WHO IS PROVIDED COUNSEL FOR THE COSTS OF THE PROVIDED COUNSEL; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-710 SO AS TO MAKE AVAILABLE THE NAMES OF PERSONS BENEFITING FROM ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO OTHER STATE AGENCIES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-715 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY MAY NOT SUPPLEMENT THE SALARY OF DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL ESTABLISH AND COLLECT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1641 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY PAY THE COST OF FINGERPRINT REVIEWS FOR CERTAIN FOSTER CARE FAMILIES FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR FOSTER CARE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, SO AS TO EXEMPT STAFF OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM THE ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 8, SO AS TO EXEMPT EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FROM THE ARTICLE, UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 21 OF TITLE 43, RELATING TO THE DIVISION AND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING, SO AS TO PLACE THE COUNCIL WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE ON AGING AS BEING PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE ON AGING AS BEING PART OF THE OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-720, RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RELAX DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS IN THE SECONDARY STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE RELAXED STANDARDS DO NOT GIVE RISE TO LIABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-130, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS TO OPERATE VEHICLES EXCEEDING SIZE AND WEIGHT LIMITS AND FEES ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-150, RELATING TO MULTIPLE AND ANNUAL TRIP PERMITS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR SUCH PERMITS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-120 SO AS TO DESIGNATE HOW MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE COLLECTED DURING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY PROGRAMMING AND RETAINED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6850, RELATING TO INTERDEPARTMENTAL AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE GENERATED FROM SPECIFIED AGENCIES, GRANTS, AND OTHER FUNDING MEASURES MAY BE RETAINED AND EXPENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-7810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT OF A CHILD TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE CHILD PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE DETERMINATE PERIOD UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT JUVENILES DETAINED IN A TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY OR JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER WHO ARE SUBSEQUENTLY COMMITTED SHALL RECEIVE CREDIT TOWARDS THEIR DATE OF RELEASE OR PAROLE DEADLINE FOR TIME SPENT IN SUCH FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-6855, RELATING TO SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DESIGNATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE RECEIVES FOR EDUCATION UNDER THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT MUST TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE DEPARTMENT'S TWELVE-MONTH CALENDAR AND TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY FIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8005, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE CARE OF CHILDREN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT USING DETENTION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE MUST PAY A PER DIEM OF FIFTY DOLLARS A DAY PER CHILD, AND TO DESIGNATE THE WAY IN WHICH THESE FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-180, RELATING TO REPORT OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AND NOTICES TO APPARENT OWNERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE NOTICE THE STATE TREASURER IS REQUIRED TO PUBLISH; TO AMEND SECTION 11-5-120, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF QUARTERLY STATEMENTS BY THE OFFICE OF STATE TREASURER, SO AS TO REVISE THE WAY IN WHICH THE STATE TREASURER MUST PUBLISH BALANCE INFORMATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 46-25-820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES AND INSPECTION TAXES ON CERTAIN PACKAGES OF FERTILIZER, SO AS TO REVISE THE AMOUNT OF THE TAXES AND FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 46-26-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO BECOME A DISTRIBUTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 46-26-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF AGRICULTURAL LIMING MATERIALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE FOR REGISTERING SUCH MATERIALS; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-50, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF PESTICIDE DEALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE LICENSE APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 46-13-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF PESTICIDE APPLICATORS, SO AS TO REVISE THE APPLICATION FEE FOR A PRIVATE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE AND A PESTICIDE APPLICATOR'S LICENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 46-25-825 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS AND APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION FEE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CREDIT AGAINST WITHHOLDING FOR RETRAINING, SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-100, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR DETERMINATION AND SELECTION OF QUALIFYING ENTITIES AND APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE, SO AS TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY UNDERGO A PROCEDURES AUDIT INSTEAD OF HAVING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROVISIONS FOR THE AUDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE AND USE OF THE STATE RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNCIL MAY RETAIN UP TO FIVE PERCENT OF THE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE FUND FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RETAIN UNEXPENDED OR UNCOMMITTED FUNDS AND MAY EXPEND THE FUNDS IN SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS; BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-210 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL STATE AGENCIES, INSTITUTIONS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES MUST REMIT TO THE GENERAL FUND ALL REVENUE OBTAINED FROM THE ALLOWANCE OF PAY TELEPHONES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, TO DEFINE PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-1-60, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT, COMPENSATION, REMOVAL, AND TERMS OF CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VOLUNTARY DEPUTY, CONSTABLE, SECURITY GUARD, OR DETECTIVE MUST BE INCLUDED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS ONLY WHILE PERFORMING DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH HIS APPOINTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION PREMIUMS; BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-212 SO AS TO PROVIDE A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SURCHARGE ON PENALTIES IMPOSED IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, OR MUNICIPAL COURTS FOR MISDEMEANOR TRAFFIC OFFENSES OR FOR NONTRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE BY WHICH TO ALLOCATE THESE REVENUES, AND TO ALLOW THE STATE AUDITOR TO EXAMINE THE RECORDS OF ANY JURISDICTION THAT DOES NOT TIMELY TRANSMIT THESE REVENUES; BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-135 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COASTAL COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY ADOPT THE PROVISIONS OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; TO AMEND AN ACT OF 2008 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 293, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, BY DELETING TWO PARAGRAPHS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR SUCH PLATES.
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S. 535 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-502, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION EVERY FOUR YEARS OF THE COMMISSIONERS ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2008.
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S. 577 -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-560, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES COURTS IN ASSAULT AND BATTERY AND OTHER BREACH OF THE PEACE OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAGISTRATES COURTS' JURISDICTION FOR ALL ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES AGAINST SPORTS OFFICIALS AND COACHES TO PROVIDE FOR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR IMPRISONMENT FOR A TERM NOT EXCEEDING SIXTY DAYS, OR BOTH; BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-90 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF WILFUL FAILURE TO APPEAR AND PROVIDE PENALTIES BASED ON THE UNDERLYING CHARGE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-50, RELATING TO SURETY RELIEVED ON BOND AND SURRENDER OF A DEFENDANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES WHEN A BENCH WARRANT MAY BE ISSUED FOR ARREST OF A DEFENDANT AND TO PROVIDE THAT NONPAYMENT OF FEES ALONE DOES NOT WARRANT IMMEDIATE INCARCERATION OF THE DEFENDANT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-53-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BENCH WARRANT AND THE REMISSION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE BOND IS FORFEITED FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR FROM THIRTY TO NINETY DAYS FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THE BENCH WARRANT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BENCH WARRANT MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP BY THE SURETY WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF ISSUANCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-110, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES' POWERS TO CAUSE THE ARREST OF CERTAIN OFFENDERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF A COURTESY SUMMONS TO PERSONS CHARGED WITH A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE REQUIRING A WARRANT SIGNED BY NONLAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
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Veto Overridden

S. 588 -- Senators McConnell, Lourie, Rankin, Land, Ritchie, Cromer and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-71-1345, 38-71-1355, 38-71-1365, AND 38-71-1445 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESTRICTIONS OF A SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE, AND PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 2010, ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE IN EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR SMALL EMPLOYERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 38-71-1320, 38-71-1330, 38-71-1340, AND 38-71-1350, RELATING TO SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SMALL EMPLOYERS MAY FORM A COOPERATIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING HEALTH INSURANCE TO THEIR EMPLOYEES, REDEFINE "ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEE" AND PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE", AND PROVIDE FOR THE GROUP SIZE FOR A HEALTH GROUP COOPERATIVE.
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S. 590 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT FOR INMATES, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "REGIONAL COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL JAIL" FOR THE TERM "COUNTY JAIL", AND TO INCLUDE FACILITY MANAGERS OF THE COUNTY, MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS, OR THEIR EQUIVALENT AS PERSONS WHO THE STATE MUST CONSENT TO HOUSE AS AN INMATE IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-27, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DECISION TO ASSIGN WORK OR DISQUALIFY A PERSON FROM WORK IN A FACILITY IS IN THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF THE FACILITY AND MAY NOT BE CHALLENGED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-30, RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF PLACES OF CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO REVISE THE LIST OF PERSONS FROM WHICH THE STATE MUST OBTAIN CONSENT BEFORE AN INMATE MAY BE PLACED IN A FACILITY MAINTAINED BY A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-40, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF A PRISONER'S WAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS THAT APPLY FOR THE DISPOSITION OF WAGES OF PRISONERS HOUSED IN STATE FACILITIES APPLY TO PRISONERS BASED IN LOCAL FACILITIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-50, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR A PRISONER WHO FAILS TO REMAIN WITHIN THE EXTENDED LIMITS OF HIS CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO A PRISONER CONFINED IN A LOCAL FACILITY, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-60, RELATING TO THE CLERKS OF COURT PROVIDING NOTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS OF THE NUMBER OF CONVICTS SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT IN THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-70, RELATING TO ALLOWABLE EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF CONVICTS TO THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-80, RELATING TO THE DETENTION OF A PRISONER BY COMMITMENT AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATE PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-81, RELATING TO CONJUGAL VISITS WITHIN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PRISONER IN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM OR WHO IS BEING DETAINED IN A LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY IS PERMITTED TO HAVE CONJUGAL VISITS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-130, RELATING TO THE USE OF INMATE LABOR ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-131, RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF INMATES USED ON PUBLIC PROJECTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-140, RELATING TO THE USE OF CONVICT LABOR AT THE STATE HOUSE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-160, RELATING TO THE COST OF MAINTAINING CONVICTS BY STATE INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", AND THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-170, RELATING TO THE USE OF CONVICTS BY CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERMS "FEE" FOR THE TERM "HIRE", "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", "EMPLOYEES" FOR THE TERM "GUARDS", AND "PRISON" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-180, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF TRANSPORTATION AND CLOTHING FOR CONVICTS WHO HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERMS "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT" AND THE TERM "STATE PRISON" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-190, RELATING TO APPROPRIATION OF CLOSE OF THE YEAR BALANCES FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-310, RELATING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT FOR ESTABLISHING A PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PRISONERS" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT", AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-320, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF PRISON INDUSTRIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO DELETE THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-330, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-340, RELATING TO THE STATE'S PURCHASE OF PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-37-370, RELATING TO THE PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY CONVICT LABOR, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-400, RELATING TO THE PRISON INDUSTRIES ACCOUNT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-420, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "JAIL"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-520, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF A PERSON SENTENCED TO DEATH, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION AND PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITY MANAGER WHO HAS CUSTODY OF THE INMATE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER HIM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-540, RELATING TO THE DEATH CHAMBER AND THE TRANSPORTING OF A PERSON TO A PLACE TO BE ELECTROCUTED, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY", AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-550, RELATING TO WITNESSES THAT MAY BE PRESENT DURING AN EXECUTION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICT"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-560, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF THE EXECUTION OF A PERSON, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-570, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF THE BODY OF A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN EXECUTED, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", AND THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-710, RELATING TO THE INVESTIGATION OF THE MISCONDUCT THAT OCCURS IN THE PENITENTIARY, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY", AND PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM'S AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE MISCONDUCT IN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM IS THE SAME AUTHORITY THAT AN OFFICIAL IN CHARGE OF A LOCAL FACILITY MAY EXERCISE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-720, RELATING TO ENLISTING THE AID OF CITIZENS TO SUPPRESS PRISON RIOTS AND DISORDERS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-740, RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF A PERSON WHO ASSISTS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-750, RELATING TO PROVIDING IMMUNITY TO A PERSON WHO ASSISTS THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN SUPPRESSING DISORDER, RIOT, OR INSURRECTION, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-760, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE KEEPER WHEN THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IS ABSENT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-920, RELATING TO REWARDS FOR THE CAPTURE OF AN ESCAPED CONVICT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-930, RELATING TO EXEMPTING CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE PENITENTIARY FROM SERVING ON JURIES AND MILITARY OR STREET DUTY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "STATE PRISON SYSTEM" FOR THE TERM "PENITENTIARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-940, RELATING TO PROHIBITING PRISONERS FROM GAMBLING, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-951, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OR USE OF MONEY BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-3-965, RELATING TO THE TRIAL OF CERTAIN OFFENSES RELATED TO CONTRABAND IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "PRISONER", TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO REGIONAL DETENTION FACILITIES AND PRISON CAMPS, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM CONTRABAND; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-10, RELATING TO A SHERIFF'S RESPONSIBILITIES AS THE CUSTODIAN OF A JAIL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-12, RELATING TO COUNTIES ASSUMING CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO THE CUSTODY OF COUNTY JAILS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER", AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A COUNTY CAN DEVOLVE ITS POWER TO OPERATE A JAIL TO A SHERIFF; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-20, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A JAILER, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS A SHERIFF WHO DOES NOT LIVE IN A JAIL TO APPOINT A JAILER, TO PROVIDE THAT A SHERIFF WHO HAS CONTROL OF A JAIL SHALL APPOINT A FACILITY MANAGER WHO HAS CONTROL AND CUSTODY OF THE JAIL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE SHERIFF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES WHERE THE SHERIFF DOES NOT CONTROL THE JAIL, THE COUNTY'S GOVERNING BODY SHALL APPOINT THE FACILITY MANAGER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-50, RELATING TO A SHERIFF'S KEEPING OF PRISONERS COMMITTED BY A CORONER, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGERS" FOR THE TERM "JAILERS", AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-60, RELATING TO SHERIFFS AND JAILERS KEEPING PRISONERS COMMITTED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "GOVERNING BODIES" FOR THE TERM "JAILERS", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SHERIFF OR FACILITY MANAGER MAY CHARGE A FEE FOR KEEPING THESE PRISONERS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-80, RELATING TO PROVIDING BLANKETS AND BEDDING TO PRISONERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE ITEMS THAT A PRISONER MUST BE FURNISHED TO INCLUDE SUFFICIENT FOOD, WATER, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, BEDDING, AND SHELTER; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-90, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION IN THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER", AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-110, RELATING TO THE RETURN TO COURT BY A SHERIFF OF THE NAMES OF PRISONERS WHO ARE CONFINED ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TERM OF GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "SHERIFF", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC RECORDS SATISFIES THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-120, RELATING TO A SHERIFF'S ANNUAL REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF A JAIL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "SHERIFF"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-5-170, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF PRISONERS FROM A JAIL THAT MAYBE DESTROYED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO A JAIL THAT IS RENDERED UNINHABITABLE, AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES TO TRANSFER THESE PRISONERS TO ANOTHER FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-5-300, 24-5-310, 24-5-320, 24-5-330, 24-5-350, 24-5-360, 24-5-370, 24-5-380, AND 24-5-390, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, THE APPOINTMENT , TRAINING, PHYSICAL COMPETENCE, DUTIES, IDENTIFICATION CARDS, UNIFORMS, AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR RESERVE DETENTION OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "JAILER"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-60, RELATING TO THE CARE OF CONVICTS SENTENCED TO LABOR ON A COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", AND THE TERM "GENERAL FUND" FOR THE TERM "ROAD FUND"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-110, RELATING TO THE HEALTH OF CONVICTS IN A COUNTY'S CUSTODY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "MEDICAL PERSONNEL" FOR THE TERM "PHYSICIAN", "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "CONVICTS", "COUNTY JAIL, DETENTION FACILITY, PRISON CAMP, OR OTHER LOCAL FACILITIES" FOR THE TERM "CHAIN GANG", AND TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE TO PROVIDE AND PAY FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR INMATES IN A COUNTY'S CUSTODY; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-120, RELATING TO THE INCARCERATION OF CONVICTS BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO REVISE THIS PROVISION TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS TO HOUSE THEIR PRISONERS IN COUNTY FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-7-155, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF CONTRABAND IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL PRISON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL FACILITIES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATE" FOR THE TERM "PRISONER", TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE TERM "SUPERINTENDENT OF THE FACILITY", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FACILITY MAY DESIGNATE ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF CONTRABAND THAT ARE PROHIBITED; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-30, RELATING TO MINIMUM STANDARDS THAT MUST BE MET BY FACILITIES THAT HOUSE PRISONERS OR PRETRIAL DETAINEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A COPY OF CERTAIN REPORTS BE SENT TO CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN WHICH THE FACILITY IS LOCATED, AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-35, RELATING TO REPORTS OF DEATHS OF INCARCERATED PERSONS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, AND TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANGER" FOR THE TERM "JAILER"; TO AMEND SECTION 24-9-40, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS BEFORE A CONFINEMENT FACILITY IS CONSTRUCTED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO THE RENOVATION OF CONFINEMENT FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 24-13-10, 24-13-20, 24-13-30, 24-13-40, 24-13-50, 24-13-80, 24-13-125, 24-13-150, 24-13-210, 24-13-230, 24-13-235, 24-13-260, 24-13-410, 24-13-420, 24-13-430, 24-13-440, 24-13-450, 24-13-460, 24-13-470, 24-13-660, 24-13-910, 24-13-915, 24-13-940, AND 24-13-1540, ALL RELATING TO THE INCARCERATION OF PRISONERS, THE REDUCTION IN A PRISONER'S SENTENCE, PRISONER OFFENSES, THE PRISON WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, FURLOUGHS, THE SHOCK INCARCERATION PROGRAM, AND THE HOME DETENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "LOCAL DETENTION PROGRAM" FOR THE TERM "CHAIN GANGS", SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "INMATES" FOR THE TERM "PRISONERS", TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "FACILITY MANAGER" FOR THE TERM "OFFICIAL", TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DETENTION FACILITY", TO REVISE THE TYPE AND COST OF MEDICAL SERVICES THAT MAYBE PAID FROM AN INMATE'S ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PRISONER TO ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY OR TO POSSESS ITEMS THAT MAY BE USED TO FACILITATE AN ESCAPE, AND TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE TERM "LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 16-7-140, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING PROVISIONS THAT PROHIBIT THE WEARING OF MASKS AND PLACING A BURNING CROSS ON A PROPERTY WITHOUT ITS OWNER'S PERMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE TERM "COUNTY JAIL"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR A PERSON'S FAILURE TO OBEY CERTAIN ORDERS OF A COURT AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE OF LAW, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DETENTION FACILITY" FOR THE TERM "CORRECTIONAL FACILITY", AND TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT PLACES RESTRICTIONS ON WHO MAY PARTICIPATE IN A WORK/PUNISHMENT PROGRAM; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 24-3-150, 24-3-200, 24-5-30, 24-5-70, 24-5-100, 24-5-140, 24-5-150, 24-5-160, 24-7-70, 24-7-80, 24-7-120, 24-7-140, AND 24-7-150 RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CONVICTS TO A COUNTY CHAIN GANG, THE TRANSFER OF A PRISONER TO A COUNTY OTHER THAN THE COUNTY WHERE HE WAS SENTENCED, THE APPOINTMENT OF A JAILER BY A SHERIFF, THE USE OF FEDERAL PRISONERS BY A COUNTY, A SHERIFF'S IMPRESSING A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF GUARDS TO SECURE A PRISONER WHO IS ACCUSED OF A CAPITAL OFFENSE, THE HOUSING OF FEMALE CONVICTS, THE CONFINEMENT OF PERSONS CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN A PRISON LOCATED IN AN INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY, THE DIETING AND CLOTHING AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN PRISONERS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES, AND THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSITION OF MONEY BY A COUNTY FOR THE HIRING OF CONVICTS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 598 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Moore, Fair, Grooms, Ritchie, Verdin, Malloy, Bryant and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 12, TITLE 58 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TELEVISION PROGRAMMING PROTECTION ACT" TO REQUIRE A CABLE OR VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER TO BLOCK ALL VIDEO AND AUDIO ON ANY CHANNEL THAT A SUBSCRIBER HAS NOT PURCHASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 605 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MOTORCYCLE IS EQUIPPED WITH VERTICALLY MOUNTED LICENSE PLATE BRACKETS, ITS LICENSE PLATE MUST BE MOUNTED VERTICALLY WITH ITS TOP FASTENED ALONG ITS RIGHT VERTICAL EDGE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-3800, 56-3-4100, 56-3-4310, 56-3-4410, 56-3-4800, 56-3-5400, AS AMENDED, 56-3-6000, 56-3-7100, 56-3-7360, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7860, 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8300, AS AMENDED, 56-3-9300, AND 56-3-9500, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF AMERICAN LEGION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SHARE THE ROAD SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SHRINERS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, KOREAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, VIETNAM WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, WORLD WAR II VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, UNITED WE STAND SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE THESE LICENSE PLATES TO OWNERS OF MOTORCYCLES REGISTERED IN THEIR NAMES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-8000 AND 56-3-8100, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NONPROFIT SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES CREATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AFTER JANUARY 1, 2006, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH NEW CLASSIFICATION OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE CREATED PURSUANT TO EITHER OF THESE PROVISIONS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN BOTH PROVISIONS, TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8800, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF WORLD WAR II SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE ISSUED FOR MOTORCYCLES, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERSON WHO IS ISSUED THIS LICENSE PLATE TO BE ASSESSED A SPECIAL BIENNIAL FEE OF TWENTY DOLLARS IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-130, RELATING TO BASIC AND CLASSIFIED DRIVER'S LICENSES THAT ALLOW A LICENSEE TO OPERATE CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DRIVER WHOSE LICENSE CONTAINED IN THIS PROVISION IS RESTRICTED FROM OPERATING VEHICLES THAT EXCEED CERTAIN GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS INSTEAD OF GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-3-2540, 56-3-3500, 56-3-4100, 56-3-4200, 56-3-4410, 56-3-4600, 56-3-7300, 56-3-7750, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7780, AS AMENDED, 56-3-7910, 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, 56-3-8600, 56-3-8710, 56-3-9000, 56-3-9100, 56-3-9400, 56-3-9500, 56-3-9600, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 56-3-9910, RELATING TO "CONSERVE SOUTH CAROLINA" LICENSE PLATES, "PENN CENTER" LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION" LICENSE PLATES, "CAROLINA PANTHERS" LICENSE PLATES, "SHARE THE ROAD" LICENSE PLATES, "HOMEOWNERSHIP: THE AMERICAN DREAM" LICENSE PLATES, "SALTWATER FISHING" LICENSE PLATES, FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LICENSE PLATES, "VIETNAM VETERANS" LICENSE PLATES, "H. L. HUNLEY SUBMARINE" LICENSE PLATES, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS LICENSE PLATES, "DUCKS UNLIMITED" LICENSE PLATES, "NASCAR" LICENSE PLATES, "SERTOMA INTERNATIONAL" LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE" LICENSE PLATES, "MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE" LICENSE PLATES, "GOD BLESS AMERICA" LICENSE PLATES, "NO MORE HOMELESS PETS" LICENSE PLATES, AND "GOLD STAR FAMILY" LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH OF THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE ISSUED TO OWNERS OF ANY VEHICLE CLASSIFIED AS A PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY ISSUED COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT BENCH PERMITS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 617 -- Senators Fair and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-186, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 56-1-50, 56-1-175, OR 56-1-180 IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND MUST BE FINED NOT MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS OR IMPRISONED FOR NOT MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS, THE COURT MAY SUSPEND ALL OR PART OF THE SENTENCE CONDITIONED UPON THE OFFENDER COMPLETING, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COURT, COMMUNITY SERVICE, PUBLIC SERVICE, OR A SAFE DRIVING COURSE, TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PENALTIES IF GREAT BODILY INJURY RESULTED FROM AN ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VIOLATION OF THE RESTRICTIONS; AND TO ADD SECTION 56-1-187, TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY NOT KNOWINGLY PERMIT HIS DEPENDENT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN VIOLATION OF HIS DEPENDENT'S DRIVER'S LICENSE RESTRICTIONS OR TO KNOWINGLY PERMIT HIS DEPENDENT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 638 -- Senators Campsen, Fair, Bryant, Vaughn, Hawkins, Alexander, Grooms, Sheheen, Setzler, Cromer, McConnell, Land, Verdin, Peeler, Hayes, Ritchie, Anderson, Thomas, Scott, Martin, Knotts, Ryberg, Ceips, O'Dell, McGill and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-160 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC INVOCATION ACT" TO ALLOW A GOVERNING BODY OF A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODY TO ADOPT, BY ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR POLICY STATEMENT, A POLICY THAT PRESERVES THE TRADITION OF SOLEMNIZING PUBLIC PROCEEDINGS BY ALLOWING FOR AN OPENING INVOCATION USING ONE OF THREE METHODS AND TO DEFINE "PUBLIC INVOCATION" AND "DELIBERATIVE PUBLIC BODY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 639 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT SUMTER COUNTY ON JULY 1, 2011, SHALL CONSIST OF ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE SUMTER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TO ABOLISH THE EXISTING SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SUMTER COUNTY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS ON SPECIFIED DATES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND MANNER OF ELECTION OF THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE A SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE DISTRICT TO BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOL BUDGETS MUST BE PRESENTED AND THE SCHOOL TAX MILLAGE BE IMPOSED AND CALCULATED; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE TWO PRESENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO THE CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS MUST BE DETERMINED; AND TO PROVIDE FOR A TRANSITION TEAM, THE MANNER OF ITS APPOINTMENT, AND ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATERS IN REGARD TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE TWO DISTRICTS.
Debate Adjourned
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate

S. 641 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL SHALL DEFER TO THE DECISION OF PARENTS OF TWINS AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THE TWINS WILL BE IN THE SAME CLASSROOM.
Introduced and Committed

S. 642 -- Senators Thomas and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-10, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 6-5-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND THE COLLATERAL REQUIRED TO SECURE THE UNINSURED FUNDS ON DEPOSIT OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY, SO AS TO DEFINE A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN WHICH THESE FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED AS A QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORY, TO ALLOW SUCH A DEPOSITORY TO SECURE THESE FUNDS USING THE DEDICATED METHOD OR, UNDER THE DIRECTION AND MONITORING OF THE STATE TREASURER, THE POOLING METHOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY MAY REQUIRE SUCH A DEPOSITORY TO USE THE DEDICATED METHOD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AND DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF DEFEASED OBLIGATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-13-60, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 11-14-110, RELATING TO THE COLLATERAL REQUIRED TO SECURE THE UNINSURED FUNDS ON DEPOSIT OF THE STATE AND THE DEFEASANCE OF OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE STATE AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN WHICH THESE FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED AS A QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORY, TO ALLOW SUCH A DEPOSITORY TO SECURE THESE FUNDS USING THE DEDICATED METHOD OR, UNDER THE DIRECTION AND MONITORING OF THE STATE TREASURER, THE POOLING METHOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER MAY REQUIRE SUCH A DEPOSITORY TO USE THE DEDICATED METHOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER MAY ASSESS AND RETAIN A FEE AGAINST FUNDS INVESTED BY THE STATE TREASURER TO DEFRAY MANAGEMENT COSTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE OBLIGATIONS WHICH MAY CONSTITUTE THE TRUST FUND FOR DEFEASED OBLIGATIONS.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 652 -- Senators Lourie, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, Thomas, Vaughn, Verdin and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE ATTAINED AGE SIXTY-FIVE, OR WHO ARE PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED, OR WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO ALLOW THE APPLICATION FOR THE EXEMPTION TO BE MADE BY MAIL OR BY INTERNET AND PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN MAIL OR INTERNET APPLICATIONS MAY BE PROCESSED.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 668 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40 (CONTRACTORS LICENSING ACT), SO AS TO EXEMPT A PROJECT IF IT IS A FARM BUILDING OR PORTABLE STORAGE BUILDING LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND SQUARE FEET OF FLOOR SPACE USED ONLY FOR LIVESTOCK OR STORAGE AND CHANGE THE LANGUAGE ON THE POSTERS REQUIRED TO BE DISPLAYED TO REFLECT THE CHANGES IN THIS SAME SECTION.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 669 -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-465 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INSURER THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF A CLAIM FOR A HEALTH CARE ITEM OR SERVICE AS A CONDITION OF DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE SHALL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ON INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE STATE PLAN, SHALL ACCEPT THE STATE'S RIGHT OF RECOVERY OF CERTAIN PAYMENTS MADE UNDER THE STATE PLAN, SHALL RESPOND TO CLAIMS, AND SHALL AGREE NOT TO DENY CLAIMS ON THE BASIS OF THE TIME THE CLAIM WAS FILED, IF TIMELY FILED, THE FORMAT OF THE CLAIM FORM, OR FAILURE TO PRESENT DOCUMENTATION AT THE POINT OF SALE THAT IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM; SECTION 43-7-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE ASSIGNMENT AND SUBROGATION OF CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAID SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-420, RELATING TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO RECOVER FROM THIRD PARTIES AMOUNTS PAID BY MEDICAID, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLYING FOR OR RECEIVING MEDICAID BENEFITS CREATES A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THE PERSON WAS INFORMED OF THE ASSIGNMENT OF HIS RIGHT TO THE DEPARTMENT TO RECOVER FROM A THIRD PARTY AMOUNTS PAID BY MEDICAID; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-430, RELATING TO SUBROGATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM THIRD PARTIES AMOUNTS PAID BY MEDICAID, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF AND SUPERIORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT'S SUBROGATION RIGHTS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE REFERENCES AND MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOVERY FROM ESTATES OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AMOUNTS PAID FOR SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAID, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE, MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER" TO INCLUDE GRANDCHILDREN; TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-130, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LIABILITY JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING THE POWER TO ISSUE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE POLICIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ASSOCIATION TO INCREASE ITS POLICY LIMITS UP TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS PER CLAIM AND THREE MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL CLAIMS IN ANY ONE YEAR UPON APPROVAL OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS IN EXCESS OF POLICY LIMITS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THIS FUND TO ALSO MAKE PAYMENTS AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 38-79-430, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 39-79-480, RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE RENDERING OF MEDICAL SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PATIENTS' COMPENSATION FUND ALSO MAY MAKE PAYMENTS AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN LAW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-29-40, RELATING TO INSURANCE POLICIES, ANNUITY CONTRACTS, AND OTHER CONTRACTS TO WHICH THIS CHAPTER, THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LIFE AND ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION", DOES OR DOES NOT APPLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT APPLY TO POLICIES OR CONTRACTS TO THE EXTENT THAT REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE PREEMPTED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Committed
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 688 -- Senators Hawkins, Williams, Ritchie, Grooms, O'Dell, Leatherman, Hayes, Leventis, Land, Campsen, McGill, Short, Bryant, Moore, Vaughn and Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9600(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO "NO MORE HOMELESS PETS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, TO PROVIDE THAT FROM THE FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE LICENSE FEE, THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE MAY AWARD GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING ANIMAL SPAYING AND NEUTERING PROGRAMS FOUR TIMES A YEAR INSTEAD OF ONCE A YEAR.
Introduced and Committed

S. 691 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-300 SO AS TO DESIGNATE WHICH SPECIES CONSTITUTE BIG GAME; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAG LIMITS ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE BAG LIMITS FOR GAME ZONES 1 AND 2; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WILD TURKEY SEASON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY DECLARE CERTAIN OTHER OPEN OR CLOSED SEASONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-565, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF ARCHERY EQUIPMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-708, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO USE OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-385, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MINIMUM SIZE FOR LARGEMOUTH BASS IN CERTAIN LAKES, INCLUDING LAKE WYLIE, SO AS TO REMOVE LANGUAGE SPECIFYING THAT THE SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO PORTIONS OF LAKE WYLIE LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC BOAT LANDINGS, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS ON SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED ON THE DEPARTMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS MAY USE WILD TURKEY FEATHERS IN CERTAIN ARTS AND CRAFTS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ON WMA LANDS TO ESTABLISH METHODS FOR HUNTING AND TAKING DEER, AND TO DEFINE PRIMITIVE WEAPONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-335, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BAG LIMITS ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITS ON GAME ZONES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-3-360 RELATING TO ADDITIONAL DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR GAME ZONE 2, 50-11-30 RELATING TO EXTENSION OF HUNTING SEASON WHEN SEASON OPENS OR CLOSES ON SUNDAY, 50-11-170 RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR BUYING, SELLING, OR DISPLAYING FOR SALE CARCASSES OR PARTS OF WILD RABBITS IN GAME ZONES 2 AND 4, 50-11-550 RELATING TO UNLAWFULNESS OF DISCHARGING A WEAPON OTHER THAN A SHOTGUN DURING CERTAIN TIMES OF YEAR IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CATAWBA RIVER AND INDIA HOOK DAM, 50-13-20 RELATING TO LAWFUL METHODS OF CATCHING FISH IN CERTAIN LAKES AND BOYD'S MILL POND IN GAME ZONE 2, 50-13-90 RELATING TO CLOSED SEASON ON TROUT, 50-13-980 RELATING TO THE PRESUMPTION FROM POSSESSION OF FISH IN EXCESS OF LEGAL LIMITS, 50-13-1010 RELATING TO APPLICATION OF ARTICLE TO CERTAIN BOTTOM FISHING, 50-13-1020 RELATING TO CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, 50-19-2220 RELATING TO FISHING REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN WATERS OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, 50-19-2230 RELATING TO AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO FISHING REGULATIONS, AND 50-19-3010 RELATING TO LAWFUL METHODS OF CATCHING FISH IN FAIRFOREST CREEK IN UNION AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES.
Report of Committee
Request for Debate
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Other proceedings
Conference Committee
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 729 -- Senator Cleary: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PLACE IN MURRELLS INLET AT LEAST EIGHT BUOYS THAT ESTABLISH A NO WAKE ZONE WITHIN FIFTY FEET OF A DOCK.
Recommitted

S. 741 -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STOCKS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN A BUSINESS ASSOCIATION EVIDENCED BY RECORDS AVAILABLE TO THE ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO REDUCE THE DORMANCY PERIOD FOR STOCK OR OTHER EQUITY INTERESTS IN THE ASSOCIATION FROM SEVEN TO THREE YEARS, AND TO CHANGE THE CRITERIA FOR CALCULATING WHETHER A STOCK OR SECURITY INTEREST IS UNCLAIMED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-250, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR PROCESSING CLAIMS TO PROPERTY PAID OR DELIVERED TO THE STATE TREASURER AND THE METHOD FOR RECOVERY OF INTEREST ON PROPERTY, SO AS TO CORRECT AN ARCHAIC REFERENCE, AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-18-350, RELATING TO INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 18, TITLE 27, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIVIL PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO FAILS TO FILE A REPORT OR PERFORM OTHER DUTIES PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 771 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO CREATE THE ALLENDALE COUNTY AERONAUTICS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS, THEIR TERMS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND TO REPEAL ACT 721 OF 1962 RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE ALLENDALE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND ACT 842 OF 1973 RELATING TO THE ALLENDALE COUNTY AERONAUTICS COMMISSION.
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 773 -- Senators Hawkins and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 77 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL ISSUE SPECIAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES TO CERTAIN OFFICIALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORM EYE INSTITUTE FOR PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY THEM.
Introduced and Committed

S. 775 -- Senators Scott and Lourie: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS HEALTH CARE ACCESS STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, AND TO DIRECT THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS IN THIS STATE AND REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 2009, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 793 -- Senators Cleary and Elliott: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY MAY MEET IN LOCATIONS OTHER THAN CONWAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PROPERTY, REAL AND PERSONAL, AND RIGHTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION VESTED IN COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY LOCATED IN HORRY COUNTY SHALL BE VESTED IN "COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY".
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 795 -- Senator Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) RENAME SHUTES-FOLLY REACH IN CHARLESTON HARBOR FOR THE LATE REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BENNIS.
Non-Concurrence

S. 799 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-755, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUPERVISORY AND PROTOCOL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTING AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION THERAPY, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION THERAPISTS MUST BE SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY A LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-710, RELATING TO THE ACUPUNCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THREE MEMBERS, RATHER THAN FOUR, CONSTITUTE A QUORUM OF THE FIVE MEMBER BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-725, RELATING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PERSONS PRACTICING ACUPUNCTURE SINCE 1980 ARE EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE, SO AS TO ALSO APPLY THESE CONDITIONS FOR EXEMPTION FROM LICENSURE TO PERSONS PRACTICING AURICULAR THERAPY SINCE 1997; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-745, RELATING TO PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND FOR THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF CERTAIN TITLES, SO AS TO SPECIFY TITLES THAT LICENSED ACUPUNCTURISTS MAY USE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-47-730 RELATING TO AURICULAR THERAPY LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Conference Committee
Free Conference Committee
Report of Free Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Sustained

S. 808 -- Senators Hawkins, Hayes, Thomas, Ceips, Knotts, Leventis, Ritchie, Fair and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE, TO ENACT THE MILITARY PARENT EQUAL PROTECTION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT A MILITARY PARENT'S MILITARY SERVICE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCE FOR PURPOSES OF CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CUSTODIAL NON-MILITARY PARENT MUST REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE THE MILITARY PARENT'S LEAVE SCHEDULE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT MAY HOLD AN EXPEDITED TEMPORARY HEARING TO ENSURE THAT THE MILITARY PARENT HAS ACCESS TO A MINOR CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY INCREASE OR DECREASE IN EARNING CAPACITY DUE TO MILITARY SERVICE IS NOT CONSIDERED A PERMANENT CHANGE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 815 -- Senators Setzler, Courson, Short, Matthews, Rankin, Hayes, Sheheen, Drummond and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 35, TITLE 59 SO AS TO CREATE A FULL-DAY, FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ELIGIBILITY AND PRIORITY FOR ADMISSION, TO PROVIDE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES, TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT ENROLLMENT IS A MATTER OF PARENTAL DISCRETION, TO PROVIDE THAT A FEE OR TUITION MAY NOT BE CHARGED, TO PROVIDE A PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTION 59-35-10 AS ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 35, TITLE 59 AND ENTITLED "FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN".
Introduced and Committed
Committed
Recalled

S. 826 -- Senators Moore, Setzler and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 503 OF 1982, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PETITION FILING DEADLINE FOR SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES FOR THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WITH THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE FILING DEADLINE FOR PETITION CANDIDATES PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 7-13-351 AND TO CONFORM THE STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY FILING DEADLINE WITH THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE FILING DEADLINE SET FORTH IN SECTION 7-13-352.
Debate Adjourned
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 831 -- Senators Campsen, Grooms, Sheheen, Bryant, McConnell, Cleary, Gregory, Hawkins and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-2-5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY EXAMINATION FOR MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR THE VALIDITY OF THE EXAMINATION SCORES FROM SIX MONTHS BEFORE AND SIX MONTHS AFTER THE TIME THE APPOINTMENT IS TO BE MADE TO ONE YEAR BEFORE AND ONE YEAR AFTER THE TIME THE APPOINTMENT IS TO BE MADE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 833 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-45 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE TETHERING, FASTENING, CHAINING, TYING, OR RESTRAINING A DOG TO A STATIONARY OBJECT FOR MORE THAN THREE HOURS A DAY OR FOR MORE THAN SIX HOURS A DAY ON A TROLLEY SYSTEM; TO PROVIDE CLASS I MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY ORDINANCE TO VARY THESE REGULATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recorded vote
Recommitted

S. 838 -- Senator McConnell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE AND SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT A TIME MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE NO EARLIER THAN 12:00 NOON, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008, AND FOR NO MORE THAN THREE STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE DAYS, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN EACH HOUSE ADJOURNS NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE.
Introduced
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Adopted

S. 856 -- Senators McConnell, Grooms, Ritchie, Bryant, Campsen, O'Dell, Alexander, Elliott, McGill, Ceips and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION SHALL RESTRICT OR LIMIT A STATE FROM ENFORCING FEDERAL LAW WITH REGARD TO IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE MAY DECIDE WHAT GOVERNMENT SERVICES FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE STATE MAY BE PROVIDED TO OR DENIED TO UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATES SHALL HAVE ANY POWER TO REGULATE IMMIGRATION THAT HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFICALLY PREEMPTED BY CONGRESS, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE HAS THE POWER TO PRESCRIBE STATE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ILLEGALLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE HAS THE POWER TO APPREHEND AND EXPEL PERSONS FROM ITS BORDERS WHO ARE IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW, AND THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST PROVIDE TIMELY ASSISTANCE IN EXPELLING UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS UPON A REQUEST BY A STATE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 857 -- Senators McConnell, Peeler, Grooms, Campsen, O'Dell, Alexander, Scott, Elliott, Ceips, Bryant, Courson, Setzler, Thomas, Knotts and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-696, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER JULY 1, 2008, ALL STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL OFFER ALL SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, PRINTED, AUDIO AND VIDEO MATERIALS, AND TEST IN AN ENGLISH-ONLY FORMAT UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 858 -- Senators McConnell, Rankin, O'Dell, Elliott, Malloy and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1095, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE AND RATING PLAN FACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS OR SURCHARGES AND DEBITS CALCULATED ON CERTAIN RATING FACTORS FOR RETROFITTING PROPERTY IN ALL AREAS OF THE STATE IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS OR SURCHARGES AND DEBITS CALCULATED ON CERTAIN RATING FACTORS FOR RETROFITTING PROPERTY IN THE COASTAL AREA OR SEACOAST AREA.
Introduced and Committed

S. 862 -- Senators Thomas, Leventis, McGill and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR INJURING A POLICE DOG OR HORSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR TORTURING, MUTILATING, INJURING, DISABLING, POISONING, OR KILLING A POLICE DOG OR HORSE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 863 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT IN DRAWING A DISHONORED CHECK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARGE THAT IS DISMISSED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION OR BY REASON OF PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AND COSTS IS NOT A CHARGE THAT EVIDENCES AN ACT OF MORAL TURPITUDE FOR PURPOSES OF AN OFFICIAL BACKGROUND CERTIFICATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 34-11-100 RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF PAYMENT AFTER INSTITUTION OF PROSECUTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 865 -- Senators Alexander, O'Dell, Short and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARDIZED PROPERTY TAX BILL, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT THE EXEMPTION FROM MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND FOR THAT EXEMPTION AND TO REFLECT ANY CREDIT AGAINST THE PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY FOR COUNTY OPERATIONS ON OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXCESS BALANCES IN THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND.
Introduced and Committed

S. 872 -- Senators Knotts, Elliott, Leventis, McGill, Courson, Setzler and Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE MARTIN "MARTY" F. CONASTER, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 873 -- Senators Knotts and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO IS A RESIDENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATIONED OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE, UPON PRESENTATION OF HIS OFFICIAL FURLOUGH OR LEAVE PAPERS, SHALL BE ALLOWED TO FISH OR HUNT IN THIS STATE WITHOUT PURCHASING ANY TYPE OF STATE FISHING OR HUNTING LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES GENERALLY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH DISABILITY LICENSES ARE ISSUED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-910, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM CERTAIN FINES, FORFEITURES, AND LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ALLOCATION OF REVENUE OF NONRESIDENT LICENSES SOLD THROUGH NONTRADITIONAL MEANS SUCH AS THE INTERNET, CALL CENTERS, OR MASS MAILINGS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 874 -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES DESIGNATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS ADVANCED STATE CONSTABLES AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 879 -- Senators Campsen, Knotts, Fair and Malloy: A BILL TO ENACT THE UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS DNA DATABASE ACT, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE STATE DNA DATABASE, TO PROVIDE THAT FAMILY MEMBERS OF A MISSING PERSON MAY SUBMIT DNA SAMPLES TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PERSON REMAINS MISSING FOR THIRTY DAYS, THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MUST CONDUCT DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING ON THE DNA SAMPLE PROVIDED BY THE FAMILY MEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESULTS OF THE IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING OF THE FAMILY MEMBER'S DNA SAMPLE IS ENTERED INTO THE STATE DNA DATABASE AND THE NATIONAL DNA INDEX SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH FAMILY MEMBER PROVIDING DNA SAMPLES MUST PAY A PROCESSING FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MUST CONDUCT DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING ON DNA SAMPLES OF UNIDENTIFIED BODIES THAT REMAIN UNIDENTIFIED FOR THIRTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESULTS OF THE IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING OF THE UNIDENTIFIED PERSON'S DNA SAMPLE IS ENTERED INTO THE STATE DNA DATABASE AND THE NATIONAL DNA INDEX SYSTEM; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 17, RELATING TO CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER PERFORMING AN AUTOPSY ON AN UNIDENTIFIED BODY MUST OBTAIN TISSUE AND FLUID SAMPLES FROM THE BODY SUITABLE FOR DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORONER MUST SEND THE SAMPLES TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-5-570, RELATING TO THE RELEASE AND BURIAL OF DEAD BODIES AND THE PRESERVATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR OTHER FACILITY PRESERVING AN UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODY MUST NOTIFY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IF THE BODY REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED AFTER THIRTY DAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THERE MAY BE NO DISPOSITION OF THE BODY UNTIL AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE BODY'S DNA PROFILE HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO THE STATE DNA DATABASE AND THE NATIONAL DNA INDEX SYSTEM.
Introduced and Committed

S. 880 -- Senators Campsen, Knotts, Fair and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE DRUG TESTING ACT" WHICH PROVIDES DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN TERMS, REQUIRES CERTAIN EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES THAT CONTAIN THE NAMES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WHO REFUSE TO PROVIDE A SPECIMEN FOR A DRUG OR ALCOHOL TEST, TEST POSITIVE FOR AN ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, OR HAVE SUBMITTED A FRAUDULENT DRUG TEST SPECIMEN, REQUIRES CERTAIN MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICERS AND BREATH ALCOHOL TECHNICIANS TO REPORT TO THEIR EMPLOYERS THE RESULTS OF CERTAIN DRUG TESTS, AN EMPLOYEE'S REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG OR ALCOHOL TEST, AND AN EMPLOYEE'S SUBMISSION OF A FRAUDULENT DRUG TEST SPECIMEN, PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN REPORTS THAT ARE GENERATED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, PROVIDES THAT EVIDENCE INCLUDED IN A PERSON'S MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD THAT INDICATES THAT HE TESTED POSITIVE ON A DRUG OR ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TEST, REFUSED TO SUBMIT TO A DRUG OR ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TEST, OR SUBMITTED A DILUTED OR ADULTERATED SPECIMEN IS NOT ADMISSIBLE IN A JUDICIAL ACTION UNLESS PROBATIVE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT HE WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL AT THE TIME OF AN ACCIDENT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THE ACTION, PROVIDES A PENALTY FOR THE FAILURE TO SUPPLY CERTAIN REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND A PENALTY FOR AN EMPLOYER WHO EMPLOYS A PERSON IN A SAFETY SENSITIVE FUNCTION WHEN THE EMPLOYER KNOWS THE EMPLOYEE IS DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, PROVIDES THAT THESE PENALTIES DO NOT APPLY TO THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, PROVIDES THAT A PERSON IS IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY FOR THE GOOD FAITH PERFORMANCE OF ANY DUTY IMPOSED BY THIS ARTICLE, AND PROVIDES THAT FINES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE MUST BE CREDITED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S TRANSPORT POLICE DIVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN CONDUCT THAT DISQUALIFIES A PERSON FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE IF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES HAS RECEIVED A REPORT THAT SHOWS THE PERSON HAS RECEIVED A VERIFIED POSITIVE DRUG TEST, A POSITIVE ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TEST, OR REFUSED TO TAKE A DRUG OR ALCOHOL TEST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERIOD OF DISQUALIFICATION FOR ENGAGING IN THIS CONDUCT.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 881 -- Senators Cleary, O'Dell and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-865 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO ISSUE A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT THAT A PARENT HAS FAILED TO PAY COURT-ORDERED SUPPORT, OTHER THAN PERIODIC PAYMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CHILD, TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE BY REGULAR MAIL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AFFIDAVIT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTATION IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF NONPAYMENT, SHIFTING THE BURDEN OF PROOF, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFENSE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 882 -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-175, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF DENTAL INSTRUCTOR LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LICENSES ARE RESTRICTED LICENSES; TO FURTHER SPECIFY IN WHAT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH A LICENSEE MAY TEACH; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF SUCH A LICENSE IF THE LICENSEE CEASES TO BE A FACULTY MEMBER AT ONE OF THE SPECIFIED PROGRAMS; AND ALSO TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MAY REVOKE SUCH A RESTRICTED LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER OR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THE CHAPTER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 883 -- Senators Cleary and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWELFTH DAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY" TO EDUCATE EMPLOYERS, PHYSICIANS, AND CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF FIBROMYALGIA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 890 -- Senators Malloy, McConnell, Ford, Rankin, Knotts, Cleary, Hawkins, O'Dell, Hayes, Elliott, Cromer and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENDERS BEING REQUIRED TO SUBMIT SAMPLES FOR INCLUSION IN THE DNA DATABASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE SAMPLES UPON LAWFUL CUSTODIAL ARREST FOR A FELONY OFFENSE, OFFENSE THAT CARRIES A SENTENCE OF FIVE YEARS OR MORE, OR AN ARREST FOR EAVESDROPPING, PEEPING, OR STALKING, AND AT THE TIME OF INTAKE AT A JAIL OR PRISON, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO JUVENILES, AND TO REQUIRE SAMPLES TO BE PROVIDED BEFORE A PERSON IS RELEASED ON PAROLE, RELEASED FROM CONFINEMENT, OR RELEASED FROM AN AGENCY'S JURISDICTION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-630, RELATING TO PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE DNA SAMPLES AND THEIR IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO DELETE REQUIREMENTS THAT THE PERSONS AUTHORIZED MUST BE CERTAIN TYPES OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THEY MUST BE APPROPRIATELY TRAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-650, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF DNA, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION BETWEEN SLED AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO PREVENT COLLECTION AND PROCESSING OF DUPLICATE DNA SAMPLES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-3-660 AND 23-3-670, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENTS AND FEES FOR DNA SAMPLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPUNGEMENT AT NO COST TO THE ACCUSED WHEN CHARGES ARE DISMISSED, NOLLE PROSSED, OR REDUCED BELOW THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE TAKING OF THE DNA SAMPLE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE WILL PAY FOR THE COSTS OF COLLECTING AND PROCESSING A DNA SAMPLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FEES COLLECTED FROM CONVICTED PERSONS SHALL BE REMITTED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND CREDITED TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-120, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF FINGERPRINTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACE AND TIMING FOR THE FINGERPRINTING OF A PERSON PLACED UNDER CUSTODIAL ARREST.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Point of Order

S. 901 -- Senators Ceips and Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXPLORE WAYS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2009, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 903 -- Senators Campsen, McConnell and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION ON WOMEN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MEMBERS FROM SEVEN TO FIFTEEN AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MEMBER MUST BE APPOINTED FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND THE REMAINING MEMBERS FROM THE STATE AT LARGE.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 905 -- Senators Campsen, Elliott, Cromer, Ceips and Bryant: A BILL TO ENACT THE "BEACHFRONT FINANCE ACT" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-580, RELATING TO THE LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY ISSUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST OF CONTROLLING AND REPAIRING WATERFRONT EROSION, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-4-15, RELATING TO THE STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY MAY ISSUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST OF CONTROLLING AND REPAIRING WATERFRONT EROSION, BY AMENDING SECTION 6-4-20(B), RELATING TO THE STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE TREASURER SHALL NOT WITHHOLD ACCOMMODATION TAX FUNDS FROM A LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT COLLECTS FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE IF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT HAS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES A BEACH THAT IS RANKED AMONG THE MOST AT-RISK BEACHES IN THE STATE BY THE OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT WITH ONE OF THE MOST AT-RISK BEACHES WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES MAY ISSUE A BEACH RENOURISHMENT BOND OR MAY USE THE FUNDS RETAINED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROLLING OR REPAIRING WATERFRONT EROSION, AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF TITLE 48, RELATING TO THE BEACH RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT TRUST ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 48-40-70, TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TO RANK THE MOST AT-RISK BEACHES IN THE STATE IN ITS ANNUAL STATE OF THE BEACHES REPORT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 911 -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF STATE CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEETING MAY BE CONVENED BY TELEPHONE OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION INSTEAD OF IN PERSON AT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-510, RELATING TO THE CONVENING OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION AS COUNTY BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY REQUIRED MEETINGS MAY BE CONVENED BY TELEPHONE OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 913 -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL ELECTION BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST PROVIDE FOR BALLOTS AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

S. 914 -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DAY BY WHICH CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MUST BE CERTIFIED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 916 -- Senators Martin, Sheheen and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEETING AND ORGANIZATION OF COUNTY BOARDS OF CANVASSERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD MEET AND ORGANIZE BY NO LATER THAN THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION INSTEAD OF ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION TO PROVIDE FOR FLEXIBILITY IN COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 918 -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-190 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CENTRAL FILL PHARMACIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THIS STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS FOR, AND AT THE REQUEST OF, ANOTHER PHARMACY; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN OPERATING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRAL FILL PHARMACIES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OBTAINING A CENTRAL FILL PHARMACY PERMIT AND A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REGISTRATION, NOTIFYING PATIENTS OF CENTRAL FILL PROCESSING PROCEDURES, REQUIRING WRITTEN PRESCRIPTION DRUG INFORMATION AND A TOLL-FREE NUMBER, PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION LABELING AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, AND REQUIRING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUALS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Point of Order

S. 933 -- Senators Ceips and Leventis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DELEGATION TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REQUEST THAT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY STUDY PORT ROYAL SOUND AS A CANDIDATE FOR THE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed

S. 936 -- Senators McConnell, Hayes, Martin, Thomas, O'Dell, Ford and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 36, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE--NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, AND CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 36, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE--BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS, SO AS TO, INTER ALIA, ACCOMMODATE THE LAW TO TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES IN THE PROCESSES OF COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF CHECKS BY PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC PRESENTMENT OF INSTRUMENTS, RETENTION WARRANTIES, AND ENCODING WARRANTIES, AND BY DEFINING A BANK'S DUTY OF ORDINARY CARE IN COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF CHECKS TO FOLLOW THE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE AND ACCEPTED PRACTICE THAT PROCESSING CHECKS BY AUTOMATED MEANS DOES NOT NORMALLY RESULT IN A BREACH OF THE BANK'S DUTY TO EXERCISE ORDINARY CARE BY FAILING TO EXAMINE A CHECK; TO REFORM THE RULES ALLOCATING LOSSES RESULTING FROM CHECK FRAUD BY APPLYING THE DOCTRINE OF COMPARATIVE FAULT IN DETERMINING A BANK'S LIABILITY FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM THE BANK'S IMPROPER PAYMENT OF A CHECK BEARING AN UNAUTHORIZED SIGNATURE OR ALTERATION, AND THE RULES APPLICABLE IN IMPOSTER AND FICTITIOUS PAYEE CASES, EMPLOYERS' RESPONSIBILITY FOR FRAUDULENT ENDORSEMENTS BY EMPLOYEES, AND ISSUES THAT ARISE IN CONVERSION CLAIMS; PROTECT CONSUMERS BY PRESERVING THE RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER ISSUING A NOTE TO ASSERT AGAINST A TRANSFEREE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLAIMS AND DEFENSES THAT THE CONSUMER HAS AGAINST THE ORIGINAL PAYEE, REGULATE REMOTELY CREATED CONSUMER ITEMS AND PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO TRANSFERS OR PRESENTS THE ITEM WARRANTS THAT THE CONSUMER ON WHOSE ACCOUNT THE ITEM IS DRAWN AUTHORIZED THE ISSUANCE AND AMOUNT OF THE ITEM, AND PROTECT THE MAKER OF A NOTE THAT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED WHO PAYS THE ASSIGNOR, UNLESS THE MAKER HAS RECEIVED ADEQUATE NOTIFICATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT; PROVIDE THAT VARIABLE INTEREST RATE NOTES QUALIFY AS INSTRUMENTS THAT CAN BE NEGOTIATED TO HOLDERS IN DUE COURSE; AND ADDRESS CASHIER'S CHECKS, TELLER'S CHECKS, AND CERTIFIED CHECKS INCLUDING DELINEATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNER OF A CHECK THAT HAS BEEN LOST, DESTROYED, OR STOLEN AND THE LIABILITY OF A BANK THAT WRONGFULLY REFUSES TO PAY THE CHECK.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 942 -- Senators Setzler, Knotts, Cromer and Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. RAYMOND S. CAUGHMAN OF LEXINGTON, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST RESPECTED BUSINESS, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHURCH LEADERS, UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE FIRST "HEART OF LEXINGTON ONE" AWARD PRESENTED BY THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 943 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY PRIVATE ALGERNON ADAMS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHILE HE WAS SERVING A TOUR OF MILITARY DUTY IN IRAQ AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS WIDOW, PARENTS, AND FAMILY THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND NATION FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 944 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY SERGEANT STEPHEN G. HIGH OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AIR NATIONAL GUARD, WHILE HE WAS SERVING A TOUR OF MILITARY DUTY IN AFGHANISTAN AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS PARENTS AND FAMILY THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND NATION FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 945 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY SPECIALIST CHRYSTAL G. STOUT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AIR NATIONAL GUARD, WHILE SHE WAS SERVING A TOUR OF MILITARY DUTY IN AFGHANISTAN AND TO EXPRESS TO HER FATHER AND TO HER SISTER THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND NATION FOR HER LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 946 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY FIRST LIEUTENANT ANDREW C. SHIELDS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHILE HE WAS SERVING A TOUR OF MILITARY DUTY IN IRAQ AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS PARENTS AND FAMILY THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND NATION FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 947 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER PATRICK D. LEACH OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD WHILE HE WAS SERVING A TOUR OF MILITARY DUTY IN IRAQ AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS WIDOW, CHILDREN, AND FAMILY THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND NATION FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 948 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY STAFF SERGEANT JEROME LEMON OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD, WHILE HE WAS SERVING A TOUR OF MILITARY DUTY IN IRAQ AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS WIDOW, CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE AND NATION FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 949 -- Senators Lourie, Elliott, Thomas, Malloy, Cleary and Alexander: A BILL TO REDESIGNATE SECTION 38-71-280, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTISM INSURANCE COVERAGE, AS SECTION 38-71-765.
Introduced and Committed

S. 950 -- Senators Hutto and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES UPON APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-740, 59-117-65, 59-125-130, 59-127-85, 59-130-60, AND 59-133-60, ALL RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO THE RESPECTIVE SECTIONS ARE NOT EXEMPT FROM COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 11; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-290 SO AS TO ALLOW THE AREA COMMISSION OF TRI-COUNTY COLLEGE TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES UPON APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 951 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF THE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION TO STATE AGENCIES, COUNTIES, AND LOCAL ENTITIES MUST BE BASED ON REVENUES RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005, RATHER THAN REVENUES ALLOCATED AND TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR TAX VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT SERVING MEALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR BY THE DRINK, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FOOD SERVICE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Reconsidered
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 955 -- Senators Hayes and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION AND BOUNDARIES OF THE STATE, SO AS TO REVISE A PORTION OF THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN NORTH CAROLINA AND SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 958 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING JANUARY 2008 AS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION MONTH, RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE STATE'S LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF ITS PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, AND EXPRESSING SINCERE APPRECIATION TO LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR FOCUS ON THE WELL-BEING AND ACHIEVEMENT OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 959 -- Senators Elliott, Rankin, Cleary and McGill: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE MAIN STREET CONNECTOR BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN HORRY COUNTY IN HONOR OF J. BRYAN FLOYD AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "J. BRYAN FLOYD BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Reconsidered
Adopted

S. 960 -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WANDO HIGH SCHOOL FOR BEING SELECTED BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 961 -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL IN NORTH CHARLESTON FOR BEING SELECTED BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT AS TWENTY-SEVENTH IN AMERICA'S TOP ONE HUNDRED HIGH SCHOOLS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 962 -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOR BEING SELECTED BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 964 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF THE WORD "BANK" IN CONNECTION WITH A PURSUIT OTHER THAN BANKING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF A BANKING ENTITY'S LOGO OR NAME IN CONNECTION WITH A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Amended
Reconsidered
Ratified

S. 965 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-24-60 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A SCHOOL OFFICIAL'S DUTY TO CONTACT LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AND A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MAY RELEASE THAT PORTION OF A STUDENT'S EDUCATION RECORDS THAT RELATES TO CRIMINAL GANG ACTIVITY TO LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 968 -- Senators McGill, O'Dell, Williams and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-405, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "WEAPON" AND THE HANDLING OF WEAPONS USED IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME, SO AS TO REMOVE "KNIFE WITH A BLADE OVER TWO INCHES LONG" FROM THE DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-460, RELATING TO CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCLUSION OF KNIVES WITHIN THE PURVIEW OF THE OFFENSE UNLESS THEY ARE USED WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME; TO AMEND SECTION 10-11-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OR DISCHARGING OF A FIREARM ON CAPITOL GROUNDS AND WITHIN THE CAPITOL BUILDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR A PERSON WHO POSSESSES A CONCEALABLE WEAPONS PERMIT AND WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO PARK ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS OR THE GARAGE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 970 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE RECORDS, SO AS TO APPLY CONFIDENTIALITY TO RECORDS RELATING TO CASES OF A BLOODBORNE DISEASE AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL NURSE IF A MINOR IS ATTENDING A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT AND HAS ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME OR IS INFECTED WITH THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-137 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL NURSE OR OTHER SCHOOL OFFICIAL TO REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL INCIDENTS IN WHICH BLOOD OR BODILY FLUIDS HAVE BEEN TRANSMITTED BETWEEN STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-230, RELATING TO REQUIRED TESTING WHEN A HEALTH CARE WORKER IS EXPOSED TO A BLOODBORNE DISEASE, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS INCLUDING ADDING HEPATITIS C TO THE DEFINITION OF "BLOODBORNE DISEASES" AND TO DEFINE "PERSON PROVIDING CARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOOD SAMARITAN ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS ON UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS FOR BLOODBORNE DISEASE EXPOSURE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Sustained

S. 971 -- Senators McConnell and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 101 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE VETERANS' LICENSE PLATES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY AND WERE HONORABLY DISCHARGED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 979 -- Senators Anderson, Ford, Matthews, Land, Malloy, Reese, Pinckney, Scott, Patterson, Hutto, Short, Williams, Jackson, Grooms, Elliott, McGill, Drummond, Bryant and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-1010 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO RECEIVE A PARDON FOR THE CONVICTION OF A CRIME MAY PETITION THE COURT OF APPEALS TO RECOVER THE MONETARY VALUE OF THE LOSS SUSTAINED THROUGH THEIR ERRONEOUS CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 980 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-121, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION, PURPOSE, AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY PROVIDING GUARDIAN AD LITEM SERVICES ON THIS ACT'S EFFECTIVE DATE MAY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES IF THE COUNTY'S PROGRAM IS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PROGRAMS MUST COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-126 AND 20-7-127, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS AND IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY TO COUNTY GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-129, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH FUNDING MUST NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A COUNTY GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 981 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE GENERAL COMPOSITION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MUST BE BUILT ACCORDING TO STATE STANDARDS, TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-70, RELATING TO ADDITIONS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SECONDARY SYSTEM, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADD COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL ROADS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WHEN NECESSARY FOR THE INTERCONNECTIVITY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-80, RELATING TO THE DELETION AND REMOVAL OF ROADS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SECONDARY SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ROADS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WHEN A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, SCHOOL, OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREES TO ACCEPT THE ROAD INTO ITS OWN HIGHWAY SYSTEM, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 57-5-90, RELATING TO BELT LINES AND SPURS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recommitted
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate

S. 985 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AND PROCEDURES FOR A SENIOR LIFETIME LICENSE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 986 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AND PROCEDURES FOR A DISABILITY LICENSE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 987 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF BOATING LAWS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS ENFORCEMENT AND THE AUTHORITY OF ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE THESE PROVISIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-130, RELATING TO DUTIES OF A VESSEL OPERATOR INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THESE DUTIES INCLUDING WHEN AN ACCIDENT REPORT IS REQUIRED AND TO STIPULATE THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES WHO MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-175, RELATING TO WATERCRAFT REQUIRED TO HEAVE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAGISTRATES COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OVER VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ABANDON A WATERCRAFT OR OUTBOARD MOTOR ON THE PUBLIC LANDS OR WATERS OF THIS STATE OR ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER AND TO ALSO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-710, RELATING TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION AND REGULATORY MARKERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL NO WAKE ZONES HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED ARE CONSIDERED ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF THIS SECTION; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-21-132, 50-21-133, 50-21-135, 50-21-136, 50-21-137, 50-21-138, 50-21-139, 50-21-142, 50-21-143, 50-21-144, 50-21-145, 50-21-147, AND 50-21-149 RELATING TO NO WAKE ZONES OR OTHER REGULATION OF WATERCRAFT ACTIVITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF, A RESERVE OFFICER MAY WEAR PLAIN CLOTHES OR ANOTHER UNIFORM THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH HIS DUTIES.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 990 -- Senators Martin, Ford, Ritchie, Knotts, Cleary and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED TESTIMONY OF ANYONE WISHING TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION HEARING BE FURNISHED BY THE PERSON WISHING TO TESTIFY NO LESS THAN TWO WEEKS INSTEAD OF FORTY-EIGHT HOURS PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME SET FOR THE HEARING UNLESS SUFFICIENT CAUSE IS SHOWN BY THE SUBMITTING INDIVIDUAL.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Ratified
Message from Senate
Veto Overridden

S. 991 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 60-11-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF DUPLICATIVE ARCHIVAL MATERIAL BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-103-200 RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF DUPLICATIVE ARCHIVAL MATERIAL.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 993 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO ENACT THE "ALLENDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOND-PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPLEMENTATION FOLLOWING REFERENDUM APPROVAL OF A SALES AND USE TAX IN ALLENDALE COUNTY NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT TO BE USED FOR DEBT SERVICE ON GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ISSUED FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OR FOR DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 996 -- Senators Ceips, Grooms and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 15 OF TITLE 57, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF FERRIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS THAT ALLOW A COUNTY TO GRANT CHARTERS FOR FERRIES AND ALL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CHARTERING AND OPERATION OF FERRIES BY A COUNTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FERRIES, TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES MAY PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPERVISION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC FERRIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COUNTIES MAY ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES TO FINANCE, ACQUIRE, CONSTRUCT, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, OR OPERATE PRIVATE FERRIES, TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE CITIZENS, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES MAY ASSIST A FERRY OPERATOR IN DEFRAYING THE OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES OF A FERRY, TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2009, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO OPERATE ITS FERRY IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND MAY TRANSFER ITS FERRY VESSEL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 997 -- Senators Lourie, Leventis, Sheheen, Cleary, Cromer, Setzler, Campbell, Ceips, Massey, Drummond, Matthews and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-1-175 AND 56-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2008, A PERSON WHO IS ISSUED ONE OF THESE FORMS OF DRIVER'S LICENSES MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A TEEN DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE THAT IS APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 999 -- Senators McGill and Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-335, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BAG LIMIT ON ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN GAME ZONE 5 THERE IS NO DAILY OR SEASON LIMIT ON ANTLERED DEER.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1000 -- Senators Knotts, Anderson, McGill, Malloy, Ritchie, Leatherman, Setzler, Sheheen, Drummond, Fair, Hayes, Bryant, Leventis, Short, Campbell, Patterson, Lourie, Massey, Matthews and Scott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1001 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND WELCOME CONGRESSMAN JOHN R. LEWIS OF GEORGIA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ADDRESS TO THE PHI BETA SIGMA AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE IMAGE AWARDS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1005 -- Senators Lourie, Scott, Courson, Jackson, Fair, Malloy, Anderson, Campbell, Hutto, Massey, Matthews, Ritchie and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR BLOOD DONORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON AT LEAST SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY DONATE BLOOD WITH THE CONSENT OF HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN AND A PERSON AT LEAST SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY DONATE BLOOD WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN, AND TO PROVIDE A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY NOT SELL HIS BLOOD.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1006 -- Senators Ritchie, McConnell, Setzler, Leventis, Knotts, Lourie, Hutto, Martin, Hayes, Ceips, Reese, Elliott, Hawkins, Fair and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 23 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 TO PROVIDE THAT A SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY MAY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE HEALTH AND DENTAL BENEFITS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1007 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 34, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT, SO AS TO REVISE ITS NAME TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT" AND TO PROVIDE UPDATED ARTICULATIONS OF THE PRUDENCE STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF CHARITABLE FUNDS AND FOR ENDOWMENT SPENDING, APPLY PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS TO CHARITIES ORGANIZED AS A TRUST, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, OR OTHER ENTITY, IMPOSE ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON THOSE WHO MANAGE AND INVEST CHARITABLE FUNDS, AND UPDATE RULES GOVERNING EXPENDITURES FROM ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE RELEASE AND MODIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON CHARITABLE FUNDS.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recalled
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1010 -- Senators Lourie, Williams, Leventis, Hutto, Malloy, Ford, Land, Jackson, Reese, Patterson, Matthews, Sheheen and Knotts: A BILL TO ENACT THE "HEALTH CARE ACCESSIBILITY FOR YOUNG AMERICANS ACT", INCLUDING PROVISIONS, TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER A PARENT'S POLICY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY PERSONNEL ON TERMINATION OF ACTIVE DUTY STATUS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-300 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "DEPENDENT" AND "ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT" FOR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES ISSUED IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-350, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN UNDER A PARENT'S INDIVIDUAL POLICY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-360, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR NONHANDICAPPED CHILDREN UNDER A PARENT'S INDIVIDUAL POLICY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-780, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE TO HANDICAPPED AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN UNDER A PARENT'S GROUP POLICY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-1330, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1011 -- Senators Jackson, Leatherman, Patterson, Ford, Hutto, Short, Fair, Matthews, Elliott, Setzler, Lourie, Campbell, Williams, Reese, Hayes and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-25 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT CITIZENS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES, TO DIRECT THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES RELATING TO CHILDREN AS IT MAY UNDERTAKE OR AS DIRECTED OR REQUESTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW SHALL PROVIDE STAFFING FOR THE COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AND FROM OTHER SOURCES, AND TO TERMINATE THE COMMITTEE DECEMBER 31, 2015, UNLESS REAUTHORIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1022 -- Senators Peeler, Setzler, Campbell and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 110 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CRITICAL NEEDS NURSING INITIATIVE ACT" TO ESTABLISH THE CRITICAL NEEDS NURSING INITIATIVE FUND; TO IMPROVE THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED NURSES IN THIS STATE BY PROVIDING NURSING FACULTY SALARY ENHANCEMENTS, TO CREATE NEW FACULTY POSITIONS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NURSING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, AND GRANTS, TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE FOR HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE RESEARCH TO ANALYZE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE SUPPLY AND DEMAND, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT IN THE EDUCATION OF NURSES; AND TO PROVIDE THE CHAPTER'S PROVISIONS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1023 -- Senator McConnell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 16A AND 17 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1029 -- Senator Ceips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE BEAUFORT COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF OUR STATE, AND TO DECLARE JANUARY 30, 2008, "BEAUFORT COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1030 -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-45-30 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF 'LENDER' AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR 'INTEREST'; TO AMEND SECTION 11-45-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF INVESTMENT PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 11-45-55, RELATING TO TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA VENTURE CAPITAL AUTHORITY ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR PROCEDURES TO ISSUE TAX CREDITS AND DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE AUTHORITY ALSO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-45-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN INVESTOR TO BE QUALIFIED IF HE PROVES THAT HE HAS MADE PRIOR INVESTMENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA OR SOUTH CAROLINA BASED COMPANIES; AND TO ADD SECTION 11-45-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO APPROVE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1033 -- Senators Cromer and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-710 TO DESIGNATE THE COLOR INDIGO BLUE AS THE OFFICIAL COLOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1034 -- Senator Courson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH THE HIGHER EDUCATION TASK FORCE MUST SUBMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION STATEWIDE STRATEGIC PLAN TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2008.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1036 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CONGREGATION OF SOUTH AIKEN CHURCH OF GOD ON THEIR LONG HISTORY OF SERVICE TO THE AIKEN COMMUNITY AND THE DEDICATION OF THEIR NEW SANCTUARY
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1037 -- Senators Knotts, Leatherman, Cleary, Patterson, Ceips, Alexander, Thomas, Scott, McGill, Matthews, Short, Verdin and Campbell: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S COMMITMENT TO OPEN GOVERNMENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO RECOGNIZE THE ROLE PLAYED BY THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT IN OPEN GOVERNMENT AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOR ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING OPEN GOVERNMENT; TO DECLARE MARCH 16, 2008, AS "SUNSHINE SUNDAY" AND MARCH 16-22, 2008, AS "OPEN GOVERNMENT WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA" AND TO ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN THESE ACTIVITIES COMMEMORATING OUR OPEN AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1039 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST REGULATION OF CERTAIN MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNING BODY MAY NOT ENACT REGULATIONS OR ORDINANCES THAT REGULATE A LANDOWNER FROM DISCHARGING A FIREARM ON A PARCEL OF LAND COMPRISED OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE CONTIGUOUS ACRES TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY, EMPLOYEES, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OR THE PROPERTY FROM ANIMALS POSING A DIRECT THREAT OR DANGER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Message
Veto Overridden

S. 1045 -- Senators Anderson and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION IN THE PREVENTION OF AND PENALTIES FOR LYNCHING, FIGHTING, AND GANG ACTIVITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PROVIDE THIS INSTRUCTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1047 -- Senators Grooms, Campbell and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO CREATE NEW PRECINCTS, REDESIGNATE AND RENAME CERTAIN PRECINCTS, AND CHANGE THE MAP DESIGNATION ON WHICH THE LINES OF THOSE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1048 -- Senators Martin and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUNDAY SALE OF WINE OR BEER IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR WINE THAT IS HARVESTED, PROCESSED, FERMENTED, BOTTLED, AND SOLD AT THE SAME CONTIGUOUS LOCATION, LICENSING AND TAXING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, AND THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY ADOPTS AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING WINE SALES ON SUNDAY.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1050 -- Senators Verdin and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLES 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, AND 107 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE, RESPECTIVELY, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE OPERATION DESERT STORM-DESERT SHIELD VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VETERAN SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, VETERAN LICENSE PLATES, "I BELIEVE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SILVER STAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, AND BRONZE STAR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CORRECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PURPLE HEART SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1053 -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Campsen, Malloy and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS RELEASED ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE, SHALL BE DENIED BAIL WHEN THE PROSECUTOR CAN PROVE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE THAT NO CONDITION OR COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS REASONABLY ASSURES THE SAFETY OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY IF THE PERSON IS RELEASED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1054 -- Senators McGill and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE FEBRUARY 6, 2008 AS "INTERNATIONAL PAPER DAY" TO HONOR INTERNATIONAL PAPER AND THEIR 2,200 EMPLOYEES AND ELEVEN FACILITIES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR THEIR PROTECTION OF FORESTLANDS THROUGH CONSERVATION LAND DONATIONS, SALES AND EASEMENTS AND FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1056 -- Senators McConnell, Ford and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8305, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A JUVENILE MAY BE CONDITIONALLY RELEASED, THE JUVENILE MUST AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8320, RELATING TO CONDITIONAL RELEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE JUVENILE MUST BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-110, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER MAY BE CONDITIONALLY RELEASED, THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER MUST AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-710, RELATING TO THE GUIDELINES, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUPERVISED FURLOUGH PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE AN INMATE MAY BE RELEASED ON SUPERVISED FURLOUGH, THE INMATE MUST AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-720, RELATING TO INMATES WHO MAY BE PLACED WITHIN CERTAIN PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE AN INMATE MAY BE RELEASED ON SUPERVISED FURLOUGH, THE INMATE MUST AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-1330, RELATING TO A COURT INMATE'S AGREEMENT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE AN INMATE MAY BE RELEASED ON PAROLE, THE INMATE MUST AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-410, RELATING TO THE COURT BEING AUTHORIZED TO SUSPEND IMPOSITION OF SENTENCE FOR PROBATION AFTER CONVICTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A DEFENDANT MAY BE PLACED ON PROBATION, THE DEFENDANT MUST AGREE TO BE SUBJECT TO SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT BASED ON REASONABLE SUSPICIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-430, RELATING TO THE CONDITIONS OF PROBATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED MUST INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PROBATIONER MUST PERMIT SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT BASED ON REASONABLE SUSPICIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-560, RELATING TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION MUST INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE OFFENDER MUST PERMIT SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT BASED ON REASONABLE SUSPICIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-640, RELATING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES WARRANTING PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE AN INMATE MAY BE RELEASED ON PAROLE, THE INMATE MUST AGREE TO SEARCH AND SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, RELATING TO THE ORDER AUTHORIZING PAROLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONDITIONS OF PAROLE MUST INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PAROLEE MUST PERMIT SEARCH OR SEIZURE WITH OR WITHOUT A SEARCH WARRANT AND WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1058 -- Senators Hayes, Courson, Lourie, Short, Sheheen and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 17, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, SO AS TO ELIMINATE DUPLICATIVE DUTIES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REVISE ITS GOVERNANCE BY RECONSTITUTING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF SEVENTEEN MEMBERS, INCLUDING ELEVEN AT-LARGE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR FROM NOMINEES MADE BY THE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS PLUS ONE MEMBER FROM EACH OF THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE SENATE'S ADVICE AND CONSENT TO THESE APPOINTMENTS, AND TO DELETE VARIOUS QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TERM LIMITS ON SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 6-29-1330, 13-7-840, AS AMENDED, 16-3-1160, 40-25-40, 40-30-40, 43-21-10, AS AMENDED, 48-21-20, 48-45-80, 49-23-60, 51-18-40, 51-18-60, AND 57-23-50, ALL OF THE 1976 CODE AND ACT 597 OF 1980, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING OR ZONING OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, THE GOVERNOR'S NUCLEAR ADVISORY COUNCIL, THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIME VICTIM'S ADVISORY BOARD, THE COMMISSION OF HEARING AID SPECIALISTS, THE ADVISORY PANEL FOR MASSAGE/BODYWORK, THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING, THE MINING COUNCIL, ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM DIRECTOR, LOCAL DROUGHT RESPONSE COMMITTEE, THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST COMMISSION, WAR BETWEEN THE STATES HERITAGE TRUST ADVISORY BOARD, THE SCENIC HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE, AND THE OLD JACKSONBOROUGH HISTORIC DISTRICT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE SENATE'S ADVICE AND CONSENT FOR GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS TO THESE ENTITIES, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS FOR THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1059 -- Senator O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS IN CONTRACTS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL LANGUAGE AND REFERENCE CHANGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-79-60, RELATING TO PERMISSIBLE CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS IN CONTRACTS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO RENEWAL OPTIONS AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OPTIONS INCLUDING DURATION, ENFORCEABILITY, NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS, PRICING, OPT-IN RIGHTS, AND CANCELLATION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1063 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-60(D) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DRAWING OF A FRAUDULENT CHECK, TO INCREASE THE TIME A PAYEE HAS TO DEPOSIT A CHECK TO TWENTY-ONE DAYS SO THAT THE DRAWER OF THE CHECK MAY BE PROSECUTED.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1066 -- Senators Leatherman, Setzler, Knotts and Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO RELOCATE THE COLUMBIA STATE FARMERS' MARKET FROM ITS CURRENT LOCATION IN RICHLAND COUNTY TO LEXINGTON COUNTY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO BE USED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT; TO TERMINATE THE PENDING PROJECT THAT RELOCATES THE FARMERS' MARKET TO THE WALKER TRACT IN RICHLAND COUNTY; TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE COLUMBIA METROLOGY LABORATORY AS PART OF THE RELOCATION PROJECT; AND TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FARMERS' MARKET SYSTEM.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Request for Debate
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1067 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30(6) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALTWATER GAMEFISH, TO CLASSIFY COBIA AS A SALTWATER GAMEFISH.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1069 -- Senators Rankin, Scott, Elliott, Hawkins, Campbell, Cleary, Land and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND STATEWIDE ELECTION DAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ON STATEWIDE ELECTION DAYS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1070 -- Senators Peeler, Ryberg, Knotts, Hawkins and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 7 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 TO PROVIDE FOR THE "CANDIDATE VOLUNTARY DRUG TESTING PROGRAM", TO PROVIDE THAT POPULARLY ELECTED CANDIDATES OR CANDIDATES ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY SUBMIT THE RESULTS OF A DRUG TEST TO BE PUBLISHED ON THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY'S WEBSITE, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLICATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1074 -- Senators Malloy and Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "ROUND O COMMUNITY" ALONG HIGHWAY 133 IN DARLINGTON COUNTY, BETWEEN THE INTERSECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 524 AND HIGHWAY 41, NEAR THE ROUND O CHURCH.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1075 -- Finance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUPPLEMENT THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY THE LACK OF REVISION OF THE 2007 FINAL INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITIVELY AFFECTED BY THE LACK OF REVISION OF THE 2007 FINAL INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY SHALL DIRECT THE EXCESS FUNDS TOWARD NONRECURRING ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1076 -- Senators McConnell, Alexander, Peeler, Rankin, Hutto, Martin, Land, Leventis, Hayes, Setzler, Ceips, Ford, Williams, Malloy and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, BY ADDING SECTION 58-4-140 SO AS TO CREATE A NON-PROFIT ENTITY NAMED OPERATION EMPOWERED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO IMPLEMENT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION MEASURES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1077 -- Senators Rankin, Hutto and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO EXEMPT LICENSES GRANTED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION TO GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE THAT AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND SERVICE SPECTRUM FROM THE PROCUREMENT CODE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE RESPECTIVE COLLEGES AND THIRD PARTIES MAY NOT INCLUDE PRICING REQUIREMENTS AND MUST RESULT IN THE RECEIPT OF THE MARKET RATE FOR THE SPECTRUM CAPACITY.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1078 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOR RECEIVING THE KENNEDY CENTER CREATIVE TICKET AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1082 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-72-65, 38-72-67, AND 38-72-69 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESCINDING AND ISSUING LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING AND TRAINING OF A PRODUCER OF THESE POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE", AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "QUALIFIED LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT" OR "FEDERALLY TAX-QUALIFIED LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-60, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO A LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICY AND GROUP POLICY, AND ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ELEMENTS OF WHAT THESE POLICIES MAY INCLUDE AND THE CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET, AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST BE FURNISHED TO A POLICYHOLDER IN A MONTHLY REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-70, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO PROTECT A POLICYHOLDER IF THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRODUCER EDUCATION, MARKETING PRACTICES, PENALTIES, AND REPORTING PRACTICES FOR LONG TERM CARE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-80, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THIS CHAPTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY PROVISION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1085 -- Senators McConnell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1331 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CORPORATION OR COMMITTEE OF A CORPORATION MAY SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ITS SHAREHOLDERS AND EXECUTIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONNEL OF THE CORPORATION OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES, AND DIVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATED TO ETHICS AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS BY SENATE STAFF MEMBERS IS THE SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE AND THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STAFF MEMBERS IS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXEMPT SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STAFF MEMBERS FROM CERTAIN INVESTIGATORY POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS BY SENATE STAFF MEMBERS IS THE SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE AND THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY OFFICE FOR THE FILING OF CERTAIN ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS BY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STAFF MEMBERS IS THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ETHICS COMMITTEE; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO INCLUDE LEGISLATIVE STAFF; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1306, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION OF A COMMITTEE OR BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THESE STATEMENTS MUST INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF SPECIFIC AFFILIATED COMMITTEES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING OF CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A COMMITTEE OF A CORPORATION THAT SOLICITS CONTRIBUTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-13-1331 MUST CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THAT SECTION ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1086 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND VISION OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE MATHER SCHOOL, OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, AND TO COMMEND THE MATHER SCHOOL LOW COUNTRY ALUMNI AND ASSOCIATES FOR PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL FOR POSTERITY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1087 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF BENJAMIN RILEY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, HIS MANY FRIENDS, AND HIS COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1088 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LIFE OF FAIRY MORRIS, ONE OF TILLMAN'S CHERISHED CITIZENS, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY MORE YEARS OF PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1089 -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA ON THE TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS DISCOVERERS AWARD PROGRAM, WHICH EACH YEAR HONORS SCIENTISTS WHOSE TIRELESS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PHARMACEUTICALS HAVE GREATLY BENEFITED PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1090 -- Senators Thomas, Ford, Anderson, Jackson and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "THE SOUTH CAROLINA MORTGAGE LENDING ACT", BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING OF A MORTGAGE LENDER, LOAN OFFICER, LIMITED LOAN OFFICER, OR SOMEONE ACTING AS A MORTGAGE LENDER; PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, RENEWAL, AND TERMINATION; DESCRIBE PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; PROVIDE FOR RECORD-KEEPING, TRUST AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS, AND ANNUAL REPORTS; PROVIDE FOR THE FELONY OFFENSE OF MORTGAGE FRAUD AND PENALTIES; PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OTHERWISE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THROUGH CRIMINAL PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 37-1-301, 37-3-501, AND 37-23-20, ALL RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH MORTGAGE LENDING AND BROKERING AND HIGH-COST AND CONSUMER HOME LOANS, SO AS TO CONFORM DEFINITIONS, AND TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE"; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 37-23-40, 37-23-45, AND 37-23-75, ALL RELATING TO PROTECTIONS FOR THE BORROWER IN A HIGH-COST OR CONSUMER HOME LOAN TRANSACTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES IN CONNECTION WITH AN ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE; AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER 58 OF TITLE 40, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS, TO REDEFINE "MORTGAGE BROKER", "EXEMPT ORGANIZATION", "RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY", INTER ALIA, AND TO ADD NEW DEFINITIONS, INCLUDING "BRANCH OFFICE", "PATTERN OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FRAUD", "TABLEFUNDING", AND OTHERS; REQUIRE CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL COURSES, AN ADDITIONAL YEAR OF EXPERIENCE, AND A FINGERPRINT CHECK FOR MORTGAGE BROKERS AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATORS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN RECORDS BE KEPT AND MADE ACCESSIBLE; ADD CERTAIN PROHIBITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL; REQUIRE AND PRESCRIBE MORTGAGE BROKER AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZE ENFORCEMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, AND PRESCRIBE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES INCLUDING FINES AND INJUNCTIONS AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES; REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTS AND FILINGS; AND PROVIDE FOR THE FELONY OFFENSE OF MORTGAGE FRAUD AND PENALTIES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1092 -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-835 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW ROADSIDE VEGETATION BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 AT EXIT 65 IN CHESTER COUNTY.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1094 -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1339 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ORGANIZED BY OR ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN STATEWIDE OFFICIALS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1340 OF THE 1976 CODE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO A COMMITTEE ORGANIZED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ESTABLISHED, FINANCED, MAINTAINED, OR CONTROLLED BY A CANDIDATE OR PUBLIC OFFICIAL.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1095 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL FOR THE ARMY, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERALS TO TWO.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1099 -- Senators Martin, Ford, Ritchie, Malloy, Cromer, Ceips and Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS OF THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONCERNING ANY PROPOSED CHANGES AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2009, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE MUST BE DISSOLVED.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1100 -- Senators Elliott and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 IN DILLON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH FORK CROSS ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE DILLON/MARION COUNTY LINE THE "DAVID K. BETHEA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DAVID K. BETHEA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1101 -- Senators Ryberg and Massey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 AS "CITIES MEAN BUSINESS DAY" TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS SOUTH CAROLINA CITIES AND TOWNS MAKE TO OUR STATE'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1102 -- Senators Sheheen and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE BILL COTTY FOR HIS YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF DISTRICT NUMBER 79 IN KERSHAW AND RICHLAND COUNTIES, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1104 -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-242 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN USED IN INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP SPECIFIED DISEASE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND UNLESS OTHERWISE DEFINED IN THE POLICY, THE TERMS "ACTUAL CHARGE", "ACTUAL CHARGES", "ACTUAL FEE", OR "ACTUAL FEES" MEANS THE AMOUNT THE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AGREED TO ACCEPT OR IS OBLIGATED BY LAW TO ACCEPT AS PAYMENT FOR GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED AND TO REQUIRE THAT NO INSURER OR ISSUER OF ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP SPECIFIED DISEASE INSURANCE POLICY PAY ANY CLAIM OR BENEFIT UNDER THE APPLICABLE POLICY IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE ACTUAL CHARGE, ACTUAL CHARGES, ACTUAL FEE, OR ACTUAL FEES.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1106 -- Senators McConnell and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 27 TO TITLE 7 SO AS TO CODIFY THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT CREATED AND COMBINED VARIOUS COUNTY BOARDS OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSIONS INTO A SINGLE ENTITY, TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE COUNTIES THAT DO NOT HAVE COMBINED BOARDS OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMISSIONS MUST HAVE THEIR SEPARATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 7-5-10 AND 7-13-70.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Ratified

S. 1107 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SUBMISSION OF AMBULATORY ENCOUNTER DATA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3178, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1108 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA BIRTH DEFECTS PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3151, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1109 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3179, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1110 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ELECTRONIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3149, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1111 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO ICE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3139, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1112 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO CRITICAL AREAS OF THE COASTAL ZONE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3111, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1113 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RELATING TO WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3133, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1115 -- Senators Leventis, Land, Ford, Anderson, Hutto, Malloy, Matthews, Williams, Peeler, Short, Sheheen, Drummond, Jackson, Ceips and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IN-STATE TUITION AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THESE PERSONNEL AND THEIR DEPENDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN IN-STATE TUITION RATES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHOSE PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IS REGULATED BY TITLE 40 IS EXEMPT FROM COMPLETING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HIS PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION WHILE SERVING ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Recalled
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1117 -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 101 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1120 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT FROM JUNE 1, 2008, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, A NON-RESIDENT MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1122 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-515 SO AS TO PERMIT AN AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST WHO MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO ADVERTISE AND SELL HIS ARTS AND CRAFTS CONTAINING WILD TURKEY FEATHERS IF HE PRODUCES FROM HIS PERSON HIS AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO THE INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS BOARD ACT AND TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF ALL OTHER PARTS OF WILD TURKEYS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1125 -- Senators Hutto and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-325, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY REPRESENTING HIMSELF OR AN ENTITY FROM BEING KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY REPRESENTED AS BELONGING TO OR BEING A STATE RECOGNIZED TRIBE, GROUP, OR SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATION IF THE PERSON WAS NOT A MEMBER OF A STATE RECOGNIZED TRIBE, GROUP, OR SPECIAL ORGANIZATION OR THE ENTITY HAD NOT RECEIVED STATE RECOGNITION BY THE STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS PURSUANT TO ITS AUTHORITY IN SECTION 1-31-40(A)(10).
Introduced and Committed

S. 1127 -- Senators Leventis, Hutto, Cromer, Short, Knotts, Leatherman, Courson, Drummond and Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IN EXERCISING ITS ADMINISTRATIVE DISCRETION WITH RESPECT TO THE PENALTY THAT IT MAY IMPOSE ON A TAX PREPARER FOR FAILURE TO SUBMIT TAX RETURNS ELECTRONICALLY WHERE REQUIRED TO DELAY IMPOSING A PENALTY BEFORE RETURNS DUE TO BE FILED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2008, AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT TO FORGIVE AND REFUND ANY PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY BEFORE THAT DATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1128 -- Senators Malloy, Leatherman, Land and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO WAIVE FROM MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING, LICENSING, AND REGISTRATION LAWS MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES BY AN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER IN CONNECTION WITH NATIONALLY-SPONSORED NASCAR RACING EVENTS HELD IN THIS STATE IN 2008.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1129 -- Senators Thomas, Jackson, Lourie, Ford and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 60 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTHNET PROGRAM"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF A FIVE-YEAR PILOT PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF HEALTH STATUS OR CLAIMS EXPERIENCE, PREVENT ABUSIVE RATING PRACTICES AND REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF RATING PRACTICES TO PURCHASERS, ESTABLISH RULES REGARDING RENEWAL OF COVERAGE, LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF PREEXISTING CONDITIONS EXCLUSIONS, ASSURE FAIR ACCESS TO HEALTH PLANS AND IMPROVE OVERALL FAIRNESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET; TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO PROVIDE FAIR MARKETING STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA FOR PLAN ADMINISTRATION IN THE PLAN OF OPERATION; TO PROVIDE FOR RATES; TO PROVIDE FOR PROVIDER PARTICIPATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE OF THE CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTH INSURERS SHALL OFFER AND MARKET PLANS DEVELOPED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTHNET PROGRAM WHO ARE ELIGIBLE; TO PROVIDE FOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN STANDARDS AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE FOR TERMINATION AND NONRENEWAL OF COVERAGE; TO PROVIDE FOR LOSS DATA TO BE REPORTED TO THE PROGRAM; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60, TITLE 38 ADDED BY THIS ACT.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1130 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-5-120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSE OF AN INSURER AND ITS OFFICERS AND AGENTS AND THE PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR AN AGGRIEVED INSURER TO REQUEST A HEARING BEFORE THE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND PROVIDE RECOURSE THROUGH JUDICIAL REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 38-7-90, RELATING TO THE RETALIATORY TAXES, PENALTIES, INTEREST, AND FEES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE FEES, TAXES, AND OBLIGATIONS MUST BE BASED UPON THE COMPARISON OF THE AGGREGATE REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY AND PAID TO THIS STATE TO THE SAME IMPOSED BY AND PAID TO THE OTHER STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-21-95, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF A DOMESTIC INSURER BY A CONTROLLING PRODUCER, SO AS TO REDEFINE A PORTION OF THE DEFINITION OF "CONTROLLING PRODUCER".
Introduced and Committed

S. 1131 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-43-20, 38-43-70, BOTH AS AMENDED, 38-43-75, 38-43-80, AS AMENDED, 38-43-100, 38-43-101, BOTH AS AMENDED, 38-43-102, 38-43-106, 38-43-107, 38-43-110, 38-43-130, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO INSURANCE PRODUCERS AND AGENCIES, SO AS TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF A LICENSED PRODUCER WHO PERFORMS ONLY CLERICAL DUTIES MAY NOT SIGN AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS DENIED LICENSURE A NONRESIDENT PERSON SHALL RECEIVE A NONRESIDENT PRODUCER'S LICENSE WITH THE SAME LINES OF AUTHORITY HELD IN THE PRODUCER'S HOME STATE; TO DELETE LIMITED LINE CREDIT INSURANCE AS A LINE OF INSURANCE WHICH AN INSURANCE PRODUCER MAY RECEIVE QUALIFICATION FOR A LICENSE; TO PROVIDE THAT LIMITED LINE INSURANCE INCLUDES CREDIT INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFINITION OF "BIENNIAL APPOINTMENT FEE", PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE FEE IF REJECTED BY A BANK, DELETE THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF FEES BY A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD; TO REQUIRE ALL APPLICANTS FOR A PRODUCER'S LICENSE TAKE AN EXAMINATION AND DELETE THE WAIVER OR EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN APPLICANTS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PRODUCER MAY NOT TAKE THE SAME CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE AND CASUALTY-LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCER COURSE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT MORE THAN ONE TIME IN A BIENNIAL COMPLIANCE PERIOD AND PROVIDE FOR THE NONWAIVER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUAL LICENSES CONTINUE ON A BIENNIAL BASIS ON THE LICENSEE'S MONTH OF BIRTH; AND TO REDEFINE THE ELEMENTS OF "DECEIVE OR DEALT UNJUSTLY WITH THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 38-45-20, 38-45-30, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 38-45-90, ALL RELATING TO BROKERS AND SURPLUS LINES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PROPERTY AND CASUALTY-LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCER TO PASS THE SOUTH CAROLINA BROKER LICENSING EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE LICENSED AS A BROKER AND TO PROVIDE PAYMENT OF THE BROKER'S PREMIUM TAX; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-1097 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 38-73-1095(C) AND 38-75-755 DO NOT APPLY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 38-43-105 RELATING TO EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL AND GENERAL PRODUCERS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1132 -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN MATTERS RELATING TO INSURANCE, SO AS TO REDEFINE "ADMITTED ASSETS"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-10, RELATING TO CAPITAL AND SURPLUS REQUIRED OF STOCK INSURERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSURER TO LIST THOSE THAT QUALIFY AS ADMITTED ASSETS ON THE INSURER'S MOST RECENT STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-20, RELATING TO THE SURPLUS REQUIRED OF MUTUAL INSURERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSURER TO LIST THOSE THAT QUALIFY AS ADMITTED ASSETS ON THE INSURER'S MOST RECENT STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENT FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-210, RELATING TO THE REDUCTION FROM LIABILITY FOR REINSURANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE A SECURITY TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE DEFINITION OF "ADMITTED ASSETS" AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-1-20 AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-10-40, RELATING TO PROTECTED CELL ASSETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTRIBUTABLE ASSET OF A PROTECTED CELL TO BE INVESTED AND REINVESTED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTIONS 38-11-40 AND 38-11-50; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-80, RELATING TO LOANS BY AN INSURER TO ITS DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON MORTGAGE LOANS OR RESIDENCES ACQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-11-50.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1134 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VOCAL TALENT OF RANDY CRAWFORD, AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE PALMETTO STATE FOR HER PERFORMANCE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL LEGENDS OF JAZZ CONCERT SERIES FOR THE AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1135 -- Senator Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LEGENDARY TALENT OF JOE SAMPLE, AND TO WELCOME HIM TO THE PALMETTO STATE FOR HIS PERFORMANCE ON FEBRUARY 22, 2008, AT THE FIFTH ANNUAL LEGENDS OF JAZZ CONCERT SERIES FOR THE AUNTIE KAREN FOUNDATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1138 -- Senators Peeler and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE THIRD FULL WEEK OF SEPTEMBER IN EACH YEAR AS "MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1140 -- Senators McConnell, Peeler, Rankin, Martin, Leventis, Alexander, Hayes, Hutto, Setzler, Ceips, Knotts and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 52, TITLE 48, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS FOR STATE GOVERNMENT, TO DIRECT STATE AGENCIES TO PROCURE ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS, AND TO DIRECT EVERY STATE AGENCY HEAD TO REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT OF ALL INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS WITH COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS IN EACH STATE AGENCY BY JULY 1, 2011.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1141 -- Senators McConnell, Rankin, Martin, Leventis, Peeler, Alexander, Hayes, Setzler, Hutto, Ceips, Knotts and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF TAX ON MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO REFINE THE DEFINITION OF A MANUFACTURED HOME THAT IS SUBJECT TO A MAXIMUM SALES TAX BECAUSE IT MEETS CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 52, TITLE 48, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM PROVIDING A NONREFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT MANUFACTURED HOMES IN SOUTH CAROLINA; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3587, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A TAX CREDIT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A SMALL HYDROPOWER SYSTEM AND TO DEFINE SUCH A SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO RESTATE THE CREDIT AS AN INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT, PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PLACEMENT IN SERVICE OF CERTAIN QUALIFIED EQUIPMENT AND A COMMITMENT TO THE REQUIRED CAPITAL INVESTMENT, PROVIDE FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND LIMITATIONS ON THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS FOR CLAIMING THE CREDIT.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1143 -- Senators McConnell, Martin, Alexander, Hayes, Hutto, Ceips, Peeler, Leventis, Rankin, Setzler, Knotts and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS PURCHASED FOR NONCOMMERCIAL HOME OR PERSONAL USE WITH A SALES PRICE OF TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER PRODUCT OR LESS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THE EXEMPTION AND ITS APPLICABILITY DURING A PARTICULAR FISCAL YEAR BASED ON REVENUE FORECASTS; TO ENACT THE "SECOND AMENDMENT RECOGNITION ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE SALES OF HANDGUNS, RIFLES, AND SHOTGUNS DURING A SPECIFIED FORTY-EIGHT HOUR WEEKEND PERIOD; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-28-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REGARDLESS OF OTHER PRODUCTS OFFERED, CERTAIN MOTOR FUEL TERMINALS LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE MUST OFFER A PETROLEUM PRODUCT THAT HAS NOT BEEN BLENDED WITH ETHANOL AND THAT IS SUITABLE FOR SUBSEQUENT BLENDING WITH ETHANOL, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON OR ENTITY MUST NOT TAKE ANY ACTION TO DENY A MOTOR FUEL DISTRIBUTOR OR MOTOR FUEL RETAILER WHO IS DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE AND WHO HAS REGISTERED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ON FORM 637(M) FROM BEING THE BLENDER OF RECORD AFFORDED THEM BY THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OF FORM 637(M); AND TO PROVIDE THAT A DISTRIBUTOR OR RETAILER AND A REFINER MUST UTILIZE THE RENEWABLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (RIN) TRADING SYSTEM.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Recorded vote
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1146 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. VIRGINIA ZENITH MALPHRUS INGRAM, OF JASPER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1147 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE DAVID "DAVE" CAMPBELL BECKHAM, SR., FOR FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY DEPARTMENT, AND TO COMMEND HIM AS THE VOICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1148 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT EXIT 33 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN JASPER COUNTY THE "SHERIFF BENJAMIN 'BEN' RILEY INTERCHANGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "SHERIFF BENJAMIN 'BEN' RILEY INTERCHANGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1150 -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, OR SELLING OF CERTAIN FISH AND SPECIAL PERMITS FOR RESEARCH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE STOCKING OF STERILE WHITE AMUR OR GRASS CARP HYBRIDS IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPECIAL PERMITS MUST CERTIFY THAT THE PERMITEE'S WHITE AMUR OR GRASS CARP HYBRIDS HAVE BEEN TESTED AND DETERMINED TO BE STERILE, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO CHARGE FEES FOR THE WHITE AMUR OR GRASS CARP HYBRIDS PROVIDED BASED ON SIZE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE IMPORTATION, BREEDING, AND POSSESSION OF NONSTERILE WHITE AMUR OR GRASS CARP HYBRIDS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Conference Committee
Report of Conference Committee
Adopted
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1156 -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACIES, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM THREE TO FOUR THE NUMBER OF TECHNICIANS THAT A PHARMACIST MAY SUPERVISE AND TO REQUIRE THAT IF A PHARMACIST SUPERVISES FOUR TECHNICIANS, TWO OF THE FOUR MUST BE STATE CERTIFIED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned

S. 1157 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3122, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1158 -- Senators Hayes, Sheheen, Gregory, Short and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS, SO AS TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF THE CATAWBA RIVER AS A SCENIC RIVER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1159 -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR CONSUMPTION BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE IN ONE CODE SECTION FOR CLARIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4070, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE IN ONE CODE SECTION FOR CLARIFICATION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-8920 AND 20-7-8925, RELATING TO UNDERAGE PURCHASE, CONSUMPTION, OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO ALLOW ESTABLISHMENTS TO USE PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE TO TEST COMPLIANCE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Reconsidered
Reconsidered
Reconsidered
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Non-Concurrence
Conference Committee
Message to Senate
Message to Senate
Message from Senate

S. 1161 -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 254 OF 1981, RELATING TO THE MARION COURT LIBRARY COMMISSION AND THE MARION COURT LIBRARY, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS REMAINING IN THE MARION COURT LIBRARY FUND AFTER PURCHASING BOOKS, LEGAL PERIODICALS, AND OTHER NECESSARY LIBRARY SUPPLIES MAY BE USED FOR THE COURT SYSTEM IN MARION COUNTY.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recorded vote
Recalled
Other proceedings
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1166 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANCES LAVINIA PEEBLES BYARS ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND THANKING HER FOR HER INSPIRATION, STRONG MORALS, HARD WORK, AND DEDICATION TO HER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1168 -- Senators Peeler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-9-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON THE SUPERINTENDENT OF A STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF SUCH HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-50, RELATING TO DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH INTO DIVISIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A MEDICAL DIVISION TO BE HEADED BY A MEDICAL DOCTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-60, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EACH HOSPITAL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF SUCH HOSPITALS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-90, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO EPILEPSY AND TO CERTAIN OBSOLETE TERMS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF A MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-100, RELATING TO AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY OVER WHICH THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION MAY EXERCISE ITS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE TERMS, MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF A MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-220, RELATING TO PATIENT RIGHTS GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GRIEVANCE MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THAT A DETERMINATION MUST BE MADE WHETHER CORRECTIVE ACTION IS WARRANTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-210, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF PATIENTS BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF A MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTION OR FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-250, RELATING TO THE SIGNATURE OF A "SUPERINTENDENT OF ANY INSTITUTION" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT MEANS THE "DIRECTOR" OF SUCH INSTITUTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 44-11-80 RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION SETTING THE SALARIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-23-30 RELATING TO A NONRESIDENT PHYSICIAN EXAMINING AN INSTITUTIONALIZED PATIENT OUT OF STATE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1171 -- Senators Peeler and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-900, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER TAXPAYER NOT OPERATING UNDER A FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX AGREEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO RETURN PERSONAL PROPERTY IN A FACILITY NOT IN USE UNTIL THE EARLIER OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY BECOMING OPERATIONAL OR FOUR YEARS AND TO REQUIRE THIS PROPERTY TO BE LISTED WHILE NOT TAXED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF TAX CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF TAX CREDITS WHEN EARNED BY CERTAIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS INCOME TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THIS CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INCOME CREDIT FOR HABITAT MANAGEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF THIS CREDIT FOR PASS THROUGH ENTITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR A "SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS, SO AS TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY FOR WAIVER LIMITS OF A SIGNIFICANT BUSINESS AND REVISE OTHER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THAT INVESTMENT ATTRIBUTED TO A SPONSOR AND INCLUDE AN AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF A "PROJECT"; TO AMEND SECTION 4-29-67, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THAT INVESTMENT ATTRIBUTED TO A SPONSOR, INCLUDE AN AIRCRAFT WITH THE DEFINITION OF A "PROJECT", AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF A COUNTY'S APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION OF A TRANSFER OF INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE LICENSE TAX INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS CREDIT; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN AIRCRAFT WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF A "PROJECT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFERS OF INTERESTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF A COUNTY'S APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION OF A TRANSFER; TO AMEND SECTION 4-12-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF A COUNTY'S APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION OF A TRANSFER OF INTEREST; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXCLUSION FOR WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THIS CREDIT AS AN INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT, PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY, AND THE METHOD OF CLAIMING THE CREDIT; TO AMEND TITLE 12 BY ADDING CHAPTER 65 SO AS TO ENACT A NEW "SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILE COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT" AND PROVIDE THE DEFINITIONS AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TAX CREDITS ALLOWED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO REPEAL CHAPTER 32 OF TITLE 6, THE FORMER "SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILES COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-88, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT FEES, SO AS TO EXTEND THE TIME FOR REMITTING REDEVELOPMENT FEES TO A REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE AN ADMISSIONS LICENSE TAX EXEMPTION FOR TEN YEARS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008, FOR ONE HALF OF THE PAID ADMISSIONS TO A MOTORSPORTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-25, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND SECTION 1-30-80, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO MOVE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM AND PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 62 OF TITLE 12, AS AMENDED, THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS REFLECTING THE TRANSFER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-350, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARDIZED PROPERTY TAX BILL, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT THE EXEMPTION FROM MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND FOR THAT EXEMPTION AND TO REFLECT ANY CREDIT AGAINST THE PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY FOR COUNTY OPERATIONS ON OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXCESS BALANCES IN THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-714, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SITUS OF BOATS FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO EXTEND THE TIME LIMITS SUBJECTING A BOAT TO PROPERTY TAX.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Concurrence & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1172 -- Senators Knotts, Ford, Fair, Elliott, Thomas, Short, O'Dell, Reese and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE CORONER, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED AND FOR THE PERSON WHO SHALL ACT IN THE CORONER'S PLACE IF A VACANCY OR SUSPENSION IN THE OFFICE EXISTS.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1174 -- Senators Peeler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT HOMESHARE PROGRAMS DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Ratified

S. 1176 -- Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMITS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3155, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1177 -- Senators Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Ceips, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, Thomas, Vaughn, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SEVENTEEN MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA OR WITH TIES TO SOUTH CAROLINA WHO HAVE DIED IN THE WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN IN 2007, AND TO THANK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ANDRÉ BAUER FOR HIS EFFORTS IN GIVING EACH THE PALMETTO PATRIOT AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1182 -- Senator Grooms: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ROADS, STREETS, HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES, AND TUNNELS THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND VENTURES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1183 -- Senators Ritchie, Ford and Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2016; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2016.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1191 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO SEASONS, LIMITS, AND METHODS OF TAKING WILDLIFE, SPECIAL USE RESTRICTIONS ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS, AND PROVISIONS FOR TAKING FURBEARING ANIMALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3141, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1193 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER THE LIFE OF VIRGINIA WILSON, OF BAMBERG COUNTY, AND TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR HER MANY YEARS AS A TEACHER AND FOR HER SERVICE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1196 -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE WILLIAM JAMES "JAY" PRICE, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA SPEECH AND HEARING ASSOCIATION AMBASSADOR FOR 2008.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1197 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM MAY AS "PRECIOUS CARGO" MONTH, ENCOURAGING SOUTH CAROLINA TEENS TO BUCKLE UP AND SLOW DOWN.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1201 -- Banking and Insurance Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, RELATING TO ACTUARIAL OPINION AND MEMORANDUM REGULATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3180, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1207 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Williams, Anderson and Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-127-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO PROVIDE THAT NINE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ONE FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND THREE FROM THE STATE AT LARGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ELECTS THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1209 -- Senator Patterson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON DECEMBER 10, 2007, BY THE STUDENTS OF GREENVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHEN THE SCHOOL WAS CLOSED DUE TO A COLLAPSED CEILING, IS EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1210 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 49-29-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCENIC RIVERS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PORTION OF LYNCHES RIVER THAT IS DESIGNATED AS A SCENIC RIVER.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Point of Order
Ratified

S. 1221 -- Senators Hutto and Massey: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 22, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIVIL PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO REVISE THE ARTICLE SUBSTANTIALLY IN ORDER TO DELETE PROVISIONS THAT HAVE BEEN PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RULES OF MAGISTRATES COURT AND TO RENAME THE ARTICLE TO CONFORM WITH THE REVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-12, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A STUDENT ARRESTED FOR A MISDEMEANOR BY A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MUST RECEIVE A BOND HEARING WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF HIS ARREST AND MAY RECEIVE A COURTESY SUMMONS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Amended
Recorded vote
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order
Point of Order
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1223 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DILIGENT EFFORTS OF HOME SCHOOLING PARENTS AND THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF THEIR STUDENTS, EXPRESSING SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR THEIR FOCUS ON THE WELL-BEING AND OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THEIR CHILDREN, AND DECLARING APRIL 2008, HOME SCHOOL RECOGNITION MONTH.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1224 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 133, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO PROVIDE FOR FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1227 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 30-5-10 AND 30-5-12, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO ADD CLARENDON COUNTY TO THE LIST OF COUNTIES WHICH HAVE BOTH A REGISTER OF DEEDS AND A CLERK OF COURT AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF CLARENDON COUNTY SHALL APPOINT THE REGISTER OF DEEDS.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1229 -- Senator Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL JULY 1, 2011, THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2 AND 17 MAY NOT ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS OR OTHERWISE IMPROVE REAL PROPERTY AT A COST OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE SUMTER CONSOLIDATION TRANSITION COMMITTEE.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1232 -- Senators Cleary, Rankin and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, ENACTING THE "EDUCATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SALES AND USE TAX ACT" SO AS TO ALLOW A ONE PERCENT LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX TO BE IMPOSED IN A COUNTY FOR NOT MORE THAN FIFTEEN YEARS UPON REFERENDUM APPROVAL WITH THE REVENUES OF THE TAX USED BY THE COUNTY'S SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS OF TRUSTEES TO PAY FOR SPECIFIC PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE A METHOD WHEREBY REVENUE OF THE TAX MAY BE SHARED FOR THE PURPOSES OF SPECIFIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ON THE CAMPUSES OF A TECHNICAL COLLEGE OR OTHER STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING LOCATED IN THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFERENDUM REQUIRED FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE TAX, THE DURATION OF THE TAX, NOT TO EXCEED FIFTEEN YEARS, THE CRITERIA PROVIDING LIMITS ON THOSE COUNTIES IN WHICH THIS TAX MAY BE IMPOSED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TAX AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Request for Debate
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1233 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-112-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA DOMICILE FOR TUITION AND FEE PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE THAT INDEPENDENT PERSONS WHO RESIDE IN AND HAVE BEEN DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR FEWER THAN TWELVE MONTHS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, MAY BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE FOR IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES AS LONG AS THE INDEPENDENT PERSON IS EMPLOYED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS WITHIN AN ADJOINING COUNTY IN NORTH CAROLINA OR GEORGIA.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1237 -- Senators Grooms and Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 TO THE CHARLESTON/BERKELEY COUNTY LINE THE "MAJOR GENERAL ABRAHAM J. TURNER HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "MAJOR GENERAL ABRAHAM J. TURNER HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed

S. 1242 -- Senators Leatherman, Cleary, Short, Hayes, Rankin and Alexander: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAXATION REALIGNMENT COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MUST CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S TAX SYSTEM AND SUBMIT A REPORT OF ITS RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO FURTHER THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE STATE AS AN OPTIMUM COMPETITOR IN THE EFFORT TO ATTRACT BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LOCATE, LIVE, WORK, AND INVEST IN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RESULTING FROM THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1244 -- Senators Campsen, Gregory, Cromer, Ceips, McConnell, Scott and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOURCE OF ASSETS OF THE WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LIFETIME PRIVILEGE FEES SHALL BE PART OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIFETIME STATEWIDE HUNTING LICENSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT AT DESIGNATED LICENSING LOCATIONS RATHER THAN AT THE DEPARTMENT'S COLUMBIA HEADQUARTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-520, RELATING TO LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF LICENSES OFFERED, THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES, THE LOCATIONS AT WHICH THEY MAY BE OBTAINED, AND THE PROCESS FOR CONVERTING CERTAIN LIFETIME LICENSES INTO SENIOR LIFETIME LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN LICENSES ARE FOR RECREATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHING AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE AND FEE FOR OBTAINING A LIFETIME SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHERIES LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1130, RELATING TO WHEN COMMERCIAL FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSES ARE REQUIRED, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THESE LICENSES ARE REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1135, RELATING TO WHEN COMMERCIAL OR RECREATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSES ARE REQUIRED WHEN USING CERTAIN DEVICES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING EACH LICENSE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1247 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PASTOR KATIE L. JORDAN, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MINISTER, AND TO COMMEND HER LEADERSHIP ROLE IN QUEEN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1248 -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THIS STATE, AND TO DECLARE APRIL 30, 2008, YORK COUNTY DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1249 -- Senator Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE COMPATRIOTS OF THE SECOND SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY OF PENNSYLVANIA, COMPANY E, TO CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON APRIL 12, 2008.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1252 -- Senators Leatherman and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS CONCERNING RESEARCH CENTERS OF ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE, SO AS TO REVISE REFERENCES AS TO SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-10, RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE REVIEW BOARD, SO AS TO ADD TWO MEMBERS TO THE BOARD, PROVIDE FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT, PROVIDE THAT BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION AND REVISE THE BOARD'S REPORTING DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-30, RELATING TO THE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE MATCHING ENDOWMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ENDOWMENT FUNDING OF THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT, ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FUNDING OF THESE APPROPRIATIONS, PROVIDE WHAT FUNDS, INCLUDING INTEREST EARNINGS, CONSTITUTE THE TOTAL FUNDS APPROPRIATED, AND PROVIDE FOR THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE AWARDING OF ENDOWED CHAIR PROPOSALS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-50, RELATING TO APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ENCOURAGE ELIGIBLE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES TO PARTNER WITH OTHER SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO DEVELOP PROPOSALS TO ENHANCE THIS STATE'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND TO ENHANCE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING; TO AMEND SECTION 2-75-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MEETING MATCHING REQUIREMENT WITH PRIVATE OR FEDERAL FUNDS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; BY ADDING SECTION 2-75-100 SO AS TO ALLOW SENIOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES TO UTILIZE A PORTION OF NONSTATE MATCHING FUNDS TO PAY FOR INITIAL OPERATING COSTS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-75-110 SO AS TO ALLOW THESE UNIVERSITIES TO ACCEPT AND APPLY CASH EQUIVALENT AND IN-KIND DONATIONS FROM NONSTATE SOURCES; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 133 OF TITLE 59, RELATING TO FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY BY DESIGNATING EXISTING PROVISIONS FOR FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY AS ARTICLE 1, TITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" AND ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ALLOW THE FRANCIS MARION BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ATHLETIC FACILITIES BY RESOLUTION, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER AND TERMS BY WHICH THE BONDS ARE ISSUED, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Proposed Amendment
Debate Adjourned
Request for Debate
Other proceedings
Other proceedings
Concurrence & Enrolled
Message to Senate
Message from Senate
Ratified
Veto Overridden

S. 1255 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE TRAVELLE WHARTON AS ROLE MODEL AND HERO TO THE GREENVILLE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS PHILANTHROPY AMONG THE YOUTH OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1257 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Short and Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF YORK COUNTY, AND TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1258 -- Senators O'Dell and Drummond: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT A SURVEYOR LICENSED IN THIS STATE MAY REVIEW COMPOSITE MAPS OF LAKE GREENWOOD AND CERTIFY TO THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION, BY SIGNING AND SEALING AN APPROPRIATE WORDED CERTIFICATE ON THE MAPS, THAT THE LINES SHOWN THEREON MEET OR EXCEED THE LEVEL OF ACCURACY REQUIRED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A MAP PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE IS NOT A LAND SURVEY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO EXECUTE A DEED, MORTGAGE, OR ANY OTHER CONVEYANCING INSTRUMENT REFERENCING SUCH A MAP, AND THAT ANY ATTEMPTED CONVEYANCE REFERENCING SUCH A MAP SHALL BE VOID.
Introduced
Committed
Other proceedings
Point of Order

S. 1260 -- Senators Lourie, Elliott, Short, Reese, Drummond, Thomas and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-145 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROVISIONS FOR COST OF ANIMAL CARE ACT OF 2008" TO PROVIDE THAT THE CUSTODIAN OF AN ANIMAL TAKEN INTO CUSTODY DUE TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS BY ITS OWNER MAY PETITION THE COURT FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROVIDING CARE TO THE ANIMAL; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR HEARING SUCH PETITIONS AND FOR THE COLLECTION AND USE OF FUNDS ORDERED TO BE PAID; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO FAILS TO PAY SUCH FUNDS FORFEITS RIGHTS OF OWNERSHIP TO THE ANIMAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SUCH AN ANIMAL; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETURN OF FUNDS WHEN A PERSON IS NOT FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1263 -- Senators Ceips and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN SOUTH CAROLINA AND ISRAEL AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO HIS EXCELLENCY AMBASSADOR REDA MANSOUR AND THE STAFF OF THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ISRAEL TO THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES FOR ACTING AS SOUTH CAROLINA'S OFFICIAL LIAISON WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL FOR TRADE, COOPERATION, EDUCATION, AND FRIENDSHIP.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1264 -- Transportation Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO THE CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3166, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1265 -- Transportation Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3135, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1266 -- Transportation Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION'S APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ACTIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3168, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Other proceedings

S. 1268 -- Senator Ryberg: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE THIRD WEEK IN APRIL 2008, AS "SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK", RAISING AWARENESS REGARDING SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME, AND COMMENDING THE HOSPITALS, CHILD CARE COUNCILS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT EDUCATE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON HOW TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1274 -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING WANDO HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR RECEIVING THE 2007 JOHN PHILIP SOUSA FOUNDATION'S "SUDLER FLAG OF HONOR" AWARD.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1275 -- Senators Patterson, Jackson and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WORK OF NURSE JEAN SANDERS HOPKINS, A CHERISHED CITIZEN OF RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER SEVENTY-SEVENTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY MORE YEARS OF PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1281 -- Senator Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008, AS THE DATE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITADEL, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, LANDER UNIVERSITY, AND WINTHROP UNIVERSITY; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
Introduced and Adopted
Other proceedings

S. 1284 -- Senators Elliott, Sheheen and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND BOBBY T. JONES, OF CAMDEN, FOR THREE TERMS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1285 -- Senators Anderson, Fair, Thomas and Vaughn: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNIVERSITY RIDGE IN THE CITY OF GREENVILLE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH CLEVELAND STREET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHURCH STREET "WILFRED J. WALKER STREET" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS STREET THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILFRED J. WALKER STREET".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1286 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ST. EMMA MILITARY ACADEMY AND THE ST. FRANCIS DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE FIFTIETH REUNION OF THE CLASS OF 1958, AND THE FORTIETH REUNION OF THE CLASS OF 1968.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1288 -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-1920, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITIONS OF THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY TO THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF PROCESSED PET FOODS OR PET TREATS CONTAINING EXOTIC FARM-RAISED VENISON, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REGISTRATION AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS EXCEPTION.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1297 -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 890 OF 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE HOLLY SPRINGS VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DISTRICT TO THE "HOLLY SPRINGS FIRE-RESCUE DISTRICT".
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1298 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO GIRLS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008, AND FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2008.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1308 -- Senators Malloy and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT NASCAR RACING IS AN INTEGRAL AND VITAL PART OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND ITS ECONOMY, TO RECOGNIZE DARLINGTON RACEWAY AS ONE OF OUR STATE'S MOST TREASURED ATTRACTIONS, TO IDENTIFY SOUTH CAROLINA'S RICH NASCAR HISTORY, TO ENCOURAGE FUTURE NASCAR EVENTS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO NAME THE WEEK OF MAY 4, 2008 THROUGH MAY 10, 2008 AS DARLINGTON RACEWAY WEEK.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1311 -- Senators Leatherman, Anderson, Alexander, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Ceips, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, Thomas, Vaughn, Verdin and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING EFFECTIVENESS AND FAIRNESS PANEL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PANEL'S MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PANEL MUST CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE MANNER IN WHICH THE STATE FUNDS PUBLIC SCHOOLING AND SUBMIT A REPORT OF ITS RECOMMENDED CHANGES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RESULTING FROM THE PANEL'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1312 -- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3112, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1313 -- Senators Knotts, Peeler, Williams, Elliott, Ford, Vaughn, Grooms, Malloy, Cromer, Bryant, Courson, Setzler, McConnell, Ceips, Ritchie, Cleary, Campsen, Short, McGill, Patterson, Reese, Ryberg, Fair, Thomas, Campbell, Anderson, Drummond, Pinckney, Jackson, Alexander, Leatherman, O'Dell, Lourie, Matthews, Martin, Rankin, Hayes and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-223 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO THROUGH A BOND FOR TITLE, LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT, CONTRACT FOR SALE, OR OTHER TYPE OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT OWNS AN EQUITABLE INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY, THE LEGAL TITLE TO WHICH REMAINS IN THE SELLER, WHICH THAT PERSON MAINTAINS AS HIS LEGAL RESIDENCE QUALIFIES FOR A FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO THEREON IF HE MEETS ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SUCH CLASSIFICATION INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT IN THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT THAT HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REAL PROPERTY TAXES ON THE PROPERTY.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Amended
Proposed Amendment
Recalled
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Point of Order

S. 1320 -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING PALMETTO HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY ON THE CELEBRATION OF THEIR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND THANKING THEM FOR PROVIDING QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE, COMFORT, AND DIGNITY TO GENERATIONS OF PICKENS COUNTY FAMILIES.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1321 -- Senators Alexander and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR WONDERFUL EFFORTS IN HELPING SOUTH CAROLINA'S YOUTH PREPARE FOR A PRODUCTIVE LIFE AND TO RECOGNIZE THE SIXTEEN BOYS AND GIRLS FROM DIFFERENT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS THROUGHOUT THE STATE WHO HAVE BEEN NAMED "2008 YOUTH OF THE YEAR" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1322 -- Senators O'Dell and Drummond: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 780 OF 1928, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ABBEVILLE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE HOSPITAL TO THE "ABBEVILLE AREA MEDICAL CENTER" AND TO REVISE THE MANNER OF SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOSPITAL'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1328 -- Senators Jackson, Matthews, Ford, Anderson and Patterson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF THE REVEREND DR. LEWIS P. GRAHAM, SR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, CHURCH, AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1329 -- Senators McGill, Grooms and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BY ADDING ARTICLE 101 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "I BELIEVE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THESE LICENSE PLATES MAY BE ISSUED.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Recorded vote
Amended
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1333 -- Senator Setzler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE ON AGING TO CONVENE A PURPLE RIBBON ALZHEIMER'S TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE CURRENT AND FUTURE IMPACT OF ALZHEIMER'S IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ASSESS THE RESOURCES FOR AND NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED DISORDERS SO AS TO DEVELOP A STATE STRATEGY TO ADDRESS THIS HEALTH ISSUE.
Introduced and Committed
Recalled
Adopted

S. 1334 -- Senators Vaughn, Fair, Verdin, Anderson and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE NEW BRIDGE ON HAMMETT BRIDGE ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AS THE "HAROLD HAMMETT MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG BOTH HIGHWAY APPROACHES TO THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HAROLD HAMMETT MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1337 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ACT, RESTRUCTURING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3183, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1338 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, RELATING TO BARRIER FREE DESIGN, RESTRUCTURING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3181, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1339 -- Senators Leatherman and McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1095 OF 1962, RELATING TO THE LOWER FLORENCE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT SHALL BE COMPRISED OF THAT PORTION OF FLORENCE COUNTY THAT IS SOUTH OF THE LYNCHES RIVER.
Introduced and Committed
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Recalled
Ratified

S. 1346 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR BISHOP PRESTON WARREN WILLIAMS II FOR HIS FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE AS PRESIDING PRELATE OF THE 7TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT (SOUTH CAROLINA) OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1351 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, RELATING TO DRIVER SCHOOLS AND TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3125, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1352 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO ELIGIBLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3124, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1353 -- Judiciary Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, RELATING TO ELECTRIC SYSTEMS AND GAS SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3128, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1357 -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO SHELLFISH, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3160, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1358 -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF WILLIAM RANDALL "WILLIE" PARKER OF AIKEN COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1362 -- Senators Jackson, Alexander, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Gregory, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Massey, Matthews, McGill, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Sheheen, Short, Thomas, Vaughn and Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND LOURIE'S, ONE OF THE MIDLANDS' OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED MEN'S CLOTHIERS, FOR ITS NEARLY ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1366 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN CLARENDON COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1367 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 742 OF 1946, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LORIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMMISSION, ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TERMS OF ALL MEMBERS EXPIRE ON OCTOBER FIRST OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THEIR TERMS EXPIRE.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Ratified

S. 1369 -- Senators McConnell and Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR AMISTAD AMERICA, INCORPORATED, FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK IN EDUCATING CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS ON THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN FREEDOM AND ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUED EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE ALL VESTIGES OF THE LEGACY OF CHATTEL SLAVERY EVERYWHERE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1370 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 449 OF 1975, RELATING TO THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, ROCK HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER THREE, AND FORT MILL SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE INCREASE OF SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE ABOVE FOUR MILLS WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM; TO AMEND ACT 825 OF 1978, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO, SO AS TO DELETE THE LIMITATION ON THE INCREASE OF SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE ABOVE FOUR MILLS WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM; TO AMEND ACT 744 OF 1990, RELATING TO AN INCREASE IN THE SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE CAP FROM FOUR MILLS TO SIX MILLS FOR THE FOUR YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION IN ITS ENTIRETY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2 OF ACT 799 OF 1988, RELATING TO A VOTER REFERENDUM FOR THE INCREASE OF SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE IN CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER TWO ABOVE FOUR MILLS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION IN ITS ENTIRETY.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1372 -- Senator Land: A BILL TO DESIGNATE MAP DOCUMENT NUMBERS FOR MAPS DELINEATING THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS NO. 1 AND NO. 2 IN CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAPS DELINEATING THIS BOUNDARY BE FILED AND MAINTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading & Enrolled
Other proceedings
Ratified

S. 1376 -- Senators Hayes, Peeler, Gregory and Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN YORK COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF YORK COUNTY, AND TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
Introduced
2nd Reading
3rd Reading
Amended
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Debate Adjourned
Other proceedings
Message from Senate
Ratified

S. 1378 -- Senator Massey: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PRACTICE SAFE BOATING HABITS, ESPECIALLY THE WEARING OF LIFE JACKETS, AND TO DECLARE MAY 17-23, 2008, AS SAFE BOATING WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1379 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LANCE CORPORAL JULIE SMITH, OF HORRY COUNTY, UPON RECEIVING THE GOLD MEDAL AWARD AS THE 2008 SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR HER MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HER COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1380 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LIEUTENANT GREG SUGGS, OF HORRY COUNTY, UPON RECEIVING THE GOLD MEDAL AWARD AS THE 2008 SOUTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, AND EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HIS COMMUNITY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1383 -- Senator Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE NORTH FORK EDISTO RIVER IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 "CARSON BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CARSON BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1392 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3191, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1395 -- Education Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL AREAS OF CERTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3192, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1401 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE EDWARD RAYMOND MOORE, SR., OF RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-SECOND BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1402 -- Senators Patterson, Matthews and Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS TO WORK WITH LEGISLATIVE COLLEAGUES TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY WHEN PHYSICIANS OR OTHER HEALTH PRACTITIONERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR CLINICAL DECISIONS.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1403 -- Senators Sheheen and Malloy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE LYNCHES RIVER WHICH FORMS THE BOUNDARY FOR CHESTERFIELD AND LANCASTER COUNTIES ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 THE "JUDGE PAUL M. BURCH BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JUDGE PAUL M. BURCH BRIDGE".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1420 -- Senators Hawkins and Ritchie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE NEW SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 215 SECTION AROUND ROEBUCK THE "L. E. GABLE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "L. E. GABLE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1421 -- Senators Matthews and Hutto: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF BOULEVARD STREET IN THE CITY OF ORANGEBURG FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 21 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 33 "WEBBER BOULEVARD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WEBBER BOULEVARD".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1427 -- Senator Leatherman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REYNOLDS WILLIAMS AS THE FIRST CHAIRMAN OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT COMMISSION FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION, LEADERSHIP, AND SUCCESS IN DIVERSIFYING THE STATE'S PENSION INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1428 -- Senator Matthews: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND KENNETH L. SMITH, SR., OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY, FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO PINEVILLE AND ST. STEPHENS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1429 -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-21-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL LOANS AND GRANTS UNDER THE REVENUE BOND ACT FOR UTILITIES, SO AS TO PERMIT MORTGAGES TO FEDERAL AGENCIES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Introduced and Committed

S. 1436 -- Senator Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL IN NORTH CHARLESTON FOR BEING SELECTED BY NEWSWEEK AS SEVENTH BEST HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1437 -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT AND TO DECLARE SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008, AS "LEON LOTT DAY" IN HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1439 -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS SOUTH OF THE FIVE-MILE MARKER ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 IN JASPER COUNTY AS A MEMORIAL TO TROOPER FIRST CLASS BRUCE SMALLS, WHO WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1985.
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1443 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE SIMPSONVILLE HONOR FLIGHT PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR TRANSPORTING ONE HUNDRED WORLD WAR II VETERANS TO OUR NATION'S CAPITAL TO VIEW THE WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL, AND TO ENCOURAGE OTHER COMMUNITIES TO FOLLOW SIMPSONVILLE'S FINE EXAMPLE.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1444 -- Senators Jackson and Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND CRAIG MELVIN, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR SEVEN SUCCESSFUL YEARS OF FULL-TIME JOURNALISM WITH THE WIS TELEVISION STATION, AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AS HE BEGINS HIS NEW ASSIGNMENT IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1445 -- Senators McConnell, Campsen, Cleary and Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME WINGO WAY IN THE TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT FROM HOUSTON NORTHCUTT BOULEVARD TO PATRIOT'S POINT ROAD AS "HARRY HALLMAN BOULEVARD" IN HONOR OF CURRENT MT. PLEASANT MAYOR AND FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, HARRY M. HALLMAN, JR., ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS BOULEVARD THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HARRY HALLMAN BOULEVARD".
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1448 -- Senator Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN DILLON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH WIX ROAD "DR. RICHARD ALDERMAN ROAD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. RICHARD ALDERMAN ROAD".
Introduced and Committed
Report of Committee
Adopted

S. 1455 -- Senators Rankin, McGill, Elliott and Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ZANE WILSON, OF HORRY COUNTY, FOR THE ELEVEN YEARS THAT SHE HAS COVERED THE STATEHOUSE FOR THE MYRTLE BEACH SUN NEWS, AND UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1456 -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE OF MR. STACEY GRIFFIN, OF DILLON COUNTY, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO COME.
Introduced and Adopted

S. 1469 -- Senators McConnell and Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE, SECTION 2-1-180 OF THE 1976 CODE, AND THE PROVISIONS OF S. 838, WHEN THE RESPECTIVE HOUSES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008, NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. OR ANYTIME PRIOR, EACH HOUSE SHALL STAND ADJOURNED TO MEET AT A TIME MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON CERTAIN OCCURRENCES AND FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED MATTERS; AND THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL STAND ADJOURNED SINE DIE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008.
Introduced and Adopted
Recorded vote


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