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The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.

A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:

The Psalmist wrote:

"As for mortals, their days are like grass; they flourish like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more."     (Psalm 103:15-16)

Let us pray, friends:

Lord, today we especially seek to honor those who have served You valiantly, yet who sadly are with us no longer. We think of Your servant, Mary Nell Kreps, who cared faithfully as nurse for this Senate for twenty years. And there are numerous others who also once labored nobly and well here in this place. We are thankful for them all, O God.

Be with each of us, too, that we might serve You, Lord, as well as the people of this State with equal dedication and concern all of our days. In Your name we pray, dear Lord.
Amen.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood for a moment of silence in memory of Mary Nell Kreps.

The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.

The following appointments were transmitted by the Honorable Mark C. Sanford:

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees

Governor:

Lawrence C. Kobrovsky, Law Office of Lawrence Kobrovsky, 123 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401

Referred to the Committee on Education.

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees

South Carolina Assoc. of Public Charter Schools

Joseph Edward McMullen, 9 Fisher Road, Greenville, S.C. 29615

Referred to the Committee on Education.

Reappointment, South Carolina Arts Commission, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2009

At-Large:

Linda C. Stern, 2134 Bermuda Hills Rd., Columbia, S.C. 29223

Referred to the Committee on Education.

Initial Appointment, South Carolina Foster Care Review Board, with term to commence June 30, 2006, and to expire June 30, 2009

1st Congressional District:

Donald E. Anderson, 1519 Forest View Drive, Conway, S.C. 29527 VICE Burnett Mendelsohn

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reappointment, South Carolina Board of Juvenile Parole, with term to commence June 30, 2007, and to expire June 30, 2011

At-Large:

Mollie D. Taylor, 3618 Sunset Blvd., Suite B, West Columbia, S.C. 29169

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Document No. 3108
Agency: Clemson University, Livestock-Poultry Health Commission
SUBJECT: Intrastate Movement of Certain Animals
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 13, 2007
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 10, 2008

Document No. 3115
Agency: Department of Insurance
SUBJECT: Recognition of Preferred Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Minimum Reserve Liabilities
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 13, 2007
Referred to Banking and Insurance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 10, 2008

Document No. 3116
Agency: Department of Insurance
SUBJECT: Filing of Malpractice Insurance Claims with Chief Insurance Commissioner
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 13, 2007
Referred to Banking and Insurance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 10, 2008

Document No. 3117
Agency: Department of Insurance
SUBJECT: Workers' Compensation Assigned Risk Rates
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 13, 2007
Referred to Banking and Insurance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 10, 2008

The following was received:

Document No. 3056
Agency: Department of Education 59-20-60, 59-30-10
SUBJECT: End-of-Course Tests
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 10, 2006
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration February 14, 2007
120 Day Period Tolled
Permanently Withdrawn March 7, 2007

Senator O'DELL introduced Dr. Gary Goforth of Greenwood, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

At 12:15 P.M., Senator MOORE requested a leave of absence for the week of March 19 - 23, 2007.

Senator MARTIN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

Senator MALLOY rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

At 12:55 P.M., Senator MARTIN assumed the Chair.

Senator PATTERSON rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

At 1:03 P.M., the PRESIDENT assumed the Chair.

S. 553 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-70(C) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A CLOSED MEETING OF A PUBLIC BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT NO CHANCE MEETING, SOCIAL MEETING, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION MAY BE USED IN CIRCUMVENTION OF THE SPIRIT OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT TO DISCUSS OR ACT UPON A MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PUBLIC BODY.

On motion of Senator VAUGHN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator VAUGHN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 553.

S. 554 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30(C) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO INSPECT A PUBLIC RECORD, TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC BODY MUST ANSWER A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RECEIPT INSTEAD OF FIFTEEN.

On motion of Senator VAUGHN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator VAUGHN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 554.

S. 555 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Hutto and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A PUBLIC RECORD, TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC BODY MAY NOT CHARGE MORE THAN THE PREVAILING COMMERCIAL RATE FOR COPIES OF A PUBLIC RECORD.

On motion of Senator VAUGHN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator VAUGHN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 555.

S. 431 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Drummond, Setzler, Matthews, Thomas, O'Dell, Gregory, Jackson, Mescher, Rankin, Alexander, Anderson, Grooms, Scott, Williams, Cromer, Vaughn, Ritchie and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 58, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 SO AS TO ENHANCE THE CERTAINTY OF INVESTMENTS IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES SERVING CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF BASE LOAD GENERATING PLANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-610, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "CORRIDOR RIGHTS"; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-620, RELATING TO SERVICE RIGHTS OF AND RESTRICTIONS ON ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PARAMETERS TO DETERMINE WHICH SUPPLIER MAY SERVE PREMISES THAT CONSIST OF MULTIPLE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-660, RELATING TO SERVICE RIGHTS OF AND RESTRICTIONS ON ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, SO AS TO RECOGNIZE THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSION TO ACT WHEN IT FINDS THAT AN ELECTRIC SUPPLIER IS NOT PROVIDING ADEQUATE AND DEPENDABLE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-865, RELATING TO FUEL COST RECOVERY, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE DEFINITION OF "FUEL COST" CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS AND EMISSIONS ALLOWANCE COSTS INCURRED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC POWER AND TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION BY ORDER TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DEFINITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-27-1210, RELATING TO EXTENSIONS OF SERVICE BY ELECTRIC UTILITIES, DISTRIBUTION ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND CONSOLIDATED POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, TO DEFINE THOSE SITUATIONS IN WHICH SUCH ENTITIES MUST SEEK COMMISSION APPROVAL BEFORE CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES.

On motion of Senator FORD, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator FORD was added as a co-sponsor of S. 431.

S. 422 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: 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.

On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CAMPSEN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 422.

S. 480 (Word version) -- Senators Anderson and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PRISONERS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY AWARD GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS TO AN INMATE WHO PERFORMS A PARTICULARLY MERITORIOUS OR HUMANITARIAN ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1530, TO PROVIDE FOR VICTIM NOTIFICATION IF THE OFFENDER RECEIVES GOOD TIME CREDITS FOR PERFORMING A PARTICULARLY MERITORIOUS OR HUMANITARIAN ACT.

On motion of Senator FAIR, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator FAIR was removed as a co-sponsor of S. 480.

The following were introduced:

S. 558 (Word version) -- Senator Scott: A SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE SUMMERVILLE BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2006-2007 VARSITY BOYS REGION 8-4A LOWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, COMMENDING THEM ON A SEASON FULL OF DEDICATION AND TEAMWORK, AND WISHING THEM MUCH SUCCESS IN FUTURE SEASONS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 559 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. JANIE LANGLEY FOR BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR AND TO THANK HER FOR HER TIRELESS DEDICATION IN MAKING MACEDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL A SOURCE OF PRIDE TO HER DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 560 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND DR. LIAM FOX, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, FOR HIS TRULY DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AND IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATION TO THE CITIZENS OF WOODSPRING AND THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR HIS EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 561 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-145, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND LABORATORY TESTS, INCLUDING MAMMOGRAMS, ANNUAL PAP SMEARS, AND PROSTATE CANCER, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE COVERAGE FOR COLORECTAL CANCER EXAMINATIONS AND LABORATORY TESTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 562 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DEBT COLLECTION AND PERSONAL PROPERTY RECOVERY ACT" TO REGULATE DEBT COLLECTORS AND RECOVERY AGENCIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 563 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMISSIVE DISMISSAL BY A COURT OF A PROSECUTION FOR A DISHONORED CHECK UPON RESTITUTION, SO AS TO MAKE THE DISMISSAL MANDATORY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-100, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF PAYMENT OF A DISHONORED CHECK AFTER THE INITIATION OF PROSECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT IS GROUNDS FOR DISMISSAL OF THE CHARGES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 564 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOCATION OF EXCESS PAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE TO REDUCE THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE UNDERLYING OBLIGATION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 565 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER OF APPRAISAL IN CONNECTION WITH A FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATUTORY RIGHT TO APPRAISAL PURSUANT TO APPLICATION TO THE COURT MUST NOT BE WAIVED BY A DEBTOR, MAKER, BORROWER, GUARANTOR, OR OTHER OBLIGOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CREDITOR WHO ELECTS TO SEEK A PERSONAL JUDGMENT ON THE UNDERLYING DEBT AS OPPOSED TO A FORECLOSURE OF THE MORTGAGE MAY RECOVER ONLY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE STATUTORY APPRAISED VALUE AND THE AMOUNT DUE ON THE DEBT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 566 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND REVENUES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 567 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REDESIGNATING THE CHAPTER KNOWN AS THE "JOINT MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS ACT" AS THE "JOINT AUTHORITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS ACT", SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF A JOINT AUTHORITY WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT A COMMISSION MAY CONSIST OF NO MORE THAN ELEVEN MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A CHANGE IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF A JOINT SYSTEM IS NOT FINAL UNTIL NOTICE OF THE CHANGE IS FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A JOINT SYSTEM MAY ENTER A CONTRACT TO SELL WATER OR PROVIDE SEWER SERVICE, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING AND TECHNICAL CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE CHAPTER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 568 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PHYSICAL CRUELTY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH INTENT TO KILL, ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL, CONSPIRACY OR SOLICITATION TO COMMIT MURDER, OR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 569 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-464, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISMISSAL OF A CHARGE OF DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION BASED UPON AN OUT-OF-STATE VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR A FOURTH AND SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES EACH VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A SEPARATE OFFENSE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-1020, RELATING TO AN HABITUAL OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION FOR FAILURE TO HAVE PAID A FINE WHEN THE VIOLATION WAS NOT BASED UPON A CHARGE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS OR A RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGE IS NOT A CONVICTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN A PERSON BEING DETERMINED TO BE AN HABITUAL OFFENDER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 570 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-185 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROHIBIT THE USE OF CERTAIN SCAN-BACK OR SCAN-DOWN REBATES TO RETAILERS OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 571 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE ACT" PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION THROUGH THE DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY/DISCIPLINARY BOARD AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO CREATE THE DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY/DISCIPLINARY BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO ESTABLISH THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS; TO ESTABLISH FEES AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND COLLABORATIVE DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE; TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD TO CONDUCT HEARINGS; TO ESTABLISH ACTS THAT CONSTITUTE MISCONDUCT AND TO PROVIDE SANCTIONS AND PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED FOR MISCONDUCT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-30-65 AND 40-1-40, BOTH RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO ADD THE DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY/DISCIPLINARY BOARD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-15-10, 40-15-20, AND 40-15-40, SECTIONS 40-15-85, 40-15-105, AND 40-15-110, ALL AS AMENDED, SECTIONS 40-15-120, 40-15-135, 40-15-140, 40-15-170, 40-15-177, 40-15-180, 40-15-190, 40-15-200, 40-15-212, 40-15-215, 40-15-300, AND 40-15-320, ALL RELATING TO LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STATE DENTAL BOARD, SO AS TO AMEND THESE PROVISIONS TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 16, TITLE 40, AS ADDED BY THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT CURRENT LICENSES OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS CONTINUE IN EFFECT UNTIL THE LICENSE EXPIRES, AT WHICH TIME THE LICENSE MUST BE ISSUED BY THE DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY/DISCIPLINARY BOARD AS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY THAT PERTAIN TO DENTAL HYGIENISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE, NOT COVERED IN THIS ACT, REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE DENTAL HYGIENE ADVISORY/DISCIPLINARY BOARD PROMULGATES SUCH REGULATIONS; TO RENAME CHAPTER 15, TITLE 40 "DENTISTS AND DENTAL TECHNICIANS"; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 40-15-80, 40-15-82, AND 40-15-102, ALL RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE STATE DENTAL BOARD.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 572 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, RELATING TO REPORTING FATALITIES AND MULTIPLE HOSPITALIZATION INCIDENTS TO OSHA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3105, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 573 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR DR. SHARON L. BUDDIN, PRINCIPAL OF BLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, FOR HER THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 574 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary and Knotts: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MR. LOU KRIEGER FOR HIS TIRELESS ADVOCACY OF PROTECTING THE CHILDREN OF OUR STATE AND NATION AND TO COMMEND HIM ON HIS EFFORTS IN THE PASSAGE OF JESSICA'S LAW IN 2006.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

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

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

H. 3218 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, G. Brown, Thompson and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-1115, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN IMPORTERS AND FOREIGN BREWERS OF BEER WHICH ARE BINDING ON SUCCESSOR IMPORTERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SO THAT THE PROVISIONS ALSO APPLY TO DOMESTIC BRANDS OF BEER AND TO STIPULATE THAT WHEN A PRODUCER OR PRIMARY AMERICAN SOURCE OF SUPPLY TRANSFERS, CONVEYS, OR ASSIGNS A BRAND OF BEER TO ANOTHER PRODUCER OR PRIMARY AMERICAN SOURCE OF SUPPLY, THE ASSIGNMENT OF TERRITORY OF THAT BRAND TO A WHOLESALER, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, IS BINDING ON THE SUCCESSOR PRODUCER OR PRIMARY AMERICAN SOURCE OF SUPPLY.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 3232 (Word version) -- Reps. Breeland, Mack, Anderson, R. Brown, Clyburn, Hart, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Scott and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7750, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF FRATERNITY AND SORORITY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY BE USED FOR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS, OR TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SEND BOYS AND GIRLS WHO ARE AT LEAST EIGHT YEARS OLD AND NOT MORE THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OLD TO SUMMER CAMP, OR BOTH.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 3509 (Word version) -- Reps. Mitchell, Whipper, Parks, Haley, Hodges, J. H. Neal, Bedingfield, F. N. Smith, Gullick, Pinson, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moss, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Perry, Phillips, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Skelton, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Vick, Viers, Walker, Williams, Witherspoon, Young, Bowers, J. M. Neal, Loftis, Simrill, White, Mulvaney, Whitmire, Frye and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 31 TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND ENABLING ACT", TO MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, AND TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO CREATE AND OPERATE A "LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND" OR A "REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND".

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

H. 3690 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE BLYTHEWOOD'S LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS HISTORIC ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR ALMOST TWO CENTURIES OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3693 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Taylor: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE PIEDMONT AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOCIATION LOWER EASTERN CHEROKEE NATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON THE DISTINGUISHED HONOR OF ITS RECOGNITION AS A "GROUP" BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS ON AUGUST 29, 2006.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3695 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Sellers, Brantley, Hodges, Scott, Rutherford, J. H. Neal, Anderson, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Hart, Hosey, Jefferson, Kennedy, Mitchell, Weeks, Whipper and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND JUDICIAL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE STATE'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION WHO HEROICALLY SERVED THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE FOLLOWING THE CIVIL WAR UNTIL THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3704 (Word version) -- Reps. Skelton and Govan: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE 2006 WINNERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CABLE TELEVISION ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND WISH THEM WELL IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Petroleum Marketers Association to attend a reception at the Clarion Townhouse on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Florence County Day to attend a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the South Carolina Coroners Association to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday March 21, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the South Carolina Association of Public Library Administrators to attend a luncheon at Seawells on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Homebuilders Association of South Carolina to attend a reception/dinner at Embassy Suites on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Endowed Chairs Review Board to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Thursday, March 22, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from York County to attend a reception at the Clarion Town House on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the SC Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity "Legislators on the Move" to attend a breakfast in Room 221 Blatt Bldg. on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the AARP to attend a luncheon on the State House grounds on Thursday, March 28, 2007, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Hospital Association to attend a low country stew at the Clarion Town House on Wednesday, March 28, 2007, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

Senator KNOTTS from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:

An invitation from the Reach Out and Read to attend a breakfast at the Palmetto Club on Thursday, March 29, 2007, from 7:00 until 10:00 A.M.

Knotts                    Alexander                 Patterson
O'Dell                    McGill                    Reese
Elliott                   Ford                      Verdin
Campsen                   Cromer

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.

The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:

S. 213 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie, Hayes, Fair, Setzler, Courson, Vaughn, Cromer, Leatherman, McGill, Knotts, Alexander and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND ACCESS TO ALCOHOL ACT OF 2007" SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61 TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, AND TO PROVIDE FINES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 13, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61, RELATING TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-4075, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-4085, SO AS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 20-7-8920 AND 20-7-8925, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSES, TO REQUIRE THAT THE VIOLATOR COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF THE MINOR'S PARENT WHEN THE MINOR'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-50, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE VIOLATOR TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-60, RELATING TO A MINOR'S GIVING FALSE INFORMATION AS TO AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING BEER OR WINE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY SO IT IS EQUAL TO THE SIMILAR OFFENSE INVOLVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-80, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-100, RELATING TO REQUIRING CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE BY A MINOR, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4080, RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE VIOLATOR TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

S. 291 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, McConnell, Malloy, Sheheen, Peeler, Courson, Setzler, Mescher, Gregory, Anderson and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT STUDENT WHO HAS COMPLETED AT LEAST THIRTY CREDIT HOURS AND IS ATTENDING A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN THIS STATE, MAJORING IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND RECEIVING A PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL PALMETTO FELLOWS LOAN FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS UNDERGRADUATE TERM IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS, INCLUDING MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD RECEIVING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS MAJOR INCLUDES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE RECIPIENT OF THE LOAN MAY HAVE THE LOAN CANCELED PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-149-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT STUDENT WHO HAS COMPLETED AT LEAST THIRTY CREDIT HOURS AND IS ATTENDING A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INSTITUTION IN THIS STATE, MAJORING IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, AND RECEIVING A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP SHALL RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL LIFE LOAN FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS UNDERGRADUATE TERM IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS, INCLUDING MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD RECEIVING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS MAJOR INCLUDES AN ENGINEERING MAJOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE RECIPIENT OF THE LOAN MAY HAVE THE LOAN CANCELED PURSUANT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

S. 448 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO TAKE OR ATTEMPT TO TAKE ELK EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY REGULATION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

S. 103 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson, Lourie, Gregory, Fair and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT, INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING SMOKING IN CERTAIN PRIVATE OFFICES AND TEACHER LOUNGES AT SCHOOLS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO SMOKE OR POSSESS LIGHTED SMOKING MATERIAL IN OUTDOOR AREAS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the third reading of the Bill.

Senator JACKSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to take up further amendments pursuant to the provisions of Rule 26B.

There was no objection.

Having received the requisite number of votes under the provisions of Rule 26B, a further amendment was taken up for immediate consideration.

Senator JACKSON proposed the following amendment (103R002.DJ), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, page 2, by deleting lines 27 through 30.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator JACKSON explained the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

Senators SHEHEEN, LOURIE, LEVENTIS and MARTIN desired to be recorded as voting against the adoption of the amendment.

I support Sen. SHEHEEN's local option amendment to S. 103 that was adopted on Thursday, March 13, 2007. Unfortunately, Sen. JACKSON, who also supports the amendment, is fearful that the SHEHEEN amendment will ultimately kill his Bill. Therefore, I agree with Senator JACKSON's request to drop the SHEHEEN amendment in order to move this Bill forward.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the third time, passed and ordered sent to the House of Representatives with amendments.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 103.

H. 3587 (Word version) -- Reps. Crawford, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PALMETTO BOYS STATE TO USE THE CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2007, FROM 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 P.M. FOR ITS ANNUAL STATE HOUSE MEETING.

The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3396 (Word version) -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Sandifer, Bales, Battle, G. Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Haley, Hamilton, Harrison, Herbkersman, Howard, Jennings, Leach, Mack, Merrill, Ott, Owens, Perry, Scarborough, Thompson, Huggins, Dantzler and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-12-5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES, FUNDING, AND PREEMPTION PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIDEO SERVICES THEREIN; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 58, RELATING TO STATE-ISSUED CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY FOR THE PROVISION OF CABLE SERVICES, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE APPLICABLE TO VIDEO SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH WIRELINE FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES".

On motion of Senator MALLOY, the Bill was carried over.

THE CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED CALENDAR HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE MOTION PERIOD.

On motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Motion Period.

THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE SPECIAL ORDERS.

By previous motion of Senator MARTIN of Thursday, March 8, 2007, the Senate proceeded to vary the Order of the Day to take up for consideration H. 3097 prior to consideration of the Interrupted Debate; and, further, that following the disposition of H. 3907, the Senate would resume a regular Call of the Calendar.

H. 3097 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Walker, G.R. Smith, Shoopman, Cobb-Hunter, Mahaffey, Cotty, Owens, D.C. Smith, Bedingfield, Bales and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM, PROVIDE FOR COURSES OFFERED FOR CERTAIN CREDIT, PROVIDE FOR THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM'S TEACHERS, PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, PROVIDE FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND PROVIDE FOR AN ON-LINE PROGRAM IN A CHARTER SCHOOL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION IF A CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERS A PROGRAM OF ON-LINE INSTRUCTION AND PROVIDE THAT CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS MAY ENROLL IN THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM PURSUANT TO PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the second reading of the Bill.

Senator HAYES proposed the following Amendment No. 3 (NBD\11369AC07), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting Section 59-16-15(E) and inserting:

/(E)   Students enrolled in an online course for a unit of credit must be administered mid-term exams, final exams, and appropriate state assessments in a proctored environment./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator HAYES explained the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

Senators SHORT and CAMPSEN proposed the following Amendment No. 8 (3097-SHORT), which was adopted:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 2, by deleting lines 29 through 39 and inserting the following:

/   (B)   A student residing in South Carolina who is twenty-one years of age or younger shall be eligible to enroll in the South Carolina Virtual School Program.       /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

Senator SHORT explained the amendment.

The amendment was adopted.

There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Senators SETZLER, ALEXANDER, ANDERSON, BRYANT, CAMPSEN, CLEARY, COURSON, CROMER, DRUMMOND, ELLIOTT, FAIR, FORD, GREGORY, GROOMS, HAWKINS, HAYES, HUTTO, JACKSON, KNOTTS, LAND, LEATHERMAN, LEVENTIS, LOURIE, MALLOY, MARTIN, MATTHEWS, McCONNELL, McGILL, MESCHER, MOORE, O'DELL, PATTERSON, PEELER, PINCKNEY, RANKIN, REESE, RITCHIE, RYBERG, SCOTT, SHEHEEN, SHORT, THOMAS, VAUGHN, VERDIN and WILLIAMS, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mrs. Mary Nell Campbell Kreps of Columbia, S.C., caring friend and beloved nurse for the S. C. Senate for twenty years.

At 1:45 P.M., on motion of Senator MARTIN, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.

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