Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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:

As Joshua greeted the Eastern tribes when they returned home, he said to them:

" '... be very careful to keep the commandments and the law... to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul'." (Joshua 22:5)

Let us bow in prayer:

Holy Lord, as these leaders return today to this Senate Chamber, fill the heart and mind of each one with a determination to honor and serve You as well as the people of South Carolina throughout this entire 117th Session. Indeed, O God, may these dedicated Senators, their staff members, and all who serve here in this State House do everything possible this year to demonstrate conscientious, caring, and committed service-all to Your glory.

In your loving name we pray, dear Lord.
Amen.

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

Mr. Jeffrey S. Gossett
Clerk of the Senate
State House
Columbia, SC 29202

Dear Mr. Gossett:

The State Election Commission has certified to this office that the Honorable Catherine Ceips received the greatest number of votes cast for Senate District #46, in the special election held in Beaufort County on June 19, 2007.

The Honorable Catherine Ceips is hereby certified as the duly and properly elected member of the State Senate representing District #46.
Sincerely,
Mark Hammond
Secretary of State

Mr. Jeffrey S. Gossett
Clerk of the Senate
State House
Columbia, SC 29202

Dear Mr. Gossett:

The State Election Commission has certified to this office that the Honorable Paul G. Campbell, Jr. received the greatest number of votes cast for Senate District #44, in the special election held on August 7, 2007.

The Honorable Paul G. Campbell, Jr. is hereby certified as the duly and properly elected member of the State Senate representing District #44.
Sincerely,
Mark Hammond
Secretary of State

Mr. Jeffrey S. Gossett
Clerk of the Senate
State House
Columbia, SC 29202

Dear Mr. Gossett:

The State Election Commission has certified to this office that the Honorable Shane Massey received the greatest number of votes cast for Senate District #25, in the special election held on November 6, 2007.

The Honorable Shane Massey is hereby certified as the duly and properly elected member of the State Senate representing District #25.
Sincerely,
Mark Hammond
Secretary of State

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, Senators CAMPBELL and MASSEY presented themselves at the Bar and the Oath of Office was administered by the PRESIDENT.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, Senators CAMPBELL and MASSEY were granted leave to address the Senate with brief remarks.

Senator CAMPBELL addressed the Senate with brief remarks:

Mr. PRESIDENT, Senators, ladies and gentlemen.

It is a real honor to be joining this body. When I look around the walls at the painted portraits and see all the history the South Carolina Senate has lead for our great State and I see all the Senators sitting here this morning on both sides of the aisle who continue to lead and make history as we go forward, I am honored and awed to be joining you.

I am replacing a dear friend of mine, Senator BILL MESCHER, whose unfortunate passing leaves a void that will be most difficult to fill and one that instills in me a sense of urgency to work very hard for South Carolina and Berkeley County to make Senator MESCHER and "Miss Kitty" proud of what I can help you all accomplish.

I pledge to each of you my full diligence and I will work hard to be part of this great team. I ask for your guidance and council. Please offer to me suggestions and have patience with me as I grow into this position of trust. When I do something that does not make sense, please correct me. I know each of you have stood where I am most fortunate to be standing right now so you understand.

I am very fortunate to have been given this trust by the people of Senate District 44 in Berkeley County. These people own this seat and it is a real honor for me to occupy this seat for them. I will work very hard to be their voice and to continue to earn this trust.

I would not be here without so much support from so many people and want to thank each and every one of them. These folks made many sacrifices for me -- working very hard doing so many things that it takes to be elected. I realize I am but a member of that team who benefits from their hard work. I have had the pleasure to work with many of you in my many roles of community service from the Coastal Council of Boy Scouts to the Trident United Way, from being Chair of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the South Carolina Manufacturing Alliance and serving on the BIPEC Executive Committee. These positions have allowed me to see the needs of South Carolina and hopefully, I can now help you meet these needs.

I am fortunate as I come from manufacturing where I have met a payroll, hired and fired people, budgeted and lived within a budget, and made tough choices when business was not as good as it should have been. I understand what a job means to a person and to a family -- how a good job with good benefits can change the future of a family. I have seen this up close and personal and will work hard to see we continue to maintain and create opportunities for South Carolinians all over our great State.

Before I sit down, I have to thank my wife, Vicki, who has been by my side doing so many things to make this possible. She is here this morning continuing to support me and help me be successful in this role.

I am truly honored to be here today and to be among you as we work hard to make South Carolina better. Thank you.

Senator MASSEY addressed the Senate with brief remarks:

Thank you, Mr. PRESIDENT.

One of my political heroes once said, "Ingratitude is the cardinal sin. So, I think I would be a little remiss if didn't begin with a few "thank you's" -- first, to my wife, Blair, my parents, Gary and Linda, and my sister, Kim Dawn. They were all with me the whole way, and each one of them went above and beyond what anyone could expect to get me here. And for that I am extremely grateful.

There were many, many others who gave a lot of time, energy, and money during our campaign. Some of them are in the gallery today. I don't want to be accused of filibustering on my first day, so I won't identify each of you individually; but I see you up there, I know all you that you did to help, and I thank you very much.

Second, I want to thank the good people of Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties who have put me in this position and have given me the opportunity to represent them.

Mr. PRESIDENT, the last time you gathered in this historic Chamber, the people of Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties were represented by a different individual. For nearly 30 years, TOMMY MOORE represented our district. On behalf of his former constituents, I thank him for his service.

As we have all learned, particularly over the past week, there is increasingly throughout this country a call for change and a demand that elected representatives work together to confront the challenges we face. As the newest member of this body, and the one who most recently went through an election, I can tell you that call for change and that demand to work together is not limited to Iowa and New Hampshire; it exists here in South Carolina, as well.

The people who make this State great - and I think we all know I am not talking about those of us in this Chamber but the folks all across this State who work hard every day to better their lives and the lives of those around them - deserve a government that is efficient and

Mr. PRESIDENT, I thank you for this opportunity to address this body, and I thank the people of Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties for having the confidence in me and giving me the opportunity to serve them.

On motion of Senator PEELER, with unanimous consent, the remarks of Senators CAMPBELL and MASSEY were ordered printed in the Journal.

On motion of Senator FAIR, at 12:10 P.M., Senator VAUGHN was granted a leave of absence beginning today and lasting until Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

The Senate proceeded to the Seating Selections.

The Reading Clerk called the seniority roll for the purpose of seating selections as follows:

Seat 1     Senator McConnell
Seat 2     Senator Peeler
Seat 3     Senator Leatherman
Seat 4     Senator Courson
Seat 5     Senator Thomas
Seat 6     Senator O'Dell
Seat 7     Senator Hayes
Seat 8     Senator Martin
Seat 9     Senator Gregory
Seat 10   Senator Verdin
Seat 11   Senator Grooms
Seat 12   Senator Fair
Seat 13   Senator Ritchie
Seat 14   Senator Hawkins
Seat 15   Senator Campsen
Seat 16   Senator Cromer
Seat 17   Senator Scott
Seat 18   Senator Knotts

The Senate proceeded to the selection of Standing Committees.

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Verdin, Daniel B., Chairman
Grooms, Larry K.
Leventis, Phil
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.

BANKING AND INSURANCE
Thomas, David L., Chairman
McConnell, Glenn F.
Setzler, Nikki
Courson, John E.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Patterson, Kay
Reese, Glenn G.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Rankin, Luke
Alexander, Thomas C.
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Cromer, Ronnie W.
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Malloy, Gerald
Cleary, Ray

CORRECTIONS AND PENOLOGY
Fair, Michael L., Chairman
Thomas, David L.
Patterson, Kay
Ford, Robert
Gregory, Greg
Ryberg, W. Greg
Anderson, Ralph
Hawkins, John D.

EDUCATION
Courson, John E., Chairman
Setzler, Nikki
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Rankin, Luke A.
Short, Linda H.
Patterson, Kay
Gregory, Greg
Fair, Michael L.
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Leventis, Phil P.
Jackson, Darrell
Anderson, Ralph
Scott, Russell R. "Randy"
Ryberg, Greg
Grooms, Larry K.
Ceips, Catherine C.

ETHICS
Hayes, Robert, Chairman
Leatherman, Hugh K.
McConnell, Glenn F.
Courson, John E.
Leventis, Phil P.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
McGill, J. Yancey
Land, John C., III
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr.
Reese, Glenn G.

FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY
Gregory, Greg, Chairman
Drummond, John
Land, John C., III
McGill, J. Yancey
Elliott, Dick
Hutto, C. Bradley
Cromer, Ronnie W.
Sheheen, Vincent A.
Alexander, Thomas
Campsen, George E. "Chip", III
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Vaughn, Lewis R.
Fair, Michael L.
Scott, Randy
Williams, Kent

GENERAL COMMITTEE
Alexander, Thomas C., Chairman
O'Dell, William H.
Martin, Larry A.
Hawkins, John D.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Ford, Robert
Short, Linda H.
Sheheen, Vincent A.
Reese, Glenn G.
Lourie, Joel
Williams, Kent M.
Vaughn, Lewis R.
Leventis, Phil P.
Bryant, Kevin
Ceips, Catherine C.
Campbell, Paul G., Jr.
Massey, A. Shane

INTERSTATE COOPERATION
Leatherman, Hugh K., Chairman
Drummond, John
Setzler, Nikki
McConnell, Glenn F.
Peeler, Harvey S.

INVITATIONS
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr., Chairman
Alexander, Thomas C.
Patterson, Kay
O'Dell, William H.
McGill, J. Yancey
Reese, Glenn G.
Elliott, Dick
Ford, Robert
Verdin, Daniel B.
Campsen, George E. "Chip", III
Cromer, Ronnie W.

JUDICIARY
McConnell, Glenn F., Chairman
Ford, Robert
Gregory, Greg
Jackson, Darrell
Martin, Larry A.
Rankin, Luke
Elliott, Dick
Hutto, C. Bradley
Anderson, Ralph
Hawkins, John D.
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Malloy, Gerald
Sheheen, Vincent A.
Campsen, George E. "Chip", III
Cleary, Raymond E., III
Lourie, Joel
Scott, Russell R. "Randy"
Williams, Kent M.
Vaughn, Lewis R.
Ceips, Catherine C.
Campbell, Paul G., Jr.
Massey, A. Shane

LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Ryberg, W. Greg, Chairman
Drummond, John
Setzler, Nikki
Leventis, Phil
McConnell, Glenn F.
O'Dell, William H.
Reese, Glenn G.
Ford, Robert
Alexander, Thomas C.
Leatherman, Hugh K.
Verdin, Daniel B.
Grooms, Larry K.
Malloy, Gerald
Bryant, Kevin

MEDICAL AFFAIRS
Peeler, Harvey S., Jr., Chairman
Courson, John E.
Thomas, David L.
Hayes, Robert W., Jr.
Jackson, Darrell
Short, Linda H.
Fair, Michael L.
Hutto, C. Bradley
Anderson, Ralph
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Verdin, Daniel B.
Cleary, Raymond E., III
Scott, Russell R. "Randy"
Bryant, Kevin
Ford, Robert
Lourie, Joel

RULES
Martin, Larry A., Chairman
McConnell, Glenn F.
Reese, Glenn G.
Land, John C., III
Hutto, C. Bradley
Ritchie, James H., Jr.
Matthews, John W., Jr.
Knotts, John M. "Jake", Jr.
Malloy, Gerald
Cromer, Ronnie W.
O'Dell, William H.
Leatherman, Hugh
Anderson, Ralph
Elliott, Dick
Vaughn, Lewis R.
Ceips, Catherine C.
Massey, A. Shane

TRANSPORTATION
Grooms, Larry K., Chairman
Ryberg, W. Greg
Land, John C., III
Leatherman, Hugh K.
McGill, J. Yancey
Elliott, Dick
Rankin, Luke
Hawkins, John D.
Verdin, Daniel B.
Drummond, John
Malloy, Gerald
Short, Linda H.
Pinckney, Clementa C.
Campsen, George E. "Chip", III
Cleary, Raymond E., III
Scott, Randy
Ceips, Catherine C.

ALEXANDER, THOMAS C.
Banking and Insurance
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
General, Chairman
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry

ANDERSON, RALPH
Corrections and Penology
Education
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules

BRYANT, KEVIN
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Finance
General

CAMPBELL, PAUL G., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary

CAMPSEN, GEORGE E. "CHIP", III
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Judiciary

Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

CEIPS, CATHERINE C.
Education
General
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation

CLEARY, RAYMOND E., III
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Transportation

COURSON, JOHN E.
Banking and Insurance
Education, Chairman
Ethics
Finance
Medical Affairs

DRUMMOND, JOHN
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation

ELLIOTT, DICK
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Judiciary
Rules
Transportation

FAIR, MICHAEL L.
Corrections and Penology, Chairman
Education
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Medical Affairs

FORD, ROBERT
Corrections and Penology
General
Invitations
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs

GREGORY, GREG
Corrections and Penology
Education

GROOMS, LARRY K.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Finance
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Transportation, Chairman

HAWKINS, JOHN D.
Corrections and Penology
General
Judiciary
Transportation

HAYES, ROBERT W., JR.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Ethics, Chairman
Finance
Medical Affairs

HUTTO, C. BRADLEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules

JACKSON, DARRELL
Banking and Insurance
Education
Judiciary
Medical Affairs

KNOTTS, JOHN M. "JAKE", JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Invitations, Chairman

LAND, JOHN C., III
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Rules
Transportation

LEATHERMAN, HUGH K.
Ethics
Finance, Chairman
Interstate Cooperation, Chairman
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
Transportation

LEVENTIS, PHIL
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Ethics
Finance
General
Labor, Commerce and Industry

LOURIE, JOEL
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
General
Judiciary
Medical Affairs

MALLOY, GERALD
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules
Transportation

MASSEY, A. SHANE
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
Rules

MATTHEWS, JOHN W., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Education
Ethics
Finance
Rules

McCONNELL, GLENN F.
Banking and Insurance
Ethics
General
Interstate Cooperation
Judiciary, Chairman
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Rules

McGILL, J. YANCEY
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Ethics
Finance
Fish, Game and Forestry
Invitations
Transportation

PATTERSON, KAY
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
Invitations

PEELER, HARVEY S., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Education
Ethics
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs, Chairman

PINCKNEY, CLEMENTA C.
Banking and Insurance
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Medical Affairs
Transportation

RANKIN, LUKE
Banking and Insurance
Education
Judiciary
Transportation

REESE, GLENN G.
Banking and Insurance
Finance
General
Invitations

RITCHIE, JAMES H., JR.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Banking and Insurance
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Rules

RYBERG, W. GREG
Corrections and Penology
Education
Finance
Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chairman
Transportation

SCOTT, RUSSELL R. "RANDY"
Corrections and Penology
Education
Fish, Game and Forestry
Judiciary
Medical Affairs
Transportation

SETZLER, NIKKI
Banking and Insurance
Education
Finance
Interstate Cooperation
Labor, Commerce and Industry

SHEHEEN, VINCENT A.
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General

SHORT, LINDA H.
Education
Finance
General
Medical Affairs
Transportation

THOMAS, DAVID L.
Banking and Insurance, Chairman
Corrections and Penology
Finance
Medical Affairs

VAUGHN, LEWIS R.
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary
Rules

VERDIN, DANIEL B.
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chairman
Finance
Invitations
Labor, Commerce and Industry
Medical Affairs
Transportation

WILLIAMS, KENT M.
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Corrections and Penology
Fish, Game and Forestry
General
Judiciary

Pursuant to Rule 19, the following members are designated as Standing Committee Chairmen:

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Senator VERDIN

BANKING AND INSURANCE COMMITTEE

Senator THOMAS

CORRECTIONS AND PENOLOGY COMMITTEE

Senator FAIR

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Senator COURSON

ETHICS COMMITTEE

Senator HAYES

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Senator LEATHERMAN

FISH, GAME AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE

Senator GREGORY

GENERAL COMMITTEE

Senator ALEXANDER

INTERSTATE COOPERATION COMMITTEE

Senator LEATHERMAN

INVITATIONS COMMITTEE

Senator KNOTTS

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Senator McCONNELL

LABOR, COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE

Senator RYBERG

MEDICAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Senator PEELER

RULES COMMITTEE

Senator MARTIN

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Senator GROOMS

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that the list of prefiled Bills, a copy of which was sent to each member, be entered in the Journal as having been read and referred, en banc, as noted, unless any member shall make a motion to refer a Bill to a different committee.

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the deadline for adding co-sponsors to those Bills which were prefiled would be extended until Thursday, January 24, 2008.

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

Document No. 3111
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control - Coastal Council
SUBJECT: Coastal Division Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 5, 2008

Document No. 3112
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Environmental Protection Fees
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3114
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Tanning Facilities
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3124
Agency: Public Service Commission
SUBJECT: Eligible Telecommunications Carrier
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3125
Agency: Department of Public Safety
SUBJECT: Driver Schools and Truck Driver Training Schools
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3126
Agency: Public Service Commission
SUBJECT: Motor Carrier Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3128
Agency: Public Service Commission
SUBJECT: Electric Systems and Gas Systems
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Judiciary Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3133
Agency: Department of Agriculture
SUBJECT: Weights and Measures
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3134
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Standards for Licensing Nursing Homes
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3135
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Commissioners of Pilotage
SUBJECT: Chapter Revision (136-001 through 136-799)
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008

Referred to Transportation Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3141
Agency: Department of Natural Resources
SUBJECT: Seasons, Limits, Methods of Take and Special Use Restrictions on WMA's
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Fish, Game and Forestry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document No. 3143
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
SUBJECT: Free Tuition for Residents Sixty Years of Age
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document Number: 3149
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Environmental Electronic Reporting Requirements
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document Number: 3151
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Document Number: 3152
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
SUBJECT: Underground Storage Tank Control Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document Number: 3174
Agency: Budget and Control Board
SUBJECT: SC Procurement Regulations - Pre-Bid Conferences
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Finance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

Document Number: 3175
Agency: Budget and Control Board
SUBJECT: SC Procurement Regulations
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 8, 2008
Referred to Finance Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 7, 2008

The following was received:

Document No. 3118
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Board of Dentistry
SUBJECT: Mobile Dental Facilities and Portable Dental Operations
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 6, 2007
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee
Legislative Review Expiration: Permanently Withdrawn
Referred to Medical Affairs Committee March 6, 2007
Permanently Withdrawn   December 14, 2007

Senator CLEARY introduced Dr. Gerald Harmon of Georgetown, S.C., Doctor of the Day.

On motion of Senator SETZLER, at 12:05 P.M., Senator DRUMMOND was granted a leave of absence for today.

S. 136 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXATION, TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES A DEDUCTION IN COMPUTING STATE TAXABLE INCOME.

On motion of Senator BRYANT, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator BRYANT was added as a co-sponsor of S. 136.

S. 240 (Word version) -- Senator Short: 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.

On motion of Senator BRYANT, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator BRYANT was added as a co-sponsor of S. 240.

S. 465 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Fair, Leventis, Martin, Alexander, Campsen, Knotts, Ford, Anderson, Sheheen, Patterson, Williams, McConnell, Bryant, Cromer, Leatherman, Vaughn, Cleary, Land, O'Dell, Peeler, Reese, Thomas, Hayes, McGill, Verdin, Elliott, Rankin, Hawkins, Short and Jackson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A STATEWIDE WIRELESS BROADBAND

On motion of Senator MALLOY, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator MALLOY was added as a co-sponsor of S. 465.

S. 8 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas, Courson, Sheheen, Hayes, Richardson, Ritchie, Knotts, Cleary, Alexander and Bryant: 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 AND DISCLOSURE OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO PERSONAL IDENTIFYING 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

On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator McCONNELL was added as a co-sponsor of S. 8.

S. 524 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman: 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.

On motion of Senator CAMPSEN, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CAMPSEN was added as a co-sponsor of S. 524.

S. 392 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Cromer, Sheheen, Campsen, Scott, Williams and Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT", TO ADD CHAPTER 28 TO TITLE 8 RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM LAWS

On motion of Senator CEIPS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator CEIPS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 392.

S. 808 (Word version) -- Senators Hawkins and Hayes: 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.

On motion of Senator THOMAS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator THOMAS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 808.

S. 336 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-150 SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTIONS ORDERED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT AS SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, PROBATE JUDGES, SHERIFFS, REGISTERS OF DEEDS, COUNTY AUDITORS, COUNTY TREASURERS, AND COUNTY CORONERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-15-65, AS AMENDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNTY CORONER AS A COUNTY OFFICIAL RECEIVING A SALARY SUPPLEMENT FROM THE STATE.

On motion of Senator HAWKINS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator HAWKINS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 336.

S. 222 (Word version) -- Senators Mescher, Campsen, Knotts and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 67, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS BY SCHOOL BUSES, TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES AND TO REPORT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS MAY NOT USE CELLULAR TELEPHONES WHILE DRIVING THE SCHOOL BUS AND TO DEFINE EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.

On motion of Senator SCOTT, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator SCOTT was added as a co-sponsor of S. 222.

Senators SHEHEEN and KNOTTS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.

S. 104 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Courson, Vaughn and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ARCHIVES ACT, SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 3 CREATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL ADVISORY BOARD.

Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Education.

There was no objection.

The Bill was recalled from the Committee on Education.

Senator COURSON asked unanimous consent to commit the Bill to the General Committee.

There was no objection.

The Bill was ordered committed to the General Committee.

The following were introduced:

S. 856 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Grooms, Ritchie, Bryant, Campsen, O'Dell, and Alexander: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 857 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Peeler, Grooms, Campsen, O'Dell and Alexander: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 858 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Rankin and O'Dell: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 859 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-62-50 AND 12-62-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE TAX REBATE AND THE EXPENDITURE REBATE TO MOTION PICTURE COMPANIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX REBATE TO A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANY EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE COMPANY'S SOUTH CAROLINA PAYROLL,

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 860 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Campsen and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3622 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PORTION OF THE EXPENSES OF INSTALLING OR IMPROVING A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE IN WHICH SUCH A SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED BY STATUTE, REGULATION, OR CODE AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS TO CLAIM THE CREDIT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM PREMIUM DISCOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FOR A COMMERCIAL POLICY OF PROPERTY INSURANCE IF THERE IS INSTALLED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE INSURED PROPERTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-10-275 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TAP-ON FEES FOR FIVE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS EXCEEDING THE STANDARD TAP-ON FEE OTHERWISE APPLICABLE FOR THE STRUCTURE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 861 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JUDGE OF

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 862 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 863 (Word version) -- 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 864 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE "LICENSURE OF IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER ACT".
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 865 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander and O'Dell: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 866 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Ford and Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 6, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2015; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 11, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 12, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 13, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 867 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-45 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTENDING ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE WRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT DUE TO AN ERROR BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY TUITION FOR THAT SCHOOL YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ONLY REMOVE A STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF DISTRICT ERROR IF THE DISTRICT CAN DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ERROR WAS DUE TO THE PERSON

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 868 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT CONTRACT TO HIRE RETIRED TEACHERS MAY NOT RESCIND THOSE CONTRACTS FOR THE ENSUING SCHOOL YEAR.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 869 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT", ADDRESSING THE FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECT OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ON THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND A CONTRACTOR DOING BUSINESS WITH A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE STATUS VERIFICATION SYSTEM TO VERIFY THE WORK AUTHORIZATION STATUS OF A NEW EMPLOYEE AND TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE WHO IS DISCHARGED UPON THE HIRING OF AN UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE A WITHHOLDING AGENT TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAX AT THE RATE OF SIX PERCENT WITH RESPECT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO FAILS TO PROVIDE A VALID SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND TO

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 870 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTARY PUBLIC TO IDENTIFY POSITIVELY AN INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING A NOTARIAL ACT AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTARY PUBLIC TO KEEP AN OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NOTARIAL ACTS, TO RECORD SPECIFIED ENTRIES IN THE JOURNAL FOR A NOTARIAL ACT, AND TO RETAIN THE JOURNAL FOR SEVEN YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAST RECORDED ENTRY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 871 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315(M) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS RECEIVED FROM WAGE WITHHOLDING UNDER THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT UNIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIT MUST OPERATE THE CENTRALIZED COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 872 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

S. 873 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES FOR SMALL GAME GENERALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A STATEWIDE HUNTING LICENSE, A STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSE, AND A STATEWIDE COMBINATION LICENSE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHO ARE CONSIDERED RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 874 (Word version) -- 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 875 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ORDERING OF AUTOPSIES BY A CORONER OR A SOLICITOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO DETERMINE A DECEDENT'S CAUSE OF DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO INMATES WHO DIE WHILE BEING TREATED AS A PATIENT IN A PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER WHO ORDERS THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AUTOPSY UPON AN INMATE WHO DIES WHILE BEING TREATED IN A PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY MAY OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF THE AUTOPSY FROM THE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY OR THE PENAL INSTITUTION THAT ADMITTED THE INMATE TO THE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 876 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-5 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "DAY VISITOR" AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-10, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES TO ATTRACT AND PROVIDE FOR DAY VISITORS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 877 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3415 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND CORPORATE LICENSE TAX CREDIT ALLOWED TAXPAYERS CLAIMING A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITY, TO ALLOW THE CREDIT AGAINST ANY INCOME TAX IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 878 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3367 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON CORPORATE INCOME AND INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES INVESTING AND CREATING JOBS IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, OR AN ASSOCIATION TAXABLE AS A BUSINESS ENTITY MAY ALSO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3410, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, OR AN ASSOCIATION TAXABLE AS A BUSINESS ENTITY MAY ALSO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 879 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 880 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2110 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 881 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary and O'Dell: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 882 (Word version) -- 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 883 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 884 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 4-10-810 AND 59-21-1030 RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 885 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ADMITTING HIS PARENT TO A HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER DEPLETING THE PARENT'S ASSETS IN A MANNER THAT WOULD RENDER THE PARENT UNABLE TO SATISFY THE PARENT'S FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO THE HOSPITAL ARISING FROM THE PARENT'S RECEIPT OF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL, TO IMPOSE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO ENABLE A HOSPITAL HOUSING AN ABANDONED PARENT TO DISCHARGE THE PATIENT AND ADMIT HIM TO AN APPROPRIATE NURSING FACILITY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE CHILD WHO ABANDONED THE PARENT BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NURSING FACILITY EXPENSE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 886 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 28 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 887 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO INCREASE TO TWO MILLION DOLLARS THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED, TO DELETE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER AN EXPENDITURE EXCEEDS THE LIMIT, AND TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COSTING MORE THAN

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 888 (Word version) -- Senator Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50(8) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A CHARTER SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARTER SCHOOL MAY GIVE ENROLLMENT PRIORITY TO A SIBLING OF A PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED PUPIL.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 889 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Grooms and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BUILDING AND FIRE CODES, SO AS TO ADD SECTION 6-9-67 TO PROVIDE THAT NATURAL

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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

S. 890 (Word version) -- Senators Malloy, McConnell, Ford, Rankin, Knotts, Cleary, Hawkins and O'Dell: 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 891 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Grooms, Lourie and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2647 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALES, USE, AND CASUAL EXCISE TAX REVENUES IN A FISCAL YEAR FROM THE SALE, USE, OR TITLING OF A VEHICLE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED AND LICENSED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND AND AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF NONSTATE TAX SOURCE STATE HIGHWAY FUND REVENUES TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THESE REVENUES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-43-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVENUE SOURCES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE REVENUES DERIVED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12-36-2647 AS ADDED BY THIS ACT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 892 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms, McConnell and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 11 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND AND THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-315, TO ESTABLISH THE TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT TWO PERCENT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE OF THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR BE DEPOSITED INTO THE TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE FUND MUST BE USED TO OFFSET REVENUE SHORTFALLS, AND TO PROVIDE

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 893 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-9-880 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO FORECASTS OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS, ADJUSTMENTS TO THOSE FORECASTS, REVENUE REVIEWS, THE PRODUCTION OF A SYNOPSIS OF REVENUE SHORTFALLS, AND THE PUBLICATION OF REPORTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FINAL REVENUE FORECAST PRODUCED BY THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS IS LIMITED TO A THREE PERCENT INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S FINAL FORECAST, TO PROVIDE THAT HALF OF ANY REVENUE COLLECTED IN EXCESS OF THE FINAL FORECAST MUST BE CREDITED TO THE STATE BUDGET SURPLUS TAX RELIEF FUND AND HALF OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED IN EXCESS OF THE FINAL FORECAST MUST BE CREDITED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE NON-FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUND, TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 11, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RESERVE FUND AND THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-360, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE BUDGET SURPLUS TAX RELIEF FUND, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE IN THE FUND MUST BE USED TO FUND A TAX CREDIT, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 12, THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3490 TO PROVIDE THAT TAXPAYERS WHO FILED INCOME TAX RETURNS DURING THE PREVIOUS YEAR MAY CLAIM A TAX CREDIT.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 894 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Ceips: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", TO REVISE ITS DEFINITION TO INCLUDE CLASS D, E, AND F

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 895 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-652(2) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PENALTY FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE, TO PROVIDE FOR A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF FIFTEEN YEARS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 896 (Word version) -- Senators Massey, Bryant and Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-67 ENACTING THE "APPROPRIATIONS BILL EARMARK DISCLOSURE ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION SURROUNDING EARMARKS REQUESTED BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR INCLUSION IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE FOR THIS DISCLOSURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THESE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 897 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 41 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS FUND ACT,

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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

S. 898 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO ENACT THE "GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 8-27-10(4), RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF REPORT FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION FOR REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS OF STATE OR FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION BY PROVIDING THAT A REPORT MAY BE A WRITTEN OR ORAL ALLEGATION OR TESTIMONY TO A LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 2, RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HAVE A DUTY TO REVIEW AND STUDY THE OPERATIONS OF THE STATE AGENCIES WITHIN THE COMMITTEE'S JURISDICTION, TO ESTABLISH COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT JURISDICTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS BY WHICH A COMMITTEE MAY INITIATE AN OVERSIGHT STUDY OR INVESTIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE MAY ACQUIRE EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION RELATED TO THE STUDY OR INVESTIGATION, TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORTS, THE MANNER IN WHICH THEY ARE REQUESTED, AND THE CONTENTS OF THE REPORTS, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN TO AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE MUST BE GIVEN UNDER OATH, TO PROVIDE THAT WITNESSES TESTIFYING IN FRONT OF AN INVESTIGATING

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 899 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-400 SO AS TO LIMIT TO ANNUAL INCREASES IN STATE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TOTAL OF PERCENTAGE INCREASES IN STATE PERSONAL INCOME AND STATE POPULATION IN THE MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR FOR WHICH SUCH INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, TO PROVIDE FOR THIS LIMIT TO BE EXCEEDED BY MEANS OF A SPECIAL VOTE OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO DEFINE SPECIAL VOTE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 900 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen, Leventis, Lourie and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-3-220 SO AS TO CREATE THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SOLDIERS' SUPPORT ACT OF 2008", AND TO PROVIDE LIMITED COLLEGE TUITION PAYMENTS TO THE SPOUSE AND CHILD OF A DECEASED NATIONAL GUARD MEMBER WHO DIED WHILE PERFORMING HIS MILITARY DUTY.
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Prefiled and referred to the General Committee.

Read the first time and referred to the General Committee.

S. 901 (Word version) -- Senator Ceips: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 902 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW, STUDY, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE DESIRABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF EXTENDING THE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROVIDED BY ACT 388 OF 2006 TO OTHER CLASSES OF PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN JANUARY 6, 2009, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS DISSOLVED.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 903 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-15-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON WOMEN, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION IS COMPOSED OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, WITH ONE MEMBER APPOINTED FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND NINE MEMBERS FROM THE STATE AT-LARGE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 904 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-120 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 905 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 906 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-80(D) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE NOTICE OF A MEETING OF A PUBLIC BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT WRITTEN PUBLIC NOTICE MAY BE PUBLISHED ON THE OFFICIAL INTERNET WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY THE PUBLIC BODY.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 907 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-9-50 AND 7-9-70 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF A PARTY CLUB AND THE CONVENING OF A COUNTY CONVENTION, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE MAY BE PUBLISHED ON THE OFFICIAL INTERNET WEBSITE OF THE POLITICAL PARTY TO WHICH THE CLUB BELONGS AS WELL AS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-45(4), RELATING TO FILING FOR CANDIDACY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN MAY PUBLISH THE NOTICE OF THE FILING PERIOD, OFFICES THAT MAY BE FILED FOR, AND THE PLACE WHERE FILING MAY BE MADE ON THE OFFICIAL INTERNET WEBSITE MAINTAINED BY THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 908 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-83 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PHARMACISTS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FACILITIES DISTRIBUTING OR DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MUST BE PERMITTED BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY AND MUST HAVE A PHARMACIST-IN-CHARGE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-43-86, RELATING TO PHARMACISTS, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 909 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 111 0F TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS, BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-25, TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE COMPONENTS THAT ARE AWARDED A BRONZE STAR MEDAL, OR HIGHER MILITARY AWARD IN THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE, FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS MAY BE ADMITTED TO ANY STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR POST HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION FREE OF TUITION.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 910 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-625, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESISTING ARREST WITH THE USE OR THREAT OF USE OF A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WILLFULLY COMMITS AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DURING THE LAWFUL DISCHARGE OF THE OFFICER'S OFFICIAL DUTIES, OR WHEN THE OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE OFFICER'S OFFICIAL DUTIES, IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND TO PROVIDE THE PENALTIES FOR THIS OFFENSE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 911 (Word version) -- 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 912 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-11-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A CANDIDATE IN GENERAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN FILINGS TAKE PLACE ON THE FIFTH DAY INSTEAD OF THE TENTH DAY FOLLOWING THE DEADLINE AND THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLY TO NONPARTISAN SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTIONS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 913 (Word version) -- 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 914 (Word version) -- 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 915 (Word version) -- Senators Martin, Sheheen and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION MAY BE REQUESTED BY ELECTRONIC MAIL IN ADDITION TO TELEPHONE OR MAIL.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 916 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 917 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING VOTER ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VOTERS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE DUE TO BLINDNESS, DISABILITY, OR INABILITY TO READ OR WRITE MAY BE GIVEN ASSISTANCE BY A PERSON OF THE VOTER'S CHOICE OTHER THAN THE VOTER'S EMPLOYER OR AGENT OF THE EMPLOYER OR OFFICER OR AGENT OF THAT VOTER'S UNION.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 918 (Word version) -- 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,

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 919 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT HAS JURISDICTION TO REVIEW THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF A CHILD IN A CUSTODY OR VISITATION MATTER, TO MAKE FINDINGS WHETHER THE LOCATION PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCESS FOR VISITATION BY THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENT, AND TO ORDER WHETHER THE CUSTODIAL PARENT MUST ASSIST WITH VISITATION ARRANGEMENTS AND WHETHER THE CUSTODIAL PARENT MUST PETITION THE COURT BEFORE CHANGING THE CHILD'S GEOGRAPHIC RESIDENCE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 920 (Word version) -- Senators Anderson and Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY NOT REMOVE A RESIDENT FROM SUCH A FACILITY IF THE RESIDENT, THE RESIDENT'S FAMILY, THE RESIDENT'S PHYSICIAN, AND THE FACILITY AGREE TO THE RESIDENT'S CONTINUED STAY AND IF THE FACILITY IS CAPABLE OF

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 921 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-10-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS MUST HAVE AN INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3622 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT EQUAL TO THE COSTS INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER IN INSTALLING A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-750 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL NEW AND RENEWAL POLICIES OF COMMERCIAL FIRE INSURANCE TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY FOR A PREMIUM CREDIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND PROVIDE THE FORM OF THE NOTICE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 45-5-80 RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF HOTELS FROM FIRE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

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

S. 922 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR ITEMS OF UNPREPARED FOOD.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 923 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen, Leventis and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO CREATE THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS ACT OF 2008", TO PROVIDE THAT A VETERAN OF

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 924 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas, Ford and Anderson: 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; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AND GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, RENEWAL, AND TERMINATION; TO DESCRIBE PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR RECORD-KEEPING, TRUST AND ESCROW ACCOUNTS, AND ANNUAL REPORTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FELONY OFFENSE OF MORTGAGE FRAUD AND PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OTHERWISE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THROUGH CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO AMEND 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 925 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 49, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND COORDINATION BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE WATER MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2008", INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO REQUIRE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE FOR PRINCIPLES ON WHICH SUCH PROGRAM MUST BE BASED; TO REQUIRE ALL WATER WITHDRAWAL PERMIT DECISIONS TO BE MADE IN

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 926 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin and Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-140(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE FUNDS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR EACH STUDENT WHO TRANSFERS FROM A FAILING PUBLIC SCHOOL TO A CHARTER SCHOOL, THE WEIGHTED PUPIL AMOUNT OF ALL ATTRIBUTABLE FUNDS MUST BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Education.

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

S. 927 (Word version) -- Senators Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-15-220, 7-15-380, 7-15-385, AND 7-15-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CASTING A BALLOT BY MEANS OF AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SIGNATURE OR MARK OF AN ABSENTEE APPLICANT OR VOTER BE WITNESSED.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 928 (Word version) -- Senator Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 46 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 53, TO LIMIT THE LIABILITY THAT AN AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL MAY INCUR DUE TO AN INJURY OR DEATH SUFFERED BY A PARTICIPANT IN AN AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY, TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL MUST POST A WARNING NOTICE AT THE AGRITOURISM FACILITY, TO PROVIDE THAT WARNING NOTICES MUST BE INCLUDED IN CONTRACTS THE AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL ENTERS INTO WITH PARTICIPANTS, TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN A FORM CONTAINING A WARNING NOTICE STATING THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH AN AGRITOURISM ACTIVITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGRITOURISM PROFESSIONAL'S LIABILITY IS NOT LIMITED IF THE PROPER WARNING NOTICES ARE NOT PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 929 (Word version) -- Senator Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-180, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PLAY OR OPERATE ANY RADIO OR OTHER APPARATUS MAKING OR REPRODUCING MUSIC IN A MANNER THAT IS CLAMOROUS, NOISY, OR AUDIBLE OUTSIDE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN THE PUBLIC STREETS, OR IN ANY RESIDENCE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 930 (Word version) -- Senators Ryberg, Bryant and Massey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, TO INCLUDE SEXUAL BATTERY, WHEN THE VICTIM IS A STUDENT SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THE ACTOR IS A PERSON EMPLOYED AT A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 931 (Word version) -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-560, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER IS PROHIBITED FROM LOITERING, BEING EMPLOYED, OR ESTABLISHING A RESIDENCE WITHIN ONE MILE OF A SCHOOL BUILDING OR CHILD CARE FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 932 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-5 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATELY DESIGNATED NEW ITEM TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, PRINTED, AUDIO, AND VIDEO MATERIALS AND TESTS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST BE PROVIDED IN AN ENGLISH-ONLY FORMAT UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 933 (Word version) -- Senator Ceips: 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.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 934 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2645, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE" AS IT RELATES TO THE ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR DETERMINING THE ASSESSED VALUE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT APPLIES TO PICKUP TRUCKS.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Finance.

On motion of Senator LEATHERMAN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.

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

S. 935 (Word version) -- Senators Thomas and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRUCK WHOSE GROSS WEIGHT DOES NOT EXCEED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND POUNDS TO BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE.
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Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

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

S. 936 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Hayes, Martin, Thomas and O'Dell: 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

Prefiled and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

S. 937 (Word version) -- Senators Vaughn and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO AGGRESSIVELY ENCOURAGE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS TO CREATE

Prefiled and referred to the General Committee.

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the General Committee.

S. 938 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW LIGHT BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH AND TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND PASTOR GREGORY B. CUNNINGHAM AND THE CONGREGATION FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE HOPKINS COMMUNITY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 939 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE MEMBERS OF THE EPSILON CHI OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY ON THE ORGANIZATION'S CELEBRATION OF ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 940 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF PAGELAND ON THEIR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2008.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 941 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CITY OF WEST COLUMBIA FOR WINNING A 2007 MUNICIPAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ITS EFFORTS TO REDUCE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 942 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 943 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 944 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 945 (Word version) -- 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

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

S. 946 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 947 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 948 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 949 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie, Elliott, Thomas, Malloy, Cleary and Alexander: A BILL TO REDESIGNATE SECTION 38-71-280,

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 950 (Word version) -- 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 951 (Word version) -- 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.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 952 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN EXEMPTION FOR MEDICINE USED FOR INTRAOCULAR AND PERIOCULAR INJECTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OPHTHALMIC DISEASES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 953 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE NATURAL

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

S. 954 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17 OF TITLE 16 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 RELATING TO PAYDAY LOANS, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO PROVIDE PAYDAY LOANS, TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF NO LESS THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE YEARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY REQUIRE A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE TO PAY RESTITUTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MAY RECOVER CIVIL PENALTIES FROM A PERSON THAT IS CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROCEEDS OF ALL LOANS MADE BY A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE ARE TAXABLE TO THE VIOLATOR AS INCOME, TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCATION WHERE PAYDAY LOANS ARE PROVIDED IS A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE IS PROHIBITED FROM HAVING OR OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR ANY BUSINESS.
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Senator HAWKINS spoke on the Bill.

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

S. 955 (Word version) -- 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

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

S. 956 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts, Ford, Vaughn, Scott, Drummond and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1370 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTS IN THE INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A DOG, CAT, OR HORSE SHALL STOP THE VEHICLE AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT AND REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO THE PROPER LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 957 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DECLARE BY EXECUTIVE ORDER THAT NO ILLEGAL ALIEN IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ANY SERVICES, BENEFITS, OR ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES OR ANY OTHER STATE AGENCY TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
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The Senate Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 958 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 959 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST 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".
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 960 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 961 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 962 (Word version) -- 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.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

H. 4258 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Clemmons, Edge and Hardwick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF THE STATE FARM TO MARKET ROAD #31 IN HORRY COUNTY, FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 4304 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty and Funderburk: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE TWENTY-FIVE MILE CREEK BRIDGE SITUATED ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 34 IN KERSHAW COUNTY THE "DONALD L. TRUESDALE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT BRIDGE", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE WHICH CONTAIN THE WORDS "DONALD L. TRUESDALE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT BRIDGE".

The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

On motion of Senator KNOTTS with unanimous consent, the following invitations were unanimously polled from the Committee on Invitations with a favorable report, accepted and ordered placed on the Calendar:

The following polling sheet represents each invitation that was polled from the Committee:

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

An invitation from the SC Bankers Association to attend a reception at the Marriott Hotel on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M.

An invitation from the American Cancer Society to attend a breakfast in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

An invitation from the SC Apartment Association to attend a luncheon in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.

An invitation from the SC Chamber of Commerce to attend a reception at the Columbia Marriott on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

An invitation from the City of Columbia to attend a reception at Ed Venture Children's Museum on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 P.M.

An invitation from the SC Broadcaster's Association to attend a breakfast in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, January 10, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

An invitation from the SC Telephone Association to attend a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

An invitation from the Association of Cosmetology Salon Professionals to attend a breakfast in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

An invitation from the National Federation of the Blind to attend a luncheon in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.

An invitation from the Hollings Cancer Center to attend a breakfast in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, January 17, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

An invitation from the SC Society of Professional Engineers to attend a reception at the Clarion on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

An invitation from the Homebuilders Association of SC to attend a reception at 1419 Pendleton Street on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 8:00 until 9:00 P.M.

An invitation from the Foundation for the Commission for the Blind to attend a breakfast in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

An invitation from the SC Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development to attend a luncheon in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, from 12:00 until 2:00 P.M.

An invitation from SC State to attend a reception at the Clarion on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

An invitation from the SC Association of Community Development Corporations to attend a breakfast in Room 112 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, January 24, 2008, from 8:00 until 10:00 A.M.

On motion of Senators GROOMS, SETZLER, KNOTTS, CROMER and COURSON, with unanimous consent, the Senate stood adjourned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Standra Jones of Lexington, S.C. who was struck and killed while supervising a highway crew along I-26 in December 2007.

At 2:04 P.M., on motion of Senator McCONNELL, the Senate adjourned to meet tomorrow at 2:00 P.M.

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