REGULAR SESSION OF 2011
History of Bills and Resolutions Acted on by the House of Representatives
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2011 HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Bills and Resolutions acted on by the House in 2011.
- H. 4542 (From 2010 Session) -- A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 813320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION OF THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION UNTIL FINAL DISPOSITION OF AN ETHICS INVESTIGATION AND REQUIRE THAT THE INFORMATION MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL A FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE HAS BEEN MADE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8131372, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO DETERMINE THAT ERRORS OR OMISSIONS ON CAMPAIGN REPORTS ARE INADVERTENT AND MAY BE HANDLED AS TECHNICAL VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISORY OFFICE.
- Message from Senate
- H. 3000 -- Reps. Harrell, Bingham and Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALLOTTING SEATS TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 2011 AND 2012 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3001 -- Reps. Harrell, White, Bingham and Ott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE 2011 AND 2012 SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3002 -- Reps. Cooper, Owens, Horne, Ballentine, G. R. Smith, Murphy, Harrell, D. C. Moss, White, Gambrell, Sandifer, Bingham, Cobb-Hunter and Agnew: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 20, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 1977, SO AS TO ENACT "THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT OF 2011".
- Introduced and Committed
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- H. 3003 -- Reps. Clemmons, Harrell, Lucas, Bingham, Harrison, Cooper, Owens, Sandifer, Allison, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bowen, Cole, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Forrester, Frye, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hardwick, Hiott, Horne, Huggins, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Merrill, V. S. Moss, Norman, Parker, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Stringer, Toole, Umphlett, Viers, White, Crosby, Thayer, Simrill, Ryan, McCoy, Murphy, Atwater, Henderson, Quinn, Tallon, Patrick, J. R. Smith, Hixon, Taylor, Young, Bedingfield, Corbin, Pitts, Chumley, Spires, Pope, Bikas, Pinson, D. C. Moss, Erickson, Willis, Brady, Herbkersman, Nanney, Brannon and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "DOMICILE", SO AS TO PROVIDE FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING A PERSON'S INTENTION REGARDING HIS DOMICILE FOR VOTING PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-125, RELATING TO WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN ELECTOR LOSES OR DEFACES HIS REGISTRATION NOTIFICATION, HE MAY OBTAIN A DUPLICATE NOTIFICATION FROM HIS COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANTS FOR REGISTRATION AND CHALLENGES OF QUALIFICATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE WHAT THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION MUST CONSIDER WHEN A CHALLENGE IS MADE REGARDING RESIDENCE OR DOMICILE OF AN ELECTOR; BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-675 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM TO ISSUE VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS WITH A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE ELECTOR, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION TAKE EFFECT INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT THAT IMPLEMENTATION IS CONTINGENT ON FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT THIS REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROOF OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE, SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION IN ORDER TO VOTE, TO PROVIDE THAT ONE OF THE POLL MANAGERS SHALL COMPARE THE PHOTOGRAPH CONTAINED ON THE REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION WITH THE PERSON PRESENTING HIMSELF TO VOTE AND SHALL VERIFY THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH IS THAT OF THE PERSON SEEKING TO VOTE, TO PERMIT PROVISIONAL BALLOTS IF THE PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION CANNOT BE PRODUCED OR IF THE POLL MANAGER DISPUTES THE PHOTOGRAPH, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR A RELIGIOUS OBJECTION TO BEING PHOTOGRAPHED OR IF THE ELECTOR SUFFERS FROM A REASONABLE IMPAIRMENT THAT PREVENTS HIM FROM OBTAINING PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION, TO PERMIT THE CASTING OF A PROVISIONAL BALLOT IN THESE CASES UPON SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING AN AFFIDAVIT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS SHALL PROCESS THESE PROVISIONAL BALLOTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED ABOVE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONFIRMING THE IDENTITY OF THE ELECTOR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE ELECTOR'S DOMICILE SHALL BE DETERMINED FOR PURPOSES OF VOTING; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-3350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE TEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, SO AS TO REDUCE THIS AGE TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE CARDS MUST BE ISSUED FREE OF CHARGE TO PERSONS SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AND FOR THE FEE TO BE CHARGED TO PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF FIVE AND SIXTEEN, TO DELETE LANGUAGE OF THE SECTION RELATING TO RENEWAL FEES AND WAIVER OF FEES, AND TO REVISE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION PERTAINING TO USE OF THE FEES COLLECTED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL ESTABLISH AN AGGRESSIVE VOTER EDUCATION PROGRAM CONCERNING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN CERTAIN PARTICULARS OF THIS ACT AND THE COMMISSION ALSO MAY IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN ITS DISCRETION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IS DIRECTED TO CREATE A LIST CONTAINING ALL REGISTERED VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO VOTE BUT DO NOT HAVE A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST PROVIDE THE LIST OF PERSONS WITH A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR OTHER FORM OF IDENTIFICATION CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AT NO COST TO THE COMMISSION.
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- Conference Committee
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- Ratified
- H. 3004 -- Reps. Ballentine, Norman, Viers, Lucas, Simrill, Huggins, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Bedingfield, Hamilton, Stringer, Nanney, Lowe, Young, Willis, Bowen, D. C. Moss, Agnew, Pope, Daning, Thayer, Harrison, Allison, Taylor, Ryan, McCoy, Hixon, Bingham, Long, Whipper, R. L. Brown, Atwater, Henderson, Horne and Harrell: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2011"; AND TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS TO RECEIVE A RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR PASSAGE BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.
- Introduced and Committed
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- Ratified
- H. 3005 -- Reps. Ballentine, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Taylor, G. M. Smith, Patrick and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1343 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OR CANDIDATE FOR A BOARD OR COMMISSION ELECTED OR APPOINTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OR A HOUSE OF IT, FROM MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, A MEMBER OF THE CANDIDATE'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY, A BUSINESS, OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHOM HE IS ASSOCIATED, AND TO MAKE A MEMBER OR CANDIDATE INELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3006 -- Reps. Ballentine, Daning, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Ryan, Hamilton, G. M. Smith, Long, Atwater, Patrick and Viers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF SENATORS AND MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT TERM LIMITATIONS FOR ITS MEMBERS BY LAW.
- Introduced and Committed
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- H. 3007 -- Reps. Ballentine, G. R. Smith, Hamilton, G. M. Smith and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IF THAT PERSON HAS SERVED SIX TERMS IN THE SAME BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO THE SENATE IF THAT PERSON HAS SERVED FOUR TERMS IN THE SAME BODY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TERM SERVED FOR WHICH THE ELECTION WAS HELD BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2011, MAY NOT BE COUNTED AS A TERM SERVED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3008 -- Reps. Ballentine, Simrill, Ryan and Huggins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 1B TO ARTICLE III SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIED PROCEDURE FOR THE ENACTMENT OR REPEAL OF LAWS BY INITIATIVE PETITION AND REFERENDUM AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 4 TO ARTICLE XVI SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHEREBY AMENDMENTS TO THIS CONSTITUTION MAY BE PROPOSED BY AN INITIATIVE PETITION SIGNED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE AND ENACTED BY REFERENDUM; TO PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED AND THE TIME PERIOD OVER WHICH THE SIGNATURES MUST BE COLLECTED; TO REQUIRE IN AN INITIATIVE THE AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR IMPLEMENTATION; TO PROVIDE THOSE MATTERS WHICH MAY NOT BE THE SUBJECT OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION; TO REQUIRE A CERTIFIED INITIATIVE TO BE FILED WITH EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, WHICH BY MAJORITY VOTE MAY ADOPT, AMEND, OR REJECT THE INITIATIVE, WHICH THEN GOES ON THE BALLOT TOGETHER WITH ANY ALTERNATIVE PROPOSAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE INITIATIVE GOES ON THE BALLOT IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TAKES NO ACTION WITHIN FOUR MONTHS OF FILING; TO PROVIDE THE FORMAT FOR SUBMITTING THE INITIATIVE AND ANY ALTERNATIVE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS, THE MAJORITY REQUIRED, AND THE MEANS OF DEALING WITH CONFLICTING INITIATIVES OR ALTERNATIVES; TO LIMIT INITIATIVES SUBMITTED AT ONE ELECTION TO FIVE; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INITIATIVE APPROVED BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS TAKES EFFECT THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE VOTE IS CERTIFIED UNLESS THE INITIATIVE PROVIDES OTHERWISE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW IMPLEMENTING THIS SECTION, ONCE ENACTED, MAY NOT BE AMENDED OR REPEALED EXCEPT BY AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BUT NOT LESS THAN THREE-FIFTHS OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP IN EACH BRANCH.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3009 -- Reps. Ballentine, Huggins and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-1210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A COUNTY BY INITIATIVE PETITION PROPOSING CERTAIN ORDINANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS ON THE INITIATIVE PETITION AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON RECEIPT OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION, THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY SHALL CAUSE IT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT ENSUING COUNTYWIDE ELECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-17-10, RELATING TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF A MUNICIPALITY BY INITIATIVE PETITION PROPOSING CERTAIN ORDINANCES, SO AS TO REVISE THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS ON THE INITIATIVE PETITION AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON RECEIPT OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION, THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODY SHALL CAUSE IT TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT AT THE NEXT ENSUING MUNICIPAL-WIDE ELECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3010 -- Reps. Ballentine, Hamilton and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3478 SO AS TO ALLOW A REFUNDABLE STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR UP TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE TAXPAYER FOR TUTORING AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT AND TO DEFINE "TAXPAYER", "ELIGIBLE STUDENT", AND "TUTORING EXPENSES".
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3011 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Daning, Thayer, Toole, Taylor, Hamilton, G. M. Smith, Hixon, Long, Patrick and Bikas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-285 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN HEALTH CARE ACT" AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE MUST NOT BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN A POLICY OF INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PENALTY, FEE, OR FINE AS A RESULT OF THE RESIDENT'S FAILURE TO PROCURE OR OBTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.
- Introduced and Committed
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- H. 3012 -- Reps. Horne, H. B. Brown and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 44 TO ENACT THE "LICENSURE OF IN-HOME CARE PROVIDERS ACT" SO AS TO REQUIRE A BUSINESS TO BE LICENSED TO PROVIDE, OR TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR, IN-HOME CARE SERVICES THROUGH ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS OR THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS, AND DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR LICENSURE APPLICANTS; TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR IN-HOME CAREGIVERS EMPLOYED BY IN-HOME CARE PROVIDERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL RETAIN ALL FEES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO CARRY OUT THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-2910, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR CAREGIVERS, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE THESE CHECKS FOR IN-HOME CARE PROVIDERS.
- Introduced and Committed
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- Ratified
- H. 3013 -- Reps. Cooper, Ballentine, Allison, G. R. Smith, Hamilton and Henderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-1125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXEMPT FROM STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE BOARD UPON MEETING CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO REQUIRE THE DISTRICT TO APPLY TO THE STATE BOARD FOR EXEMPTION FROM SPECIFIC STATUTES AND REGULATIONS, TO SPECIFY WHAT THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE, TO SPECIFY HOW THE APPLICATION MUST BE MADE, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURES, TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT RECEIVES AN EXEMPTION MUST BE EVALUATED BY THE STATE BOARD AFTER THREE YEARS TO ENSURE THAT IT CONTINUES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS OF THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR SUSPENSION OF THE EXEMPTION UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 59-18-1110 AND 59-18-1120, BOTH RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM REGULATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3014 -- Reps. Cooper, Daning, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Hamilton, Clyburn, Owens and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-39-100, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF DIPLOMAS BY ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NUMBER OF UNITS REQUIRED FOR A STATE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IS TWENTY, TO REDESIGNATE A TWENTY-FOUR CREDIT DIPLOMA AS AN ADVANCED DIPLOMA, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE A MODIFIED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FOR STUDENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3015 -- Rep. Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPRIETOR OF AN ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PERMITTED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSTING OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA SIGNS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES OR HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT, BAR, OR LOUNGE MUST BE ASKED TO EXTINGUISH ALL LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO DO SO, THE PERSON MUST BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR EMPLOYER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR AN EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER FOR FILING A COMPLAINT FOR OR SEEKING PROSECUTION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3016 -- Reps. Harrison, Horne, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-210, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE LANGUAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-220, RELATING TO THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS BY THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE COMMISSION TO CONSULT WITH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE DIVISION TO WHICH THE REGULATIONS APPLY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-230, RELATING TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT AND REMOVE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-240, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION TRANSFERRING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AUTISTIC SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-350, RELATING TO AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS TO ESTABLISH CHARGES FOR SERVICES IN REGULATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE CHARGES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN REGULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-430, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR CARRYING OUT CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES SUBJECT TO POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CARRYING OUT THESE RESPONSIBILITIES IS SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FACILITIES REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND FACILITIES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM SUCH LICENSURE, SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSURE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING AND DAY PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO REMOVE COMMUNITY-BASED HOUSING SPONSORED, LICENSED, OR CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS FROM THOSE FACILITIES THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM LICENSURE; TO AMEND ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44, RELATING TO CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS OF DIRECT CARE STAFF, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY THE CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS THAT MUST BE CONDUCTED ON DIRECT CARE STAFF, TO PROVIDE THAT A DIRECT CARE ENTITY INCLUDES A DAY PROGRAM OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, TO DELETE PROVISIONS REQUIRING DIRECT CAREGIVERS TO VERIFY RESIDENCY FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT, TO DELETE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING PRIVATE BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, OR ASSOCIATIONS TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED BY THIS ARTICLE, AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO CERTAIN FINGERPRINT FORMS AND PROCEDURES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-20-225 RELATING TO CONSUMER ADVISORY BOARDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, MENTAL RETARDATION, AUTISM, AND HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURY DIVISIONS AND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 20, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 2 SO AS 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 COMMITTEE MAY BE REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WITNESSES ARE GIVEN THE BENEFIT OF ANY PRIVILEGE WHICH THE WITNESS COULD HAVE CLAIMED IN COURT AS A PARTY TO A CIVIL ACTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3017 -- Reps. Bowen and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "TEACHER", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION BY REQUIRING CERTAIN MINIMUM TIME IN THE CLASSROOM AMONG OTHER CRITERIA.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3018 -- Rep. Bowen: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 24, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-24-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR OF A SCHOOL THAT MAINTAINS AN AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP OF FIVE HUNDRED STUDENTS OR LESS TO SPEND AT LEAST THIRTY HOURS A WEEK IN A CLASSROOM AS THE PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR AND TO SPEND AT LEAST THIRTY CONSECUTIVE MINUTES IN THE CLASSROOM WITH THE SAME GROUP OF STUDENTS FOR THE PERIODS OF INSTRUCTION RELATED TO A PARTICULAR SUBJECT OR COURSE, AND TO EXCLUDE PRINCIPALS, CAREER COUNSELORS, AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3019 -- Rep. Bowen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TO INCLUDE A DISTRICT CREATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 33-36-1310.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3020 -- Rep. Bowen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-425 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT THAT PROVIDES WATER MAY REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO ENLARGE ITS BOUNDARIES, PROVIDED THAT THE ENLARGEMENT OF ITS SERVICE AREA DOES NOT INFRINGE ON WATER SERVICE ALREADY PROVIDED BY A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITHIN THAT SERVICE AREA; AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3021 -- Rep. Bowen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-5-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTION FROM REGULATION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES OWNED OR OPERATED BY MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO ALLOW A LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF A COUNTY IN WHICH A MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED TO DESIGNATE POWER TO REGULATE PUBLIC SEWER AND WATER UTILITIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3022 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPRIETOR OF AN ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PERMITTED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSTING OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA SIGNS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES OR HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT, BAR, OR LOUNGE MUST BE ASKED TO EXTINGUISH ALL LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO DO SO, THE PERSON MUST BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR EMPLOYER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR AN EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER FOR FILING A COMPLAINT FOR OR SEEKING PROSECUTION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3023 -- Reps. Ballentine, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Ryan, Hamilton, Clyburn, Long, Atwater, Patrick, Toole, Viers and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.4 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO COMMITTEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE A BILL HAVING SIXTY-FIVE OR MORE SPONSORS BE CONSIDERED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS BY THE COMMITTEE TO WHICH IT IS REFERRED AND PROVIDE FOR NOTIFICATION OF THE PRIMARY SPONSOR IF THE BILL IS TABLED OR NOT REPORTED OUT OF COMMITTEE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3024 -- Reps. Rutherford and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-500 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THIS STATE WHO IS REQUIRED TO LIVE ON STATE PROPERTY IN ORDER TO EXECUTE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIS OFFICE MAY CONTINUE TO ATTEND SCHOOLS WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT HE ATTENDED PRIOR TO THE MOVE OF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO STATE PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3025 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 138 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SERVICE OF TRUSTEES OR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF "CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS", DEFINED AS ALL TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THIS STATE INCLUDING TECHNICAL COLLEGES; TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2011, THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION NOT INCONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 138 OF TITLE 59 ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-103-10 RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND SECTION 59-53-10 RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3026 -- Reps. Nanney, Thayer, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Stringer, Taylor, Hamilton, Henderson, Patrick and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-41-330, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PREREQUISITES TO PERFORMING AN ABORTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN ULTRASOUND IS PERFORMED, AN ABORTION MUST NOT BE PERFORMED SOONER THAN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, RATHER THAN SIXTY MINUTES, FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE ULTRASOUND, AND TO REQUIRE THE WOMAN TO BE INFORMED OF THE PROCEDURE TO BE INVOLVED AND THE PROBABLE GESTATIONAL AGE OF THE EMBRYO OR FETUS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3027 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT OFFER A COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO A DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEE OF THE DISTRICT THAT EXCEEDS NINETY-NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3028 -- Reps. Clemmons, Taylor, Clyburn and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDUCTION, ANNUAL, AND CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR TEACHERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE INDUCTION CONTRACT PERIOD FROM ONE YEAR TO FIVE YEARS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Reconsidered
- H. 3029 -- Reps. Pitts, Daning, Simrill, Toole, G. R. Smith, Hixon, Clyburn, Long and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-55 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PROTECTION ACT" TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HIS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ON A FORM REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3030 -- Reps. Gilliard and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER SWIMMING LESSONS TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT IF THE DISTRICT HAS WITHIN A TEN-MILE RADIUS OF ITS BOUNDARIES A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL, TO REQUIRE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT TO COMPLETE TWO YEARS OF SWIMMING INSTRUCTION IN ORDER TO GRADUATE FROM A HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3031 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-1990 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE EACH TO OFFER AT LEAST FIVE CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR ELECTIVE CREDIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3032 -- Reps. Young, Daning, Ballentine, Taylor, Hamilton, Hixon, Long and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THIS STATE MUST BE COMPRISED OF AT LEAST TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE STATE APPROPRIATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXCEPTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3033 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 95 OF TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990", SO AS TO EXTEND THE SMOKING PROHIBITION PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT TO RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS PERMITTED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES, HOME-BASED BUSINESSES, PRIVATE FUNCTIONS IN INDOOR AREAS, HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, SPECIALTY TOBACCO STORES, TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPRIETOR OF AN ESTABLISHMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE BE PERMITTED BY THIS CHAPTER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE POSTING OF DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA SIGNS IS NOT REQUIRED FOR PRIVATE HOMES AND AUTOMOBILES OR HOME-BASED BUSINESSES AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO DELETE THE MAXIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY FROM A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM CRIMINAL PENALTY OF A FINE OF NOT LESS THAN FIFTY DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SMOKING IN A RESTAURANT, BAR, OR LOUNGE MUST BE ASKED TO EXTINGUISH ALL LIGHTED TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO DO SO, THE PERSON MUST BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR EMPLOYER FROM RETALIATING AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON OR AN EMPLOYEE OR CUSTOMER FOR FILING A COMPLAINT FOR OR SEEKING PROSECUTION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3034 -- Reps. Erickson, Daning and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS THAT PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVE CERTAIN HIGH SCORES ON THE SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST OR AMERICAN COLLEGE TEST.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3035 -- Reps. Erickson, Daning, Clyburn, Long, Lucas, Norman, Owens, Patrick, Herbkersman, Crosby, Brady, Allison, Merrill, Bowen, Pinson, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BEGINNING AND LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM AND SCHOOL MAKE-UP DAYS, SO AS TO ALLOW A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ITS CALENDAR BASED ON A STATUTORY TERM OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF INSTRUCTION OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3036 -- Reps. H. B. Brown, Hamilton and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 138 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SERVICE OF TRUSTEES OR MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF "CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS", DEFINED AS ALL FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THIS STATE INCLUDING THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2011, THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION NOT INCONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 138 OF TITLE 59 ARE DEVOLVED UPON THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-103-10 RELATING TO THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3037 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-1990 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL OF THIS STATE THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IS LOCATED WITHIN A COUNTY THAT HAS A PORT TO OFFER AT LEAST FIVE CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR ELECTIVE CREDIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3038 -- Rep. Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-34-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A TATTOO FACILITY ENGAGING IN ANOTHER RETAIL BUSINESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TATTOO FACILITY MAY PROVIDE THE RETAIL SALE OF MERCHANDISE WITH IMAGES AND LANGUAGE PROMOTING THE ART AND CULTURE OF TATTOOING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- H. 3039 -- Reps. Umphlett, Bowen, Thayer, Toole and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-23-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, AND RENOVATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NEW CONSTRUCTION OF ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL FACILITIES MUST COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY A COMMITTEE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THAT THIS COMMITTEE SHALL CREATE THREE STANDARD ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, MIDDLE SCHOOLS, AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO WHICH ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION MUST COMPLY UNLESS PRIOR APPROVAL FOR ADAPTATION IS RECEIVED BY THE COMMITTEE, THAT STANDARD PLANS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UPON ADOPTION, AND THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT BE CHARGED FOR USE OF THE PLANS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3040 -- Reps. King and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-72 SO AS TO REQUIRE A STUDENT WHO PARTICIPATES ON A SCHOOL-SPONSORED ATHLETIC TEAM TO BE ADMINISTERED AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAM TEST AND A TEST TO DETERMINE IF THE STUDENT HAS SICKLE CELL ANEMIA OR CARRIES THE SICKLE CELL ANEMIA TRAIT DURING THE STUDENT'S PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL, AND TO REQUIRE THE DOCTOR WHO ADMINISTERS THE TESTS TO CLEAR THE STUDENT FOR PARTICIPATION ON THE TEAM BEFORE HE IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3041 -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Thayer, Harrison, G. R. Smith, Taylor, G. M. Smith, Hixon, Patrick and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-71-40 AND 59-71-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO A SCHOOL BOND ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION MUST BE HELD ON THE DATE OF A GENERAL ELECTION OR ON THE DATE OF A PRIMARY ELECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- H. 3042 -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-691 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHMOONEY, THE MAIN CHARACTER IN "THE SCHMOONEY TRILOGIES", IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL MASCOT FOR LITERACY FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3043 -- Reps. Loftis, Hamilton, Henderson, Dillard, Erickson and Allen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-43-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO ADULT EDUCATION AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL REQUIRE A GED CANDIDATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK KEYS PROGRAM OR ANOTHER SIMILAR WORK SKILLS PROGRAM CHOSEN BY THE BOARD AND PASS ANY RELATED ASSESSMENTS BEFORE HE IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A GED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3044 -- Reps. Brady, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Bingham, Patrick, Erickson, Huggins, Harrison, Long, Allison, Daning, Forrester, Brannon, Pinson, Toole, Quinn, Edge, Gambrell, Bowen, Clemmons, Parker and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ANGEL INVESTMENT ACT OF 2011" BY PROVIDING FOR STATE NONREFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDITS ALLOCATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR QUALIFIED INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA AND PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OR/ OTHER NONPROHIBITED SERVICES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3045 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 50-5-310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR NONRESIDENTS; 50-9-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS; AND 50-9-560, RELATING TO RECREATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING LICENSE FEES FOR RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS, ALL SO AS TO INCREASE EACH OF THESE NONRESIDENT LICENSE FEES AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS GENERATED BY THE INCREASES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3046 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 49-1-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OWNER OF A DOCK, PIER, OR BOATHOUSE EXTENDING IN WHOLE OR IN PART OVER A PUBLIC BODY OF WATER OR A PUBLIC WETLAND SHALL PAY AN ADDITIONAL ANNUAL PERMIT FEE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THESE FEES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3047 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAST SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL FOOTBALL GAME BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY IS HEREBY DESIGNATED AS "CAROLINA-CLEMSON DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3048 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE AND THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR CERTAIN NONRESIDENT LICENSES AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF FUNDS GENERATED BY THE INCREASES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3049 -- Reps. Clemmons, Daning, G. M. Smith and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-75, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AS AN EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT WILL BE HEADED AND GOVERNED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ABOVE PROVISION SHALL BECOME AN ADVISORY BODY; TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 48 AND SECTIONS 48-9-15, 51-17-10, AS AMENDED, 51-17-50, 51-17-70, 51-17-90, 51-17-130, ALL AS AMENDED, 51-18-60, 1-5-40 48-45-80, AS AMENDED, 49-59-40, 49-23-20, 49-25-40, 50-1-5, 50-3-180, 50-3-720, 50-3-910, 50-3-1120, 50-5-1950, 50-11-20, AS AMENDED, 49-3-20, 49-3-30, 13-11-20, AS AMENDED, AND TO REPEAL SECTION 50-3-10, ALL RELATING IN PART TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE PROVISIONS TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS PROVIDING THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MUST BE HEADED AND GOVERNED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3050 -- Reps. Clemmons, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Patrick and Viers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THOSE HOUSE MEMBERS ELECTED AT THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTION OR WHO TAKE OFFICE AFTER THAT DATE, ONCE THESE PERSONS HAVE THEREAFTER SERVED FOUR FULL TERMS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR HAVE THEREAFTER SERVED AT LEAST EIGHT YEARS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EITHER THE HOUSE OR THE SENATE, WHETHER OR NOT ANY OF THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN CONSECUTIVE, THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO PROVIDE BEGINNING WITH THOSE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE ELECTED AT THE 2012 GENERAL ELECTION OR WHO TAKE OFFICE AFTER THAT DATE, ONCE THESE PERSONS HAVE THEREAFTER SERVED TWO FULL TERMS IN THE SENATE OR HAVE THEREAFTER SERVED AT LEAST EIGHT YEARS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EITHER THE HOUSE OR THE SENATE, WHETHER OR NOT ANY OF THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN CONSECUTIVE, THEY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE SENATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3051 -- Reps. Erickson, Harrison, G. R. Smith, Long, Lucas, Norman, Young, Taylor, Owens, Patrick, Daning, Crosby, Brady, Allison, Merrill, Quinn, Toole, Viers, Ballentine, Henderson, Bedingfield and Bingham: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR ENTITY BY REGULATION OR OTHERWISE MAY ADMINISTRATIVELY INCREASE OR IMPLEMENT A FEE FOR PERFORMING A SERVICE OR FUNCTION, OR A CIVIL PENALTY OR FINE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A REQUIREMENT OR PROVISION OF LAW UNDER ITS JURISDICTION WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC APPROVAL OF THE INCREASED OR NEW FEE, FINE, OR PENALTY BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON A RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE; TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JOINT RESOLUTION OF A REGULATION OF A STATE AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT UNDER THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT WHEREIN A FEE, FINE, OR PENALTY INCREASE OR IMPOSITION IS CONTAINED DOES NOT CONSTITUTE APPROVAL UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION, AND IF AN INCREASE OR IMPLEMENTATION IS CONTAINED IN THAT JOINT RESOLUTION, THE INCREASE OR IMPLEMENTATION IS NULL AND VOID; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DURATION OF THIS PROVISION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Recalled
- Request for Debate
- H. 3052 -- Reps. Funderburk, Harrison, G. R. Smith, Hamilton, H. B. Brown, Long, Ryan, McLeod and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER OF APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3053 -- Reps. Gilliard and Clyburn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH EACH COUNTY'S LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NUMBER OF HOMELESS PERSONS IN EACH COUNTY IN THIS STATE AS AGGRAVATED BY THE CURRENT RECESSION, ASSESS THE AVAILABILITY AND CAPACITIES OF HOMELESS SHELTERS IN EACH COUNTY, AND DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF USING TENT-LIKE TEMPORARY SHELTERS TO BE OBTAINED WITH STATE FUNDS TO HOUSE ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS PERSONS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE TURNED AWAY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT'S REPORT MUST BE MADE TO THE GOVERNOR AND EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY JANUARY 31, 2012.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3054 -- Reps. Gilliard, Taylor and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 45-1-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE ANY RESTAURANT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT FEEDS NEEDY INDIVIDUALS TO DONATE SURPLUS PREPARED OR UNPREPARED FOOD ITEMS TO THE CHURCH OR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION FOR THIS PURPOSE WITHOUT INCURRING LEGAL LIABILITY OR HEALTH CODE VIOLATIONS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3055 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FAILURE OF A TAXPAYER TO MAKE A REPORT OR FILE A RETURN REQUIRED BY LAW OR A TAXPAYER WHO FILES A FRIVOLOUS RETURN, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE INFORMATION THE DEPARTMENT MUST CONSIDER WHEN MAKING AN ESTIMATE OF THE TAX LIABILITY OF THE TAXPAYER UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Point of Order
- H. 3056 -- Reps. Limehouse, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Hixon and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-155 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON INCLUDING A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE FROM KNOWINGLY MAKING A FRAUDULENT STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION, VERBALLY OR IN WRITING, REGARDING THE PERSON'S RECORD OF MILITARY SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF GAINING HONORARIUM, PUBLIC OFFICE, OR OTHER POSITION OF AUTHORITY OR EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3057 -- Reps. Merrill, Daning, G. R. Smith and Henderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-3-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011, THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND JURISDICTION OVER ALL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT SHALL APPOINT A DIVERSE ADVISORY BOARD OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS, ATHLETIC DIRECTORS, AND COACHES, INCLUDING WOMEN AND MINORITY MEMBERS, TO ADVISE HIM IN REGARD TO HIS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL MAY NOT JOIN OR AFFILIATE WITH ANY JURISDICTIONAL BODY OR ENTITY THAT OPERATES OUTSIDE THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3058 -- Reps. Merrill and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DESIGNATIONS OF POWERS TO COUNTY GOVERNMENTS, AND SECTION 5-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DESIGNATIONS OF POWERS TO MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, BOTH SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE IMPOSITION OF A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON A BUSINESS MUST BE BASED ON THE SIZE OF THE BUSINESS IN TERMS OF THE NUMBER OF ITS EMPLOYEES AND NOT ON ITS GROSS INCOME, AND PROVIDE THAT COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNING BODIES SHALL ESTABLISH A CLEAR AND CONCISE POLICY FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OF THEIR BUSINESS LICENSE TAX WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND OTHER APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF LAW.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3059 -- Reps. Merrill, Stavrinakis, J. E. Smith and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3376, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE", TO RAISE THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT AVAILABLE EACH FISCAL YEAR AND DELETE ITS EXPIRATION DATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT MUST BE ALLOCATED TO ELIGIBLE CLAIMANTS DURING A FISCAL YEAR ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Reconsidered
- Rejected
- H. 3060 -- Reps. Merrill, Daning, Taylor, Long and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 22, TITLE 12 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH CHARITABLE RAFFLES MAY BE CONDUCTED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 2 TAKE EFFECT UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, ALLOWING ITS PROVISIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3061 -- Reps. Merrill, Daning and Taylor: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON LOTTERIES AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROHIBITION, BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A GENERAL LAW AUTHORIZING A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO CONDUCT A RAFFLE, AND WHICH DEFINES THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ALLOWED TO CONDUCT A RAFFLE, PROVIDES THE STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE RAFFLE, PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND ENSURES THE PROPER FUNCTIONING, HONESTY, INTEGRITY, AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE RAFFLE IS CONDUCTED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A RAFFLE CONDUCTED IN CONFORMITY WITH LAWS ENACTED PURSUANT TO THIS PARAGRAPH IS NOT CONSIDERED A LOTTERY PROHIBITED BY THE CONSTITUTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3062 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-218 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A MUNICIPALITY CONSISTS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN TWO OR MORE COUNTIES AND ONE OF THOSE COUNTIES BUT NOT ALL UNDERGOES AND IMPLEMENTS A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM IN A PARTICULAR YEAR, FOR PURPOSES OF COMPUTING MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES IN THE MUNICIPAL AREAS OF THE COUNTY WHICH HAS REASSESSED, THE PRIOR FAIR MARKET VALUES OF TAXABLE PROPERTY MUST BE USED UNTIL THE YEAR IN WHICH ALL OTHER COUNTIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY HAVE COMPLETED AND IMPLEMENTED SUCH A REASSESSMENT AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAM; AND TO MAKE THE ABOVE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO THE YEAR 2009.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3063 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-219 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE BOUNDARIES OF A MUNICIPALITY EXTEND INTO MORE THAN ONE COUNTY AND THOSE COUNTIES IMPLEMENT COUNTYWIDE APPRAISAL AND EQUALIZATION PROGRAMS ON DIFFERENT SCHEDULES, THEN THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL SET AN EQUIVALENT MILLAGE TO BE USED THEREAFTER TO COMPUTE MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE EQUIVALENT MILLAGE SHALL BE DETERMINED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS ARE RETROACTIVE TO THE 2009 PROPERTY TAX YEAR.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Point of Order
- H. 3064 -- Reps. Merrill, Toole, Bingham and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3680 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A TAXPAYER WHO SENDS HIS CHILD TO PRIVATE SCHOOL OR HOME SCHOOLS HIS CHILD IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER CHILD TO BE USED FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3065 -- Reps. Merrill, Daning and Bingham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 4.20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AD HOC COMMITTEE CREATED BY THE SPEAKER OR BY RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY SPONSOR LEGISLATION WHICH IS WITHIN THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE TO STUDY AND UPON WHICH A REPORT IS MADE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3066 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Daning, Ballentine, Harrison, Allison, Hamilton, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Henderson, Erickson, Horne, Willis, Weeks, McLeod, Pope, Simrill, Lucas, Norman, D. C. Moss, Clemmons, Harrell, Atwater, Bedingfield, Funderburk and Edge: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESTRUCTURING ACT OF 2011" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT BY ADDING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-125 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AS AN AGENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT TO BE HEADED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO TRANSFER TO THIS NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT CERTAIN OFFICES AND DIVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSITIONAL AND OTHER PROVISIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE; BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND THE PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS OVERSIGHT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-11-20, AS AMENDED, 1-11-22, 1-11-55, 1-11-56, 1-11-58, 1-11-65, 1-11-67, 1-11-70, 1-11-80, 1-11-90, 1-11-100, 1-11-110, 1-11-180, 1-11-220, 1-11-225, 1-11-250, 1-11-260, 1-11-270, 1-11-280, 1-11-290, 1-11-300, 1-11-310, AS AMENDED, 1-11-315, 1-11-320, 1-11-335, 1-11-340, 1-11-435, 2-13-240, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 3; 10-1-10, 10-1-30, AS AMENDED, 10-1-40, 10-1-130, 10-1-190, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 10, 10-11-50, AS AMENDED, 10-11-90, 10-11-110, 10-11-140, 10-11-330; 11-9-610, 11-9-620, 11-9-630, 11-35-3810, AS AMENDED, 11-35-3820, AS AMENDED, 11-35-3830, AS AMENDED, 11-35-3840, AS AMENDED, 13-7-30, AS AMENDED, 13-7-830, AS AMENDED, 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, AND 44-96-140; 48-46-30, 48-46-40, 48-46-50, 48-46-60, 48-46-90, 48-52-410, 48-52-440, AND 48-52-460; AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-185 RELATING TO VARIOUS AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT PROVISIONS SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OR TO SUPPLEMENT SUCH PROVISIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3067 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Daning, Thayer, Ballentine, Harrison, Allison, Simrill, Toole, Taylor, Ryan, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Hixon, Bingham, Long, Patrick and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TRUTH IN SPENDING ACT OF 2011" TO PROVIDE THAT EACH AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, AND INSTITUTION OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND EACH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SHALL MAINTAIN A DETAILED TRANSACTION REGISTER OF ALL FUNDS EXPENDED EACH MONTH AND POST THAT REGISTER ONLINE, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, AND INSTITUTION OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND EACH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY SHALL POST ONLINE ALL OF ITS CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS AND THE CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS FOR CREDIT CARDS ISSUED TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES FOR PUBLIC USE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT EACH LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY ANNUALLY SHALL POST ONLINE A LISTING OF ITS FULL TIME EMPLOYEES GROUPED BY CLASS ALONG WITH THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME POSITIONS IN EACH CLASS AND THE AVERAGE SALARY IN EACH CLASS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3068 -- Rep. Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-13-120 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO ASSESS A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 1, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE FROM THIS PENALTY BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3069 -- Reps. Young, Harrison, G. R. Smith, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE, THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3070 -- Reps. Young, Harrison, G. R. Smith, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick, Viers, Funderburk, Horne, Willis, Simrill, Pope, Clemmons, Harrell, Bedingfield, Henderson, D. C. Moss, Erickson and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE, THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3071 -- Reps. Young, Harrison, G. R. Smith, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Hamilton, Murphy, Bingham, Long, Patrick and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE SECRETARY OF STATE FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE, THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3072 -- Reps. Young, G. R. Smith, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE STATE TREASURER FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE STATE TREASURER SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS COTERMINOUS WITH THAT OF THE GOVERNOR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE STATE TREASURER AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE STATE TREASURER MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3073 -- Reps. Young, Harrison, G. R. Smith, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick, Viers and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO, THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE, THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE ADJUTANT GENERAL MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE; AND PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4, ARTICLE XIII, RELATING TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND HIS STAFF OFFICERS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO HIS TITLE AND MILITARY RANK, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, HE MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3074 -- Reps. Barfield, Toole, Viers, Owens, Bikas and Clemmons: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST APPROPRIATE ACTION BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, ON ITS OWN ACTION BY CONSENT OF TWO-THIRDS OF BOTH HOUSES OR ON THE APPLICATION OF THE LEGISLATURES OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE SEVERAL STATES, TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO REQUIRE THAT THE TOTAL OF ALL FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS MAY NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL OF ALL ESTIMATED FEDERAL REVENUES IN ANY FISCAL YEAR, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3076 -- Reps. Bowen, Ballentine, Huggins and Simrill: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE OWNER OCCUPANT OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFYING FOR THE FOUR PERCENT PROPERTY SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR SUCH PROPERTY VACATES THE PROPERTY IN CALENDAR YEAR 2011, 2012, OR 2013, THE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLICABLE TO THE PROPERTY REMAINS AT FOUR PERCENT WHETHER OR NOT THE OWNER HAS CLAIMED THE FOUR PERCENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO ON ANOTHER RESIDENCE IF THE PROPERTY IS UNSOLD, NOT RENTED, AND UNOCCUPIED UNLESS THE PROPERTY SOONER UNDERGOES AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JOINT RESOLUTION MUST BE CONSTRUED AS A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND THAT THE EXEMPTION INCLUDES AMOUNTS EQUAL TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS ON THE PROPERTY FOR THE YEAR THE PROPERTY WAS VACATED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXEMPTIONS EQUAL TO REIMBURSED HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER OF CLAIMING THE EXEMPTION, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY VACATED BEFORE 2011 AND OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR THE EXEMPTION IS DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN VACATED IN 2011, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO REFUNDS MAY BE PAID ON ACCOUNT OF THESE EXEMPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3077 -- Reps. Clyburn and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-221 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXEMPTION OF A PORTION OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ALL REAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATED WITH A FACILITY FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER PLACED INTO SERVICE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION AND TO SUBJECT THE REMAINING PORTION TO A STATE PROPERTY TAX AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE, WITH AN AGGREGATE ANNUAL CAP ON DISTRIBUTION TO A COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITIES THEREIN OF TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT AMOUNTS OVER THE AGGREGATE COUNTY CAP MUST BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE COUNTY AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND MUNICIPALITIES THEREIN IN WHICH THE FACILITY IS LOCATED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3078 -- Reps. Delleney, Daning, Simrill and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR A PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY OR LEASED TO AN ELIGIBLE DISABLED VETERAN TO SUCH A VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF THE VETERAN.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3079 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4310 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHARITABLE BINGO ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND PURPOSES, AND REQUIRE A DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DESIGNEE AS LIAISON; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4320 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INFORMATIONAL CHARITABLE BINGO WEBSITE BY THE DEPARTMENT AND REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO INQUIRIES AS PERMANENTLY ACCESSIBLE ADVISORY OPINIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-21-4330 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOWABLE PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3920, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE BINGO TAX ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC NAMED GAMES IN THE DEFINITION "BINGO", AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEFINITION OF A "CARD" INCLUDES AN INSTANT BINGO TICKET; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-21-3940 AND 12-21-3950, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSING BY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PROMOTERS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INFORMAL APPEAL OF A REJECTION AS A FIRST STEP IN AN APPEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-3990, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE MANNER OF PLAYING BINGO WITH INSTANT BINGO TICKETS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING A BINGO GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF BINGO PROCEDURES FOR BINGO PLAYED WITH INSTANT BINGO TICKETS, TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE EXPENSE FOR PROMOTIONS FROM ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH SESSION, AND TO SPECIFY THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4020, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSEES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPERATIONAL HOURS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A CLARIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT AS TO PLAY OR OPERATION OF A GAME, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR A BINGO ADVISORY OPINION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-4240, RELATING TO LICENSES TO MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTE, OR USE BINGO CARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ITEMS OTHER THAN BINGO CARDS TO WHICH THIS SECTION APPLIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3080 -- Reps. Horne, Daning, Ballentine, Harrison, Allison, Toole, G. M. Smith, Lucas, Pope, McCoy, Tallon, Atwater, Hixon, Bikas, Taylor, Murphy, Thayer, Henderson, Brannon, Patrick, Chumley, Crosby, Ryan, D. C. Moss, Norman, Simrill and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE THIRTEENTH THURSDAY AFTER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FIRST CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION IN THAT YEAR, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3081 -- Reps. Gambrell and Crosby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX ONE PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS AND TO EXEMPT ONE WATERCRAFT OWNED OR LEASED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3082 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USES ALLOWED FOR LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY AND A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO USE NOT MORE THAN ONE-HALF OF THE REVENUES OF THE LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX IMPOSED BY THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY FOR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3083 -- Reps. Pitts, Daning, Toole, G. M. Smith, Clyburn, Bingham, J. R. Smith, Huggins, Young, Taylor, Long, H. B. Brown, Ryan, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK REAUTHORIZATION ACT" BY AMENDING ACT 200 OF 2002, WHICH ENACTED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT" AND PROVIDED FOR ITS FUNDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUNSETTING OF THAT ACT OTHERWISE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THAT ACT PERMANENT LAW BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, AND 11 OF ACT 200 OF 2002, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE DEDICATED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND, THE SUSPENSION OF DEED RECORDING FEE REVENUE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, BIENNIAL REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, USE OF CONSERVATION BANK FUNDS FOR BEACH CONSERVATION, AND USE OF CONSERVATION BANK FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR STATE PARKS AS SECTIONS 12-24-96, 48-59-65, 27-8-37, 48-59-150, 48-59-160, AND 48-59-170, ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Reconsidered
- H. 3084 -- Reps. Pitts, Toole, G. M. Smith, Clyburn and Bingham: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK REAUTHORIZATION AND STABILIZATION ACT" BY AMENDING ACT 200 OF 2002, WHICH ENACTED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT" AND PROVIDED FOR ITS FUNDING, SO AS TO DELETE THE SUNSETTING OF THAT ACT OTHERWISE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2013, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROVIDING FOR THE SUSPENSION OF CREDITING OF DEED RECORDING FEES AND OTHER APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND FOR A FISCAL YEAR BASED ON SPECIFIED FISCAL CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO MAKE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THAT ACT PERMANENT LAW BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 3, 6, 8, 10, AND 11 OF ACT 200 OF 2002, RELATING RESPECTIVELY TO THE PORTION OF THE DEED RECORDING FEE DEDICATED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND, CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, BIENNIAL REPORTS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, USE OF CONSERVATION BANK FUNDS FOR BEACH CONSERVATION, AND USE OF CONSERVATION BANK FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR STATE PARKS AS SECTIONS 12-24-96, 48-59-65, 27-8-37, 48-59-150, 48-59-160, AND 48-59-170, ALL OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3085 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SERVICE ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS DEDUCTION TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT DEDUCTION ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3086 -- Rep. Spires: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR UNPREPARED FOOD ITEMS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3087 -- Reps. Spires and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW AN EXEMPTION FROM ALL PROPERTY TAX EQUAL TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE VALUE SUBJECT TO TAX OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE IF THE OWNER HAS ATTAINED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3088 -- Rep. Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MODIFICATIONS OF TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS OTHER THAN PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING SERVICES OR POTENTIAL SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, AND TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF THE CHARGE FOR A PERMIT, LICENSE, SURCHARGE, OR OTHER FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO A UNIT OF GOVERNMENT IN CONNECTION WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3089 -- Reps. Umphlett and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3175 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE TRANSFEROR OF REAL PROPERTY RECEIVING THE AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE TRANSFEREE BEFORE CLOSING THAT THE PROPERTY IS RECEIVING THE AGRICULTURAL USE CLASSIFICATION AND THE TRANSFER MAY RESULT IN THE IMPOSITION OF ROLLBACK TAXES IF THE USE OF THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN CHANGED BY THE TRANSFEROR OR WILL BE CHANGED BY THE TRANSFEREE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3090 -- Rep. Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-55, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED BID ON BEHALF OF A COUNTY FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION BY THE OFFICIAL CONDUCTING A DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX SALE, SO AS TO ALLOW BUT NOT REQUIRE A BID AND TO CONFORM BIDDING PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO CONTAMINATED PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3091 -- Reps. Young, Daning, Ballentine, Harrison, Toole, Taylor, Hamilton, Hixon, Clyburn, Patrick, Viers, D. C. Moss, Lucas, Pope, Horne, McCoy, Tallon, Atwater, Munnerlyn, Bikas, Murphy, Thayer, Henderson, Brannon, Chumley, Crosby, Ryan, Simrill, Norman and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FOR THE MANDATORY ADJOURNMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM THE FIRST THURSDAY IN JUNE TO THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY, AND PROVIDE THAT IN ANY YEAR THAT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILS TO GIVE THIRD READING TO THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY MARCH FIRST, RATHER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST, THE DATE OF ADJOURNMENT IS EXTENDED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY AFTER MARCH FIRST, THAT THE HOUSE FAILS TO GIVE THE BILL THIRD READING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3092 -- Reps. Young, Daning, G. R. Smith, Hamilton and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "LONG-TERM CARE INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395 TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT OF TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT, AND TO MAKE THIS CREDIT RETROACTIVE FOR TAXABLE YEARS BEGINNING AFTER 2010.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3093 -- Rep. Allison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 85 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MUSIC THERAPY PRACTICE ACT" TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF MUSIC THERAPY TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EDUCATION, EXAMINATION, LICENSURE, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION OF LICENSED MUSIC THERAPISTS AND THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY, TO PROHIBIT THE PRACTICE OF MUSIC THERAPY WITHOUT A LICENSE, TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE, FISCAL, INVESTIGATIVE, INSPECTIONAL, CLERICAL, SECRETARIAL, AND LICENSE RENEWAL OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3094 -- Reps. Clemmons, Daning, Harrison and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-3-240, AS AMENDED; SECTION 1-5-40; SECTIONS 44-1-20, 44-1-30, AND 44-1-40; SECTION 44-1-50, AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 44-1-60, 44-1-70, 44-1-80, AS AMENDED, 44-1-90, 44-1-130, AS AMENDED, 44-1-165, 44-1-280, 44-2-130, 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, 44-7-150, AS AMENDED, 44-7-180, AS AMENDED, 44-7-190, AS AMENDED, 44-7-200, AS AMENDED, 44-7-320, AS AMENDED, 44-7-370, 44-29-150, 44-29-210, 44-53-280, 44-53-290, 44-53-310, 44-53-320, 44-53-740, 44-55-20, 44-55-30, 44-55-40, 44-55-45, 44-55-50, 44-55-60, 44-55-70, 44-55-2320, 44-55-2360, 44-56-20, 44-56-30, 44-56-130; 44-56-440, AND 44-61-20; SECTIONS 44-61-30, 44-61-40, 44-61-50, 44-61-60, 44-61-70, 44-61-80, AND 44-61-130, ALL AS AMENDED; SECTIONS 44-63-110, 44-67-30, 44-67-40, 44-67-120, 44-69-20, 44-69-30, 44-69-50, 44-71-20, 44-75-20, 44-75-30, 44-75-40, 44-89-30, 44-93-20, 44-93-150, 44-96-100, 44-96-450, 48-2-340, 48-39-10, 48-39-280, 48-43-10, 48-43-30, 48-43-50, 48-43-60, 48-43-510, 49-21-10, 49-21-40, AND 49-21-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO TRANSFER THESE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OR THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3095 -- Reps. Clemmons, Erickson, Stavrinakis, McCoy, Bowen, Sandifer, Whitmire, Hixon, J. R. Smith, Allison, Long, Toole, Weeks, Atwater, Hardwick, Agnew, Govan and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATED TO TRANSFER FEE COVENANTS, TO STATE CERTAIN FINDINGS RELATED TO TRANSFER FEE COVENANTS, TO PROVIDE A TRANSFER FEE COVENANT RECORDED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, OR ANY LIEN TO THE EXTENT THAT IT PURPORTS TO SECURE THE PAYMENT OF A TRANSFER FEE, IS NOT BINDING ON OR ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE AFFECTED REAL PROPERTY OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER, PURCHASER, OR MORTGAGEE OF ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE THE SECTION DOES NOT IMPLY THAT A TRANSFER FEE COVENANT RECORDED BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION IS VALID OR ENFORCEABLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Reconsidered
- H. 3096 -- Reps. Daning, Crosby and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-59-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON SEEKING A RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDER LICENSE MUST SUBMIT TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL NOT ISSUE A RESIDENTIAL HOMEBUILDER LICENSE TO A PERSON WHO HAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THESE BACKGROUND CHECKS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3097 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT FOR EJECTMENT FROM FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED PUBLIC HOUSING MAY NOT OCCUR UNTIL AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS LAPSE FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE MAGISTRATE ISSUED THE ORDER OR, IF THE JUDGMENT IS STAYED, UNTIL AT LEAST SEVEN DAYS LAPSE FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE ORDER IS LIFTED, AND DURING THE SEVEN DAY PERIOD THE TENANT MAY REMOVE HIS PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT INTERFERENCE FROM THE LANDLORD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-710, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF AN EVICTED TENANT'S PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE RENTAL PREMISES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PARTY REMOVING THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM FEDERALLY SUBSIDIZED PUBLIC HOUSING SHALL RETAIN POSSESSION OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THIRTY DAYS, DURING WHICH TIME THE TENANT MAY RECOVER THE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3098 -- Rep. Gilliard: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW COMPENSATION OF PHYSICIANS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER HIGHLY-COMPENSATED STAFF MEMBERS OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS, TO EVALUATE THE REASONABLENESS OF THIS COMPENSATION, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCLUSION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3099 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "HAIR BRAIDING", SO AS TO PROVIDE THE TERM INCLUDES THE USE OF HAIR EXTENSIONS IF PERFORMED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED COSMETOLOGIST.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3100 -- Rep. Gilliard: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE MINIMUM SAFETY STANDARDS FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES AND THE TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL GAS IN THIS STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS, TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, INSPECTION, TESTING, CONSTRUCTION, EXTENSION, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THESE FACILITIES, 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 MARCH 19, 2011, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3101 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INSURER MAY NOT USE THE CREDIT REPORT OF A PERSON SEEKING A CONTRACT OF INSURANCE TO DETERMINE THE INSURANCE RATE OF THE CONTRACT OR WHETHER TO ISSUE THE INSURANCE CONTRACT, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT USE A CREDIT REPORT TO EVALUATE A PERSON FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE A VEHICLE RENTAL COMPANY MAY NOT USE THE CREDIT REPORT OF A PERSON SEEKING TO RENT CERTAIN VEHICLES TO DETERMINE THE RENTAL RATE OF THE VEHICLES OR WHETHER TO RENT THE VEHICLES, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-20-110, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF A "CREDIT REPORT", SO AS TO REMOVE ESTABLISHING A PERSON'S ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT FROM THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THIS REPORT IS INTENDED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3102 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-257 SO AS TO IMPOSE A CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT ON REGISTERED BARBERS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE A VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT, TO DEFINE WHAT ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE ACCEPTABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE AN AUDIT PROCEDURE, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF BARBERS AND BARBERING, SO AS TO DEFINE ADDITIONAL TERMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-250, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF A BARBER LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A RENEWAL IS SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3103 -- Reps. Horne, Daning, Simrill, Toole, G. R. Smith, Taylor, McCoy, Hamilton, Murphy, Hixon, Long, Patrick and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 27-1-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RIGHT OF A HOMEOWNER OR A TENANT TO DISPLAY THE UNITED STATES FLAG ON REAL PROPERTY HE OWNS OR IS ENTITLED TO USE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISPLAY OF ONE PORTABLE, REMOVABLE UNITED STATES FLAG IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER, CONSISTENT WITH 4 U.S.C. SECTIONS 4-10 AND TO APPLY THE PROVISION RETROACTIVELY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 27-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE STANDARDS FOR A STRUCTURE OR POLE ON WHICH THE UNITED STATES FLAG MAY BE DISPLAYED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3104 -- Rep. Nanney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-3-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTERING A SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE IN THE PUBLIC RECORD, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM IN THE SATISFACTION AFFIDAVIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3105 -- Reps. Pitts and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-290 SO AS TO TRANSFER THE LAND RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS DIVISION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THIS TRANSFER THE LAND RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS DIVISION AND ANY SOIL AND CONSERVATION DISTRICT IN THIS STATE ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE DIRECTION OF ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES, APPROPRIATIONS, PROPERTY, ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3106 -- Reps. Rutherford, H. B. Brown and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAGISTRATES' SALARIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A MAGISTRATE WHO IS A LICENSED ATTORNEY IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR MUST BE PAID A BASE SALARY EQUAL TO FIFTY-FIVE PERCENT OF A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE'S SALARY FOR THE STATE'S IMMEDIATELY PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR, REGARDLESS OF THE POPULATION CATEGORY OF THE COUNTY HE SERVES OR THE LENGTH OF HIS TENURE AS A MAGISTRATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3107 -- Rep. Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-795 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA FORECLOSURE DATABASE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE BY DECEMBER 31, 2011; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE CONTAINED IN THE DATABASE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE LIABILITY MAY NOT ACCRUE TO THE PARTY FORECLOSING THE MORTGAGE OR ITS ATTORNEY FOR CERTAIN ERRORS IN THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO THE DATABASE; TO PROVIDE OMISSION OF INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION DOES NOT INVALIDATE A FORECLOSURE; AND TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE DATABASE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3108 -- Reps. Sellers and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO CREATE THE "MANDATORY MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM" WITHIN THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE A REQUIRED MEDIATION PROCESS BEFORE A COMPETENT JURISDICTION MAY ORDER THE SALE OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE FORECLOSURE ACTION, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE RULES NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 29-3-625 SO AS TO MANDATE MEDIATION OF A FORECLOSURE ACTION WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD FOLLOWING THE INITIATION OF A FORECLOSURE ACTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3109 -- Reps. Skelton and King: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROVIDE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PUBLIC INDOOR PLACES, TO DEFINE AND INCLUDE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN THIS BAN, TO DELETE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS IN PUBLIC INDOOR PLACES, AND TO EXEMPT PRIVATE CLUBS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-95-30 RELATING TO DESIGNATED SMOKING AND NONSMOKING AREAS, AND SECTION 44-95-40 RELATING TO SEPARATION OF SMOKING AND NONSMOKING AREAS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- H. 3110 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Thayer, Hamilton and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENT OF STATING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION, IF ANY, ON THE FORM AND INCLUDING IT IN THE OATH; AND REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ASSIST IN CAPTURING THIS DATA; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-9-20, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE, AS A REQUIREMENT, REGISTERING AS A MEMBER OF THE PARTY AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION AFTER A SELECTION HAS BEEN MADE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3111 -- Reps. Young, Sandifer, Hayes and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-525, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN INSURER WRITING A WORKERS' COMPENSATION POLICY SHALL FILE CERTAIN INFORMATION ON WHICH IT RELIES TO SUPPORT ITS RATE REQUEST, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSURER TO ADOPT THE MOST RECENT LOSS COST WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS OF APPROVAL OF THE LOSS COSTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1210, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT ITS OBLIGATION TO MAKE CERTAIN FILINGS MAY BE SATISFIED BY MAKING FILINGS AS A MEMBER OF, OR SUBSCRIBER TO, A LICENSED RATING ORGANIZATION THAT MAKES FILINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE FILINGS BE RULE AND FORM FILINGS AND NOT LOSS COST ADOPTION FILINGS, AND REQUIRE THE INSURER TO FILE FOR CERTAIN APPROVAL IF THE RATING ORGANIZATION TO WHICH IT SUBSCRIBES HAS A RATE INCREASE WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS AFTER THE INSURER BECOMES A MEMBER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- H. 3112 -- Reps. Allison, G. R. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND USE OF TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT PARKING PLACARDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A SLEEVE WITH A PLACARD TO ALLOW THE HOLDER TO COVER THE PHOTOGRAPH ON THE PLACARD FROM PUBLIC VIEW, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PHOTOGRAPH MUST BE SHOWN WHEN IT IS REQUESTED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR ITS AGENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Point of Order
- H. 3113 -- Reps. Clemmons and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO REVISE THE OPEN SEASON DATES FOR GAME ZONE 4.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- H. 3114 -- Reps. Huggins and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO METHODS OF EUTHANASIA THAT MAY BE USED TO KILL ANIMALS IMPOUNDED OR QUARANTINED IN ANIMAL SHELTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF BARBITURIC ACID DERIVATIVES, AND CARBON MONOXIDE GAS ARE NOT ALLOWABLE METHODS OF EUTHANASIA AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF SODIUM PENTOBARBITAL AND OTHER SUBSTANCES OR PROCEDURES THAT ARE HUMANE MAY BE USED TO PERFORM EUTHANASIA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3115 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3890 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IN MOTION WHILE TEXT MESSAGING OR RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES, OR USING ANY FORM OF ELECTRONIC READING DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF POINTS ASSIGNED TO VARIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING, SECOND OFFENSE, IS A TWO POINT VIOLATION AND TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING, THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, IS A FOUR POINT VIOLATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3116 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN AND THE UNLAWFUL SALE OR DELIVERY OF A HANDGUN, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR EACH OFFENSE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3117 -- Rep. King: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME A PORTION OF CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF ROCK HILL "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BOULEVARD" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BOULEVARD".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- H. 3118 -- Reps. Limehouse, Toole, G. R. Smith, Stringer and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 2 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY USE DEADLY FORCE AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL WHEN THE PERSON REASONABLY BELIEVES THE INDIVIDUAL IS USING OR ATTEMPTING TO USE UNLAWFUL FORCE AGAINST HIM OR ANOTHER PERSON IN A MOTOR VEHICLE TO COMMIT OR ATTEMPT TO COMMIT THE BREAKING INTO AND ENTERING OR THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN DEATH OF A PERSON RESULTS FROM INJURIES RECEIVED DURING THE THEFT OF A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN UNLAWFUL FORCE IS ATTEMPTED OR USED, THE PERSON WHO ATTEMPTED OR USED UNLAWFUL FORCE IS GUILTY OF MURDER OR MANSLAUGHTER.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3119 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 56-5-3890 AND 56-5-3895 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE OR SCHOOL BUS TO USE A TEXT MESSAGING DEVICE OR A HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THESE PROVISIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3120 -- Reps. McEachern and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-845 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TOWN OF BLYTHEWOOD SHALL CONDUCT VEGETATION MANAGEMENT ALONG A PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recalled
- H. 3121 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF AN OWNER OF A GOLF CART WHO POSSESSES A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE MAY OPERATE THE VEHICLE ALONG CERTAIN HIGHWAYS AND STREETS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3122 -- Rep. J. M. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PERMITS TO MOVE VEHICLES DURING AN EMERGENCY, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MOVE" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "OPERATE", TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT RESTRICTS THE ISSUANCE OF THE PERMITS TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, TO REMOVE THE RESTRICTION PLACED ON THE NUMBER OF PERMITS THAT MAY BE ISSUED FOR A VEHICLE, AND TO REVISE THE INFORMATION THAT MUST BE SPECIFIED ON THE PERMIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- H. 3123 -- Reps. J. M. Neal and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "MOPED"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-20, RELATING TO TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MOPED" AND ITS DEFINITION; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 56-1-1710 AND 56-5-165 RELATING TO THE TERM "MOPED" AND ITS DEFINITION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3124 -- Reps. Pitts and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLES 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, AND 124 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SECOND AMENDMENT" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "DEPARTMENT OF NAVY" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "PARENTS AND SPOUSES OF ACTIVE DUTY OVERSEAS VETERANS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "STATE FLAG" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL-RETIRED" LICENSE PLATES, "I SUPPORT LIBRARIES" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATOR" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "COON HUNTERS" LICENSE PLATES, "BEACH MUSIC" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "CITADEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 'BIG RED'" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "LARGE MOUTH BASS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "HIGH SCHOOL" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, "SOUTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE FEDERATION" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES AND "HISTORIC" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-7330, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "EAGLE SCOUTS OF AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-2150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER ELECTED OFFICIALS AND JUDICIAL OFFICERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES THAT A CORONER MAY BE ISSUED FROM ONE TO TWO; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISPLAY OF A LICENSE PLATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FRAME MAY BE PLACED ON A LICENSE PLATE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-10410, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "VETERAN" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR SYMBOL ON CERTAIN "VETERAN" LICENSE PLATES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "PURPLE HEART" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF LICENSE PLATES THAT MAY BE ISSUED TO A PERSON FROM ONE TO THREE AND TO PROVIDE A FEE FOR THE THIRD LICENSE PLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES THAT CONTAIN THE EMBLEM OF A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO SPECIFY THEIR SIZE, GENERAL DESIGN, PERIOD OF VALIDITY, TO REVISE THEIR COSTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THEIR SALE, TO REVISE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PREPAID APPLICATIONS AND MINIMUM PAYMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST RECEIVE BEFORE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ORGANIZATION MUST GIVE ITS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LOGO, TRADE MARK, OR DESIGN; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-8100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES CREATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SO AS TO REVISE THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PREPAID APPLICATIONS AND MINIMUM PAYMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST RECEIVE BEFORE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MAY BE ISSUED AND TO REVISE THEIR COSTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FEES COLLECTED FROM THEIR SALES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3125 -- Rep. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-3-280 SO AS TO TRANSFER THE STATE VETERINARIAN FROM CLEMSON UNIVERSITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THIS TRANSFER THE STATE VETERINARIAN IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE DIRECTION OF ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL OTHER THAN THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEES, APPROPRIATIONS, PROPERTY, ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3126 -- Reps. Rutherford and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-240 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS RELATING TO THE VIDEO RECORDING OF STATEMENTS MADE DURING A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATEMENTS MADE DURING A CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION MUST BE VIDEO RECORDED, TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT MUST INSTRUCT A JURY THAT IT MAY DRAW AN ADVERSE INFERENCE FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO FAILS TO VIDEO RECORD A STATEMENT RELATING TO A CRIME, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCE IN WHICH A PERSON'S STATEMENT MAY BE USED FOR IMPEACHMENT PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A STATEMENT OBTAINED IN ANOTHER STATE OR BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS ADMISSIBLE IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN AN INAUDIBLE PORTION OF A VIDEO RECORDING DOES NOT RENDER IT INADMISSIBLE IN A JUDICIAL PRECEDING.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3127 -- Reps. Rutherford, G. R. Smith, Clyburn, Weeks, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-21-925 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIMITED PARDON MAY BE GRANTED TO A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A NONVIOLENT FELONY OFFENSE THAT WOULD ALLOW HIM TO CARRY A FIREARM USED FOR HUNTING TO AND FROM HIS HUNTING DESTINATION AND USE IT WHILE HUNTING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3128 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PERMITTED LEVEL OF LIGHT TRANSMISSION FOR SUNSCREENING DEVICES INSTALLED ON THE WINDSHIELD, SIDE WINDOWS, AND REAR WINDOW OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3129 -- Reps. Bedingfield, Horne, Simrill, Toole, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Viers, Herbkersman and Mc, 900Coy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "ILLEGAL ALIENS ENFORCEMENT", TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATION OF A PERSON'S IMMIGRATION STATUS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE WARRANTLESS ARREST OF PERSONS SUSPECTED OF BEING PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES UNLAWFULLY; BY ADDING SECTION 16-9-470 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF WILFUL FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR CARRY AN ALIEN REGISTRATION DOCUMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VARIOUS DEGREES OF THE OFFENSE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-9-480 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFULLY HIRING AND PICKING UP WORKERS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS WHILE IMPEDING TRAFFIC, TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ENTERING MOTOR VEHICLES STOPPED IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY TO BE HIRED TO WORK AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3130 -- Reps. Brady, Stringer, Long, Butler Garrick and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-2470 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXTING, TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL FINE AND THE CREATION OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS THE OFFENSE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RESTRICTION OF A MINOR'S DRIVING PRIVILEGES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS FOR MINORS WHO COMMIT THE OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET FOR THE OFFENSE AND FOR JURISDICTION OVER THE OFFENSE IN THE MUNICIPAL OR MAGISTRATES COURT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3131 -- Reps. Brady, H. B. Brown, Clyburn and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER" IN CONNECTION WITH CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS IN A DATING RELATIONSHIP AND TO DEFINE "DATING RELATIONSHIP"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE "PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE ACT", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER" TO INCLUDE PERSONS IN A DATING RELATIONSHIP AND TO DEFINE "DATING RELATIONSHIP"; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY PETITION THE COURT FOR AN ORDER ON BEHALF OF A MINOR WHO IS IN A DATING RELATIONSHIP; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A RESPONDENT IN A PROCEEDING TO COMPLETE A BATTERER TREATMENT PROGRAM AND TO ORDER OTHER PROHIBITIONS OR REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE ABUSED PERSON.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3132 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEARINGS REGARDING ORDERS OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A TEN-DAY TEMPORARY ORDER OF PROTECTION FOR ABUSED PERSONS OR PERSONS ON WHOSE BEHALF A PETITION IS FILED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3133 -- Reps. Clemmons, Daning, G. R. Smith, Viers and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2011"; BY ADDING SECTION 15-78-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR TEACHERS ACTING IN THE SCOPE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THIS PROTECTION; BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY WHO IS INJURED TO THE DEGREE THAT THE PERSON IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO HIS FORMER POSITION BY A STUDENT CONVICTED OF A VIOLATION OF AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-3-600 THAT CAUSED THE INJURY MUST BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE IN ALL RETIREMENT, INSURANCE, AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS IN WHICH THE PERSON WAS ENROLLED AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY WITH THE EMPLOYER REQUIRED TO CONTINUE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE INJURED EMPLOYEE; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-3-1535, AS AMENDED, 16-3-1545, AND 16-3-1550, ALL RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICE FOR CRIME VICTIMS AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES IN CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE OFFENDER PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE JUDGES IN THESE PROCEEDINGS TO MAKE A SPECIFIC INQUIRY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THESE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3134 -- Reps. Funderburk and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-17-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF CLERKS OF COURT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF CLERKS OF COURT TO BE NONPARTISAN, TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND THE CONDUCT OF THE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3135 -- Reps. Funderburk and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF PROBATE JUDGES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ELECTION OF PROBATE JUDGES TO BE NONPARTISAN, TO PROVIDE FOR NONPARTISAN SPECIAL ELECTIONS WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES AND THE CONDUCT OF THE NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3136 -- Reps. Gambrell and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-745 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE RELEASE OF TWENTY OR MORE BALLOONS EN MASSE OR OVER THE PERIOD OF ONE HOUR, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY, AND TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE ACTIVITY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3137 -- Reps. Gilliard, Barfield, Clemmons and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATERIALS, COMPOUNDS, MIXTURES, AND PREPARATIONS CLASSIFIED AS SCHEDULE I DRUGS, SO AS TO ADD SYNTHETIC CANNABIS TO THE LIST OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3138 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "HOME INVASION PROTECTION ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-395 TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSES OF HOME INVASION IN THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD DEGREES, AND TO PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIST OF VIOLENT CRIMES, SO AS TO INCLUDE HOME INVASION, FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY SHOULD BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED WHILE IN THE COMMISSION OF THE OFFENSE OF HOME INVASION IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3139 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-624 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF COMMITTING A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO INCLUDE AS A SEPARATE STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE WHICH MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED, A MURDER COMMITTED DURING THE COMMISSION OF A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3140 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-50, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING WEAPONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ASSAULT WEAPONS IN THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE AND INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION AND CREATE A TWO-TIERED PENALTY SCHEME; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ARTICLE, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "ASSAULT WEAPON".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3141 -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-640 SO AS TO CREATE THE HATE CRIME OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY UPON A HOMELESS PERSON AND PROVIDE A TWO-TIERED PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3142 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THE SAFE SCHOOLS CLIMATE ACT REGARDING HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR BULLYING.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3143 -- Reps. Harrison and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-2025 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CREATED BY ACT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THAT PROVIDES RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND HAS AS ITS BOUNDARY THE SAME AS THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY AND TRANSFER ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CALCULATING THE MILLAGE LIMITATION FOR A COUNTY WHEN A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT TRANSFERS ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO A COUNTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3144 -- Reps. King, Simrill, Norman, Pope, Parker, Allison, Mitchell, Alexander, Barfield, Clemmons and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATERIALS, COMPOUNDS, MIXTURES, AND PREPARATIONS CLASSIFIED AS SCHEDULE I DRUGS, SO AS TO ADD SYNTHETIC CANNABIS TO THE LIST OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3145 -- Reps. Limehouse, Anthony, Horne, Allison, Long and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SAFE HAVENS FOR ABANDONED BABIES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE TO APPLY TO A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF THREE YEARS OLD AND TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "SAFE HAVEN" TO INCLUDE A STAFFED LOCAL OR STATE OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3146 -- Reps. Nanney and Ballentine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES BY THE SPEAKER, SO AS TO IMPOSE A LIMITATION OF TWO CONSECUTIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS ON A PERSON SERVING AS THE CHAIRMAN OF ANY COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3147 -- Reps. Pitts, Simrill and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOMINATION OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAMES OF ALL CANDIDATES WHO ARE CONSTITUTIONALLY AND STATUTORILY QUALIFIED MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY RATHER THAN THE NAMES OF THE THREE CANDIDATES THE COMMISSION DEEMS BEST QUALIFIED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3148 -- Reps. Pitts, Simrill, Toole, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Viers, Huggins, Herbkersman, Loftis and Corbin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT OF 2011" BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8 TO REQUIRE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS OF THE STATE TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROHIBIT A PUBLIC EMPLOYER OF THIS STATE FROM ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTOR COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM IN VERIFYING INFORMATION ON ALL NEW EMPLOYEES; BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE WELFARE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, PUBLIC OR ASSISTED HOUSING, FOOD ASSISTANCE, UNEMPLOYMENT, RETIREMENT, OR OTHER SIMILAR BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE UNLESS THE PERSON VERIFIES THAT HE OR SHE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO PROVIDE SUCH BENEFITS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT RECEIVE SERVICES FROM A HOSPITAL LICENSED IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE PERSON VERIFIES THAT HE OR SHE IS LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR RECEIVING SERVICES FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS OF A CHILD TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PARENT OF A CHILD TO VERIFY THAT THE CHILD IS LEGALLY PRESENT IN THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 11-35-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER WHO HIRES AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT LEGALLY PRESENT IN THIS STATE PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OR WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS THAT PROCURE GOODS OR SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROCUREMENT CODE; BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-645 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL ALIEN TRESPASS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-647 SO AS TO ALLOW THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, MONIES, NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, SECURITIES, AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE WHEN A PERSON COMMITS THE OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL ALIEN TRESPASS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR FORFEITURE, TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE INNOCENT OWNER OF ITEMS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FORFEITED ITEMS AFTER CONVICTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3149 -- Rep. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "LOLLIS'S LAW" BY ADDING SECTIONS 14-25-40 AND 22-3-1020 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT AND A MAGISTRATE OR HIS DESIGNATED CLERK, RESPECTIVELY, TO SEND A SUMMONS OR OTHER WRITTEN NOTIFICATION CHANGING A COURT DATE BY CERTIFIED LETTER TO THE DEFENDANT OR THE DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3150 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Harrison and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT OF 2011" BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES COMPRISED OF THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES AND THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S POWERS AND DUTIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A STATE PLAN FOR THE COORDINATED CARE AND UNIFIED DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OVERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO AUTHORIZE THE NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-68 SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL NECESSARY ENTITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-20, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-70, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS FACILITIES AND TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO RESTRUCTURE THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION INTO AN ADVISORY BOARD; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3151 -- Rep. Spires: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-1-25, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO RAISE THE AGE OF MANDATORY RETIREMENT FROM SEVENTY-TWO YEARS OF AGE TO SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3152 -- Reps. Young, Daning, Harrison, Allison, G. R. Smith, Stringer, Taylor, Forrester, Hamilton, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick, Viers, Funderburk, Horne, Willis, Weeks, Pope, Simrill, Clemmons, Harrell, Bedingfield and Edge: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8, ARTICLE IV OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TERM OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE JOINT ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3153 -- Rep. Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-3-1000, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TIME FOR A MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL AND APPEAL IN MAGISTRATES COURT, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH A MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL MAY BE MADE FROM FIVE TO TEN DAYS.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Point of Order
- H. 3154 -- Reps. Young, Horne, Allison, G. R. Smith, H. B. Brown, Hixon, Long and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-15-342, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL SOLICITATION OF A MINOR, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-760 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SEXUAL BATTERY WITH A STUDENT AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES BASED ON THE AGE OF THE STUDENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3155 -- Reps. Young, Stringer, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 19-1-180, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF OUT-OF-COURT STATEMENTS MADE BY CHILDREN UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ADMISSIBILITY OF HEARSAY STATEMENTS MADE TO FORENSIC INTERVIEWERS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3156 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-25-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S ISSUANCE OF PERMITS THAT ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BENCHES UPON WHICH COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS MAY BE PLACED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERMITS MUST BE RENEWED ANNUALLY INSTEAD OF TERMINATED ON JULY 1, 2010.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3157 -- Reps. Rutherford and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS ALLOWABLE ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, AND PENALTIES FOR TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN THE SPEED LIMIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE PENALTY FOR DRIVING IN EXCESS OF THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF TEN MILES AN HOUR AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FINE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3158 -- Reps. Rutherford and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS IMPOSED ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SPEED LIMIT THAT MAY BE POSTED ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS AND FREEWAYS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3159 -- Reps. Ryan and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 200 OF 2002, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK ACT, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION WHICH PROVIDES THAT NO FURTHER DEED RECORDING FEES OR OTHER FUNDS MAY BE CREDITED TO THE CONSERVATION BANK TRUST FUND IN ANY YEAR WHEN A MAJORITY OF STATE AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ARE REDUCED IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR WHEN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IMPOSES ACROSS THE BOARD CUTS AND INSTEAD PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION ON A PERCENTAGE BASIS IN THE AMOUNT OF DEED RECORDING FEES WHICH MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE TRUST FUND.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3160 -- Reps. Sellers and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3890 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO USE A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATING THIS PROVISION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO THE SCHEDULE OF POINTS ASSIGNED TO VARIOUS TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT USING A HANDHELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WHILE DRIVING IS A TWO POINT VIOLATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3161 -- Rep. Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF A HANDGUN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ISSUED A CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT MAY SECURE HIS WEAPON UNDER A SEAT IN A VEHICLE OR IN ANY OPEN OR CLOSED STORAGE COMPARTMENT WITHIN THE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER COMPARTMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR TERMS REGARDING HANDGUNS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "LUGGAGE".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3162 -- Reps. Stringer, Bedingfield and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "DON'T TREAD ON ME" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3163 -- Reps. Tallon, Cole, Allison, G. R. Smith, Taylor, McCoy, Forrester, Murphy, Hixon and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "MOTOR VEHICLE" SO AS TO INCLUDE "MOPEDS" IN THE TERM'S DEFINITION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Proposed Amendment
- Point of Order
- H. 3164 -- Reps. Young, G. R. Smith, Taylor, Forrester, Patrick, Bowers, Brannon and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE ISSUANCE OR REINSTATEMENT OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON LESS THAN EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-177 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MINOR'S PRIVILEGE TO DRIVE MUST BE SUSPENDED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-46 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN HIS LICENSE TO DRIVE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED, CANCELLED, REVOKED, OR DENIED PURSUANT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Reconsidered
- H. 3165 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 387 OF 1963, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IRMO FIRE DISTRICT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE CONTROL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Recalled
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3166 -- Reps. Limehouse, H. B. Brown, Crosby and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTERING TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER IS DISQUALIFIED FROM REGISTERING TO VOTE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3167 -- Reps. Limehouse, H. B. Brown, Crosby, Toole, Stringer, Hixon and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-3-15 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM BEING APPOINTED TO A PUBLIC OFFICE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 8-11-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM BEING EMPLOYED BY THE STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3168 -- Reps. Limehouse, H. B. Brown and Crosby: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING BY REASON OF MENTAL INCOMPETENCE OR CONVICTION OF A SERIOUS CRIME, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER IS DISQUALIFIED FROM REGISTERING TO VOTE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3169 -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 975 OF 1962, RELATING TO THE DARLINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S CONTROL OVER COUNTY PRISONERS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION THAT STATES "NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS GIVING THE SHERIFF ANY CONTROL OR AUTHORITY OVER THE COUNTY CHAIN GANG.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3170 -- Rep. Gilliard: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE TO STUDY VETERAN HOMELESSNESS, UNEMPLOYMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, INCIDENCE OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN SERVICES, AND OTHER ISSUES AFFECTING SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, THE FILLING OF VACANCIES, COMMITTEE MEETINGS, AND STAFFING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- H. 3171 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USES ALLOWED FOR LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO USE NOT MORE THAN ONE-HALF OF THE REVENUES OF THE LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX IMPOSED BY THE COUNTY FOR COUNTY TRANSPORTATION NEEDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3172 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 9, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH CERTAIN COUNTY OFFICES AND THE GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY MAY BE ELECTED IN NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3173 -- Reps. McEachern and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-25 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VOTER ACCESSIBILITY ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY CAST HIS BALLOT IN PERSON WITHOUT EXCUSE DURING AN EARLY VOTING PERIOD; TO ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING CENTERS TO ALLOW A REGISTERED COUNTY RESIDENT TO VOTE OUTSIDE THEIR PRECINCT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, AND REQUIRE THESE LOCATIONS AND TIMES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30-4-80; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-330, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME OF APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORIZATION THAT AN APPLICATION MAY BE REQUESTED IN PERSON FOUR DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING AN ABSENTEE APPLICATION MAY BE REQUESTED ONLY ON THE DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3174 -- Rep. McEachern: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-730, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE USES ALLOWED FOR LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX REVENUES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY AND A COUNTY BY ORDINANCE TO USE NOT MORE THAN ONE-HALF OF THE REVENUES OF THE LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX IMPOSED BY THE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY FOR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3175 -- Reps. Merrill, Harrison, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, Horne, Long and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-17-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO CONTRACT WITH A PERSON WHOSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LOBBYING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3176 -- Reps. Nanney, Ballentine, Toole and G. M. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ADJOURN SINE DIE NO LATER THAN MARCH THIRTY-FIRST OF THE YEAR IN WHICH IT CONVENES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3177 -- Rep. Nanney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4-1-190 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TO POST ALL NOTICES REQUIRED BY LAW TO THE COUNTY'S WEBSITE INSTEAD OF PRINTING IT IN THE NEWSPAPER.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3178 -- Reps. Pitts, Limehouse, Hixon and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1035, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SAMPLING OF CERTAIN WINES, CORDIALS, AND OTHER DISTILLED SPIRITS SOLD IN A RETAIL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR STORE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SAMPLE PRODUCTS BE LIMITED TO ONE WHOLESALER AT A TIME, TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOTICE OF THE SAMPLING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION CONTAIN A COPY OF A CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THOSE CONDUCTING THE SAMPLING, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PRODUCT SAMPLES BE PURCHASED BY THE RETAILER FROM A LICENSED WHOLESALER, TO REQUIRE ALL ASSOCIATED COSTS OF THE SAMPLING BE PAID FOR BY THOSE CONDUCTING THE SAMPLING, AND TO ALLOW A RETAILER TO CONDUCT THE SAMPLING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Senate Amendments Amended
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Message from Senate
- Ratified
- H. 3179 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "VETERANS COURT PROGRAM ACT", TO REQUIRE THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF A VETERANS COURT PROGRAM IN EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF A VETERANS COURT JUDGE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OFFENDER TO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO A VETERANS COURT PROGRAM.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3180 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-710, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE PROOFS OF IDENTITY REQUIRED OF A PERSON WHEN HE PRESENTS HIMSELF TO VOTE, SO AS TO ADD A COLLEGE IDENTIFICATION CARD CONTAINING A PHOTOGRAPH AS ANOTHER FORM OF PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION AUTHORIZED TO BE ACCEPTED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3181 -- Reps. Sottile and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 50 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSING OF INSURANCE CONSULTANTS BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, EXEMPTIONS, AND PENALTIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3182 -- Rep. Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 18 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PHARMACY PATIENT PROTECTION ACT", TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGISTRATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A PRESCRIPTION BENEFITS MANAGER SHALL OPERATE; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND UTILIZATION INFORMATION BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW; TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORD KEEPING; TO PROVIDE FOR PRICING GUIDELINES THAT MUST BE USED; TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER MAY NOT DISCRIMINATE WHEN CONTRACTING WITH PHARMACIES ON THE BASIS OF COPAYMENTS OR DAYS OF SUPPLY; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO MAKE RULES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3183 -- Reps. Young, Daning, Harrison, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Stringer, Hamilton, Hixon, Long, D. C. Moss and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING PENALTIES BEFORE A LOBBYIST MAY RESUME LOBBYING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-25, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION AND REREGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING PENALTIES BEFORE A LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPAL MAY RESUME LOBBYING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-50, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION TO ENFORCE FILING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESS PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO FILE, SO AS TO CAP CERTAIN FINES AT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSES MAY BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATES COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "FAMILY MEMBER" FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE ETHICS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT OF 1991, SO AS TO INCLUDE BROTHERS-IN-LAW AND SISTERS-IN-LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-700, RELATING TO USE OF ONE'S OFFICIAL POSITION FOR OFFICIAL GAIN, SO AS TO REPLACE CERTAIN REFERENCES TO "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" WITH THE BROADER TERM "FAMILY MEMBER"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR EITHER LATE FILING OF OR FAILURE TO FILE A REPORT OR STATEMENT REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8, SO AS TO CAP CERTAIN FINES AT FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD OFFENSES MAY BE TRIED IN MAGISTRATES COURT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3184 -- Reps. Young, H. B. Brown, Taylor, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Long, Patrick and Funderburk: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR A TERM COTERMINOUS WITH THE GOVERNOR UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE BY LAW FOR THE DUTIES, COMPENSATION, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE, THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE APPOINTMENT IS MADE, AND THE PROCEDURES BY WHICH THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL MAY BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3185 -- Reps. Harrell, Cooper, Owens, Harrison, Hardwick, Sandifer, Bingham, Atwater, Bowen, Daning, Hamilton, Hiott, Parker, Bannister, J. R. Smith, Tallon, Limehouse, Brady, Willis, Taylor, Young, Spires, Thayer, Long, Pitts, D. C. Moss, Patrick, Edge, Hixon, Norman, Chumley, Huggins, Frye, Pope, Brannon, Umphlett, Delleney, Allison, Bedingfield, Loftis, Crosby, McCoy, Horne, Clemmons, Skelton, Quinn, White, G. R. Smith, Toole, Ballentine, G. M. Smith, Barfield, Sottile, Erickson, Hearn, Murphy, Pinson, Ryan, Stringer, Lucas, Bikas, Gambrell, Corbin, Simrill, Forrester, Henderson, Viers, Weeks, Whitmire, Vick, McLeod, McEachern and Knight: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2011" INCLUDING THE PROVISIONS TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MUST MAINTAIN A DETAILED TRANSACTION REGISTER OF ALL FUNDS EXPENDED EACH MONTH AND POST THAT REGISTER ONLINE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MUST POST ONLINE ALL OF ITS CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS AND THE CREDIT CARD STATEMENTS FOR CREDIT CARDS ISSUED TO ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR OFFICIAL USE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S OFFICE POSTS THE SAME CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE, THE INSTITUTION MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS ITS CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S WEBSITE IN LIEU OF COMPLYING WITH THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Point of Order
- H. 3186 -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Bowen, Clyburn, Hixon, Spires, Taylor, Young, G. R. Smith, Simrill, Thayer, Harrison, Toole and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-71-40 AND 59-71-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BOTH RELATING TO A SCHOOL BOND ELECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION MUST BE HELD ON THE DATE OF A GENERAL ELECTION OR ON THE DATE OF A PRIMARY ELECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3187 -- Reps. Chumley and G. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES NOT TO ENACT THE PROPOSED "FDA FOOD SAFETY MODERNIZATION ACT" DESIGNATED AS SENATE BILL 510 BECAUSE OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AND UNFAIR BURDENS IT PLACES ON THE FARMERS OF THIS STATE AND OTHER STATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3188 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, H. B. Brown, Harrison and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-102-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS OF ATHLETE AGENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ATHLETE AGENT OR A PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH HIM OR ACTING ON HIS BEHALF, INCLUDING RUNNERS, SCOUTS, ADVISORS, AND COACHES, MAY NOT KNOWINGLY DO ANYTHING WHICH IS A VIOLATION OF THE RULES OF THE INSTITUTION THE STUDENT ATHLETE ATTENDS OR THE RULES OF THE SANCTIONING BODY OF THE SPORT PARTICIPATED IN BY THE STUDENT ATHLETE WHICH WOULD OR MAY MAKE HIM INELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AS A STUDENT ATHLETE IN THAT SPORT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3189 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Harrison and Knight: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-67-140 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A JOINT PROJECT ON LITTER WHERE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PALMETTO PRIDE, AND LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SHALL COOPERATE IN THE ERADICATION OF LITTER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3190 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, FIRST ON A PILOT-TESTING AND THEN ON A PERMANENT BASIS, SHALL IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SELECTED MEDICAID RECIPIENTS WITH AN IN-HOME HEALTH CARE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES AROUND THE CLOCK ACCESS TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT CARE AND ADDITIONALLY PROVIDES AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUNCTION THAT GIVES THEM THE ABILITY TO CONTACT A NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER, ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING BETTER HEALTH CARE, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS IN NONEMERGENCY CASES, AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3191 -- Reps. Huggins and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE JOBS-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE POWER OF THE AUTHORITY TO USE PROGRAM FUNDS TO PURCHASE INSURANCE, THE BENEFITS OF WHICH MUST BE USED TO FUND, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES WHICH CREATE JOBS OR PROVIDE OTHER SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC BENEFITS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE AUTHORITY MAY ISSUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION BY CONSTRUCTION OR PURCHASE OF TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE ASSETS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-140, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF AN INSURANCE FUND BY THE AUTHORITY AS SECURITY FOR BOND HOLDERS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF THE INSURANCE FUND AND THE USE OF FUNDS THEREIN; TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-150, RELATING TO PERSONS AND PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR PERSONS AND PROJECTS ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE AND THE CRITERIA THEREFOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-43-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LOAN PROGRAMS OF THE AUTHORITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE USE WHICH CAN BE MADE OF PROCEEDS OF LOANS MADE UNDER THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Committed
- Recalled
- Point of Order
- H. 3192 -- Reps. Merrill and Horne: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM IMPACT FEES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE IMPACT FEE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY, OR REPLACING, RENOVATING, OR REPAIRING AN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL FACILITY, DESIGNED AND USED PRIMARILY FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS RETROACTIVE TO JULY 1, 2008.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Point of Order
- H. 3193 -- Reps. D. C. Moss and Viers: 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 DOLLAR A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES DESIGNATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS ADVANCED STATE CONSTABLES AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3194 -- Reps. Pope, Tallon, Hixon, D. C. Moss, G. R. Smith, Simrill, Viers and Atwater: 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 DOLLAR A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES DESIGNATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS STATE CONSTABLES AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3195 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO RELEASE FROM ITS RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS SUFFICIENT NUMBERS OF CHILDREN COMMITTED TO ITS CUSTODY OR SUPERVISION FOR A STATUS OFFENSE, A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, OR FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION OR CONTEMPT OF A STATUS OFFENSE OR A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE SO THAT THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN ITS CUSTODY OR UNDER ITS SUPERVISION AND PLACED IN RESIDENTIAL PLACEMENTS DOES NOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS OR BEDS AVAILABLE, AND TO ENSURE THAT NO CHILD ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR A VIOLENT CRIME, A FELONY, OR A SEXUAL OFFENSE MAY BE RELEASED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3196 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Toole, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-1415 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF RESTRAINTS ON JUVENILES UNLESS THE RESTRAINTS ARE NECESSARY TO PREVENT HARM AND THERE ARE NO LESS RESTRICTIVE ALTERNATIVES AVAILABLE, TO GIVE A JUVENILE'S ATTORNEY THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD, AND TO REQUIRE FINDINGS OF FACT IN SUPPORT IF RESTRAINTS ARE ORDERED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3197 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE SHALL PROVIDE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO GRANT PROBATIONERS AND PAROLEES UNDER THE DEPARTMENT'S SUPERVISION UP TO A TEN-DAY REDUCTION OF THE PROBATIONARY OR PAROLE TERM FOR EACH MONTH THEY ARE COMPLIANT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR PROBATION OR PAROLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3198 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT MAY COMMIT A CHILD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE FOR A DETERMINATE PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS UPON A CHILD'S ADJUDICATION FOR A FELONY WHICH CARRIES A MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FIFTEEN YEARS OR MORE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3199 -- Rep. Allen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 5-31-2560, 6-11-2560, 33-49-1460, 58-5-1170, 58-27-2570, AND 58-31-560 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, PUBLIC UTILITY, PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, OR ELECTRIC UTILITY FURNISHING ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS TO ITS CITIZENS TO INCLUDE IN THE CUSTOMER'S BILLS ONCE ANNUALLY A FORM THAT MAY BE RETURNED WITH PAYMENT THAT INFORMS THE MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, PUBLIC UTILITY, PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, OR ELECTRIC UTILITY THAT THE CUSTOMER IS A "SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOUNT CUSTOMER"; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-31-2510, 6-11-2510, 33-49-1410, 58-5-1110, 58-27-2510, AND 58-31-510, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE TERMINATION OF ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS SERVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FURNISHED BY A MUNICIPALITY, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT, ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, PUBLIC UTILITY, PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY, OR ELECTRIC UTILITY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOUNT CUSTOMER".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3200 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF JUVENILES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO ALLOW A JUVENILE WHO IS TEMPORARILY COMMITTED TO ITS CUSTODY, AFTER BEING ADJUDICATED FOR A STATUS OFFENSE, MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE, OR A PROBATION VIOLATION OR CONTEMPT, TO UNDERGO A COMMUNITY EVALUATION WITH CERTAIN SAFEGUARDS AND EXCEPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3201 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-13-870 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CORPORAL PUNISHMENT WITH WRITTEN PARENTAL PERMISSION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 63-13-820, RELATING TO REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES, SO AS TO REQUIRE FAMILY CHILD CARE OPERATORS TO POST INFORMATION AND NOTICES REGARDING PARENTAL TRAINING PROGRAMS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-13-825, RELATING TO TRAINING OF FAMILY CHILDCARE OPERATORS AND CAREGIVERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE MANDATORY TRAINING MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF REGISTRATION OR EMPLOYMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3202 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 47, CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "THIS ARTICLE" AND REPLACE IT WITH "SECTION 56-5-6410" THROUGHOUT THE ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE CERTAIN CHILDREN ARE ALSO IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF UNLAWFULLY SMOKING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3203 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Harrison, Toole, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OFFENSES INVOLVING DISTURBING SCHOOLS, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE OFFENSES TO PROVIDE A DELINEATED LIST OF THOSE ACTIONS WHICH INVOLVE DISTURBING SCHOOLS, TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF A DISTURBING SCHOOLS OFFENSE, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR SCHOOL-SPONSORED ATHLETIC EVENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3204 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick and Erickson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUMMER CAMP STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SUMMER CAMPS IN THE STATE AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE RELATED TO LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SUMMER CAMPS, PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND METHOD OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, PROVIDE FOR THE STAFFING OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, AND TO DISSOLVE THE STUDY COMMITTEE AFTER A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS IS PROVIDED TO THE LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3205 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-1-60 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROMOTING AND FACILITATING ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO PROVIDE THAT CLIENT RECORDS ARE CONFIDENTIAL, AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH RECORDS MAY BE RELEASED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3206 -- Reps. Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-19-1020, RELATING TO INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS AGAINST A CHILD FOR INCORRIGIBILITY, SO AS TO REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION IN CASES OF INCORRIGIBILITY THAT FAMILY COUNSELING HAS BEEN SOUGHT AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO REFER THE PARENT AND CHILD TO FAMILY COUNSELING IF IT HAS NOT BEEN SOUGHT OR TO PROVIDE THE COUNSELING.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3207 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, PENALTIES, AND PROSECUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE MAY PROCEED WITH THE PROSECUTION OF A CASE IF THE VICTIM IS NOT PRESENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE DISMISSING A CASE, THE JUDGE SHALL MAKE WRITTEN FINDINGS AS TO WHETHER THE PROSECUTING OFFICIAL IS PREPARED TO PROSECUTE THE CASE AND THE TYPE OF EVIDENCE THAT WILL BE PRESENTED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT'S AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO ARRESTS IN AND INVESTIGATIONS OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INVESTIGATING AGENCY TO DOCUMENT THE INVESTIGATION AND TO MAINTAIN THE INVESTIGATION REPORT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3208 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1030 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE FELONY OFFENSE OF STRANGULATION AND THE FELONY OFFENSE OF SMOTHERING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STRANGULATION AND SMOTHERING ARE BOTH CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AND TO DEFINE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND PETECHIA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3209 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Long and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY PROHIBIT HARM OR HARASSMENT TO A PET ANIMAL OWNED, POSSESSED, KEPT, OR HELD BY THE PETITIONER AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDERING TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, THE COURT MAY ORDER THE TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF PET ANIMALS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3210 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-21-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHANGE OF VENUE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, MAGISTRATE, OR CIRCUIT JUDGE, IT IS REBUTTABLY PRESUMED THAT A FAIR AND IMPARTIAL TRIAL CANNOT BE OBTAINED IN A COUNTY IN WHICH THE DEFENDANT SERVED AND THAT THE VENUE IN THIS CASE MUST BE CHANGED TO ANOTHER COUNTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3211 -- Reps. Cooper, H. B. Brown, G. R. Smith, Allison and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-170 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CREATE AND ADMINISTER A STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER REGISTRY, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED IN THE MAINTENANCE OF THE REGISTRY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE IDENTITY OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3212 -- Reps. Huggins, Bingham, Long, Barfield, Clemmons and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-190, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATERIALS, COMPOUNDS, MIXTURES, AND PREPARATIONS CLASSIFIED AS SCHEDULE I DRUGS, SO AS TO ADD SALVIA DIVINORUM AND SALVINORIN A TO THE LIST OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3213 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrison, Daning, Murphy, G. M. Smith and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-16-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPUTER CRIME OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE PURVIEW OF THE OFFENSE OF COMPUTER CRIME IN THE FIRST DEGREE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ACCESS A COMPUTER OR COMPUTER NETWORK WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING AND RELEASING STATE OR FEDERAL CLASSIFIED OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT OR OTHER FORM OF MASS COMMUNICATION AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3214 -- Reps. Sellers, Brady and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-10-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SNACKS SOLD FOR STUDENT CONSUMPTION IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FAT, CALORIE, AND SUGAR CONTENT STANDARDS THAT SNACK FOOD AND BEVERAGES MUST MEET IN ORDER TO BE SOLD IN SCHOOLS, DEFINE THE TERM "REGULAR SCHOOL DAY", AND TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SET STRICTER STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS MUST FOLLOW FOR FULL MEALS FOR STUDENT CONSUMPTION AND TO REGULATE PORTION SIZE FOR A LA CARTE ITEM SALES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-10-380, RELATING TO FOOD OR BEVERAGE ITEMS SOLD AS A FUNDRAISER, SO AS TO SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDE FUNDRAISERS FROM THE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3215 -- Reps. Crosby, Taylor, Daning, G. M. Smith, Long and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-86 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A ZERO-BASE BUDGET REVIEW ON A TEN YEAR SCHEDULE OF EACH STATE AGENCY, BEGINNING WITH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013, TO PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3216 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3591 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CREDIT AGAINST CERTAIN TAX LIABILITY OF A TAXPAYER FOR COSTS INCURRED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, OR OTHER BUILDING PROJECT THAT MEETS CERTAIN GREEN GLOBES OR LEED STANDARDS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND TO DEFINE TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JOBS TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO INCLUDE A KNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE BUSINESS AS A QUALIFYING FACILITY, DEFINE "KNOWLEDGE-INTENSIVE BUSINESS", AND PROVIDE FOR THE DESIGNATION OF COUNTY RANKINGS BY USING THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AND EITHER THE PER CAPITA INCOME OR THE AVERAGE REGIONAL WAGE RATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO MODIFY THE REQUIREMENT OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF NEW FULL-TIME JOBS TO TEN PERCENT OF THE CORPORATE PAYROLL.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3217 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1528, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPETITIVE BEST VALUE BIDDING IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR BENEFITS BASED FUNDING PROJECTS IN WHICH PAYMENTS TO VENDORS DEPEND UPON THE REALIZATION OF SPECIFIED SAVINGS OR REVENUE GAINS, TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR REQUIRED AND PERMISSIBLE TERMS AND THEIR FUNDING, TO REQUIRE MEASUREMENT TOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OVERSIGHT BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3218 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE OF SOLAR PANELS USED FOR THE GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3219 -- Reps. D. C. Moss and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION ALLOWED FARM MACHINERY, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ATTACHMENTS TO MACHINERY, REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ATTACHMENTS USED IN THE COMMERCIAL BREEDING AND RAISING OF CATTLE, HORSES, AND OTHER LIVESTOCK FOR SALE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3220 -- Reps. Nanney and Daning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-21-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM FEES AND COSTS COLLECTED BY COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT, REGISTERS OF DEEDS, AND TREASURERS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS THE FEE FOR FILING, ENROLLING, AND SATISFYING EXECUTIONS OR WARRANTS OF DISTRAINTS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES MAKING SUCH FILINGS WHEN THE COSTS ARE CHARGEABLE TO THE PERSONS AGAINST WHOM THE EXECUTIONS OR WARRANTS ARE ISSUED, TO INCREASE FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS THE FEE FOR FILING, ENROLLING, AND SATISFYING FEDERAL TAX LIENS WHEN THE COSTS ARE CHARGEABLE TO THE PERSONS AGAINST WHOM THE EXECUTION IS ISSUED, AND TO UPDATE A REFERENCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3221 -- Rep. Nanney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-53-45 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO FILE ELECTRONICALLY ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE ENFORCED COLLECTION OF TAXES DUE THIS STATE WITH COUNTY CLERKS OF COURT AND REGISTERS OF DEEDS IN THOSE COUNTIES WHICH ACCEPT ELECTRONIC FILINGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- H. 3222 -- Reps. Young, Taylor, G. R. Smith, Harrison, Ryan, Daning, Allison, Hamilton, Hixon, Long and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 2-15-140 SO AS TO CREATE A DIVISION WITHIN THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL TO CONDUCT EVALUATIONS OF PROGRAMS OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS TO DETERMINE IF THESE PROGRAMS HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR USEFULNESS OR MUST BE CHANGED TO ADDRESS THE PRIORITIES AND NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS THEY AFFECT, PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR THE INITIATION OF A REVIEW AND FOR DISPOSITION OF ITS FINDINGS AFTER A REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED, REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR IN THE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL RECOMMENDED STATE BUDGET TO APPLY "ZERO-BASE" BUDGETING PRINCIPLES, AND REQUIRE THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AND THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN THE CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND BILLS OR JOINT RESOLUTIONS MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS TO APPLY "ZERO-BASE" BUDGETING PRINCIPLES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3223 -- Reps. Stringer, Harrell, Cooper, G. R. Smith, Simrill, Harrison, Daning, Forrester, Hamilton, Hixon and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON THE ANNUAL INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF PERMANENT STATE GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND THE FORMULA FOR CALCULATING THE ANNUAL LIMIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE BASELINE CALCULATION BY REQUIRING IT TO INCLUDE THE NUMBER OF PERMANENT STATE GOVERNMENT POSITIONS IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 RATHER THAN 1980-1981 AND THE STATE'S POPULATION FROM THE MOST RECENT UNITED STATES DECENNIAL CENSUS RATHER THAN THE 1980 CENSUS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3224 -- Reps. Young, Stringer, Taylor, G. R. Smith, Simrill, Harrison, Toole, Daning, Hamilton, Hixon and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-135 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO COMPILE INFORMATION FROM EACH STATE AGENCY AND INSTITUTION DETAILING THE CATEGORIES AND AMOUNTS OF "OTHER FUNDS" BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD FROM THE MOST RECENTLY ENDED FISCAL YEAR INTO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THOSE USES TO WHICH THESE BALANCES WILL BE APPLIED, TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET TO REPORT ITS COMPILATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER FIRST OF EACH YEAR, AND TO DEFINE "OTHER FUNDS".
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3225 -- Reps. Allison, Brannon, Taylor, G. R. Smith, Daning, Hixon, Long, Brady, Patrick, Bikas, King, Williams, Owens, Pinson, Simrill, Edge, Weeks and Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-15-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN DETERMINING THE BEST INTERESTS OF A MINOR CHILD FOR AN AWARD OF CHILD CUSTODY, THE FAMILY COURT SHALL CONSIDER THE GRANDPARENTS AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE CHILD FOR CUSTODY AND GIVE PRIORITY FOR CUSTODY TO A GRANDPARENT OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER EXCEPT OVER A PARENT OF THE CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN CONSIDERING PLACEMENT OF A CHILD WITH A GRANDPARENT OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, THE COURT MUST CONSIDER THE RELATIVE CAPABILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO CARE FOR THE CHILD, INCLUDING THE CHARACTER, FITNESS, ATTITUDE, AND INCLINATIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AS THEY WOULD IMPACT THE CHILD, IN ADDITION TO THE TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3226 -- Reps. Bedingfield, Stringer, G. R. Smith, Simrill, Harrison, Allison, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Viers, Ballentine, Harrell, Young, Herbkersman, Hixon, Taylor, Barfield, Loftis, Corbin, Clemmons, Hearn, Owens, Bowen, Norman, Erickson, Pinson and Patrick: A BILL TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REGULATORY REFORM ACT"; TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-122 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY NOT AMEND OR OTHERWISE CHANGE AN AMENDMENT UNDER GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW, AND ONLY THE AGENCY THAT SUBMITTED THE REGULATION FOR REVIEW MAY AMEND OR OTHERWISE CHANGE THE LANGUAGE OF A REGULATION IT SUBMITS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION OF AN AUTOMATIC APPROVAL AND TO INSTEAD PROVIDE AN AUTOMATIC VOTE IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-125, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3227 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-300, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE APPELLATE PANEL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PANEL SHALL RENDER DECISIONS INDEPENDENTLY OF INFLUENCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ATTEMPT NO EFFORT TO INFLUENCE A DECISION OF THE PANEL; AND TO PROVIDE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MEMBER OF THE PANEL WHICH INCLUDES MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING AS A LICENSED ATTORNEY IN SOUTH CAROLINA OR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A JUDICIAL OR QUASI-JUDICIAL CAPACITY, SUCH AS A JUDGE OR HEARING OFFICER.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3228 -- Reps. Corbin, G. R. Smith, Murphy, Hixon, Loftis, Bikas, Henderson, Owens, Simrill, Clemmons, Erickson and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-67, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS TO ALIENS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SHALL SCREEN AN APPLICANT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS USING THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3229 -- Reps. Harrison, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT OF 2011" BY ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES COMPRISED OF THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES AND THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S POWERS AND DUTIES, INCLUDING DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A STATE PLAN FOR THE COORDINATED CARE AND UNIFIED DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND OVERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO AUTHORIZE THE NEWLY CREATED DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-68 SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL NECESSARY ENTITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-20, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-70, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND DEVOLVED UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS FACILITIES AND TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO RESTRUCTURE THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION INTO AN ADVISORY BOARD; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND TO CREATE AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3230 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHARITABLE INVESTMENT RECOVERY ACT OF 2011" BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-56 SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN LOANS TO CHARITIES FROM RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FROM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE SOLICITATION OF CHARITABLE FUNDS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-63-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE A BONA FIDE CHARITY OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION MAY HAVE AN INSURABLE INTEREST IN AN INSURED'S LIFE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 33-31-1407, RELATING TO A KNOWN CLAIM AGAINST A DISSOLVED CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE A CLAIM FOR A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY OWNED BY A CHARITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MAY NOT BE BARRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-102, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT OF 2005, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF AN INVESTMENT CONTRACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3231 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-33-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PREEXISTING RENTAL AGREEMENT DOES NOT TERMINATE UPON THE SUBSEQUENT FORECLOSURE OF THE LANDLORD'S MORTGAGE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3232 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 77, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ARBITRARY LIMITS ON WRITTEN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR ESTIMATES; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PERSONS FROM UNILATERALLY OR ARBITRARILY DISREGARDING A REPAIR OPERATION OR COST IDENTIFIED BY AN ESTIMATING SYSTEM WHICH AN INSURER AND COLLISION REPAIR FACILITY HAVE AGREED TO UTILIZE DETERMINING THE COST OF REPAIR; TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER, AGENT, EMPLOYEE, OR A REPRESENTATIVE FROM RECOMMENDING TO AN INSURED OR A CLAIMANT TO USE A SPECIFIC SHOP FOR REPAIR; AND TO PROHIBIT AN INSURER FROM OWNING OR HAVING AN INTEREST IN AN AUTO BODY REPAIR FACILITY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3233 -- Rep. Mitchell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT COSTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROPERTY ASSEMBLY COSTS ALSO INCLUDE THE COST OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Point of Order
- H. 3234 -- Rep. Spires: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-200, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PRACTICING OR ATTEMPTING TO PRACTICE AS A CONTRACTOR WITHOUT A LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN THIS PRACTICE OR WHO UNDER A FALSE PRETENSE USES IMPERMISSIBLY ANOTHER PERSON'S VALID CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE TO PRACTICE OR ATTEMPT TO PRACTICE AS A CONTRACTOR MUST PAY A FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND IS GUILTY OF A FELONY FOR WHICH IF CONVICTED HE MUST SERVE ONE YEAR IN PRISON; TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-100, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION MAY IMPOSE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE LAW GOVERNING THE LICENSURE OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE NO MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN PENALTIES MAY BE ASSESSED AGAINST AN ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL IN A DAY, AND THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY IMPOSED FOR A FIRST OFFENSE MAY NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-110, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES A PROVISION REGARDING THE LICENSURE OF CONTRACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD MAY IMPOSE A PENALTY OF UP TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A VIOLATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3235 -- Reps. Taylor, Young, J. R. Smith and Bikas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FEES AND THE TIME WITHIN WHICH CERTAIN RECORDS MUST BE FURNISHED UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE RECORDS MUST BE FURNISHED AT CURRENT MARKET VALUE TO THE PERSON REQUESTING THE RECORDS, AND TO PROVIDE WHERE A PUBLIC BODY GRANTS A REQUEST FOR RECORDS, IT MUST FURNISH THOSE RECORDS FOR INSPECTION OR COPYING IMMEDIATELY, BUT NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FORMAL REQUEST.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3236 -- Reps. Daning and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10 AND SECTION 59-65-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPULSORY EDUCATION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOLCHILDREN AND THE EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AS AN AUTHORIZER OF SCHOOLS THAT CHILDREN MAY ATTEND WITHIN THE COMPULSORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3237 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-180 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNLAWFUL TRADE PRACTICE FOR A BANK, BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS BANK, OR OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DOING ANY KIND OF BANKING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE TO FAIL TO RESPOND TO A SHORT SALE OFFER FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE WITHIN THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS OF THE OFFER'S RECEIPT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3238 -- Reps. Herbkersman, H. B. Brown, Harrison, Daning and G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON JULY 1, 2013, THE AREA OF EACH COUNTY OF THIS STATE ALSO MUST BE CONSTITUTED AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT AND A COUNTY MAY NOT HAVE MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LOCAL LAW BEFORE JULY 1, 2013, SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE GOVERNANCE, FISCAL AUTHORITY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE NO PROVISIONS OF LAW NOW APPLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ACTS OR PARTS OF ACTS RELATING TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT IS NOT A COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUIRED BY SECTION 59-17-160 ARE REPEALED AS OF JULY 1, 2013.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3239 -- Reps. Herbkersman, H. B. Brown and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-20-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY" TO PROVIDE THAT THE INDEX FOR EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IS BASED ON THE WAGES OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE DISTRICT IS LOCATED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3240 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-31 SO AS TO ENACT "SYDNEY'S LAW" TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE TO SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE A YO-YO WATERBALL TOY, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3241 -- Reps. Owens, Stringer, G. R. Smith, Harrison, Daning, Hamilton, Bingham, Long, Henderson, Atwater, Lucas, Clemmons, Cooper, Horne, Simrill, D. C. Moss, Sandifer, Harrell, Erickson, Norman, Barfield and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE CHARTER SCHOOL POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO ALLOW A SPONSOR TO RETAIN CERTAIN FUNDS FOR OVERSEEING THE CHARTER SCHOOL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-175 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE, RENOVATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL PURPOSE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND EXISTING DEFINITIONS AND ADD NEW DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL POWERS AND DUTIES, SO AS TO ALLOW FOR THE APPLICATION TO CREATE A SINGLE GENDER CHARTER SCHOOL, REVISE PRIORITY ENROLLMENT LIMITS, PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDE FOR BOARD MEETING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, ALLOW A CHARTER SCHOOL TO CONTRACT WITH PROVIDERS FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION, AND ALLOW CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICATION TO CREATE A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO CLARIFY WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A CONTRACT TEMPLATE; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO REVISE ITS MEMBERSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD IN WHICH THE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE APPLICATION COMPLIANCE AND THE TIME IN WHICH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL RULE ON THE APPLICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL CONVERSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR PAPER BALLOTS, TO REVISE PRIORITY ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES FOR A CONVERTED CHARTER SCHOOL, AND TO ALLOW A CONVERTED CHARTER SCHOOL TO RETAIN FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE BEFORE CONVERSION; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF A CHARTER, SO AS TO ALLOW A SPONSOR TO IMMEDIATELY REVOKE A CHARTER AND CLOSE THE SCHOOL UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-140, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, TO REVISE WHAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL RECEIVE, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO FINE SPONSORS THAT FAIL TO DISTRIBUTE CERTAIN FUNDS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND TO REVISE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY OF A GOVERNING BODY OF A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LIABILITY REGARDING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO A SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-230, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO REVISE ITS MEMBERSHIP; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LEAVE TO BE EMPLOYED AT A CHARTER SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARTER SCHOOL IS A COVERED EMPLOYER WITH RESPECT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- H. 3242 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Hamilton and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-105 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE A PROGRAM WHEREBY A PERSON MAY BE AWARDED A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA IF HE EARNS TWENTY-FOUR CREDITS AT AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE COLLEGE COURSES A PERSON SHALL TAKE TO EARN APPLICABLE CREDITS AND TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK FOR PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS FOR SELECTING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3243 -- Reps. Pinson, Pitts and Parks: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 595 OF 1994, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 50 IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE NUMBER OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE FILLED, THE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION SHALL DECLARE THOSE CANDIDATES ELECTED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Ratified
- H. 3244 -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE OF THE CHILD AT WHICH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN NO LONGER HAS RESPONSIBILITY TO CAUSE THE CHILD TO ATTEND SCHOOL.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3245 -- Reps. Cooper, G. R. Smith and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BEGINNING AND LENGTH OF SCHOOL TERM AND SCHOOL MAKE-UP DAYS, SO AS TO ALLOW A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH ITS CALENDAR BASED ON A STATUTORY TERM OF ONE THOUSAND EIGHTY INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS, TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS A SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SCHEDULE, AND TO PROVIDE THT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PROPOSE AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SCHEDULE THAT PROVIDES FOR THE OPERATION OF SCHOOLS ON A FOUR-DAY WEEKLY CALENDAR.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3246 -- Reps. Funderburk, Viers, Agnew, Gambrell, Barfield, Jefferson, Williams, Alexander, Loftis, Willis and Murphy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-280 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE IMPORTATION, PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC ENERGY DRINKS AND CAFFEINATED MALT BEVERAGES AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3247 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Erickson and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-145 SO AS TO REQUIRE A "PLAN OF SERVICES" BEFORE APPROVAL OF ALL ANNEXATION PROPOSALS; BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-160 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NEW ANNEXATION BE CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANS; TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, RELATING TO ALTERNATE METHODS WHERE A PETITION IS SIGNED BY ALL OR SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF LANDOWNERS, SO AS TO GIVE STANDING TO OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES TO BRING SUIT TO CHALLENGE A PROPOSED OR COMPLETED ANNEXATION, REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING WHICH IS REQUIRED BEFORE ACTING ON AN ANNEXATION PETITION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-305, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN ANNEXATION PROCEDURE, SO AS TO DEFINE "URBAN AREA" AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CONTIGUOUS".
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3248 -- Reps. Sottile and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-17-150 AND 8-13-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS FOR PROSECUTING CERTAIN ETHICS VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW ACTIONS TO BE COMMENCED UNTIL FOUR YEARS AFTER A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR PUBLIC MEMBER LEAVES OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3249 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Taylor and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4020, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OR CARGO AREA IN WHICH ONE MAY LAWFULLY TRANSPORT A CONTAINER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WITH A BROKEN OR OPENED SEAL OR CAP IS NOT LIMITED TO A CLOSED TRUNK THAT IS ACCESSIBLE ONLY FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE SO LONG AS THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OR CARGO AREA IS SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGERS' COMPARTMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT SECTIONS 61-6-4290 AND 61-6-4300 DO NOT APPLY TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3250 -- Reps. Toole, Viers, Taylor, G. R. Smith, Long, Patrick and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-5-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VETERAN'S DAY MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A HOLIDAY FOR ALL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THE STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3251 -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-455 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PARENT OF A CHILD WHO IS THE ALLEGED VICTIM IN A CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT REPORT MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MAY PETITION THE COURT TO HAVE A GUARDIAN AD LITEM APPOINTED AT ANY TIME AFTER THE REPORT WAS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION OF THE ALLEGED ABUSE OR NEGLECT WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS OF BEING APPOINTED AS THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3252 -- Rep. Brantley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OR MORTGAGE OF A VEHICLE THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED AND LICENSED OR A MOBILE HOME UNLESS A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE HAS BEEN ISSUED, AND THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS PROVISION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES OFFERED FOR SALE THROUGH CONSIGNMENT ALSO ARE EXEMPTED FROM THIS PROVISION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3253 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 IN ORANGEBURG COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH HOMESTEAD ROAD "DR. THOMAS L. MOSS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. THOMAS L. MOSS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3254 -- Rep. Daning: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-23-815, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ROADSIDE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AT EXIT 199 ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 26 IN BERKELEY COUNTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BOTH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE MAY MOW BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ROADSIDE VEGETATION ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 26 AT THIS LOCATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recalled
- H. 3255 -- Rep. Dillard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-3710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF A MOPED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON, WHILE OPERATING A MOPED, AND HIS PASSENGERS MUST WEAR SAFETY YELLOW REFLECTIVE VESTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3256 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE LANDING AT BUCKINGHAM OFF FOUNDING ISLAND ROAD IN BEAUFORT COUNTY "WILLIAM F. MARSCHER II MEMORIAL LANDING" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LANDING THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WILLIAM F. MARSCHER II MEMORIAL LANDING".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- H. 3257 -- Reps. Herbkersman and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3258 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-6500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF "UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WIDOW OR WIDOWER OF A GRADUATE OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY MAY BE ISSUED THIS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3259 -- Reps. Herbkersman and Forrester: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A GOLF CART OWNER'S RESIDENCE IS LOCATED WITHIN A GATED COMMUNITY THE TWO-MILE LIMIT WITHIN WHICH A GOLF CART OWNER MAY OPERATE HIS GOLF CART MUST BE MEASURED FROM THE COMMUNITY'S PRIMARY ENTRANCE AND NOT FROM THE OWNER'S RESIDENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A GOLF CART ALONG A SECONDARY HIGHWAY OR STREET ON CERTAIN SEA ISLANDS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "GATED COMMUNITY", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A GOLF CART MAY CROSS CERTAIN SECONDARY HIGHWAYS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3260 -- Reps. Huggins and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-860, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' ACCEPTANCE OF UNCERTIFIED CHECKS AS PAYMENT FOR FEES CHARGED FOR THE ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ACCEPT UNCERTIFIED CHECKS AS PAYMENT FOR ANY SERVICE THAT IT PROVIDES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-870, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES' SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSE OF A PERSON WHO PURCHASED THESE ITEMS WITH AN UNCERTIFIED CHECK THAT WAS RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT UNPAID, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON'S LICENSE AND REGISTRATION AND DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE SUSPENDED OR CANCELED BY THE DEPARTMENT WHEN AN UNCERTIFIED CHECK IT HAS ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY SERVICE CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 10, TITLE 56 IS RETURNED TO THE DEPARTMENT UNPAID, AND MAY TAKE THIS ACTION WHEN AN UNCERTIFIED CHECK IT HAS ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE IS RETUNED TO THE DEPARTMENT UNPAID.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3261 -- Reps. Huggins and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS 2010 NCAA COLLEGE WORLD SERIES BASEBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3262 -- Rep. Jefferson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DISSOLUTION DATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMITTEE, AS ESTABLISHED BY ACT 291 OF 2010, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2010 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3263 -- Rep. Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-95 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF CAFFEINATED OR STIMULANT-ENHANCED MALT BEVERAGES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3264 -- Rep. D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED ALONG THE STATE'S PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3265 -- Rep. D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1065 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO FLEE FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3266 -- Reps. Owens, Hiott, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE GENERAL COMPOSITION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM MUST BE BUILT ACCORDING TO STATE STANDARDS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY USE CERTAIN FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-70, RELATING TO ADDITIONS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SECONDARY SYSTEM, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ADD COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL ROADS TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WHEN NECESSARY FOR THE INTERCONNECTIVITY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 57-5-80, RELATING TO THE DELETION AND REMOVAL OF ROADS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SECONDARY SYSTEM, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE REMOVAL OF ROADS FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM WHEN A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREES TO ACCEPT THE ROAD INTO ITS OWN HIGHWAY SYSTEM; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 57-5-90 RELATING TO BELT LINES AND SPURS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Reconsidered
- H. 3267 -- Reps. Sellers, G. M. Smith and Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, DIVISION OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3268 -- Reps. Sellers and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM THIS LIST; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-920, RELATING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FROM THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-90, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "SLED"; TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-240, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO VARIOUS ENTITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-3-90, 5-7-110, 9-11-180, AS AMENDED, 10-11-80, AS AMENDED, 11-35-710, AS AMENDED, 12-28-1910, 12-28-2325, 12-45-70, AS AMENDED, 13-7-70, AS AMENDED, 13-7-160, AS AMENDED, 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, 14-1-212, 16-3-1410, AS AMENDED, 17-5-130, AS AMENDED, 17-22-350, AS AMENDED, AND 23-1-230, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF THE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, THE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY'S CONTRIBUTIONS INTO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ON BEHALF OF ACTIVE HIGHWAY PATROL MEMBER EMPLOYEES, PARKING IN CERTAIN STATE PARKING LOTS, STATE PROCUREMENT CODE EXEMPTIONS, THE INSPECTION OF FUEL AND SHIPPING PAPERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, PAYING TAXES AND THE DELEGATION OF COLLECTION OF TAXES, RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS, REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS, COURT ASSESSMENTS, AND SURCHARGES, VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES, QUALIFICATIONS AND AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CORONERS, TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES, AND THE FIRST RESPONDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ALL SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "SLED"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO REESTABLISH IT AS A DIVISION OF SLED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-23-30, 23-25-20, 24-5-340, 36-9-410, AS AMENDED, 38-55-530, AS AMENDED, 38-55-570, 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, 38-77-1120, 39-9-230, AS AMENDED, 43-5-1250, 44-4-130, AS AMENDED, 50-9-940, 54-17-60, 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, 56-1-1320, 56-1-1760, 56-1-2220, 56-1-2230, 56-3-662, 56-3-663, 56-3-840, AS AMENDED, 56-5-330, 56-5-380, 56-5-765, 56-5-1270, 56-5-1300, 56-5-1320, 56-5-1330, 56-5-1340, 56-5-1350, 56-5-1520, 56-5-2930, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2933, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2953, AS AMENDED, 56-5-3660, 56-5-3670, 56-5-3680, 56-5-3690, 56-5-3900, 56-5-4030, 56-5-4035, 56-5-4070, 56-5-4075, AS AMENDED, 56-5-4140, 56-5-4160, AS AMENDED, 56-5-4170, 56-5-4840, 56-5-4880, 56-5-4970, 56-5-5015, 56-5-5080, 56-5-5120, 56-5-5140, 56-5-5810, AS AMENDED, 56-5-5870, 56-5-5880, 56-5-6170, 56-5-6525, AS AMENDED, 56-5-6560, 56-5-6565, 56-7-10, AS AMENDED, 56-7-12, 56-7-30, AS AMENDED, 56-9-350, 56-10-45, 56-10-552, 56-11-20, 56-11-40, 56-15-420, 5-19-420, AS AMENDED, 56-35-50, 57-3-180, 58-23-50, AS AMENDED, 58-23-1120, 59-67-20, 59-67-260, 59-67-570, 61-6-2900, 61-6-4250, 63-19-1860, 63-19-1880, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE, RESERVE DETENTION OFFICERS, UNLAWFUL SALE OR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A SECURITY INTEREST, INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY, THE DISPOSITION OF UNINSURED MOTORIST PREMIUMS, MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD REPORTING-IMMUNITY ACT, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METRIC SYSTEM, A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS, THE EMERGENCY HEALTH POWERS ACT, ACCOUNT BALANCES RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, ACTIVITIES OF THE MARITIME SECURITY COMMISSION AND THE NAVAL MILITIA, MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES, THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC TRAVELING ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, THE ISSUANCE OF TRAFFIC TICKETS, VERIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE, THE CONFISCATION OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES, THE UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND, THE ROAD TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS, THE PROMULGATIONS OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSES, MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, DIESEL IDLING RESTRICTIONS, PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIERS, THE TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF A JUVENILE, AND THE APPOINTMENT OF JUVENILE PROBATION COUNSELORS, ALL SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "SLED".
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3269 -- Reps. Limehouse, Parker, Pinson, Hiott, Clemmons, Sottile, Crosby, Bedingfield, Frye, Spires, Sandifer, Brady, Chumley, Hamilton, Stringer, Huggins, Tallon, Owens, Allison, Skelton, Ballentine, Corbin, Daning, Delleney, Lucas, D. C. Moss, Pitts, Pope, Simrill, Umphlett, Young, Taylor, G. R. Smith, Toole, Ryan, McCoy, Forrester, Murphy, G. M. Smith, Hixon, Horne, Bingham, Long, Patrick and Viers: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, SO AS TO ADD A NEW SECTION PRESERVING THE FREEDOM OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVIDING OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, BY PROHIBITING ANY LAW, REGULATION, OR RULE TO COMPEL AN INDIVIDUAL, EMPLOYER, OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, BY ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS AND EMPLOYERS TO PAY DIRECTLY FOR LAWFUL HEALTH CARE SERVICES WITHOUT PENALTIES OR FINES FOR THESE DIRECT PAYMENTS, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF HEALTH INSURANCE IN PRIVATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS MUST NOT BE PROHIBITED BY LAW, REGULATION, OR RULE, BY PROVIDING THOSE INCENTIVES IN WHICH THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION DO NOT APPLY, AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DEFINITIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3270 -- Reps. Loftis, Stringer, G. R. Smith, Hamilton, Bingham, Henderson, Young, Butler Garrick and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 44 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ANGEL INVESTMENT ACT OF 2011" BY PROVIDING FOR STATE NONREFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDITS ALLOCATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR QUALIFIED INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA AND PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OR OTHER NONPROHIBITED SERVICES, TO ESTABLISH THE CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CREDIT, AND TO MAKE THE CREDIT TRANSFERABLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3271 -- Rep. Ballentine: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF FIREFIGHTER CHANCE HYATT ZOBEL OF IRMO, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3272 -- Rep. Pitts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BE AN UNCONSTITUTIONAL ENTITY, TO UPHOLD THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE TENTH AMENDMENT RESERVATION OF UNENUMERATED POWERS TO THE STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OR RECOGNIZE DIRECTIVES REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF EDUCATIONAL POLICY IN THIS STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3273 -- Reps. Allison, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FOR GARNERING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3274 -- Reps. Huggins and Atwater: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-37-5 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "MALICIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE" AND "THREAT TO HUMAN LIFE"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-30, RELATING TO A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE FOR THE EJECTMENT OF A TENANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RULE MAY BE SERVED BY AFFIXING A COPY OF IT ALONE TO THE MOST CONSPICUOUS PART OF THE PREMISES IF GROUNDS FOR EJECTMENT FOR A RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT ARE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CONSTITUTE MALICIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A THREAT TO HUMAN LIFE; TO AMEND SECTION 27-37-40, RELATING TO TENANT EJECTMENT ON FAILURE TO SHOW CAUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE IF GROUNDS FOR EJECTMENT CONSTITUTE MALICIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE OR THREAT TO HUMAN LIFE AND TENANT FAILS TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WITHIN FIVE DAYS, THE MAGISTRATE IMMEDIATELY SHALL ISSUE AN EJECTMENT WARRANT AND TENANT MUST BE EJECTED BY CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 27-40-720, RELATING TO LANDLORD REMEDIES FOR TENANT NONCOMPLIANCE AFFECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY MEANS CIRCUMSTANCES CONSIDERED TO THREATEN SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE OR HUMAN LIFE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3275 -- Rep. Allison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE JAMES F. BYRNES HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3276 -- Reps. White, Owens, Bikas, Sellers, Ott and Clemmons: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE DECLARATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE STATE'S CONSTITUTION, BY ADDING SECTION 25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HUNTING AND FISHING ARE VALUABLE PARTS OF THE STATE'S HERITAGE, IMPORTANT FOR CONSERVATION, AND A PROTECTED MEANS OF MANAGING NONTHREATENED WILDLIFE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO HUNT, FISH, AND HARVEST WILDLIFE TRADITIONALLY PURSUED, SUBJECT TO LAWS AND REGULATIONS PROMOTING SOUND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO SPECIFY THAT THIS SECTION MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ABROGATE ANY PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, EXISTING STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS, OR THE STATE'S SOVEREIGNTY OVER ITS NATURAL RESOURCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3277 -- Rep. Bedingfield: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE, BY ADDING SECTION 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO VOTE BY SECRET BALLOT IS GUARANTEED FOR A DESIGNATION, A SELECTION, OR AN AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION BY A LABOR ORGANIZATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3278 -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2011, THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TYPES OF APPLICANTS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY APPLY FOR A SPECIAL FIFTEEN-DAY BEER AND WINE PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 61-4-550 OF THE 1976 CODE IF THE APPLICANT MEETS ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECTION AND ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF LAW AS DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Other proceedings
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Message to Senate
- Ratified
- H. 3279 -- Reps. Harrell, Lucas, Cooper, Hardwick, Harrison, Owens, Sandifer, White, Howard and Bingham: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION INVITING HER EXCELLENCY, NIKKI HALEY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011, IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3280 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF GEORGE EARLE CAMPSEN, JR., OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND TO HIS MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3281 -- Reps. Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE REPRESENTATIVE CATHY HARVIN OF CLARENDON COUNTY ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2010, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3282 -- Reps. Brady and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HAMMOND SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3283 -- Reps. Brady and Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HAMMOND SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FOR GARNERING THE 2010 3A SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3284 -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DR. JANNIE CLINKSCALES HILL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA AND MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HER WELL IN ALL OF HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3285 -- Reps. Ballentine, Young, Viers and Huggins: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 22A SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS TO RECEIVE A RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR PASSAGE BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Point of Order
- H. 3286 -- Rep. Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-260, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EXEMPT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND REMOVE AN EXCEPTION TO AN EXEMPTION FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS COMPENSATED SOLELY BY COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A CONTINGENCY ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO CHANGE ARCANE REFERENCES, AND TO REMOVE A CERTAIN CATEGORY OF EMPLOYER FROM THIS ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-27-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FAILURE TO PERFORM CERTAIN ACTS ARE CONSIDERED TO HAVE OCCURRED, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE CITY OF THIS LOCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS AND ASSOCIATED INSPECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERMITTED DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF THIS INFORMATION TO CERTAIN PRIVATE PARTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A MANDATE ON THE DEPARTMENT TO MINIMIZE REPORTING CONTENTS AND FREQUENCY, SO AS TO DELETE A PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN REPORTS MORE THAN QUARTERLY; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY PUBLICATION AND FURNISHING OF CERTAIN MATERIAL BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO ELIMINATE A REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AND IMPOSE A REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON ITS INTERNET WEBSITE; TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-270, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION SYSTEM, SO AS TO MAKE THE OBLIGATION OF THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NEEDED FOR AN EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION SYSTEM OPTIONAL RATHER THAN MANDATORY, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT MAY PROMULGATE THESE REGULATIONS IN THE EVENT OF A NATURAL DISASTER AS DECLARED BY THE PRESIDENT; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE GENERAL RATE OF CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TRUST FUND, SO AS TO CHANGE THIS RATE TO THE TAX RATE ASSIGNED TO RATE CLASS TWENTY, SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RATE CONTRIBUTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CLASSIFY EMPLOYERS BASED ON THE TOTAL TAXABLE WAGES REPORTED; TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-55, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL SURCHARGES IMPOSED WHEN THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TRUST FUND IS INSOLVENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUNDS MUST BE DEPOSITED; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE ADMINISTRATION FUND, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 41, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION FUNDS, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, CONFORMING CHANGES, TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE AND EMPLOYMENT INTEREST ASSESSMENT FUND, AND PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-320, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT SECURITY BENEFITS WHEN FEDERALLY FUNDED, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF A STATE "ON" INDICATOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 41-35-615, RELATING TO CLAIMS AND NOTICE PROVISIONS CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3287 -- Reps. Hardwick and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-21-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ABANDONMENT OF WATERCRAFT AND OUTBOARD MOTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ABANDONED WATERCRAFT AS IDENTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES MAY BE REMOVED AT THE RISK AND EXPENSE OF THE OWNER AND DISPOSED OF BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE AREA WHERE THE ABANDONED WATERCRAFT IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF A WATERCRAFT SUBJECT TO THIS PROVISION TO DETERMINE ITS STATUS AND ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY THE LAST KNOWN OWNER OF THE WATERCRAFT THAT IT HAS BEEN ABANDONED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A WATERCRAFT ABANDONED FOR AT LEAST NINETY DAYS MAY BE CLAIMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY AS ABANDONED PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3288 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-27-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONIES APPROPRIATED TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO LINK THE DISTRIBUTION RATIO TO THE MOST RECENT ANNUAL POPULATION ESTIMATE AS PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3289 -- Rep. Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "EAGLE SCOUTS OF AMERICA" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3290 -- Rep. Branham: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 806 OF 1952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO TO CALL A SEPARATE CITIZENS' MEETING ON THE PROPOSED DISTRICT BUDGET BEFORE JUNE THIRTIETH OF EACH YEAR, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LOCATION, TIME, AND ADVERTISEMENT OF THE MEETINGS, AND TO REQUIRE THE CHAIRMAN TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND TO FILE THEM WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Ratified
- H. 3291 -- Reps. Cooper, Pitts, Clemmons, Viers, Whitmire, Gambrell, Pinson, Lucas, G. M. Smith, Young, Crawford, Huggins, Hixon, Bingham, Henderson, Owens, G. R. Smith, Patrick, Allison, Forrester, Parker, Tallon, Cole, Brannon, Chumley, Loftis, Bowen, Hiott, Sandifer, White, Brady, Erickson, Murphy, Harrell, McCoy, Long and Barfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REMOVAL OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-920, RELATING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION ON PROSECUTION COORDINATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-90, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE TERM "DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY" FOR THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY", TO AMEND SECTION 2-13-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO VARIOUS ENTITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-3-90, 5-7-110, 9-11-180, AS AMENDED, 10-11-80, AS AMENDED, 11-35-710, AS AMENDED, 12-28-1910, AS AMENDED, 12-28-2325, 12-45-70, AS AMENDED, 13-7-70, AS AMENDED, 13-7-160, AS AMENDED, 14-1-206, AS AMENDED, 14-1-207, AS AMENDED, 14-1-208, AS AMENDED, 14-1-212, 16-3-1410, AS AMENDED, 17-5-130, 17-22-350, AND 23-1-230, RELATING TO THE SCOPE OF THE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S CONTRIBUTIONS INTO THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ON BEHALF OF ACTIVE HIGHWAY PATROL MEMBER EMPLOYEES, PARKING ON CERTAIN STATE PARKING LOTS, STATE PROCUREMENT CODE EXEMPTIONS, THE INSPECTION OF FUEL AND SHIPPING PAPERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, PAYING TAXES AND THE DELEGATION OF COLLECTION OF TAXES, RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE TRANSPORTATION OF MATERIALS, REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS, COURT ASSESSMENTS AND SURCHARGES, VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES, QUALIFICATIONS AND AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR CORONERS, TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FEES, AND THE FIRST RESPONDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, ALL SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO REESTABLISH IT AS A DIVISION OF SLED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-23-30, AS AMENDED, 23-25-20, 24-5-340, 36-9-410, 38-55-530, AS AMENDED, 38-55-570, AS AMENDED, 38-73-470, AS AMENDED, 38-77-1120, 39-9-230, AS AMENDED, 43-5-1250, AS AMENDED, 44-4-130, AS AMENDED, 54-17-60, 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, 56-1-460, AS AMENDED, 56-1-1320, 56-1-1760, 56-1-2220, 56-1-2230, 56-3-662, 56-3-663, AS AMENDED, 56-3-840, AS AMENDED, 56-5-330, 56-5-380, 56-5-765, 56-5-1270, 56-5-1300, 56-5-1320, 56-5-1330, 56-5-1340, 56-5-1350, 56-5-1520, 56-5-2930, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2933, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2945, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, 56-5-2953, AS AMENDED, 56-5-3660, 56-5-3670, 56-5-3680, 56-5-3690, 56-5-3900, 56-5-4030, 56-5-4035, 56-5-4070, 56-5-4075, 56-5-4140, AS AMENDED, 56-5-4160, AS AMENDED, 56-5-4170, 56-5-4840, 56-5-4880, 56-5-4970, 56-5-5015, 56-5-5080, 56-5-5120, 56-5-5140, 56-5-5810, AS AMENDED, 56-5-5870, 56-5-5880, 56-5-6170, 56-5-6525, AS AMENDED, 56-5-6560, 56-5-6565, 56-7-10, 56-7-12, 56-7-30, AS AMENDED, 56-9-350, 56-10-45, 56-10-552, 56-11-20, 56-11-40, 56-15-420, 56-19-420, AS AMENDED, 56-35-50, 57-3-180, 58-23-50, AS AMENDED, 58-23-1120, AS AMENDED, 59-67-20, 59-67-260, 59-67-570, 61-6-2900, 61-6-4250, 61-6-4290, 63-19-1860, 63-19-1880, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE, RESERVE DETENTION OFFICERS, UNLAWFUL SALE OR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO A SECURITY INTEREST, INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY, THE DISPOSITION OF UNINSURED MOTOR PREMIUMS, MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT AND MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE FRAUD-REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METRIC SYSTEM, THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS, THE EMERGENCY HEALTH POWERS ACT, ACCOUNT BALANCES RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES, ACTIVITIES OF THE MARITIME SECURITY COMMISSION AND THE NAVAL MILITIA, MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER'S LICENSES, THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC TRAVELING ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, THE ISSUANCE OF TRAFFIC TICKETS, VERIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE, THE CONFISCATION OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES, THE UNINSURED ENFORCEMENT FUND, THE ROAD TAX ON MOTOR CARRIERS, THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER AND WHOLESALER LICENSES, MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, DIESEL IDLING RESTRICTIONS, PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MOTOR VEHICLE CARRIERS, THE TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF A JUVENILE, AND THE APPOINTMENT OF JUVENILE PROBATION COUNSELORS, ALL SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY", OR "DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY"; TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-10, 23-3-680, AND 23-3-690, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF SLED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY; BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO GIVE IT JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE THE LAWS REGARDING BIRDS AND FISHERIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-3-110, 50-3-120, 50-3-130, 50-3-140, 50-3-150, 50-3-160, 50-3-310, 50-3-315, 50-3-316, 50-3-320, 50-3-330, 50-3-340, 50-3-350, 50-3-370, 50-3-380, 50-3-390, 50-3-395, 50-3-396, 50-3-400, 50-3-410, AND 50-3-420 ALL RELATING TO THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3292 -- Reps. Pitts, Cooper, Delleney, D. C. Moss, Huggins, Bingham, Hixon, Barfield, Patrick, G. R. Smith, Loftis, Umphlett, Bowen, Owens, Murphy, Hiott, Bikas, Sandifer, White, McCoy, Hearn, Parker, Erickson, Long, Henderson, Taylor, Quinn, Bannister, Hamilton, Bedingfield, Forrester, Herbkersman, Simrill, Young, Pope, Willis, G. M. Smith, Weeks, Viers, Clemmons and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-510 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF LOCATIONS WHERE CERTAIN PERSONS ARE PROHIBITED FROM CARRYING A HANDGUN; BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY NOT PROHIBIT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM TRANSPORTING OR STORING LEGALLY-POSSESSED FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S PRIVATELY-OWNED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUNS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CONSTITUTE THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POSSESSION OF A FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PERSON CAN CARRY A FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CARRYING WEAPONS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A PERSON MAY CARRY A WEAPON ON SCHOOL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A DEADLY WEAPON, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH IT IS UNLAWFUL TO CARRY A DEADLY WEAPON; TO AMEND SECTION 16-23-465, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR CARRYING A FIREARM ONTO THE PREMISE OF A BUSINESS THAT SELLS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES AND THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH THEY MUST BE IMPOSED; TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALABLE WEAPON PERMITS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PERMIT HOLDER TO HAVE HIS IDENTIFICATION CARD IN HIS POSSESSION WHENEVER HE CARRIES A CONCEALABLE WEAPON AND INFORM A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THAT HE IS A PERMIT HOLDER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REVISE THE LOCATIONS UPON WHICH IT IS LAWFUL TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON WITH AND WITHOUT A PERMIT, AND TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH A VALID OUT-OF-STATE PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON MUST BE HONORED; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-31-220 AND 23-31-225, RELATING TO THE CARRYING OF CONCEALABLE WEAPONS UPON THE PREMISES OF A BUSINESS OR A RESIDENCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH IT IS LAWFUL TO CARRY A CONCEALABLE WEAPON ON THESE PREMISES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- H. 3293 -- Rep. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-115, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION ALSO APPLIES TO THE OPERATION OF ROAD TERRAIN VEHICLES ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3294 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-59-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INSURER SHALL GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE TO A CLAIMANT ABOUT CERTAIN STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS OR OTHER TIME LIMITS CONCERNING THE PENDING CLAIM AND THE APPROACHING EXPIRATION OF THESE TIME LIMITS, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS NOTICE REQUIREMENT, AND LIMITS ON THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3295 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT", SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION CHARTERED AS A NONPROFIT BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE", AND TO PROVIDE THE CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO COME WITHIN THE MEANING OF THIS DEFINITION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION CHARTERED AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR SUCH A LICENSE; BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-2015 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEMPORARY PERMIT TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS WITHOUT REGARD TO THE DAYS OR HOURS OF THESE SALES IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED TO THOSE HOLDERS OF A PERMIT TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-PREMISES CONSUMPTION DURING PERIODS OTHER THAN SUNDAY WHO HAVE WITHIN THE LICENSED PREMISES A SEPARATE FOOD-SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING PREPARED FOOD FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED ONLY TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS LOCATED IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY WHICH PURSUANT TO SECTION 61-6-2010 HAS SUCCESSFULLY HELD A REFERENDUM ALLOWING THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED MATTERS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THESE PERMITS INCLUDING THE FEES FOR THE PERMITS AND THEIR DURATION; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS TO ALLOW THE POSSESSION, SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK ON THE PREMISES OF AN ESTABLISHMENT OR ORGANIZATION LICENSED FOR THESE SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED WITHIN A BUILDING ON THE GROUNDS OF AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THIS STATE WHERE THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK IS PERMITTED ON ITS LICENSED PREMISES MAY APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE A TEMPORARY PERMIT AUTHORIZED BY THIS SECTION TO ALLOW THE POSSESSION, SALE, AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-FOUR HOURS ON ITS LICENSED PREMISES IF ANY COUNTY WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE AIRPORT DISTRICT WHICH OPERATES THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OR ANY MUNICIPALITY LOCATED WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE DISTRICT HAS APPROVED, BY REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TEMPORARY PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE, SO AS TO REMOVE SPECIFIC REFERENCES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH LIMIT THE ISSUANCE OF THESE SPECIAL PERMITS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THESE SPECIAL PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-2000, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY LICENSES TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PURCHASE AND SELL AT A SINGLE OCCASION ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TEMPORARY LICENSES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-630 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ESTABLISHMENT POSSESSING A BEER AND WINE PERMIT THAT IS LOCATED IN A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY THAT HAS CONDUCTED A FAVORABLE REFERENDUM ALLOWING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK ON SUNDAY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 61-6-2010, DURING THOSE SAME HOURS AUTHORIZED BY PERMITS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 61-6-2010, MAY SELL, POSSESS, AND PERMIT THE CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE ON THE PREMISES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Senate Amendments Amended
- Senate Amendments Amended
- Senate Amendments Amended
- Senate Amendments Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Conference Committee
- Report of Conference Committee
- Adopted
- Message to Senate
- Message to Senate
- Message from Senate
- Message from Senate
- Message from Senate
- Ratified
- H. 3296 -- Reps. Lowe, Spires and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD GRADES AT LEAST FIVE HOURS OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY MUST BE DEVOTED TO INSTRUCTION IN WRITING, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION CONNECTING STUDENT ASSESSMENT SCORES AND RETENTION IN THE CURRENT GRADE LEVEL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE RATINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A THIRD GRADE STUDENT WHO DOES NOT ACHIEVE A "MET" OR "EXEMPLARY" PERFORMANCE STANDARD ON CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE ASSESSMENT MAY NOT BE PROMOTED TO THE FOURTH GRADE UNTIL HE ACHIEVES THOSE STANDARDS, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3297 -- Reps. Lowe, Spires, Daning, Crawford, Toole, Viers, Bedingfield, Bowen, Quinn, D. C. Moss, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Parker, Forrester, Lucas, Pope, Delleney, McCoy, Long, Erickson, Atwater, Murphy, Young, Sandifer, Hearn, Hixon, J. R. Smith, Edge, Hardwick, Brannon and Norman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-13-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPENSATION PACKAGE OFFERED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT MAY NOT INCLUDE A PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE SUPERINTENDENT TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION THAT EXCEEDS ONE YEAR'S SALARY UPON TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT AN INCREASE IN SUPERINTENDENT COMPENSATION MUST BE APPROVED BY REFERENDUM.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- H. 3298 -- Rep. Lowe: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEVELOPERS' MAXIMUM FIVE YEAR MULTIPLE SUBDIVISION LOT PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT THROUGH PROPERTY TAX YEAR 2015 FOR THOSE LOTS ON WHICH THE DISCOUNT EXPIRES WITH PROPERTY TAX YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2014.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3299 -- Rep. Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF STEVE CATOE OF KERSHAW COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3300 -- Reps. King, Delleney, Long, Norman, Pope and Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JUSTIN WORLEY OF NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL IN ROCK HILL FOR BEING NAMED THE 2010-2011 GATORADE NATIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3301 -- Reps. Clemmons, Bowers, Bales, Anderson, Pinson, R. L. Brown and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-43-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR PLACEMENT OF MODULAR HOMES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A MODULAR HOME USED AS A DISPLAY MODEL MAY BE PLACED FOR ITS FIRST RESIDENTIAL USE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3302 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Vick, Pinson, Agnew, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Young, Patrick, Umphlett and Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THAT PORTION OF NATIONAL GUARD ROAD IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, BEGINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH BLUFF ROAD AND EXTENDING PAST THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD HEADQUARTERS BUILDING (THE TAG BUILDING) TO ITS CONCLUSION AS "STAN SPEARS DRIVE" IN HONOR OF MAJOR GENERAL STANHOPE SIFFORD "STAN" SPEARS, RETIRING ADJUTANT GENERAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND A TRULY DISTINGUISHED MILITARY LEADER AND PUBLIC SERVANT OF THIS STATE FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS AND SIGNS ALONG THIS ROAD THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "STAN SPEARS DRIVE".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3303 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Harrison, Pinson, Vick, Agnew, Williams, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Willis and Young: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROMOTE MAJOR GENERAL STANHOPE S. SPEARS TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD EFFECTIVE JANUARY 11, 2011.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3304 -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3305 -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine and McLeod: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM ON WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND HEAD COACH VICKI WILLIAMS ON A SUPERLATIVE SEASON.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3306 -- Reps. Long and Norman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, BAND DIRECTOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3307 -- Reps. Long and Norman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTOR MARTIN DICKEY ON CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3308 -- Reps. Forrester, Allison, Parker and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "JAIDON'S LAW" BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-1680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS, APPROVAL, AND AMENDMENT OF A PLACEMENT PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR A CHILD REMOVED FROM THE CUSTODY OF HIS OR HER PARENTS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE VISITATION RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARENTS UNDER THE PLACEMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-1690, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF A PLACEMENT PLAN WHEN THE CONDITIONS FOR REMOVAL OF A CHILD FROM THE CUSTODY OF HIS OR HER PARENTS INCLUDE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY THE PARENTS, SO AS TO MAKE THE CONTENTS OF THE PLAN MANDATORY, RATHER THAN IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-1710, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES SHALL FILE A PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL FILE THIS PETITION IF THE PARENT IS CONVICTED OF HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, OR AIDING OR ABETTING TO COMMIT HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, OF ANOTHER CHILD OF THE PARENT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL FILE THIS PETITION IF A PARENT FAILED THREE HAIR-STRAND DRUG TESTS OVER A NINE-MONTH PERIOD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL FILE SUCH A PETITION IF A PARENT FAILED TWICE IN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF A TREATMENT PLAN OR PLACEMENT PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-1940, RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PLACEMENT OF A PERSON IN THE CENTRAL REGISTRY FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT SHALL ORDER THAT A PERSON BE PLACED IN THE REGISTRY IF THE PERSON GAVE BIRTH TO THE CHILD AND THE CHILD TESTED POSITIVE FOR DRUGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-7-2570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TERMINATING THESE RIGHTS ON THE GROUNDS OF SEVERE AND REPETITIVE ABUSE OR NEGLECT INCLUDES HOSPITALIZATION OF A CHILD FOR MORE THAN FOURTEEN DAYS DUE TO ABUSE OR NEGLECT; TO INCLUDE IN THE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATING THESE RIGHTS A PARENT'S ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION ABUSE WHEN THE PARENT'S ADDICTION IS UNLIKELY TO CHANGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME; AND TO PROVIDE AS A GROUND FOR TERMINATING THESE RIGHTS A PARENT BEING CONVICTED OF MURDER, VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, OR HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE OF ANOTHER CHILD OF THE PARENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- H. 3309 -- Reps. Cooper, Thayer, White, Agnew, Bowen and Gambrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE JOYFUL OCCASION OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF ANDERSON UNIVERSITY, AND TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY FOR A CENTURY OF SERVICE TO ITS STUDENTS, THE ANDERSON COMMUNITY, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3310 -- Reps. Gilliard and Mack: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY 2011 AS "WATER SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH" AND TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF INSTRUCTION ON WATER SAFETY DURING THE MONTH OF MAY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3311 -- Reps. Gilliard and Mack: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE OUR FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ALONG WITH CHURCHES AND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, TO STEP UP THEIR EFFORTS TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS IN LIGHT OF THE NATION'S ECONOMIC DOWNTURN, ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND AN INCREASE IN THE HOMELESS POPULATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- H. 3312 -- Reps. Gilliard, Whipper and Mack: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF THE LATE MARJORIE AMOS-FRAZIER OF CHARLESTON.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3313 -- Rep. Govan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BEGINNING AND LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PROPOSE AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL SCHEDULE PLAN THAT PROVIDES FOR THE OPERATION OF SCHOOLS ON A FOUR-DAY WEEKLY CALENDAR.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3314 -- Reps. Limehouse, Sottile and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-935 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO ATTEMPT TO RELOCATE NUISANCE GEESE TO PROPERTY OWNED BY OR UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OR OTHER PRIVATE PROPERTY BEFORE DESTROYING SUCH GEESE PURSUANT TO A FEDERAL PERMIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3315 -- Reps. Limehouse, Sottile, Mack and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY TEN YEARS, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL PROVIDE FOR A COMMEMORATIVE SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD AT A SUITABLE LOCATION IN CHARLESTON COUNTY TO COMMEMORATE AND BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS AND CITIZENS OF OTHER STATES THE ROLE PLAYED BY CHARLESTON AND THE EVENTS THAT OCCURRED IN CHARLESTON WHICH ARE SIGNIFICANT IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3316 -- Rep. Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "CALLER IDENTIFICATION FRAUD", TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFULLY ALTERING THE IDENTIFICATION OF A CALLER'S NUMBER OR CALLER IDENTIFICATION SPOOFING, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "IDENTITY THEFT".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3317 -- Rep. Toole: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LEXINGTON COUNTY'S WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND ON CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3318 -- Reps. Toole and Atwater: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE LEXINGTON DIXIE YOUTH INDEPENDENT ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM FOR ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2010 CLASS AAA DIXIE YOUTH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND COACHES ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3319 -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MIDLAND VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR ANDREW ATKINSON ON HIS FIRST-PLACE FINISH IN THE HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION OF THE 2010 WORLD NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM (NASP) ARCHERY TOURNAMENT.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3320 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES, USE, OR CASUAL EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN ITEMS OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM TAX FROM THREE HUNDRED TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2115 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CREDIT EQUAL TO ONE-HALF THE SALES, USE, OR CASUAL EXCISE TAX OTHERWISE DUE ON THE SALE OR LEASE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN WHICH THE AMOUNT SUBJECT TO THE TAX IMPOSED BY THIS CHAPTER IS TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR LESS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3321 -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1006 OF 1958, RELATING TO THE BATH WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, THE CLEARWATER WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT, AND THE LANGLEY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT IN AIKEN COUNTY AND THE ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THESE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY SERVE AS A COMMISSIONER OF THESE DISTRICTS AND ALSO SERVE AS AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE SAME DISTRICT, AND TO REQUIRE PRESENT COMMISSIONERS IN VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION TO MAKE A WRITTEN ELECTION AS TO WHICH POSITION WILL BE RETAINED AND WHICH POSITION BY THAT ELECTION IS BEING RESIGNED.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Other proceedings
- Message to Senate
- Ratified
- Veto Message
- Veto Sustained
- H. 3322 -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR EUGENE SCOTT SAWYER OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON NEARLY FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE AIKEN COUNTY COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-AIKEN.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3323 -- Reps. Gambrell, D. C. Moss, Thayer, Bowen, Cooper, Loftis, Agnew, Sandifer, Umphlett and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-13-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED TO BE CERTIFIED AS A COMMERCIAL APPLICATOR OF PESTICIDES IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE CERTIFIED IF THE PERSON USES NO OTHER PEST CONTROL SUBSTANCE EXCEPT GLYPHOSPHATE, AND THE PERSON ATTESTS TO THIS SINGULAR PEST CONTROL USE ON AN AFFIDAVIT FORM PROVIDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3324 -- Rep. Gambrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BELTON LIONS CLUB, UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO COMMEND THEM FOR THEIR YEARS OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP TO THE BELTON COMMUNITY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3325 -- Rep. Brantley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ROBERT BRYANT, JR., OF JASPER COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3326 -- Rep. J. R. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND REMEMBER JOE W. DEVORE OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, ESPECIALLY TO AIKEN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR. DEVORE UPON HIS RECENT PASSING.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3327 -- Reps. Hamilton, Bedingfield, Henderson, Ballentine, Crawford, Stringer, Corbin, Lucas, Delleney, Lowe, Young and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.3 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, SO AS TO ADD THE "SEVENTY-TWO HOUR BUDGET RULE" TO ESTABLISH STRICT TIME LIMITS DURING WHICH VERSIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS BILLS AND REVENUE RAISING BILLS AND AMENDMENTS MUST BE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BEFORE CONSIDERATION AND VOTES ON THESE BILLS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TIME LIMITS MAY BE WAIVED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3328 -- Reps. Pinson, Parks, Pitts, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Patrick, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE LAUREN ANGELA KITTLES OF GREENWOOD FOR HER COURAGEOUS BATTLE AGAINST CANCER AND FOR HER SELFLESS EFFORTS IN HELPING OTHERS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3329 -- Rep. Hayes: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF DILLON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3330 -- Rep. Hamilton: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE UNITED STATES SENATE FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VOTE IN FAVOR OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITING TO THREE THE NUMBER OF TERMS THAT A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY SERVE AND LIMITING TO TWO THE NUMBER OF TERMS WHICH A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE MAY SERVE, AND FURTHER TO SOLICIT THE SUPPORT OF THEIR OTHER COLLEAGUES IN THE CONGRESS FOR SUCH A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3331 -- Rep. Crosby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-250, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, OR DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FROM THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 406 OF 2000, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3332 -- Reps. Sandifer, McLeod, Bowers, Bales, Anderson, Pinson and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-736, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN REDUCTIONS IN PREMIUM CHARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SUBJECT PREMIUM RATES CHARGED FOR LIABILITY AND COLLISION COVERAGE TO CERTAIN DRIVER TRAINING COURSE CREDITS FOR A DRIVER WHO IS NOT A YOUTHFUL OPERATOR, AND PROVIDE OTHER CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE CREDITS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-737, RELATING TO DRIVER TRAINING COURSE CREDITS TOWARD LIABILITY AND COLLISION INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SUBJECT PREMIUM RATES CHARGED FOR LIABILITY AND COLLISION COVERAGE TO CERTAIN DRIVER TRAINING COURSE CREDITS FOR A DRIVER WHO IS A YOUTHFUL OPERATOR, AND PROVIDE OTHER CONDITIONS CONCERNING THE CREDITS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3333 -- Reps. Sandifer, Toole, Bowers, Hayes, Erickson and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN TITLE 38 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ADMITTED ASSETS" TO INCLUDE THOSE ON THE MOST RECENT STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF THE INSURER FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38-13-80; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-10, RELATING TO CAPITAL AND SURPLUS REQUIRED OF STOCK INSURERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MARKETABLE SECURITIES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-20, RELATING TO THE SURPLUS REQUIRED OF MUTUAL INSURERS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MARKETABLE SECURITIES WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-9-210, RELATING TO THE REDUCTION FROM LIABILITY FOR THE REINSURANCE CEDED BY A DOMESTIC INSURER, SO AS TO CHANGE THE SECURITIES LISTED THAT QUALIFY AS SECURITY; TO AMEND SECTION 38-10-40, RELATING TO THE PROTECTED CELL ASSETS OF A PROTECTED CELL, SO AS TO CHANGE A CODE REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-33-130, RELATING TO THE SECURITY DEPOSIT OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION SHALL ISSUE A CONVERSION POLICY TO AN ENROLLEE UPON THE TERMINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-80, RELATING TO LOANS TO DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS BY AN INSURER, SO AS TO CHANGE A CODE REFERENCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3334 -- Reps. King, Gilliard, Mitchell, Dillard, Hodges, Loftis and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR AND MAKE-UP DAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DISTRICT MAY NOT DESIGNATE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY AS A POTENTIAL MAKE-UP DAY WHEN THE SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3335 -- Reps. King and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE ACT", TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHEREBY A PERSON WHO MAY OBTAIN A PARDON FOR A CONVICTION FOR CONDUCT RELATED TO THE PROTESTING OR CHALLENGING OF A STATE LAW, OR A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE WHOSE PURPOSE WAS TO MAINTAIN RACIAL SEGREGATION OR RACIAL DISCRIMINATION OF INDIVIDUALS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3336 -- Reps. Long and Norman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL "LADY FALCONS" VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3337 -- Reps. Long and Norman: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NATION FORD HIGH SCHOOL "LADY FALCONS" VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3338 -- Reps. Rutherford, J. E. Smith, Bales, Ballentine, Brady, Butler Garrick, Harrison, Hart, Howard, McEachern, J. H. Neal, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3339 -- Reps. Rutherford, J. E. Smith, Bales, Ballentine, Brady, Butler Garrick, Harrison, Hart, Howard, McEachern, J. H. Neal, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BASEBALL TEAM, UPON GARNERING THE 2010 COLLEGE WORLD SERIES TITLE, AND TO COMMEND THE TEAM MEMBERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STUPENDOUS, WINNING SEASON.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3340 -- Reps. Hiott, Gambrell, Skelton, Owens and Bikas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PICKENS COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- H. 3341 -- Reps. Stringer, Bedingfield, Hamilton, G. R. Smith, Bannister, Henderson and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-378, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF EXPOSING A CHILD TO METHAMPHETAMINE, SO AS TO CREATE A NEW OFFENSE OF EXPOSING A CHILD TO METHAMPHETAMINE WHEN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO A MINOR CHILD RESULTS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3342 -- Reps. Harrison and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-286, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OR DENIAL OF ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE TO CERTAIN PERSONS WHO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "CONTESTED CASE HEARING", TO PROVIDE THAT A CONTESTED CASE HEARING MUST BE HELD BEFORE THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS PURSUANT TO ITS RULES OF PROCEDURE, AND TO DELETE THE TERM "DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS"; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2942, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VEHICLE IMMOBILIZATION AFTER A CONVICTION FOR DRIVING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ANOTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE WHEREBY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY RELEASE AN IMMOBILIZED VEHICLE REGISTERED TO A PERSON WHO HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF DRIVING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR ANOTHER UNLAWFUL SUBSTANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2951, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT FOR HIS REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO A TEST TO DETERMINE HIS LEVEL OF ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "CONTESTED CASE HEARING", TO PROVIDE THAT ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS ARE HELD BEFORE THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS AND NOT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SENDING A HEARING OFFICER'S DECISION TO A PERSON WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A RESTRICTED LICENSE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2952, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FILING FEE TO REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE, TO DELETE THE TERM "ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT" AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM "OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLE HEARINGS", AND REVISE THE PROCEDURE FOR DISTRIBUTING FUNDS GENERATED FROM THE COLLECTION OF THESE FEES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3343 -- Reps. Agnew and Gambrell: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 2011 BY THE STUDENTS OF ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- H. 3344 -- Reps. Brady, Erickson, Sandifer, Allison, Dillard, Butler Garrick, Munnerlyn, Funderburk, Horne, Long, Nanney, Bowers, Bales, Anderson, Pinson, Weeks and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SUBJECTS OF ABUSE IN INSURANCE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 38-57-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION FOR AN INSURER TO DENY, REFUSE TO ISSUE OR RENEW, CANCEL, RESTRICT OR EXCLUDE COVERAGE, DENY A CLAIM OR LIMIT PAYMENTS, OR ADD A PREMIUM DIFFERENTIAL TO A POLICY OR CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE ON THE BASIS THAT AN APPLICANT OR INSURED HAS BEEN OR IS PERCEIVED TO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR MAY BE A SUBJECT OF ABUSE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, INCLUDING FINES UP TO TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3345 -- Reps. Brady and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "HEALTHCARE SHARING MINISTRIES FREEDOM TO SHARE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 131 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTHCARE SHARING MINISTRY IS A FAITH-BASED, NONPROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT ESTABLISHES CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE MATCHING PARTICIPANTS HAVING FINANCIAL OR MEDICAL NEEDS WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE ABLE TO ASSIST IN MEETING THOSE NEEDS OR THAT HELPS PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCIAL OR MEDICAL NEEDS OF A PARTICIPANT THROUGH CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANOTHER PARTICIPANT AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT SUCH A HEALTHCARE SHARING MINISTRY IS NOT ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3346 -- Reps. Loftis, Limehouse, Corbin, Ballentine, Atwater, Mitchell, Quinn, Alexander, Bannister, Horne, Norman, J. E. Smith, Henderson, Brady, Erickson, Herbkersman, McCoy, Sottile, Allen, Stavrinakis, Williams, Jefferson, Sellers, Pinson, Huggins, Bales, Hardwick, Dillard and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3586 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE TAX CREDIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE AMOUNTS FOR SPECIFIC INSTALLATIONS AND FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES, TO DEFINE SOLAR ENERGY EQUIPMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMING OF CREDITS AND THE CARRY FORWARD OF UNUSED CREDITS, TO PROVIDE THOSE TAXES AGAINST WHICH THIS CREDIT IS ALLOWED, AND TO PROHIBIT DOUBLE CREDITS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3347 -- Rep. Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMISSION INTO TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS TO DEVELOP COMPETITIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION INTO EACH PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT RECEIVES MORE APPLICANTS THAN IT HAS SPACE AVAILABLE IN AT LEAST TWO OF THE PRIOR THREE ACADEMIC YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENCY IN THE REGION IN WHICH THE INSTITUTION IS LOCATED MAY NOT EXCEED FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COMPETITIVE ADMISSION PROCESS CRITERIA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3348 -- Reps. Lucas, J. M. Neal, Long, Delleney and McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT THE RECEIPT, STORAGE, CONSOLIDATION, TREATMENT, PROCESSING, AND DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE, HAZARDOUS WASTE, INFECTIOUS WASTE, AND SOLID WASTE BY THE STATE OR ANY SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS IF THE STATE OR ONE OF ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS HAS A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT WITH ANOTHER STATE OR AN OUT-OF-STATE REGION OR ENTITY OR IF THE STATE OR A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE IS A MEMBER OF A COMPACT THAT AUTHORIZES THE RECEIPT, STORAGE, CONSOLIDATION, TREATMENT, PROCESSING, OR DISPOSAL OF ANY SUCH WASTE.
- Introduced
- Co-Sponsor added
- Committed
- Debate Adjourned
- Other proceedings
- Point of Order
- H. 3349 -- Reps. Clemmons, Sellers, Allen, G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION TO VOTE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER AND VOTE WHERE HIS PARENT IS A QUALIFIED ELECTOR; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS QUALIFIED TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A PERSON TO VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT IF HE OR A PARENT LAST RESIDED IN THIS STATE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE HIS OR HIS PARENT'S DEPARTURE FROM THE UNITED STATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3350 -- Reps. Crosby, Chumley and Daning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-115-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PHYSICIAN, UPON REQUEST OF A PATIENT, TO TRANSMIT THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORD TO THE HOSPITAL AT WHICH THE PATIENT HAS BEEN OR IS SCHEDULED TO BY HOSPITALIZED WHEN THE PHYSICIAN IS NOT THE PATIENT'S ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AT THE HOSPITAL; TO REQUIRE THE PHYSICIAN TO ALSO TRANSMIT A SUMMARY OF THE MEDICAL RECORD ON A FORM DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; AND TO REQUIRE TRANSMISSION OF THE RECORD TO BE CONDUCTED SO AS TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3351 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Weeks and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-75 SO AS TO DECLARE JANUARY SEVENTEENTH OF EACH YEAR AS "EARTHA KITT DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE LATE EARTHA MAE KITT, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN ACTRESS, SINGER, AND NATIVE SOUTH CAROLINIAN.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- H. 3352 -- Rep. Toole: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LEXINGTON DIXIE YOUTH INDEPENDENT ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND LEAGUE OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAA DIXIE YOUTH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3353 -- Rep. Toole: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, BAND DIRECTOR, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3354 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-75-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF FIRE INSURANCE THAT MAY BE WRITTEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE INSURED MAY SET THIS AMOUNT PROVIDED THE AMOUNT HE SETS EXCEEDS THE TOTAL VALUE OF ALL RECORDED LIENS ON THE PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3355 -- Reps. Toole, Frye, Atwater, Bingham, Huggins and Quinn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-3-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAMING OF A HIGHWAY FACILITY IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS THE HIGHWAY FACILITY IS DEDICATED AND NAMED IN HONOR OF EITHER A SERVICEMAN, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FIREMAN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, PUBLIC FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE EXPENSES IT INCURS TO NAME AND DEDICATE THE HIGHWAY FACILITY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-612 SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISION FOR THE USE OF "C" FUNDS AND GENERAL FUND REVENUES TO DEFRAY THE COSTS OF PURCHASING OR ERECTING SIGNAGE FOR TRAFFIC GENERATORS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3356 -- Reps. Toole, Atwater and Quinn: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 15A SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IMPOSING OR INCREASING A TAX, THE REVENUE OF WHICH IS CREDITED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE, MAY NOT BECOME LAW UNLESS IT RECEIVES THE APPROVAL OF THREE-FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THREE-FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3357 -- Reps. Toole and Brantley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-43-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT ENROLLED IN A STATE SPONSORED ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH HE RESIDES MAY TAKE THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXAM FREE OF CHARGE UPON MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS TO THE STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3358 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-15-60 SO AS TO ABOLISH ALL COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN THIS STATE, TO DEVOLVE THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES UPON THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE MILLAGE CONSTITUTING THE MINIMUM FOUNDATION FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE THE SALE OF THE ASSETS OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE SALE PROCEEDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3359 -- Reps. Toole, Atwater and Quinn: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, BY ADDING SECTION 15B SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IMPOSING OR INCREASING A FEE MAY NOT BECOME LAW UNLESS IT RECEIVES THE APPROVAL OF THREE-FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERSHIP ELECTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THREE-FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERSHIP ELECTED TO THE SENATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3360 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO REQUIRE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS GIVING BIRTH TO A CHILD UNDER MEDICAID TO PAY THE HOSPITAL AND ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AMOUNTS EQUAL TO THE AVERAGE OUT-OF-POCKET HOSPITAL AND ATTENDING PHYSICIAN EXPENSES PAID BY PARENTS UNDER THE STATE HEALTH PLAN FOR THE BIRTH OF A CHILD, TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF INSURANCE SERVICES TO PUBLISH THE AVERAGE OF THESE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES ANNUALLY AND TO PROVIDE FOR GARNISHMENT OF THE PARENTS' WAGES IF THESE EXPENSES ARE UNPAID BY THE PARENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3361 -- Reps. Toole and Brantley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY FROM EXPENDING ANY FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR AUTHORIZED BY LAW FOR ITS USE TO EXPEND SUCH FUNDS FOR ADVERTISING OF ANY TYPE, OR FOR SPONSORSHIP OR PROMOTION OF ANY PROGRAM, PLAN, PROJECT, OR EVENT THAT DOES NOT DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE AGENCY'S CORE MISSION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3362 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE ANNUALLY TO CALCULATE THE AVERAGE DIRECT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREPARING, PRINTING, MAILING, AND PROCESSING OF A BILL OR OTHER DEMAND FOR PAYMENT, TO APPLY THIS AVERAGE COST CALCULATION FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES FOR A FISCAL YEAR AND TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL OR DOCUMENT FOR PAYMENT OTHERWISE REQUIRED TO BE ISSUED FOR AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE ANNUAL AVERAGE COST IS DEEMED PAID IN FULL AND NO BILL OR DEMAND ISSUED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3363 -- Rep. Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE AND PAY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2011"; TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT A SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL-BASED STAFF; TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR RATING TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL-BASED STAFF BASED ON JOB FUNCTION; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES WHEREBY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL ESTABLISH PAY PLANS THAT OFFER BONUSES TO CERTAIN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PERSONNEL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-28-160, RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLANS, SO AS TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP PLANS TO ENCOURAGE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF STUDENT EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3364 -- Reps. Cooper, Agnew, Bowen, Gambrell, Thayer and White: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 10, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ANDERSON COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR INCLEMENT WEATHER ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3365 -- Reps. Simrill, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND PRISONER OF WAR GENE NEWTON OF ROCK HILL, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND TO HIS MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3366 -- Rep. Whitmire: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 12, 13, AND 14, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3367 -- Rep. D. C. Moss: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3368 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Harrell, Bingham, Harrison, Cooper, Huggins, Bowen, Brady, Atwater, Parker, Clemmons, Crawford, D. C. Moss, Pinson, Loftis, Lowe, Allison, Bedingfield, Owens, Frye, Hardwick, Lucas, Quinn, Hamilton, Toole, Bannister, Whitmire, Stringer, Ballentine, Henderson, Nanney, Hearn, Bikas, V. S. Moss, Sottile, Gambrell, J. R. Smith, Corbin, Brannon, McCoy, Crosby, Barfield, Cole, Daning, Delleney, Hixon, Horne, Long, Murphy, Sandifer, G. M. Smith, Spires, Taylor, Young, Viers, Simrill, Pope, Edge, Ryan, Forrester and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMIT ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FISCAL YEAR IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATE AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, INCREASED ANNUALLY AND CUMULATIVELY BY A PERCENTAGE DETERMINED BY POPULATION INCREASES AND INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITATION TO BE SUSPENDED FOR A FISCAL YEAR FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT UPON A SPECIAL VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DEFINE THIS SPECIAL VOTE, TO ESTABLISH THE SPENDING LIMIT RESERVE FUND TO WHICH ALL SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES MUST BE CREDITED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY USES OF THE REVENUES OF THIS FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUND REVENUES AFTER THESE PRIORITIES ARE MET, TO REQUIRE THAT APPROPRIATION OF REVENUES OF THIS FUND MUST BE BY A JOINT RESOLUTION ORIGINATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS LIMIT FIRST APPLIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3369 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. PHILIP FIDLER OF SUMTER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING NAMED 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR MORE THAN FOUR DECADES OF COMMITTED SERVICE AS A VETERINARIAN.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3370 -- Rep. Barfield: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JIMMIE FOSTER, 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 1, 2011.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Recorded vote
- Adopted
- H. 3371 -- Reps. Barfield, Hardwick, Hearn, Clemmons, Viers, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHAMPION GOLFER DUSTIN JOHNSON OF HORRY COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE WORLD OF PROFESSIONAL GOLF, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED THE STATE NEWSPAPER'S 2010 PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3372 -- Reps. Hixon, D. C. Moss, Ott, Frye, J. R. Smith, Brannon, Thayer, Murphy, McCoy, Corbin, Pinson, Crosby, Atwater, G. R. Smith, Chumley, Butler Garrick, Clemmons, Clyburn, Govan, Hardwick, Hearn, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Pope, Pitts, Ryan, Tallon, Taylor, Vick, Hodges and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO REMOVE OR DESTROY AN ELECTRONIC COLLAR OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE PLACED ON A DOG BY ITS OWNER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE DOG.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- H. 3373 -- Reps. Sandifer, Bowers, Bales, Anderson and Pinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-77-112, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF AN AUTOMOBILE INSURER FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO WRITE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AN APPLICANT OR EXISTING POLICYHOLDER, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3374 -- Reps. Hixon, D. C. Moss, Frye, Ott, J. R. Smith, Atwater, Tallon, Brannon, Thayer, McCoy, Corbin, Crosby, Murphy, V. S. Moss, Pinson, G. R. Smith, Chumley, Butler Garrick, Clemmons, Clyburn, Govan, Hardwick, Munnerlyn, Pitts, Pope, Ryan, Taylor, Young, Vick and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT", TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL EXECUTE THE COMPACT WITH OTHER COMPACT STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE COMPACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3375 -- Reps. Harrell, Lucas, Cooper, Hardwick, Harrison, Owens, Sandifer, White, Bingham, Atwater, Parker, Crawford, Loftis, Bowen, G. R. Smith, Bedingfield, Toole, Sottile, V. S. Moss, Forrester, Bikas, Huggins, Brady, Allison, Pinson, Frye, Whitmire, Skelton, Nanney, Henderson, Limehouse, Corbin, Barfield, Battle, Clemmons, Cole, Crosby, Daning, Gambrell, Hamilton, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Lowe, D. C. Moss, Murphy, Norman, Patrick, Simrill, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Spires, Taylor, Willis, Young, Herbkersman, Ballentine, Thayer, Bannister, McCoy, Tallon, Stringer, Long, Hayes, Ott, J. M. Neal, Vick, G. A. Brown, Branham, Anthony, Bowers, Sellers, Quinn, Hearn, Edge, Anderson, Erickson, Knight, Chumley, Butler Garrick and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAIRNESS IN CIVIL JUSTICE ACT OF 2011" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 32 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITS ON THE AWARD OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE AWARD OF THESE DAMAGES; BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-750 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT SOLICITORS TO EMPLOY OUTSIDE COUNSEL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-250 SO AS TO REQUIRE EVERY INSURER PROVIDING AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE STATE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION WHEN A WRITTEN REQUEST IS MADE BY A CLAIMANT'S ATTORNEY AND TO AUTHORIZE SANCTIONS BY THE COURT FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-670, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON ACTIONS BASED ON UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE VIOLATION OF A BUILDING CODE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PER SE FRAUD, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, OR RECKLESSNESS BUT MAY BE ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 18-9-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF A NOTICE OF APPEAL ON THE EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE LIMITS FOR APPEAL BONDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3376 -- Reps. Limehouse, Dillard, Sottile, Murphy, Anderson, Williams and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-116-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS POLICE DEPARTMENT MUST RELEASE ALL FILES AND INFORMATION IN ITS POSSESSION REGARDING A STUDENT'S SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, OR WITHDRAWAL FROM THE INSTITUTION FOR DISRUPTIVE OR ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR TO THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE INSTITUTION'S CAMPUS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3377 -- Reps. Crawford and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT "THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 2011" BY ADDING CHAPTER 30 TO TITLE 43 SO AS TO CREATE THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE, TO TRANSFER THE APPROPRIATIONS, FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONCERNING THE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THE POLICY OF THIS STATE WITH RESPECT TO VOCATION REHABILITATION, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE DUTIES OF THE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT SHALL APPOINT A DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DIVISION DIRECTOR, TO MANDATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES STATEWIDE, TO CREATE A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FUND AND PROVIDE FOR ITS FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF GIFTS TO THE FUND, TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THE USE OF OTHER FUNDING MUST BE SOUGHT AND USED BEFORE STATE FUNDING CAN BE USED FOR VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES UNDER THIS CHAPTER, TO REGULATE THE USE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION GATHERED IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING THE PURPOSES OF THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES TO INCARCERATED PERSONS, AND TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR A VOCATION REHABILITATION COUNSELOR; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 31, TITLE 41 RELATING TO VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3378 -- Reps. Crawford and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMMITMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR AN ORDER ISSUED BY THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE DETENTION, EXAMINATION, ISOLATION, AND TREATMENT OF A PERSON WITH TUBERCULOSIS WHO POSES A RISK TO THE PUBLIC; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH AN EMERGENCY ORDER MAY BE ISSUED AND THE SCOPE OF AN EMERGENCY ORDER; TO PROVIDE REVIEW AND APPEAL PROCEDURES FOR AN EMERGENCY ORDER; TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO WAIVE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROHIBIT STAYING A COMMITMENT ORDER PENDING APPEAL; TO PROVIDE THAT INVOLUNTARY EXAMINATION OF A PERSON WITH SUSPECTED TUBERCULOSIS IS NOT COMPULSORY TREATMENT; AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS FACILITIES AT THE STATE PARK HEALTH CENTER AND THAT THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ARTICLE IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF FACILITIES FOR HOSPITALIZATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Ratified
- H. 3379 -- Reps. Crawford and Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD IS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-10, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE FIVE MEMBER BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO TRANSFER THE AUTHORITY OF THE FIVE MEMBER BOARD TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3380 -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE "THE BLUES DOCTOR", MR. DRINK SMALL OF LEE COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS SEVENTY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY, AND HONOR HIM FOR OVER A HALF CENTURY OF ENRICHING AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD OF MUSIC.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3381 -- Rep. Branham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. JAMES H. HERLONG OF COLUMBIA FOR FORTY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A PRACTICING SURGEON, HOSPITAL LEADER, AND HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS UNTIRING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF CARE FOR PATIENTS IN HIS MIDST.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3382 -- Reps. R. L. Brown, Bowers and Hodges: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE COLLETON/HAMPTON COUNTY LINE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE COLLETON/DORCHESTER COUNTY LINE "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "TUSKEGEE AIRMEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3383 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY LICENSING ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF DEBT COLLECTION AGENCIES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING FEES, SURETY BONDS, AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE, LICENSE RENEWAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION, DEBT COLLECTION PROCEDURES, AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3384 -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-485 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "TRACKING DEVICE", CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL TRACKING, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3385 -- Reps. D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Harrison, Delleney, Gambrell, Harrell, Hiott, Hixon, Lucas and Norman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ON SUNDAYS AND ELECTION DAYS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CHRISTMAS DAY AND THANKSGIVING DAY IN THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3386 -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-395 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELVE SCHOOLS FROM PROCEEDS OF A DESIGNATED LOTTERY GAME AND TO NAME THE GAME "THE K-12 GAME".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3387 -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-7-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF BARBERS, INCLUDING THE DEFINITION FOR "HAIR BRAIDING", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS TERM INCLUDES THE USE OF HAIR EXTENSIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3388 -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-506 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS ILLEGAL FOR A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT CIGARETTES TO A PERSON IN THIS STATE WHO IS NOT A LAWFUL RECIPIENT, TO DEFINE A LAWFUL RECIPIENT, TO REQUIRE PROOF OF AGE BY A LAWFUL RECIPIENT, AND TO IMPOSE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3389 -- Reps. R. L. Brown and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-380, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION, AND LANDCLEARING LANDFILLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MANNER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THESE LANDFILLS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3390 -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 57-9-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONING A COURT TO ABANDON OR CLOSE A STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE A PETITION MUST BE POSTED ALONG THE STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCATION OF THE POSTING BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET, ROAD, OR HIGHWAY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3391 -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS, WHICH INCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING AN EXAMINATION, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE EXAMINATION MUST ONLY COVER SOUTH CAROLINA LAW, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER STATE PROVISIONS AND THAT THE EXAMINATION MUST NOT INCLUDE A NATIONAL EXAMINATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-35-45, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR LICENSES OR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR LICENSES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING PASSAGE OF THE NATIONAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3392 -- Reps. Clemmons, Sellers, Allen, G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-35, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED NOTICE FOR GENERAL, MUNICIPAL, SPECIAL, AND PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE POSTED TIME AT WHICH ABSENTEE BALLOTS MAY BEGIN TO BE EXAMINED FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 9:00 A.M. AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF THE DATE THE MAKE-UP ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER OR OTHER EMERGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DATE BY WHICH THE PARTY CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN, OR SECRETARY MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF THE CANDIDATES' NAMES TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE FROM APRIL NINTH TO APRIL FIFTH; TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-190, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SPECIAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE GOVERNOR DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY COVERING AN ENTIRE JURISDICTION HOLDING AN ELECTION, THE ELECTION MUST BE POSTPONED AND HELD ON THE NEXT TUESDAY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-350, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF CANDIDATES, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DATE BY WHICH CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT MUST BE CERTIFIED TO THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION FROM SEPTEMBER TENTH TO THE FIRST TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- H. 3393 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 32-8-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY SERVE AS A DECEDENT'S AGENT TO AUTHORIZE CREMATION, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO IN ORDER OF PRIORITY MAY AUTHORIZE CREMATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- H. 3394 -- Reps. Young, J. R. Smith, Clyburn and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROGER LEDUC, AIKEN CITY MANAGER, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AIKEN, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3395 -- Reps. Murphy, McCoy, Patrick, Brannon, Chumley, Thayer, Limehouse, Sottile, Crosby, Daning, Merrill, Pope and Tallon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MURDER, SO AS TO ADD AS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR WHICH THE DEATH PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED FOR THE MURDER OF A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIAL DURING OR BECAUSE OF THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES AND INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THIS AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE PURVIEW OF THE STATUTE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3396 -- Reps. Lowe, Crawford, G. M. Smith, Clemmons, Loftis, G. R. Smith, Quinn, Bowen, Delleney, Harrell, Long and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-73 SO AS TO REQUIRE ELECTION COMMISSIONERS TO ATTEMPT TO APPOINT POLL MANAGERS WHO REPRESENT THE RACIAL AND GENDER COMPOSITION OF THE PRECINCT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-862 SO AS TO REQUIRE POLL MANAGERS TO ALLOW POLL WATCHERS TO SIT DIRECTLY BEHIND THE POLL MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3397 -- Reps. Lowe and Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-674 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PECAN FESTIVAL IN FLORENCE COUNTY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE PECAN FESTIVAL.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Ratified
- H. 3398 -- Reps. Pitts, Willis, Brannon, Patrick, Merrill and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-23-540 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF THEFT OF A FIREARM AND PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3399 -- Reps. Rutherford and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND JOINT RESOLUTION 263 OF 1998 RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF CONCURRENT FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTION OVER THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY CENTER LOCATED ON THE COLUMBIA CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO EXTEND THAT CONCURRENT FEDERAL JURISDICTION TO ADJACENT FEDERALLY OCCUPIED PROPERTY AND TO THE INN AT USC AND THE KIRKLAND APARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED RESPECTIVELY AT 1619 PENDLETON STREET AND 1611 PENDLETON STREET IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO DESIGNATE THE TEXT OF JOINT RESOLUTION 263 OF 1998, AS AMENDED BY THIS ACT, AS SECTION 3-3-350 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Other proceedings
- Ratified
- H. 3400 -- Rep. Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE FAMILY COURT IN CERTAIN MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATES WHEN THE CHILD TURNS EIGHTEEN OR GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL, WHICHEVER IS SOONER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- H. 3401 -- Rep. Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND THE APPLICABLE VALUATION ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO IS ALLOWED THE FOUR PERCENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO ON HIS PERSONAL RESIDENCE TO RETAIN THAT ASSESSMENT RATIO AND ANY APPLICABLE EXEMPTION EVEN IF PERMANENTLY ASSIGNED TO A DUTY STATION OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE THROUGH THE EARLIER OF THE RESIDENCE UNDERGOING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST OR THE MEMBER LEAVING ACTIVE DUTY, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPECIAL RATIO APPLIES WHETHER OR NOT THE RESIDENCE IS OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICATION OF THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ON AN OWNER-OCCUPIED LEGAL RESIDENCE SO ALLOWED MUST BE CONSTRUED AS A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3402 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Hamilton and Nanney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESSES, SO AS TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL MALPRACTICE EXPERT TESTIMONY ACT", AND TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO PROVIDES EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS TESTIMONY IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDING IN THIS STATE MUST BE SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AS IF FULLY LICENSED AS A MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3403 -- Reps. Delleney, Simrill, Lucas, Hiott, Limehouse, Bowen, Bedingfield, Pinson, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Bingham, Frye, V. S. Moss, Corbin, Bikas, Cooper, Allison, Parker, Toole, G. R. Smith, Henderson, Atwater, McCoy, Ballentine, Brannon, Clemmons, D. C. Moss, Hixon, Pitts, Young, Sandifer, Quinn, Willis, Viers, Pope, Stringer, Nanney, Hamilton, Owens and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORDS "PERSON" AND "PARTY" AS THOSE WORDS APPEAR IN THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF "PERSON", "HUMAN BEING", "CHILD", AND "INDIVIDUAL", SO THAT THEY INCLUDE EVERY INFANT MEMBER OF THE SPECIES HOMO SAPIENS WHO IS BORN ALIVE AND TO DEFINE "BORN ALIVE".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Point of Order
- H. 3404 -- Reps. Cooper, Horne and Allison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR PURPOSES OF THE EDUCATION FINANCE ACT (EFA) FOR FISCAL YEARS 2011-2012 AND 2012-2013 BY IMPUTING AN INDEX VALUE FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED AT FOUR PERCENT OF VALUE AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THOSE YEARS, THE INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY FOR REAL PROPERTY ASSESSED AT SIX PERCENT MUST BE CALCULATED USING SALES RATIO DATA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3405 -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIST OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED PERSONS ALLOWED TO CARRY A CONCEALED WEAPON WHILE ON DUTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE ANY ELECTED OR APPOINTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL WHO DOES NOT ALREADY APPEAR ON THE LIST.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3406 -- Reps. Delleney, Simrill, Lucas, Hiott, Limehouse, Bowen, Bedingfield, Pinson, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, Toole, Hixon, Brannon, Bikas, Cooper, Frye, Bingham, Parker, Allison, Sottile, Henderson, McCoy, Atwater, Ballentine, Clemmons, Cole, D. C. Moss, Pitts, Young, Quinn and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PURSUANT TO FEDERAL LAW ALL QUALIFIED HEALTH PLANS OFFERED THROUGH THE STATE EXCHANGE ARE PROHIBITED FROM INCLUDING ELECTIVE ABORTION COVERAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS AND POLICIES OFFERED OUTSIDE THE EXCHANGE MUST NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ELECTIVE ABORTIONS EXCEPT BY OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE FOR ABORTION WHICH MUST BE PAID BY A SEPARATE PREMIUM; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING ELECTIVE ABORTION COVERAGE
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3407 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Owens, Quinn, Simrill, Stringer, Bedingfield, Barfield, Bowen, Clemmons, Corbin, Delleney, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Henderson, Hixon, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, McCoy, D. C. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Patrick, Pitts, Ryan, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Taylor, Viers, Crawford, Spires, Tribble, Lucas, Brantley, Edge and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFYING STUDENT IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IF HE MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THE VALUE OF THOSE SCHOLARSHIPS; TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT TO BE TAKEN BY A PERSON WHO FILES STATE INCOME TAX FOR TUITION PAID FOR A QUALIFYING STUDENT TO ATTEND AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE THE VALUE OF THE TAX CREDIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX CREDIT MAY BE TAKEN IN FUTURE YEARS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO REQUIRE A RECEIPT TO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A TAX CREDIT MAY NOT BE TAKEN IF THE STUDENT'S ENROLLMENT IN THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IS TERMINATED; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CALCULATE THE SAVINGS TO THE STATE GENERAL FUND DERIVED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE THE MECHANISM FOR THAT CALCULATION, TO PROVIDE FOR TAX CREDITS TO BE TAKEN FOR TUITION PAID FOR OTHER STUDENTS TO ATTEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOTAL AND INDIVIDUAL AMOUNTS OF THOSE TAX CREDITS; TO PROVIDE FOR A TAX CREDIT FOR A PERSON WHO TEACHES A QUALIFYING STUDENT AT HOME, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX CREDIT MAY BE TAKEN IN FUTURE YEARS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO ALLOW A CORPORATION OR PERSON TO CLAIM A CREDIT AGAINST STATE INCOME TAX OR FRANCHISE FEES FOR A CONTRIBUTION MADE TO A STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION; TO PROVIDE DUTIES FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS ARTICLE; TO PROVIDE TESTING REQUIREMENTS; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROMULGATE NECESSARY REGULATIONS AND TO CONDUCT NECESSARY EXAMINATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS; TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE DUTIES OF THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO THIS ARTICLE; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IS NOT AN AGENT OR ARM OF THE STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO THIS ARTICLE; TO PROVIDE THAT OTHER STATE AGENCIES MAY NOT REGULATE THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3383 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INDIVIDUAL TO CLAIM AN INCOME TAX CREDIT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Tabled
- H. 3408 -- Reps. Delleney, Lucas, Simrill, Hiott, Limehouse, Bowen, Bedingfield, Pinson, J. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, Bingham, Thayer, V. S. Moss, Brannon, Bikas, Cooper, Allison, Toole, Parker, G. R. Smith, Frye, Atwater, Henderson, McCoy, Ballentine, Clemmons, Hixon, D. C. Moss, Pitts, Young, Quinn, Willis, Viers, Sandifer, Stringer, Nanney, Hamilton, Owens and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 5, TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44, TO ENACT THE "FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE ACT" SO AS TO PROHIBIT AN EMPLOYER FROM DISMISSING, DEMOTING, SUSPENDING, DISCIPLINING OR DISCRIMINATING AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE WHO ADVISES THE EMPLOYER THAT HE OR SHE REFUSES TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATED TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR A DEVELOPING CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB; TO PROVIDE THAT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADMIT A PATIENT, OR TO ALLOW THE USE OF THE FACILITY FOR PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATED TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR A DEVELOPING CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SUCH PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDED NOTICE THAT THEY WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES MUST NOT BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE, MUST NOT BE DISCIPLINED DUE TO SUCH REFUSAL, AND ARE IMMUNE FROM LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY SUCH REFUSAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE MUST NOT REQUIRE AN INSURANCE PLAN OR ISSUER TO COVER PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATING TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB; TO PROHIBIT A HEALTH CARE FACILITY, SCHOOL, OR EMPLOYER FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST A PERSON REGARDING ADMISSION, HIRING OR FIRING, TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT, OR STUDENT OR STAFF STATUS BECAUSE THE PERSON REFUSES, WHETHER OR NOT IN WRITING, TO PARTICIPATE IN PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATED TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR A DEVELOPING CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB; TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MUST NOT BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN, MAKE FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR, OR PROVIDE PERSONNEL FOR PROCEDURES INCLUDING, BUT LIMITED TO, PROCEDURES RELATING TO EMBRYONIC TISSUE OR DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD IN AN ARTIFICIAL OR NATURAL WOMB IF THE ACTIVITY IS CONTRARY TO THE PERSON'S CONSCIENCE; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST A PERSON ESTABLISHING OR OPERATING A HEALTH CARE FACILITY BECAUSE THE FACILITY DECLINES TO PARTICIPATE IN A HEALTH CARE SERVICE THAT IS CONTRARY TO THE FACILITY'S CONSCIENCE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY CONDUCT THAT IS IN VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION FOR EQUITABLE RELIEF AND IF THE PERSON PREVAILS, THE COURT SHALL AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Objection
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Point of Order
- H. 3409 -- Reps. Huggins, Atwater, Ballentine, Bingham, Frye, McLeod, Ott, Quinn, Spires and Toole: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER ON THE OCCASION OF THE FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE IT PROVIDES THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3410 -- Reps. Owens, Cooper, Harrell, Branham, Limehouse, Atwater, Bikas, Govan, Loftis, Skelton, Taylor, Young, Williams, Daning, Quinn, Brannon, J. M. Neal, Bowen, Patrick, Norman, Whitmire, Willis, Thayer, Erickson, Weeks, Munnerlyn, McEachern, Vick, Sandifer, Viers, Hixon, Huggins, Clemmons, Henderson and Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHER EDUCATION EFFICIENCY AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES ACT OF 2011"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-47-30, 2-47-35, 2-47-40, AND 2-47-50, AS AMENDED, RELATING THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BY STATE AGENCIES AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF THESE PROJECTS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-47-53 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, TO DEFINE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE INSTITUTIONS, TO ALLOW THE COMMITTEE TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE WITH THE REVIEW OF PROJECTS, AND TO DEFINE PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE INSTITUTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 2-47-54 SO AS TO ALLOW PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE AGREEMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-168 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TIERED SYSTEM FOR CATEGORIZING TECHNICAL COLLEGES WITH RESPECT TO FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND OTHER FACTORS BY WHICH TECHNICAL COLLEGES MAY APPLY FOR CERTAIN EFFICIENCY POLICIES GRANTED BY THE BOARD AND TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY BOARD AND REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO AMEND SECTIONS 59-53-290, 59-53-630, 59-53-740, 59-53-1784, AND 59-53-2430, ALL RELATING TO LEASE AGREEMENTS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FAVORABLE REVIEW OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE AND ITS APPROVAL BY THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-65, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE TRANSFER OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY BY A STATE ENTITY, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS MADE FOR OR BY THESE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; BY ADDING SECTIONS 59-147-42 AND 59-147-43 AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-147-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION REVENUE BOND ACT, ALL SO AS TO REVISE THESE PROCEDURES AND THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE BONDS MAY BE USED; BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO BOND ACTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO ALLOW GOVERNMENTAL BODIES TO MAKE DIRECT PROCUREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY BY THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SMALL PURCHASES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND BID PROCEDURES ON PROCUREMENTS UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF AUTHORIZED SMALL PURCHASES BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND TO AUTHORIZE THESE INSTITUTIONS TO USE PURCHASING CARDS FOR THESE PURCHASES IN THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-3310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES, SO AS TO RAISE THE PERMITTED AMOUNTS OF THESE CONTRACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-4810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASES OF PUBLIC ENTITIES UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN REGARD TO NOTICE AND ELIGIBLE VENDORS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-170, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED APPROVAL OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BEFORE AN AGENCY OR DEPARTMENT OF THIS STATE MAY ENGAGE AN ATTORNEY AT LAW ON A FEE BASIS AND EXCEPTIONS TO THIS REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED TO PROVIDE OUT-OF-STATE SUBSIDIES TO STUDENTS ATTENDING STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO AMEND SECTION 59-101-620, RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON EDUCATIONAL FEE WAIVERS OFFERED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, SO AS TO REVISE THESE LIMITATIONS FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN REGARD TO THESE WAIVERS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE GOVERNING BOARD OF A FOUR-YEAR AND GRADUATE LEVEL PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE ADOPTS A CHANGE TO THE TUITION OR FEES IMPOSED ON STUDENTS, THE CHANGE ONLY MAY BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE INSTITUTION AFTER A PUBLICALLY RECORDED ROLL CALL VOTE, AND A MAJORITY VOTE SHALL BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT ANY CHANGE TO THE TUITION OR FEES, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-55, RELATING TO LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES, SO AS TO ALLOW PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENTS UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY UPON APPROVAL BY THE INSTITUTIONAL BOARDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3411 -- Reps. Loftis, Corbin, Crawford, Clemmons and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER RESTRUCTURING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 1-11-430, 11-35-820 AND 11-35-1580 RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO GOVERN THE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3412 -- Reps. Loftis, Corbin, Clemmons and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESTRUCTURING ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE ENERGY DIRECTOR WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 52, TITLE 48 RELATING TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3413 -- Reps. Sandifer and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (SCHIEX), TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE COUNCIL AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF SCHIEX TO OVERSEE AND GOVERN THE EXCHANGE OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION THROUGH SCHIEX, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COUNCIL'S POWERS AND DUTIES, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC MOVEMENT OF HEALTH-RELATED INFORMATION THROUGH SCHIEX; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SCHIEX IN THESE EXEMPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3414 -- Reps. Sandifer, Toole, Bowers, Hayes, Erickson and Brady: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-213 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN FEATURES AND REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING A PROTECTED CELL; BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-215 SO AS TO PERMIT THE FORMATION OF A PROTECTED CELL AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITS CREATION, OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION; BY ADDING SECTION 38-90-457 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FORMATION OF A PROTECTED CELL OF A SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL CAPTIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 33-9-100, RELATING TO ARTICLES OF DOMESTICATION FOR A FOREIGN CORPORATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE WORD 'STATE' TO 'JURISDICTION'; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO INSURANCE REORGANIZATIONS, RECEIVERSHIPS, INJUNCTIONS, AND SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY ASSETS AND CAPITAL PROVISIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CHAPTERS 26 AND 27, TITLE 38, TO A CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND A PROTECTED CELL OF THIS COMPANY, AND TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MAY OBTAIN PERMISSION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT TO CONSERVE, REHABILITATE, OR LIQUIDATE ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CELLS, INDEPENDENTLY, WITHOUT CAUSING OR OTHERWISE EFFECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS, TO PROVIDE A DIRECTOR MAY NOT SEEK TO HAVE A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED INSOLVENT IF AT LEAST ONE OF ITS PROTECTED CELLS REMAINS SOLVENT, AND TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION DOES NOT PREVENT THE DIRECTOR FROM TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS TO THE CONSERVATION OR REHABILITATION OF A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-210, RELATING TO FORMATION OF A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AND ESTABLISHING PROTECTED CELLS, SO AS TO ADD CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY MAY ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ONE OR MORE PROTECTED CELLS TO INSURE RISKS OF ONE OR MORE OF ITS PARTICIPANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO SPONSORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR MAY APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL ENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PARTICIPANTS IN SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PARTICIPANT WHOSE RISKS ARE INSURED THROUGH CERTAIN PROTECTED CELL ENTITIES, THE SPONSOR, OR THE SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY MUST BE THE OWNER OF THAT PROTECTED CELL ENTITY UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-235, RELATING TO TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS FOR PROTECTED CELL INSURANCE COMPANIES APPLICABLE TO SPONSORED CAPTIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LAW THAT GOVERNS IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-90-485, RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF THE CREATION, NAMING, AND MANAGEMENT OF ASSETS OF A PROTECTED CELL, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PROTECTED CELLS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3415 -- Reps. Henderson, Allen, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bikas, Corbin, Hamilton, Loftis, G. R. Smith, Stringer and Willis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 12 AND 13, 2011 BY THE STUDENTS OF GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3416 -- Reps. D. C. Moss, King and Pope: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3417 -- Rep. Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND RESCUE RESPONSE SERVICES AS AN AUTHORIZED PURPOSE FOR WHICH A SPECIAL PURPOSE OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT MAY BE ESTABLISHED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3418 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-282 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE BOARD.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3419 -- Reps. Merrill, Bingham, Young, Taylor, Hixon, J. R. Smith, Clemmons, Stavrinakis, Bowers, Edge, Ballentine and Knight: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "TAXPAYER FAIRNESS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-4-397 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE MUST INTERPRET TAX STATUTES OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT TERMS IN THE TAX STATUTES OF THIS STATE MAY NOT BE GIVEN BROADER MEANING THAN INTENDED BY POLICY DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO PROVIDE THAT AMBIGUITY IN TAX STATUTES MUST BE RESOLVED IN FAVOR OF THE TAXPAYER, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT AMBIGUITIES TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO DEFINE "TAX STATUTES OF THIS STATE".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3420 -- Rep. Brantley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MRS. KATIE COOPER GARVIN OF ESTILL FOR HER THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A TEACHER AND AS FRIEND TO HER COMMUNITY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3421 -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-70, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO ESTABLISH WITHIN THAT DEPARTMENT THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS OF THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THAT DEPARTMENT AS A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO REPEAL SECTION 1-30-20 RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT TAKE EFFECT JULY 1, 2011, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSACTION PROVISIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3422 -- Reps. White, Brantley, Loftis, Bedingfield, Gambrell, G. R. Smith, Clemmons, Umphlett, Corbin, McCoy, Crawford, Rutherford, Atwater, Patrick, Frye, Brannon, Chumley, Herbkersman, Pitts and Spires: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-750 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BOY SCOUT WHO HAS ATTAINED THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT AND A GIRL SCOUT WHO HAS RECEIVED THE GOLD AWARD ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A LICENSE TO HUNT OR FISH DURING THEIR LIFETIME.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3423 -- Reps. White, Brantley, Loftis, Gambrell, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Clemmons, Corbin, Frye, Crawford, McCoy, Brannon, Chumley, Herbkersman, Neilson, Patrick, Pitts, Spires and Vick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-760 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT REQUIRED TO POSSESS A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE TO HUNT OR FISH DURING FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND OR THE THREE DAYS THAT FOLLOW THANKSGIVING DAY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3424 -- Reps. Gilliard, Whipper, Gambrell, Hosey and Mack: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRESUMPTION THAT CERTAIN DISEASES SUSTAINED BY A FIREFIGHTER ARE OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES FOR THE PURPOSES OF WORKERS COMPENSATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS ALSO MUST BE PRESUMED TO BE OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES FOR THE PURPOSES OF WORKERS COMPENSATION, TO DELETE A MINIMUM AGE FOR THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS SECTION, TO DELETE A REQUIREMENT THAT ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PRESUMPTION BE CONDITIONED UPON THE MEDICAL CONDITION HAVING DEVELOPED WHILE THE FIREFIGHTER WAS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN FIREFIGHTING OR WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS FROM THE LAST DATE HE ENGAGED IN FIREFIGHTING, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE PASSED THE REQUISITE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO REQUIRE OR OBTAIN THIS EXAMINATION UPON HIS ENTRY OF SERVICE, TO PROVIDE A FIREFIGHTER WITH TEN YEARS OF SERVICE WHO SUSTAINS AN IMPAIRMENT OR INJURY CAUSED BY CANCER IS ENTITLED TO A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT THIS IMPAIRMENT OR INJURY AROSE FROM AND IN THE COURSE OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER, TO PROVIDE THIS PRESUMPTION IS CONDITIONED UPON CERTAIN MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A PERSON IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE PASSED THE REQUISITE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FAILS TO REQUIRE OR OBTAIN THIS EXAMINATION UPON HIS ENTRY OF SERVICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3425 -- Rep. Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-6-233 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON SEEKING LICENSURE AS AN AUCTIONEER MUST DEPOSIT AND MAINTAIN A BOND EXECUTED BY A SURETY COMPANY AUTHORIZED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITHIN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE A LICENSEE MAY CONDUCT NO AUCTION IN WHICH THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE OPENING BIDS FOR THE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED EXCEEDS ONE-FIFTH THE VALUE OF THE BOND POSTED BY THE LICENSEE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3426 -- Reps. Bingham and Stringer: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 1.9 OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES BY THE SPEAKER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPEAKER IS AUTHORIZED TO CREATE CERTAIN AD HOC COMMITTEES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3427 -- Reps. Clyburn, Brantley, Jefferson, Hosey, Whipper, Parker, Gilliard, Allen, Anderson, G. A. Brown and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3910 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE TO SMOKE A TOBACCO PRODUCT WHILE A CHILD OF PRESCHOOL AGE IS ALSO AN OCCUPANT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3428 -- Reps. H. B. Brown, Skelton, Ott, Huggins, Merrill, G. M. Smith, Hamilton, Patrick, Sellers, Sottile, Ballentine, Bikas, Clemmons, Daning, Harrison, Herbkersman, Hixon and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REDUCE THE ASSESSMENT RATIO ON MANUFACTURING, UTILITY, AND MINING REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM TEN AND ONE-HALF PERCENT OF VALUE TO SIX PERCENT OF VALUE AND TO DELETE PROVISIONS MADE OBSOLETE BY THIS REDUCTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3429 -- Reps. Merrill, Bingham, Frye, Spires, Brannon, Parker, V. S. Moss, Bales, Hearn, Horne, Jefferson, Murphy, Sandifer, Sottile, Tallon, Williams and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-112-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS NOT DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND WHO HAS NOT BEEN GRANTED AN OUT-OF-STATE TUITION RATE WAIVER SHALL COMMIT TO PAYING THE OUT-OF-STATE TUITION RATE FOR FOUR YEARS BEFORE HE MAY BE ACCEPTED TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3430 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Vick and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CERTAIN PERSONS SUCCESSFULLY MUST COMPLETE A HUNTER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SOUTH CAROLINA HUNTING LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO NONRESIDENT ACTIVE DUTY, HONORABLY DISCHARGED OR RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES THAT THEY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP DURING THEIR MILITARY CAREER; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT DURING A SPECIFIED PERIOD MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WHICH GRANTS THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS A STATEWIDE COMBINATION LICENSE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A NONRESIDENT MAY OBTAIN A LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3431 -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT "JOHN'S LAW" BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-80 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PUBLISH ON ITS WEBSITE THE LIST OF ALL PUBLIC RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND THE LIST OF RAILROAD CROSSINGS PROGRAMMED FOR UPGRADE, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INSTALLATIONS OF RAILROAD SIGNALS OR CROSSING ARMS, OR BOTH AT DANGEROUS RAILROAD CROSSINGS CONTINGENT UPON THE RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC RAILROAD SIGNALS AND GATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3432 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Harrison, Brady, Hart and Rutherford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011 BY THE STUDENTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3433 -- Reps. Herbkersman and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVIEW AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF BEAUFORT COUNTY AND TO REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Debate Adjourned
- Other proceedings
- H. 3434 -- Reps. Lucas, Neilson and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3435 -- Reps. Hamilton, Taylor and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-112 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEVENTY-TWO HOUR BUDGET REVIEW ACT" TO ESTABLISH STRICT TIME LIMITS DURING WHICH VERSIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS BILLS AND REVENUE RAISING BILLS AND AMENDMENTS MUST BE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BEFORE CONSIDERATION AND VOTES ON THESE BILLS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE TIME LIMITS MAY BE WAIVED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3436 -- Reps. D. C. Moss and V. S. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING ACT 606 OF 1973 RELATING TO THE CREATION AND DUTIES OF THE CHEROKEE COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- Ratified
- H. 3437 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DISSOLVE THE BOARD OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION, ORGANIZE THE COMMISSION AS A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3438 -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIENS FOR REPAIR OR STORAGE, SO AS TO EXCLUDE FROM THESE LIENS THE CONTENTS OF A TOWED, STORED, OR REPAIRED MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, MOBILE HOME, WATERCRAFT, OR OTHER ITEM OR OBJECT SUBJECT TO TOWING, STORAGE, OR REPAIR.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Ratified
- H. 3439 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE COMMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO CREATE THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION DIVISION IN THAT OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FORMER COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONTINUE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD IN THE DISCRETION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-5-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, SECTION 8-21-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTION FEES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND FAMILY COURT, SECTION 14-1-204, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF COURT FILING FEES, SECTION 14-1-212, RELATING TO GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT SURCHARGES ON FINES, SECTION 14-1-213, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON FINES FOR DRUG OFFENSES, SECTION 16-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A DIVERSION PROGRAM, SECTION 16-3-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, SECTION 16-3-1525, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM NOTIFICATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SECTION 17-3-510, RELATING TO CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER SELECTION PANELS, SECTION 17-22-30, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-40, RELATING TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, SECTION 17-22-310, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-360, RELATING TO TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORTS, SECTION 17-22-370, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF A TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 17-22-510, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-530, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF AN ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSE UPON COMPLETION OF A ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 17-22-560, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 22-3-546, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR PROSECUTION OF FIRST OFFENSE MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, AND SECTION 43-35-310, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE CHANGE OF THE PREVIOUS COMMISSION TO THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3440 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-45-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM, SO AS TO MAKE IT A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-45-70, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A DIRECTOR OF THE SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HIS POWERS AND DUTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FUTURE DIRECTORS MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3441 -- Reps. Huggins, Bingham, Ballentine, McLeod and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-23-845 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAY MOW AND MAINTAIN ROADSIDE VEGETATION BEYOND THIRTY FEET FROM THE PAVEMENT ADJACENT TO PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS 126, 20, 26, AND 77.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Recalled
- Debate Adjourned
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3442 -- Reps. Erickson, Patrick, Loftis and Long: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE SELF-DIRECTED SEMI-INDEPENDENT AGENCY PILOT PROJECT SO AS TO CREATE CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS AS SEPARATE AND DISTINCT INDIVIDUAL STATE AGENCIES TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED FOR IN THIS JOINT RESOLUTION AS OF JUNE 30, 2011, TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR POWERS AND DUTIES WITH REGARD TO THEIR FISCAL, REGULATORY, AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS JOINT RESOLUTION IS REPEALED SEPTEMBER 1, 2015, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3443 -- Reps. Erickson, Patrick, Herbkersman, Daning and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1630 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CITATIONS FOR SPEEDING OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVISE VIOLATIONS MAY BE BASED ON A COMBINATION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC AND RADAR EVIDENCE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF CERTAIN VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE ISSUANCE OF CITATIONS FOR VIOLATING TRAFFIC LAWS RELATING TO SPEEDING OR DISREGARDING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES BASED SOLELY ON PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3444 -- Reps. Funderburk, Lucas and Butler Garrick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 12, 13, AND 14, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE MAKE-UP REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3445 -- Reps. Harrison, Allison, J. R. Smith, Lowe, Pitts and Brady: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 4.16 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE'S DUTIES AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DUTIES, COMPLAINT PROCEDURES, AND PROCEDURES FOR FINDINGS OF PROBABLE CAUSE, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO ADD PROVISIONS REGARDING THE RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO PROCEEDINGS IN ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST A MEMBER, AND TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS FOR EXPULSION OF A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3446 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-918, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE ALLOCATION OF PAYMENT MADE FROM A SEPARATE FUND TO CERTAIN TRUSTS AND TO PROVIDE COMMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 62-7-929, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF FUNDS THAT MUST PAY FOR A TAX ON A TRUST'S SHARE OF THE TAXABLE INCOME OF THE ENTITY AND TO PROVIDE COMMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3447 -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RICHARD GAYLE KERR OF LEE COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM MANY YEARS OF CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3448 -- Reps. R. L. Brown and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LANDLORD MAY OBTAIN JUDGMENT TO ENFORCE COLLECTION OF RENT BY GARNISHMENT OF THE WAGES OF A TENANT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3449 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Skelton, McCoy, Young, Taylor, Clemmons, Sandifer and Atwater: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY ISSUED BY AN INSURER AND COVERING A CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL IN THIS STATE MUST BE BROADLY CONSTRUED IN FAVOR OF COVERAGE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WORK OF A CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES CONSTITUTES AN OCCURRENCE AS COMMONLY DEFINED IN LIABILITY INSURANCE AND IS NOT THE INTENDED OR EXPECTED CONSEQUENCE OF THE WORK OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3450 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-160 SO AS TO CREATE AN OFFENSE RELATING TO STEALING CERTAIN MERCHANDISE FROM A MERCHANT AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-170 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, CREATE AN OFFENSE RELATING TO RETAIL THEFT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-13-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS, SO AS TO INCLUDE RECEIVING OR POSSESSING STOLEN GOODS WHEN THE PERSON IS ON NOTICE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT THE GOODS ARE STOLEN.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3451 -- Reps. Delleney, Clemmons and Mack: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2011; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2011; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2018; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AT LARGE, SEAT 9, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2015; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM THAT EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2016.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3452 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE UNITED STATES PEACE CORPS FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF PROMOTING PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP AROUND THE WORLD, TO CONGRATULATE THE ORGANIZATION ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, AND TO HONOR THE RETURNED PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3453 -- Reps. Clyburn, Young and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED ON WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3454 -- Reps. Clyburn, Young and Taylor: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3455 -- Rep. Hiott: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM ON WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND HEAD COACH MISSY RICKEN ON A SUPERLATIVE SEASON.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3456 -- Reps. White, G. M. Smith, Pitts, Battle and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-240 SO AS TO CREATE THE OTHER FUNDS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND EXAMINE THE SOURCE OF OTHER FUNDS IN THIS STATE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL AGENCIES MUST COOPERATE WITH THE COMMITTEE, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BUDGET OFFICE TO NOTIFY THE COMMITTEE OF ANY REQUEST FOR AN INCREASE IN INTERIM BUDGET AUTHORIZATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3457 -- Reps. Harrison, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DAVID F. WILLIAMS, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COUNCIL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOTH, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3458 -- Reps. Horne and Murphy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND SANDRA L. POPIVCHAK, CPA, COMPTROLLER FOR DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3459 -- Reps. Horne and Murphy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MIRIAM ANN BEESON OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3460 -- Reps. Horne, Murphy and Knight: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FIRE CHIEF STEPHEN J. LESLIE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AFTER THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE AS A MEMBER OF THE SUMMERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3461 -- Reps. Horne and Murphy: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DAVID L. UNWIN OF SUMMERVILLE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3462 -- Rep. Brannon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM FOR AN OUTSTANDING, UNDEFEATED SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR GARNERING THE 2010 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3463 -- Rep. Brannon: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3464 -- Reps. Norman, Delleney, King, Long, D. C. Moss, Pope and Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON ITS UNDEFEATED SEASON AND IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3465 -- Reps. Norman, Delleney, King, Long, D. C. Moss, Pope and Simrill: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3466 -- Reps. Sellers and H. B. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 5.13 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SO AS TO REVISE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATEMENT MUST BE OBTAINED AND DISTRIBUTED TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS BEFORE A COMMITTEE VOTE MAY BE TAKEN REPORTING THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION TO THE HOUSE AND TO DEFINE "STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3467 -- Reps. Loftis, Pinson, Limehouse, Bowen, Dillard, Erickson, Long, Munnerlyn, Pitts, Agnew, Brady, Sellers, Vick, Allen, J. E. Smith, Knight, Ballentine, McLeod and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE, SALE, OR MANUFACTURE OF CLEANING AGENTS CONTAINING PHOSPHATES, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT LAUNDRY DETERGENT INCLUDES HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY DETERGENT, TO ADD HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING DETERGENT TO THE CLEANING AGENTS INCLUDED IN THE RESTRICTION ON PHOSPHATES, AND TO FURTHER SPECIFY THOSE CLEANING AGENTS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS RESTRICTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3468 -- Rep. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 51 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM'S CONTROL OVER ALL PARKS BELONGING TO THE STATE, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 51-1-30, 51-1-40, 51-1-70, AND 51-1-80, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, SO AS TO TRANSFER ITS AUTHORITY OVER THE STATES' PARKS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3469 -- Reps. Pitts, Cobb-Hunter, White, Bingham, G. M. Smith, Thayer, D. C. Moss, Ott, Simrill, Brantley, Umphlett, Allison, Erickson, Frye, Bowen, G. R. Smith, Horne, Herbkersman, Patrick, Hardwick, Brannon, Spires, J. H. Neal, Williams, Atwater, Forrester, King, Murphy, Bedingfield, Crosby, Daning, Harrell, Harrison, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Long, Sandifer, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Tallon and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, CREATION, AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, AND TO CREATE A DIVISION OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3470 -- Reps. Pitts, Knight, Loftis and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST USING, SELLING, OR MANUFACTURING CLEANING AGENTS CONTAINING PHOSPHATES, SO AS TO INCLUDE HOUSEHOLD DISHWASHING DETERGENTS IN THIS PROHIBITION; TO FURTHER SPECIFY CRITERIA FOR AND TYPES OF CLEANING AGENTS EXEMPT FROM THIS PROHIBITION; TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF PROHIBITED CLEANING AGENTS THAT ARE IN A RETAILER'S INVENTORY ON JULY 1, 2011; AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO REPORT ON THE AVAILABILITY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND COST OF NONPHOSPHATE COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING DETERGENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3471 -- Reps. Pope and D. C. Moss: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3472 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 14, TO CHAPTER 60, TITLE 12 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH A TAXPAYER MAY OBJECT TO A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ASSESSMENT, TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE ASSESSMENT MAY BE APPEALED, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH AN ASSESSMENT MAY BE REFUNDED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INTENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT ALSO IS INTENDED TO RESOLVE DISPUTES CONCERNING BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ASSESSMENTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3473 -- Reps. Sandifer, Bales, Battle, Cobb-Hunter, Erickson, Huggins, Mack and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-35 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROHIBIT THE SALE OF HEATING, VENTILATION, OR AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT BY CERTAIN PARTIES EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO EXEMPT HOMEOWNERS FROM THIS SECTION, TO IMPOSE RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS ON A SUPPLIER OR DISTRIBUTOR OF HEATING, VENTILATION, OR AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, TO PROVIDE THESE RECORDS MUST BE OPEN TO INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OR A DESIGNEE OF THE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE OF INSTALLING HEATING, VENTILATION, OR AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES AND OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3474 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-8-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO SEPARATE THE COUNCIL INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-5, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC POLICY FOR BUILDING CODES, SO AS TO MAKE SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO BOTH THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SO AS TO MAKE SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO BOTH THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BUILDING CODE ADOPTION PROCEDURE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF BOTH THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-63, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, SO AS TO DEFINE THE COMPOSITION OF BOTH THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL AND THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODES COUNCIL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-9-105, RELATING TO CODE VARIATIONS BASED ON PHYSICAL OR CLIMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AS A CONSIDERATION FOR A VARIANCE, AND TO MAKE SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO THE APPROPRIATE COUNCIL FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED VARIANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3475 -- Reps. Pinson, Parks and Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FIFTY AND FIFTY-TWO WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3476 -- Reps. Pinson, Parks and Pitts: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF GREENWOOD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIFTY-ONE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3477 -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-35, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESSES, SO AS TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL MALPRACTICE EXPERT TESTIMONY ACT OF 2011", TO DELETE EXISTING LANGUAGE CONCERNING THE LICENSURE OF AN EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS AND THE ABILITY OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO WAIVE A RELATED FEE, AND TO PROVIDE AN INDIVIDUAL NOT LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO PROVIDES EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS TESTIMONY IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE, CIVIL, OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDING IN THIS STATE MUST BE SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AS IF FULLY LICENSED AS A MEDICAL EXPERT WITNESS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3478 -- Reps. Young, D. C. Moss, Gambrell, Agnew, Bowen, H. B. Brown, Clyburn, Spires, Frye, Bingham, Cobb-Hunter, Hardwick, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hixon, Horne, Hosey, Lucas, McEachern, Ott, Quinn, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Taylor, Umphlett and White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 39-41-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND DIESEL FUEL SUITABLE FOR BLENDING, SALE OF UNBLENDED PRODUCTS WITHOUT NECESSARY ADDITIVES, RECORDKEEPING AND REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, WHOLESALER RESPONSIBILITY, LIABILITY, AND NOTICE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO EVERY TERMINAL OPERATOR AND EVERY SUPPLIER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- H. 3479 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Debate Adjourned
- Other proceedings
- H. 3480 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-525, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM ELECTION TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE POSITION, SO AS TO CHANGE FOUR YEARS TO ONE YEAR.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3481 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-955 SO AS TO IMPOSE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY ON THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE OR HIS DESIGNEE, A RATING BUREAU, OR AN INSURER INVOLVED WITH AN INSURANCE RATE INCREASE TO RELEASE DATA ON WHICH THE INCREASE IS BASED, AND TO PROVIDE THIS INCREASE MAY NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL THIS DUTY IS SATISFIED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3482 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR THE SALES PRICE OF MACHINERY, MACHINE TOOLS, AND PARTS OF THEM, USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICITY FROM A RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3483 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, VACANCIES, AND RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ELECTED TO OFFICE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR IS ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-100, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT, IF THE DIRECTOR BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR BECOMES A MEMBER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE DURING TENURE, HIS OFFICE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VACATED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BEGINS WITH THE 2010 STATEWIDE ELECTION PROCESS AND THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIES FOR OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3484 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLASSROOM PRIORITY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AT LEAST SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE EDUCATION OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MUST BE USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENDITURES, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SUBMIT ITS PROPOSED BUDGET TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WITH THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGE OF ITS EDUCATION OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES USED FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAIVER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY IN A COUNTY MAY AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN THE COUNTY UPON A FINDING BY THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS DEMONSTRATED BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THESE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP MODEL PLANS AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO AID IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3485 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-244 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A COMPANY ISSUING AN ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FROM DENYING OR LIMITING COVERAGE TO AN INSURED BECAUSE OF A PREEXISTING CONDITION WHICH RESULTS FROM AN INJURY OR CONDITION SUSTAINED BY A VICTIM AS A RESULT OF A CRIMINAL ACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3486 -- Reps. Parker, Pinson, Bowers, Mitchell, Brannon, Forrester, Simrill, Chumley, Toole, Patrick, Bingham, Stringer, Loftis, Bowen, Atwater, Whitmire, Hearn, Thayer, Agnew, Allison, Anthony, Bannister, Barfield, Brady, Daning, Delleney, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Long, Lucas, V. S. Moss, Nanney, Owens, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Sandifer, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Tallon, Umphlett and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "STATE AGENCY DEFICIT PREVENTION AND RECOGNITION ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 TO TITLE 2 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR INSTITUTION MAY NOT OPERATE IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN A YEAR-END DEFICIT UNLESS THE DEFICIT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY RECOGNIZE A DEFICIT, TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THIS STATE MAY NOT MAKE OR AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE OR OBLIGATION EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN AN EXISTING STATE APPROPRIATION, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-495, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO YEAR END DEFICITS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD AUTHORITY TO RECOGNIZE AN AGENCY DEFICIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3487 -- Reps. Parker, Pinson, Bowers, Brannon, Chumley, Toole, Forrester, Bingham, Stringer, Loftis, Atwater, Bowen, Whitmire, Thayer, Patrick, Mitchell, Nanney, Hearn, Agnew, Allison, Anthony, Bannister, Barfield, Brady, Daning, Delleney, Gambrell, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Long, Lucas, V. S. Moss, Owens, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Tallon, Umphlett and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-9-25 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE FROM AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OR OBLIGATION OR INVOLVE THE STATE IN A CONTRACT OR OBLIGATION WITHOUT APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO PAY THE EXPENDITURE OR OBLIGATION, TO PROHIBIT A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE FROM MAKING OR AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OR OBLIGATION EXCEEDING FUNDS AVAILABLE IN A QUARTERLY ALLOCATION PROGRAM, TO PROHIBIT A STATE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE FROM EMPLOYING PERSONAL SERVICES EXCEEDING THOSE AUTHORIZED BY LAW AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT-RELATED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PENALTIES ARE IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OR CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING OTHER SIMILAR PROVISIONS OF LAW.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3488 -- Reps. Bingham, Harrell and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 99 OF 2007, RELATING TO THE ADDITION OF A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND THE PHASE IN OF THAT EXEMPTION, SO AS TO DELETE THE PHASE IN REQUIREMENTS; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-36-90, 12-36-910, 12-36-1310, AND 12-36-2120, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THOSE INSTANCES WHERE SALES AND USE TAX APPLIES IN CONNECTION WITH WARRANTIES AND SERVICE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS SOLD IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Point of Order
- Point of Order
- H. 3489 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTS PROHIBITED BY LOBBYISTS, LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT LOBBYISTS' PRINCIPALS FROM OFFERING, MAKING, OR FACILITATING A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TO A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER FROM DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST THROUGH JUNE FIRST OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3490 -- Reps. Nanney, Hamilton, Barfield, Erickson, Stringer, Ryan, Chumley, Patrick, Allison, Williams, Gambrell, Clemmons, Hixon, Huggins, Lowe, Pitts, J. R. Smith, Spires, Taylor, White, Willis, Henderson and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 14-1-240 SO AS TO PREVENT A COURT OR OTHER ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY FROM ENFORCING FOREIGN LAW IN THIS STATE FROM A FORUM OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR ITS TERRITORIES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3491 -- Reps. Sandifer, Allison and Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-85, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF HOMICIDE BY CHILD ABUSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE OR DEATH IF THE STATE SEEKS THE DEATH PENALTY FOR MURDER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3492 -- Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Ott, Mitchell, J. H. Neal and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-13-1126 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHO IN ANY WAY DERIVES OR RECOGNIZES ANY INCOME, PROFIT, OR OTHER DIRECT MONETARY BENEFIT AS A RESULT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (PPACA) SHALL DISCLOSE THIS FACT AND THIS AMOUNT ON HIS OR HER ANNUAL STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTEREST FILED WITH THE HOUSE OR SENATE ETHICS COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3493 -- Reps. Gilliard, Brantley, Clyburn, Anderson, Mack, Whipper, Dillard, Hosey, Jefferson, Parks and Sabb: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM RESTRICTING ITS CURRENT COVERAGE OF ORGAN TRANSPLANTS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3494 -- Reps. Willis, Pitts and Tribble: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIFTY-FIVE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3495 -- Rep. Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSOLIDATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL COUNTIES OF THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE AND FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 31, 2012, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3496 -- Reps. Brady, Butler Garrick, Spires, Erickson and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-135, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE RECORDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL NURSE IF A MINOR IS ATTENDING A SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT AND HAS ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME OR IS INFECTED WITH THE HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ADOPT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS ON UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS FOR BLOODBORNE DISEASE EXPOSURE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Request for Debate
- H. 3497 -- Rep. Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "WILSON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3498 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Brannon, McCoy, Young, Taylor, Clemmons, Loftis and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 70 TO CHAPTER 61, TITLE 38, TO DECLARE THAT THE COURTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL CONSIDER CERTAIN PUBLIC POLICY LIMITATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS IN LANGUAGE IN PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE CONTRACTS ISSUED TO CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Recalled
- Request for Debate
- Reconsidered
- H. 3499 -- Reps. Merrill and Bingham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-357 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPROPRIATIONS MADE TO A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM THE LOTTERY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT MUST BE REFLECTED IN ITS BUDGET.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3500 -- Reps. Pitts and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-232 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THIS STATE EMPLOYING FULL-TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHALL GRANT A TOTAL OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR AN OFFICER WHO SUFFERS BODILY INJURY WHEN PHYSICALLY ATTACKED WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION APPLIES BEFORE THE OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO USE ANY SICK LEAVE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3501 -- Reps. Pitts and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-83, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR DUES OF THE STATE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA TROOPERS' ASSOCIATION, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE A PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR DUES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3502 -- Rep. Bowen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-490 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN A COUNTY TO COLLABORATIVELY DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PLAN TO CENTRALIZE ALL PROCUREMENT, PERSONNEL, AND FINANCIAL MATTERS INTO ONE COUNTY OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF FOR THE OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT SHALL APPOINT AN ADMINISTRATOR AND STAFF TO OVERSEE THE COUNTY OFFICE IF SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN A COUNTY FAIL TO CENTRALIZE THESE OPERATIONS BY JULY 1, 2012.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3503 -- Reps. Pitts and Umphlett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2250 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL GIVE PREFERENCE TO RESIDENT HUNTERS WHEN ISSUING SPECIAL PERMITS FOR HUNTING IN CATEGORY ONE DESIGNATED WATERFOWL AREAS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3504 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2011, AND CONTINUING FOR TWO FISCAL YEARS THEREAFTER, THE COMPENSATION OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST BE REDUCED BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "COMPENSATION".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3505 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2011, AND CONTINUING FOR TWO FISCAL YEARS THEREAFTER, THE COMPENSATION OF ALL PUBLIC OFFICIALS ELECTED STATEWIDE OR WHO DISCHARGE STATEWIDE RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING THE HEADS OF ALL EXECUTIVE CABINET AGENCIES, MUST BE REDUCED BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO JUSTICES OR JUDGES IN THE STATE COURT SYSTEM AND STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS WHOSE COMPENSATION MAY NOT BE REDUCED DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3506 -- Reps. Loftis, Allison, J. R. Smith, White, Bowen, Ott, Cobb-Hunter, Pitts and Henderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF A "TECHNOLOGY INTENSIVE FACILITY"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-20-105, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, HYDROGEN FUEL, SEWER, GAS, STEAM, ELECTRIC ENERGY, AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN SITE PREPARATION COSTS WITHIN THE DEFINITION OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS WHICH GIVE RISE TO THE CREDIT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-44-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FEES IN LIEU OF TAXES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "TERMINATION DATE".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- H. 3507 -- Reps. Harrell, Cooper, Bingham, Clemmons, Allison, Atwater, Barfield, Bikas, Bowen, Brannon, Corbin, Crosby, Daning, Forrester, Hamilton, Harrison, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Long, McCoy, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Parker, Patrick, Quinn, Ryan, Skelton, G. R. Smith, Sottile, Tallon, Taylor, Toole, Whitmire, G. M. Smith, Young, Chumley, Viers, White, Huggins, Owens, Simrill, Pope, Norman and Ballentine: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS THE REPEAL OF ANY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION BY VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Adopted
- H. 3508 -- Reps. Gambrell, Sandifer, Harrell, Erickson, Limehouse, Weeks, H. B. Brown, Agnew, Allison, Anthony, Bales, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bingham, Brady, Brannon, G. A. Brown, Cole, Crosby, Forrester, Hardwick, Harrison, Hayes, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Lowe, Lucas, McCoy, D. C. Moss, Owens, Parker, Pinson, Pitts, Skelton, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Tallon, Vick, White, Taylor, Hamilton, Battle, Allen, Dillard, Alexander, Cooper, Mack and Bowen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO RETITLE ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, RELATING TO GOVERNMENT-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS AS "GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS"; BY ADDING SECTION 58-9-2660 SO AS TO PROVIDE A GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER MAY PETITION THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE AREAS AS AN 'UNSERVED AREA', TO SPECIFY THE PROCEDURE FOR MAKING AND PROTESTING THIS PETITION, TO PROVIDE FOR A HEARING OF A PROTEST TO A PETITION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF LAW TO AN UNSERVED AREA, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCESS FOR PETITIONING FOR A DETERMINATION THAT AN AREA HAS CEASED TO BE AN UNSERVED AREA; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING TELEPHONE COMPANIES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF "BROADBAND SERVICE"; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2600, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF ARTICLE 23, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 58, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF THE ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2610, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING GOVERNMENT-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2620, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DUTIES, RESTRICTIONS, RATE COMPUTATIONS, AND ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, TO GIVE THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF JURISDICTION TO INVESTIGATE THE COMPLIANCE OF A GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSION MAY ENFORCE THE COMPLIANCE OF A GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO CLARIFY THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT EXPAND OR LIMIT THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION OR OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF WITH RESPECT TO ANY SERVICE PROVIDER OTHER THAN A GOVERNMENT-OWNED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER; TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2630, RELATING TO CERTAIN TAX COLLECTIONS AND PAYMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFO RMING CHANGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2650, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY INSURANCE RATES FOR COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3509 -- Reps. Long, D. C. Moss, Limehouse, Thayer, Toole, Neilson, Allison, Umphlett, Spires, Bowen, Parker, Gambrell, Murphy, Agnew, Bales, Bingham, Brady, Branham, Corbin, Crawford, Dillard, Erickson, Lowe, Merrill, J. M. Neal, Norman, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-71-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COVERAGE THAT MAY BE WRITTEN BY A LICENSED ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURER, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INSURER FROM DIRECTLY PAYING MONEY TO AN INSURED FOR A HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDED TO THE INSURED, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- H. 3510 -- Rep. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL ALLOW THE SUBSTITUTION OF A MEMBER OF A PARTY THAT HAS OBTAINED A SPECIAL PERMIT TO HUNT IN A CATEGORY ONE DESIGNATED WATERFOWL AREA UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3511 -- Reps. Loftis, Hardwick, Erickson, Lucas and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 25, TITLE 57 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CREATE AND SUPERVISE A STATEWIDE PROGRAM RELATED TO PROVIDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS ALONG THE STATE'S MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND INTERCHANGES LEADING TO TOURISM-ORIENTED FACILITIES ENGAGED IN EDUCATIONAL OR TOURISM ACTIVITIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3512 -- Rep. Bales: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND LARRY B. BROWN FOR HIS WORK WITH THE LOWER RICHLAND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR BEING NAMED THE ORGANIZATION'S 2010 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3513 -- Rep. Bannister: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND A WARM WELCOME AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM THE LYCÉE GODEFROY DE BOUILLON SCHOOL, CLERMONT-FERRAND, FRANCE, PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH J.L. MANN HIGH SCHOOL OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3514 -- Rep. Harrison: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3515 -- Reps. G. R. Smith and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR QUARTERLY ELECTION DATES FOR CONDUCTING REFERENDA OR OTHER BALLOT QUESTIONS FOR ALL ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT THEM.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3516 -- Rep. Cooper: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 6-27-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON AMENDING OR REPEALING PROVISIONS IN THE STATE AID TO SUBDIVISIONS ACT ARE SUSPENDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012, AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 COUNTIES MAY TRANSFER AMONG APPROPRIATED STATE REVENUES AS NEEDED TO ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- H. 3517 -- Reps. McCoy, D. C. Moss, Murphy, Brannon, Limehouse, Clemmons, Hixon, Erickson, Bedingfield, Lucas, G. R. Smith, Pope, Ryan and Crosby: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-29, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTEMPTED MURDER, SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3518 -- Rep. Cooper: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE STAFF SERVING THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS NOT REQUIRED TO WORK ON GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3519 -- Reps. Barfield, Bingham, Huggins, Forrester, Brannon, Hardwick, Stringer, Taylor, Lucas, Hearn, Atwater, Viers, Crawford, Harrell, Clemmons, Corbin, Crosby, Loftis, Lowe, D. C. Moss, Sandifer, J. R. Smith, White and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3520 -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM OF CHESTER COUNTY FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR WINNING THE 2010 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3521 -- Rep. Delleney: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE LEWISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR GARNERING 2010 CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3522 -- Rep. Hart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY ADDING RULE 10.12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR EVERY LEGISLATIVE DAY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DOES NOT ADDRESS CERTAIN ISSUES, THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL FORFEIT ONE DAY OF SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3523 -- Rep. Hart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULES 8.5, 8.6, AND 8.11, RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, WHEN THE PREVIOUS QUESTION MAY BE INVOKED AND VOTE REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN MOTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM A MAJORITY TO THREE-FOURTHS THE VOTE REQUIREMENT TO INVOKE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3524 -- Reps. Agnew and Gambrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 2010 CLASS A DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3525 -- Reps. Agnew and Gambrell: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE UPPER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE 2010 CLASS A DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3526 -- Reps. Hart, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA) TO CHOOSE COLUMBIA AS A HOST CITY FOR AN NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT REGIONAL GAME OR THE FINAL FOUR.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- H. 3527 -- Reps. Gilliard, McEachern, Spires, Butler Garrick, King, Jefferson, Sabb, Munnerlyn, V. S. Moss, Cobb-Hunter, Herbkersman, Willis, Harrell, Pope, D. C. Moss, Norman, Hearn, Horne, Murphy, Bikas, Viers, Whipper and R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-970 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR AN INMATE TO BE A MEMBER OF AN INTERNET-BASED SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3528 -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Ballentine and H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A ZERO BASE BUDGET PROCESS BEGINNING WITH FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3529 -- Reps. Sellers, Erickson, Brady and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-10-340, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SNACKS SOLD FOR STUDENT CONSUMPTION IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FAT, CALORIE, AND SUGAR CONTENT STANDARDS THAT SNACK FOOD AND BEVERAGES MUST MEET IN ORDER TO BE SOLD IN SCHOOLS, DEFINE THE TERM "REGULAR SCHOOL DAY", AND TO ALLOW A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SET STRICTER STANDARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS MUST FOLLOW FOR FULL MEALS FOR STUDENT CONSUMPTION AND TO REGULATE PORTION SIZE FOR A LA CARTE ITEM SALES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-10-380, RELATING TO FOOD OR BEVERAGE ITEMS SOLD AS A FUNDRAISER, SO AS TO SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDE FUNDRAISERS FROM THE NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-390 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT REVISIONS TO THIS CHAPTER MUST CORRESPOND WITH GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3530 -- Rep. Vick: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3531 -- Reps. White and Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-9910, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GOLD STAR FAMILY SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE LICENSE PLATE APPLICANT TO CHOOSE THE LETTERS OR NUMBERS, OR BOTH THAT APPEAR ON THE LICENSE PLATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3532 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO TRANSFER TO AND THEREBY DEVOLVE UPON THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL; TO AMEND CHAPTER 47, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL IS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE THAT ITS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SCHOOL, AND TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF THE JOHN DE LA HOWE SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL IS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE THAT ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SCHOOL AND TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 51, TITLE 59, RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL IS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE THAT ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE SCHOOL AND TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3533 -- Rep. Crawford: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF FLORENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3534 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION IS THE DIVISION OF HUMAN AFFAIRS IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-40, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THIS COMMISSION AS A DIVISION UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS THE DIVISION OF HUMAN AFFAIRS, THEREBY DEVOLVING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION UPON THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION OF HUMAN AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 1-13-50, 1-13-60, 1-13-70, 1-13-80, 1-13-90, AS AMENDED, AND 1-13-110, ALL RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION, AND OPERATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 1, RELATING TO THE CREATION, GOVERNANCE, AND OPERATION OF THE STATE COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THIS COMMISSION AS A DIVISION UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS THE DIVISION OF MINORITY AFFAIRS, THEREBY DEVOLVING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION UPON THE DIVISION OF MINORITY AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE COMMISSION IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS, AND TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-103, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "ADMINISTRATOR" AS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE-ADMINISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION CODE MUST BE EMPLOYED BY, AND UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF, THE SECRETARY OF STATE RATHER THAN BY THE COMMISSION ON CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-6-104, 37-6-117, 37-6-203, AS AMENDED, 37-6-403, AND 37-6-405, ALL RELATING TO CERTAIN DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMS THESE DUTIES, IT MUST BE WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND PART 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THE DEPARTMENT AS A DIVISION UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, THEREBY DEVOLVING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT UPON THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN AFFAIRS IS AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, AND TO CONFORM THIS PART TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-6-601, 37-6-602, 37-6-603, AND 37-6-604, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO RECONSTITUTE THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY AS THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY WITHIN THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, THEREBY DEVOLVING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY UPON THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY, DIVISION OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND TO CONFORM THESE SECTIONS WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3535 -- Reps. Hart and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-1-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM GRACE PERIOD OF TWENTY DAYS FOR A MORTGAGE PAYMENT, TO DEFINE THE TERM GRACE PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A SIMPLE INTEREST OR OTHER MORTGAGE IN WHICH INTEREST ACCRUES DAILY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3536 -- Reps. Hart and King: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-1-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE NOTWITHSTANDING ANOTHER PROVISION OF LAW OR CONTRACT, WHEN A MORTGAGEE MAKES A PAYMENT ON A LOAN SECURED BY A MORTGAGE, THE MORTGAGOR SHALL APPLY AT LEAST THIRTY PERCENT OF THE PAYMENT RECEIVED TOWARD THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF THE LOAN SECURED BY THE MORTGAGE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3537 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-263 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NURSING HOME TO CARRY A MINIMUM OF A ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3538 -- Rep. Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON THE FORECLOSURE OF, AND ON THE ACCRUAL OF INTEREST ON, CERTAIN MORTGAGES SECURED BY RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3539 -- Rep. Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX AND THE METHOD OF VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE LIMITS ON INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW A DEFINITION OF "FAIR MARKET VALUE" FOR REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, TO ELIMINATE THE FIFTEEN PERCENT LIMIT ON INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY OVER FIVE YEARS AND TO ELIMINATE AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST AS AN EVENT WHICH MAY CHANGE THE VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3540 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3760 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS HIRING AN UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS, TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT, THOSE TAXES AGAINST WHICH THE CREDIT IS ALLOWED, AND THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDITABLE EMPLOYEES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CREDIT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT IS ALLOWED FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS HIRED AFTER JUNE 30, 2011, AND BEFORE JULY 1, 2012, AND EXTENDS FOR FIFTY MONTHS FOR EACH CREDITABLE EMPLOYEE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3541 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER OF A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS SOLD OR LEASED IN THIS STATE WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH AN EVENT DATA RECORDER OR A SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE SHALL DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION IN THE MOTOR VEHICLE'S OWNER'S MANUAL AND ON ITS WINDOW STICKER, TO PROVIDE THAT A COMPANY THAT RENTS A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THIS DEVICE MUST DISCLOSE ITS EXISTENCE IN THE COMPANY'S RENTAL AGREEMENT, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "RECORDING DEVICE", TO RESTRICT THE USE OF CERTAIN DATA OBTAINED BY A RECORDING DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A RECORDING DEVICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF RECORDING OR TRANSMITTING CERTAIN INFORMATION AND THAT CAPABILITY IS PART OF A SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE, THE FACT THAT THE INFORMATION MAY BE RECORDED OR TRANSMITTED MUST BE DISCLOSED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE AGREEMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3542 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE USING A CELLULAR TELEPHONE, PAGER, PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT DEVICE, OR ANOTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A HANDS-FREE MECHANISM, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3543 -- Reps. Hart and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 17-15-175 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A JUDGE MAY NOT ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR UNLESS THE SOLICITOR FILES AN AFFIDAVIT WITH THE COURT TO CONFIRM THAT WRITTEN NOTICE OF HIS INTENT TO SEEK A BENCH WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THE DEFENDANT, HIS ATTORNEY, AND THE BOND SURETY COMPANY AND TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO HOLD A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING BEFORE ISSUING THE BENCH WARRANT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3544 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FORFEITURE OF BOND AND RECOGNIZANCE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE IS ENTITLED TO ESTREAT THE BOND OR RECOGNIZANCE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS AFTER THE PERSON'S FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3545 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS REGARDING THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PLACEMENT OF PORTABLE CONTAINERS OR COOLERS CONTAINING BEER OR WINE NEAR DOORS USED FOR INGRESS OR EGRESS FROM A LICENSED ESTABLISHMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3546 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTERS ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-400, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SO AS TO ALLOW A VOTER TO MAKE A STATEMENT ON A FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT THAT HE IS UNABLE TO VOTE BY REGULAR ABSENTEE BALLOT OR IN PERSON DUE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF MILITARY SERVICE, LIVING IN AN ISOLATED AREA, OR AN EXTREMELY REMOTE AREA OF THE WORLD, AND TO ADD THAT A QUALIFIED ABSENTEE ELECTOR MAY ALTERNATIVELY SUBMIT A FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL OFFICE OR BALLOT INITIATIVE; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-405, RELATING TO VOTER ELIGIBILITY AND ABSENTEE INSTANT RUNOFF BALLOTS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE WORD, "SENT" FOR "MAILED"; BY ADDING SECTION 7-15-406 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL ABSENTEE BALLOTS MUST BE MAILED TO THE ELECTOR AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO AN ELECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ABSENTEE BALLOTS AS PROVIDED BY THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICES, AND TO REQUIRE THAT AN ELECTRONIC FREE ACCESS BALLOT TRACKING SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE TO ELECTORS; TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-220, RELATING TO THE SIGNING AND WITNESSING OF THE OATH BY THE ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICANT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR WITNESS REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTERS QUALIFIED UNDER THE UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTERS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 7-15-380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OATH OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICANTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT QUALIFIED UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTERS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3547 -- Reps. Simrill, Ballentine, Norman, Owens, Young and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-1095 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA AERONAUTICS COMMISSION SHALL POST ITS FLIGHT LOGS ON ITS WEBSITE IN REAL TIME.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3548 -- Rep. Hart: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES IMPOSED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO RESTORE THE FORMER METHOD OF OVERRIDING THE ANNUAL CAP BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY OF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY AND DELETING THE SUPER MAJORITY REQUIREMENT FOR OVERRIDING THE CAP FOR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE PORTION OF THE REIMBURSEMENT PAID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION REIMBURSED FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND FROM ALL SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE ALLOWED ALL OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF "ROLLBACK TAX MILLAGE" APPLICABLE FOR REASSESSMENT YEARS, SO AS TO RESTORE THE FORMER EXEMPTION ALLOWED FROM A PORTION OF SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE FOR ALL OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-270, AS AMENDED, AND ACT 388 OF 2006, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENTS PAID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR PROPERTY TAX NOT COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE APPLICATION OF PROPERTY TAX CREDITS IN COUNTIES WHERE THE USE OF LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REVENUES GIVE RISE TO A CREDIT AGAINST SCHOOL OPERATING PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX FOR LOCAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-11-155 AND 11-11-156 RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TRUST FUND; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX THE REVENUES OF WHICH REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM ALL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-3130, 12-37-3140, AND 12-37-3150, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, VALUATION, AND ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST, FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT", SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE "POINT OF SALE" VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND RETURN TO THE FORMER VALUATION SYSTEM IN WHICH REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY ARE APPRAISED BY THE ASSESSOR AND PERIODICALLY ADJUSTED IN COUNTYWIDE REAPPRAISALS, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE FIFTEEN PERCENT CAP OVER FIVE YEARS ON INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY RESULTS IN A VALUE THAT IS LOWER THAN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSOR THAT THE LOWER VALUE BECOMES THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND IS DEEMED ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST IS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR OTHER INSTANCE CAUSING A "STEPUP" IN THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AS DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSOR, TO REQUIRE THE CAP ON INCREASES IN VALUE TO BE APPLIED SEPARATELY TO REAL PROPERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THE STEPUP VALUE FIRST APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NOTICES TO INCLUDE PROPERTY TAX VALUE AND PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLIES TO THE LOWER OF FAIR MARKET VALUE, PROPERTY TAX VALUE, OR SPECIAL USE VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORM OF ASSESSMENT NOTICES ISSUED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE NOTICES MUST CONTAIN THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITION TO FAIR MARKET VALUE AND SPECIAL USE VALUE; TO REPEAL OF ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND SECTIONS 12-60-30 AND 12-60-2510, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX PROCEDURES, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS, AND MAKE THESE REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS CONTINGENT UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE ELIMINATING THE FIFTEEN PERCENT CAP OVER FIVE YEARS IN INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND ELIMINATING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST AS AN EVENT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CHANGE IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3549 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "PERSONAL PROPERTY RECOVERY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 37 TO ESTABLISH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF RECOVERY AGENCIES AND RECOVERY AGENTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING FEES, SURETY BONDS, AND RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, GROUNDS FOR DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE, LICENSE RENEWAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION, PERSONAL PROPERTY RECOVERY PROCEDURES, AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3550 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN PATIENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN INFORMATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THE EXCEPTION FOR INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY THAT INFORMATION MAY BE RELEASED TO SHERIFFS AND CHIEFS OF POLICE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3551 -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED CODE VOLUMES 4A AND 14 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO THE EXTENT OF THEIR CONTENTS, AS THE ONLY GENERAL PERMANENT STATUTORY LAW OF THE STATE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2011.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- Ratified
- H. 3552 -- Reps. King, J. H. Neal, Brantley, Butler Garrick, Cobb-Hunter, Govan, Sellers, McEachern, Sabb, Anderson, Gilliard, Howard, Jefferson, Whipper, H. B. Brown, Clyburn, Dillard, Hart, Mack, Parks and Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL-RIGHTS SIT-IN AT MCCRORY'S IN ROCK HILL THAT TOOK PLACE ON JANUARY 31, 1961, AND TO HONOR THE "FRIENDSHIP NINE," WHO CHOSE IMPRISONMENT OVER A FINE AS THE PRICE OF PROTEST AT THAT EVENT.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3553 -- Reps. Pinson, Parks and Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WORK OF ROGER STEVENSON, M.D., UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS AS DIRECTOR OF THE GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3554 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, Weeks, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL CERTIFICATION FROM THE AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION AND WORK IN SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, AND TO COMMEND THEIR SKILL AND CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE CHILDREN OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3555 -- Rep. Harrison: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011, FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S JAMES OTIS LECTURE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUILDING POLICY AS ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3556 -- Rep. Allen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERCHANGE AND BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 385 AND NEW HARRISON BRIDGE ROAD IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IN HONOR OF DR. ROBERT E. DENNIS, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THE INTERCHANGE AND BRIDGE LOCATED AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DR. ROBERT E. DENNIS INTERCHANGE" AND "DR. ROBERT E. DENNIS BRIDGE".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3557 -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Weeks: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE THESPIANS OF SUMTER LITTLE THEATRE ON WINNING MULTIPLE TOP HONORS AT THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA THEATRE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3558 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-2270 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS OR TAKE MAKE-UP EXAMINATIONS WHEN AN ABSENCE IS CAUSED BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN MILITARY SERVICE, DUTY, TRAINING, OR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3559 -- Reps. Young, Brantley, Bales, Parker, McEachern, Murphy, Allison, Bedingfield, Hixon, Horne, G. R. Smith, Spires and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-21-55 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO KNOWINGLY OWN OR OPERATE A VEHICLE THAT HAS A FALSE OR SECRET COMPARTMENT THAT CONTAINS AN ILLEGAL CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, AN ILLEGAL FIREARM, A PERSON CONCEALED FOR UNLAWFUL PURPOSES, OR OTHER CONTRABAND, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3560 -- Reps. Govan, Sellers, Ott and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE ORANGEBURG CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3561 -- Reps. Govan, Sellers, Ott and Cobb-Hunter: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED ON JANUARY 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE ORANGEBURG CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3562 -- Reps. Ott, Hardwick, Brady, Spires, Butler Garrick, Vick, Jefferson, McEachern, Munnerlyn, Knight, Sabb, Gambrell, Anderson, Hiott, Hodges, Dillard, Allen, Battle, Hosey, Weeks and Long: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO ENACT "CHANDLER'S LAW" SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, SAFETY COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND PASSENGER RIDING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ARE EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 19, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE TITLING OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3563 -- Reps. Crawford, Bedingfield, Brannon, Horne, Lowe and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO ADD THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND TO REMOVE THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-20, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TRANSFER THIS DEPARTMENT, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-35, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS DEPARTMENT, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-50, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS DEPARTMENT, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, DIVISION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-70, RELATING TO AGENCIES PREVIOUSLY TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO TRANSFER THIS DEPARTMENT, ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH; BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-72 SO AS TO PLACE THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS; BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPRISED OF THE DIVISION FOR THE BLIND, THE DIVISION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH, THE DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, AND THE DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S POWERS AND DUTIES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A STATE PLAN FOR THE COORDINATED CARE AND UNIFIED DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND OVERSEEING THE ADMINISTRATION AND DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES; TO AMEND CHAPTER 25, TITLE 43, RELATING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO THE GOVERNANCE, POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND BECOMES AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION FOR THE BLIND AND TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE GOVERNANCE, POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTERS 9, 13, AND 15 OF TITLE 44, RELATING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO THE GOVERNANCE, POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION BECOMES AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH AND TO CONFORM THESE CHAPTERS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTERS 20 AND 21, TITLE 44, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE GOVERNANCE, POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS BECOMES AN ADVISORY BOARD TO THE DIVISION OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO CONFORM THESE CHAPTERS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 49, TITLE 44, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE GOVERNANCE, POWERS, DUTIES, AND PROGRAMS, OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE TRANSFER AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT TAKES EFFECT JULY 1, 2011.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3564 -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Long: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-650, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COCKFIGHTING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3565 -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ARMED ROBBERY, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO COMMITS ARMED ROBBERY TO RECEIVE A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SENTENCE NOT BELOW A MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 24-19-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDER TO INCLUDE PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE AT THE TIME OF CONVICTION FOR ARMED ROBBERY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3566 -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION TO INCLUDE CLASS D, E, AND F FELONIES, CLASS A, B, AND C MISDEMEANORS, AND OFFENSES CLASSIFIED AS EXEMPT WHICH ARE PUNISHABLE BY A MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT OF ONE YEAR OR MORE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF, OR PLEADS GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDRE TO, A "NO PAROLE OFFENSE" IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION RELATED TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ACT; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 29 TO TITLE 14 SO AS TO ENACT THE "MIDDLE COURT PROCESSES ACT", TO REQUIRE THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF A MIDDLE COURT PROCESS IN EACH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF A MIDDLE COURT JUDGE, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OFFENDER TO QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO A MIDDLE COURT PROCESS, AND TO REQUIRE FUNDING OF THE MIDDLE COURT PROCESS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT, THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3567 -- Rep. G. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 53-1-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN COUNTIES FROM PROVISIONS OF LAW REGULATING ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY, SO AS TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES COLLECTED IN A COUNTY DURING A FISCAL YEAR WHICH EXEMPTS A COUNTY FROM THESE PROVISIONS OF LAW REGULATING ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3568 -- Reps. G. M. Smith and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-5, 9-8-5, 9-9-5, AND 9-20-5 SO AS TO CLOSE THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS, THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE STATE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM TO EMPLOYEES HIRED OR OFFICERS TAKING OFFICE AFTER JUNE 30, 2012, AND TO PROVIDE THAT OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES HIRED OR TAKING OFFICE AFTER JUNE 30, 2012 MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT INVESTMENT PLAN; BY ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO TITLE 9 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT INVESTMENT PLAN AS A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN AND PROVIDE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS; AND TO REPEAL, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017, CHAPTER 22, TITLE 9 RELATING TO THE STATE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3569 -- Reps. Loftis, Clemmons, Henderson, Murphy, Patrick and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS FOR ACTIVITY IN OR ALTERATION OF CRITICAL AREAS IN THE COASTAL TIDELANDS OR WETLANDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ALLOW A PERMIT APPLICANT TO REVIEW THE DEPARTMENT STAFF'S DRAFT PERMIT OR DECISION IF, AT THE TIME THE APPLICATION WAS FILED, THE APPLICANT REQUESTED TO REVIEW A DRAFT PERMIT OR DECISION AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO DISCUSS THE DRAFT WITH DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3570 -- Reps. Loftis, Viers, Clemmons, Forrester, Henderson, Hosey, Long, Mitchell, Murphy, Patrick and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL'S APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF PERMITS FOR ACTIVITY IN CRITICAL AREAS IN THE COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CONSIDERING THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVITY IN OR ALTERATION OF A CRITICAL AREA AS COMPARED WITH THE BENEFITS OF PRESERVATION OF AN AREA IN ITS UNALTERED STATE, THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS ANALYSIS MUST INCLUDE THE EFFECT THE PROJECT WILL HAVE ON THE ABILITY OF SMALL BUSINESSES TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN JOBS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3571 -- Reps. Loftis, Clemmons, Henderson, Murphy, Patrick and G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-140, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERMIT APPLICATION TO UTILIZE A CRITICAL AREA WITHIN THE COASTAL TIDELANDS OR WETLANDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE A PLAT OF THE AREA REQUIRES THE PLAT TO INCLUDE ANY MORE THAN A STANDARD BOUNDARY SURVEY, THE REQUIREMENT MUST BE GOVERNED BY REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3572 -- Reps. R. L. Brown, Skelton, Bowen, Brantley, Patrick, Tallon, Sabb, Anderson, McEachern, Hiott, Hearn, V. S. Moss, Pinson, Allen, J. M. Neal, Battle, Dillard, Funderburk, Hardwick, Harrison, Hodges, Hosey, Limehouse, McLeod, D. C. Moss and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 1-7-180, 43-1-730, AND 44-6-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN CASES OF MEDICAID ABUSE OR MEDICAID FRAUD REPORTED ON THE MEDICAID ABUSE OR FRAUD REPORTING HOTLINES RESPECTIVELY ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND FOOD STAMP OR TEMPORARY AID TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) ABUSE OR FRAUD REPORTED TO THE FINANCIAL FRAUD OR ABUSE HOTLINE OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, WHEN THE CALL RESULTS IN THE RECOVERY OF STATE SOURCE FUNDS AS A RESULT OF THE REPORT, THOSE AGENCIES SHALL ISSUE A MONETARY REWARD TO THE PERSON REPORTING IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT OF STATE FUNDS RECEIVED, NOT TO EXCEED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TOTAL WITH RESPECT TO THE REPORT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3573 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-17-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS AND SECTION 2-17-25, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF LOBBYIST'S PRINCIPALS, BOTH SO AS TO INCREASE THE FILING FEE FOR REGISTRATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3574 -- Reps. Merrill, Quinn, Bingham, Toole, Atwater, G. M. Smith, Frye, Spires, Stavrinakis and Bedingfield: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-545 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MEMBER OF A STATE BOARD OR STATE COMMISSION MAY NOT BE EMPLOYED BY THE BOARD OR COMMISSION ON WHICH HE SERVES, OR AN ENTITY GOVERNED BY THAT BOARD OR COMMISSION, DURING THE TERM OF HIS SERVICE OR FOR ONE YEAR AFTER HIS TENURE ON THE BOARD OR COMMISSION ENDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recalled
- H. 3575 -- Rep. Edge: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 68, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE CHAPTER IN ITS ENTIRETY, TO REVISE THE CHAPTER TITLE, TO PROVIDE THE CHAPTER MAY BE CITED AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ACT", TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE OBLIGATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOR LICENSING AND REGULATING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER SERVICE ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONTROLLING PERSON OF A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER SERVICE, TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, TO IMPOSE CERTAIN LICENSE FEES AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR MANAGEMENT, TO REQUIRE ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTRONIC FILINGS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE LIMITS ON THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CHAPTER, TO REQUIRE AND PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER SERVICES AGREEMENT BY WRITTEN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE LICENSEE AND THE CLIENT, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION GROUPS, TO PERMIT THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE RESTRICTED LICENSES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS ON A LICENSEE, TO IMPOSE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATED TO INCENTIVE OR BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAMS, TO EXPRESS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THIS CHAPTER AND THE STATE LAW CONCERNING ILLEGAL ALIENS AND PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE SHALL INVESTIGATE INSURANCE CLAIMS FILED WITH IT BY A LICENSEE, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONDUCT RELATED TO THE PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER SERVICES AND ORGANIZATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS, REPORTS, AND RETURNS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BY EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT AND OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SECTION DOES NOT PROHIBIT DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAXES OF BUSINESSES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3576 -- Reps. Sandifer, Bales, Toole, Mack, Gambrell, Brady, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Young, Bowers, Funderburk and Lucas: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF CHARLESTON BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER AND FORMER STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER ROBERT WILLIAM HARRELL, SR., ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, AND TO CONVEY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3577 -- Rep. Sabb: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PHILLIP JERYL LEMMON, SR., OF WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, FOR TEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS MINISTER OF MUSIC AT ST. MICHAEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3578 -- Rep. Anthony: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 13 AND 14, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3579 -- Reps. Ballentine, Simrill, Hamilton, Bedingfield, Viers, Stringer, Norman, Clemmons, Ryan, Pope, G. R. Smith and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 291 OF 2010, RELATING TO THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE AMOUNTS OF "OTHER FUNDS" APPROPRIATED BY ACT 291 OF 2010, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO TEN PERCENT OF "OTHER FUNDS" IS TRANSFERRED TO THE GENERAL FUND OF THE STATE AND TO APPROPRIATE THE TRANSFERRED FUNDS FOR SPECIFIED PURPOSES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3580 -- Reps. Ballentine, Simrill, Hamilton, G. R. Smith, Bedingfield, Viers, Clemmons, Ryan, Stringer, Pope, Norman, Huggins and McCoy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-497, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION IN EXPENDITURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, ANY ACROSS-THE-BOARD REDUCTION IN APPROPRIATIONS MUST BE APPLIED TO ALL APPROPRIATED FUNDS INCLUDING STATE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS AND, EXCEPT FOR FEDERAL FUNDS, ALL "OTHER FUNDS" APPROPRIATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-75, RELATING TO APPROPRIATING OF FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES ANY ACROSS-THE-BOARD PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OF ANY APPROPRIATED FUNDS, THE REDUCTION APPLIES IN THE SAME PERCENTAGE TO "OTHER FUNDS", EXCEPT FOR FEDERAL FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTION 2-65-40, RELATING TO, OVERSIGHT AND EXPENDITURE OF "OTHER FUNDS", SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES ANY ACROSS-THE-BOARD PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OF ANY APPROPRIATED FUNDS, THE REDUCTION APPLIES IN THE SAME PERCENTAGE TO "OTHER FUNDS", EXCEPT FOR FEDERAL FUNDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-160, RELATING TO TRANSFERS OF APPROPRIATIONS AND REDUCTION OF APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW, IF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANDATES ANY ACROSS-THE-BOARD PERCENTAGE REDUCTION OF ANY APPROPRIATED FUNDS, THE REDUCTION APPLIES IN THE SAME PERCENTAGE TO "OTHER FUNDS", EXCEPT FOR FEDERAL FUNDS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3581 -- Reps. Bowers, Hodges, R. L. Brown, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND COLLETON COUNTY COUNCILMAN FLOYD BUCKNER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3582 -- Reps. Harrison and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR A TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PROGRAM IF HE HAS NO SIGNIFICANT HISTORY OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Ratified
- H. 3583 -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO STATE INCOME TAX LAWS, SO AS TO UPDATE THE REFERENCE TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE TO THE YEAR 2010.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3584 -- Reps. Sandifer and Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-37-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FINANCING AGREEMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS, SO AS TO CORRECT AN ERRONEOUS CROSS-REFERENCE, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE, TO PROVIDE WHERE AN ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS PROVIDER CONTRACTS WITH A THIRD PARTY TO PERFORM CERTAIN FUNCTIONS, THE LIABILITY OF THE THIRD PARTY IS LIMITED IN A SPECIFIC MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITATIONS OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3585 -- Reps. McCoy, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE KREWE OF CHARLESTON FOR BRINGING THE GREAT TRADITION AND CULTURE OF MARDI GRAS TO SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO HONOR ITS MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3586 -- Reps. Hardwick, Clemmons, Loftis, Corbin, Barfield, Thayer, Patrick, Hearn, Murphy, Ryan, Viers, Bedingfield, Edge, Herbkersman, Horne and Stringer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST NEW CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION SEAWARD OF THE BASELINE AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS PROHIBITION, SO AS TO INCLUDE IN THESE EXEMPTIONS ASSOCIATED AMENITY STRUCTURES ON FISHING PIERS; TO EXEMPT SUCH A STRUCTURE FROM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS IF THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY FOR PLANNING AND ZONING AUTHORIZED THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STRUCTURE; TO SPECIFY CERTAIN STRUCTURES THAT ARE NOT ASSOCIATED AMENITY STRUCTURES; AND TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE PIER THAT SUCH A STRUCTURE MAY COVER.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3587 -- Reps. Edge, Viers, Hardwick, Hearn, Clemmons, Barfield, Hayes and Loftis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE REGULATION OF COASTAL TIDELANDS AND WETLANDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO DEFINE "MAINTENANCE DREDGING"; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-130, RELATING TO PERMITS REQUIRED TO UTILIZE CRITICAL AREAS AND EXEMPTIONS FROM SUCH PERMITS, SO AS TO EXEMPT DREDGING BY MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES IN CERTAIN EXISTING RECREATIONAL USE CANALS AND ESSENTIAL ACCESS CANALS CONVEYED TO THE STATE OR DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC SINCE 1965 IF THE DREDGING IS AUTHORIZED BY A PERMIT FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND TO PROVIDE THAT DEPARTMENT ADMINISTERED CERTIFICATIONS FOR SUCH DREDGING ARE WAIVED; TO AMEND SECTION 48-39-150, RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF CRITICAL AREA USE PERMITS, INCLUDING THE TIME WITHIN WHICH WORK MUST BE COMPLETED UNDER SUCH PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WORK AUTHORIZED UNDER A MAINTENANCE DREDGING PERMIT MUST BE COMPLETED IN TEN YEARS, RATHER THAN FIVE YEARS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISION AUTHORIZING DREDGING PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IS REPEALED JULY 1, 2026.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3588 -- Rep. Sellers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10 AND 11, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF DENMARK OLAR SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO OF BAMBERG COUNTY WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3589 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 79 TO TITLE 2, ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT ACT" SO AS TO ESTABLISH AND PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY PREPAREDNESS AND ENHANCEMENT COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS COMMISSION SHALL ACT TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MILITARY FACILITIES LOCATED IN THIS STATE AND ASSIST DEFENSE COMMUNITIES WITH THIS VALUE ENHANCEMENT, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VALUE REVOLVING LOAN ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE LOANS TO ASSIST DEFENSE COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MILITARY FACILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER METHODS AND INCENTIVES TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PURPOSES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3590 -- Reps. J. E. Smith and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 97 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING ACT"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECYCLING OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS BY CONSUMERS; TO REQUIRE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS THAT OPERATE WITHIN THE STATE TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND MAINTAIN CERTAIN RECORDS; TO REQUIRE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS TO PAY A CONTAINER RECOVERY FEE AND A DEPOSIT FOR EACH DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER SOLD IN THE STATE; TO REQUIRE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS TO CHARGE DEALERS OR CONSUMERS A DEPOSIT EQUAL TO THE REFUND VALUE OF THE BEVERAGE CONTAINER; TO PRESCRIBE BEVERAGE CONTAINER REFUND VALUES AND TO REQUIRE REFUND VALUES TO BE AFFIXED TO BEVERAGE CONTAINERS; TO CREATE THE "DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER FUND" WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO PROVIDE WHICH FUNDS ARE TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE FUND AND HOW THE FUND IS TO BE USED; TO REQUIRE THE BUREAU OF LAND AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF THE PROGRAM DURING CERTAIN FISCAL YEARS; TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU TO ADOPT RULES AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; TO REQUIRE DEALERS TO POST SIGNS THAT INDICATE INFORMATION ABOUT REDEMPTION CENTERS; TO REQUIRE THE BUREAU TO DEFINE UNDERSERVED AREAS AND WORK TO PUT CERTIFIED REDEMPTION CENTERS IN THESE AREAS; TO REQUIRE PROSPECTIVE REDEMPTION CENTERS AND PROSPECTIVE PROCESSORS TO REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATION; TO PRESCRIBE THE USE OF REVERSE VENDING MACHINES IN THE COLLECTION OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS; TO PROVIDE SITUATIONS IN WHICH A CERTIFIED REDEMPTION CENTER MAY REFUSE TO PAY THE REFUND VALUE ON A DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF HANDLING FEES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CERTIFIED REDEMPTION CENTERS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE FEES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROCESSORS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE PROCESSORS TO SUBMIT INVOICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CONCERNING REFUND VALUES AND ASSOCIATED FEES; TO REQUIRE DISTRIBUTORS, REDEMPTION CENTERS, AND PROCESSORS TO MAKE RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO COMPILE AND PUBLISH A REPORT ON THE PROGRAM EACH FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES OF AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE BUREAU; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3591 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROPERTY AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SOLAR ENERGY REAL PROPERTY IS CONSIDERED AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3592 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3415, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER WITH LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES MAY CLAIM THE ENTIRE CREDIT IN ONE YEAR AND IF THE CREDIT EXCEEDS THE TAXPAYER'S LIABILITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SHALL REFUND A CERTAIN REMAINING PORTION OF THE CREDIT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3593 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3417 SO AS TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT FOR INCREASING RESEARCH ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SOLAR LIQUID FUEL, TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SOLAR LIQUID FUEL IN COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES, TO ALLOW A TAX CREDIT FOR COSTS INCURRED TO CONVERT OR MODIFY EXISTING MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SERVICE STATIONS FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF SOLAR LIQUID FUEL, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3594 -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 21, TITLE 24, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, CREATION, AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES, SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, AND TO CREATE A DIVISION OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 19, TITLE 63, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, CREATION, AND OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE, SO AS TO TRANSFER ALL FUNCTIONS, POWERS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY STATUTORILY EXERCISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND TO CREATE A DIVISION OF JUVENILE JUSTICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3595 -- Reps. G. M. Smith, D. C. Moss, Norman, Simrill, G. R. Smith, Ballentine, Pope and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONTENTS OF A PERSON'S STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OTHER DISCLOSURES WHICH MUST BE MADE BY A FILER ON HIS STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3596 -- Rep. Hodges: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND IRVIN MIDDLETON, SR., OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS PASTOR OF FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH, AFTER MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO HIS CONGREGATION AND HIS GOD.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3597 -- Reps. Ballentine, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND CYNTHIA PRYOR HARDY OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3598 -- Rep. Pitts: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MICHAEL STODDARD MAHON OF LAURENS COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 55 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS TEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3599 -- Reps. Hosey and Sellers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE JEFFERSON DAVIS ACADEMY FOOTBALL TEAM FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION EIGHT-MAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3600 -- Reps. Hosey and Sellers: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR GARNERING 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION EIGHT-MAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3601 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 77 FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH FAIRFIELD/RICHLAND COUNTY LINE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE FAIRFIELD/CHESTER COUNTY LINE "JOHN M. SPRATT, JR., FREEWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JOHN M. SPRATT, JR., FREEWAY".
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Adopted
- H. 3602 -- Reps. Gambrell and Agnew: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TIM KEOWN OF ANDERSON COUNTY ON BEING NAMED 2010 OUTSTANDING YOUNG AGRICULTURAL EDUCATOR IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3603 -- Reps. Dillard, Tribble, Brantley, Sottile, Neilson, Parker, J. H. Neal, Brady, Knight, Allison, Brannon, Forrester, Hixon, Hosey, Jefferson, King, Long, Mitchell and Ott: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011, AS "CITIES MEAN BUSINESS DAY" TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS SOUTH CAROLINA CITIES AND TOWNS MAKE TO THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3604 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Brady, Agnew, R. L. Brown and Whipper: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT ORDINANCES INTENDED TO ENABLE THE RETROFITTING OF SHOPPING MALLS AND SHOPPING CENTERS INTO DENSE, WALKABLE, MIXED-USE TOWN CENTERS, AND TO ENCOURAGE OTHER MEASURES TO PROMOTE A HUMAN HABITAT THAT IS HOSPITABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO MORE SOUTH CAROLINIANS WHILE LESSENING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON THE STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Amended
- Adopted
- H. 3605 -- Rep. Ryan: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 515 OF 1996, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEVOLUTION ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF GEORGETOWN COUNTY OF APPOINTMENT AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY OF VARIOUS GEORGETOWN COUNTY OFFICES FORMERLY HELD BY THE GEORGETOWN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSION, AND ENTITIES TO THE LIST OF THOSE WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE PROVISIONS; AND TO AMEND ACT 197 OF 1999, ACT 141 OF 2001, ACT 437 OF 2002, AND ACT 200 OF 2005, ALL RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY OF SPECIFIED GEORGETOWN COUNTY ENTITIES, SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE REVISED PROVISIONS OF ACT 515 OF 1996.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3606 -- Reps. Harrison, Weeks and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATED TO MAGISTRATES' POWERS AND DUTIES REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF ARREST WARRANTS AND COURTESY SUMMONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ARREST WARRANT MAY NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE ARREST OF A PERSON UNLESS SOUGHT BY A MEMBER OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ACTING IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY, TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN ARREST WARRANT IS SOUGHT BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, THE COURT MUST ISSUE A COURTESY SUMMONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3607 -- Reps. Harrison, Weeks and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENDORSEMENT AND EXECUTION OF WARRANTS ISSUED IN OTHER COUNTIES OR BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE A WARRANT IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE ENDORSED BY A MAGISTRATE IN THE COUNTY WHERE A PERSON CHARGED WITH A CRIME RESIDES OR WHERE HE IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR SERVING A WARRANT, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3608 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-32 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE TO ADVERTISE A PRICE FOR A PRODUCT THAT REFLECTS A DISCOUNT REQUIRING A BUYER TO SUBMIT A COUPON TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR A CASH REBATE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE ADVERTISED PRICE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3609 -- Rep. Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE JOINT COMMITTEE TO STUDY IN-STATE VENDOR PREFERENCES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES, AND REQUIRE IT TO MAKE A REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2011, AFTER WHICH THE COMMITTEE TERMINATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3610 -- Rep. Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ENGLISH MUST BE THE LANGUAGE OF ALL OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL BODIES IN THIS STATE, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS" TO MEAN ANY MEETING OF A PUBLIC GOVERNMENTAL BODY AT WHICH ANY PUBLIC BUSINESS IS DISCUSSED OR PUBLIC POLICY FORMULATED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3611 -- Rep. Toole: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE CELLULAR TELEPHONE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS REDUCTION AND OVERSIGHT TASKFORCE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS TO THE STATE'S CELLULAR TELEPHONE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PLANS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3612 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, OR INSTITUTION THAT ISSUES CELLULAR TELEPHONE OR OTHER WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES TO ITS EMPLOYEES MUST ANNUALLY REVIEW THE PLAN AND TO PROVIDE OTHER REQUIREMENTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-436 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER SHALL VERIFY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CELLULAR TELEPHONE COMPANIES ON STATE AGENCY EXPENDITURES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3613 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-170 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE WHO DO NOT RECOGNIZE ENGLISH AS THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF STUDY APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR GRADE LEVEL UNTIL THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AN ESTABLISHED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH BY REGULATION AN ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS WHO DO NOT RECOGNIZE ENGLISH AS THEIR FIRST LANGUAGE IN THE BASICS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SO THAT THEY BECOME PROFICIENT IN THE LANGUAGE, AND TO REQUIRE THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT BEGINNING WITH THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3614 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-21-645, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PAROLE AND PROVISIONAL PAROLE ORDERS, AND FUTURE PAROLE HEARINGS FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED PAROLE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF YEARS A PERSON MUST WAIT TO HAVE A PAROLE HEARING AFTER RECEIVING A NEGATIVE DETERMINATION OF PAROLE FOR A VIOLENT CRIME.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3615 -- Reps. Lucas, J. M. Neal, Long and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-96-470, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS FOR FACILITY ISSUES WHEN A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY PERMIT HAS BEEN FILED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY IS SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, THE PERMIT APPLICANT AND THE HOST GOVERNMENT SHALL EXECUTE A HOST AGREEMENT WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE HOST GOVERNMENT BY ORDINANCE; BEFORE EACH READING OF THE ORDINANCE, PUBLIC NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN THAT THE HOST GOVERNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERING THE PERMIT APPLICATION; THE AGENDA FOR A MEETING AT WHICH THE HOST GOVERNMENT WILL CONSIDER THE HOST AGREEMENT MUST CLEARLY STATE THAT THE HOST AGREEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED; WHEN ENTERING INTO A HOST AGREEMENT, THE PERMIT APPLICANT AND HOST GOVERNMENT MUST BE REPRESENTED BY SEPARATE, INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL AND IF NOT, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST REPRESENT THE HOST GOVERNMENT; THE HOST AGREEMENT MUST NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL BY THE HOST GOVERNMENT BODY UNTIL THE PERMIT APPLICANT AND HOST GOVERNMENT HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE HOST AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS; AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT CONTROL MUST NOT APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION UNTIL THE HOST AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLIED WITH.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3616 -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 37-23-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMINATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM PAYMENTS AND THE RETURN OF ESCROWED MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUMS BY A LENDER WHO REQUIRED MORTGAGE INSURANCE IN CONNECTION WITH A CONSUMER HOME LOAN TRANSACTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3617 -- Reps. Pitts, R. L. Brown, Allen, Bales, Brady, Knight, Ballentine, McLeod, Willis, Toole, Sellers and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SEWAGE SYSTEM, OR ITS TREATMENT WORKS, THAT HAS HAD THREE OR MORE SEWAGE SPILLS IN A TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD MUST COMPLETE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THEIR OPERATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS ISSUES RAISED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW; TO PROVIDE SPENDING PRIORITIES FOR WASTEWATER UTILITIES THAT LACK FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ACTION PLAN; TO PROVIDE THAT WASTEWATER UTILITIES THAT DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN HAVE PRIORITY FOR STATE FUNDS OR STATE-DIRECTED FEDERAL FUNDS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT REPETITIVE SPILLS MUST BE FORWARDED TO AND RECORDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION BOARD.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3618 -- Reps. J. M. Neal and Long: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 11, 12, 13, AND 14, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF LANCASTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3619 -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine, Quinn, McLeod and Bingham: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, AND 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 OF LEXINGTON AND RICHLAND COUNTIES WHEN THE SCHOOLS OF THE DISTRICT WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Other proceedings
- H. 3620 -- Rep. Lowe: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-750 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STUDENTS ENROLLED IN A HIGH SCHOOL OR AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3621 -- Reps. Bannister, Rutherford, Herbkersman, Weeks, J. E. Smith and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-1035, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SAMPLING OF WINES, SO AS TO PERMIT RETAILERS TO CONDUCT TASTINGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Point of Order
- H. 3622 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Pitts and Sottile: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR THE VETERANS' ISSUES STUDY COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT ITS WRITTEN REPORT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 TO JANUARY 31, 2012.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- Ratified
- H. 3623 -- Rep. Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-17-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTION STATEMENTS AND RETURNS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASSERS MAY RECERTIFY ITS STATEMENT OF THE VOTES WITHIN THIRTY DAYS FOLLOWING AN ELECTION IF HUMAN ERROR IS SHOWN TO HAVE AFFECTED THE INITIALLY CERTIFIED STATEMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3624 -- Reps. Jefferson, Hosey, Anderson, G. A. Brown, Sabb, King, Knight, Williams, Clyburn, Limehouse and Sottile: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A HOLDER OF A PERMIT THAT ALLOWS ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS SHALL RECYCLE EACH RECYCLABLE BEVERAGE CONTAINER SOLD ON THE PREMISES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A MODEL RECYCLING PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL; TO AMEND SECTION 61-2-90, RELATING TO LICENSE OR PERMIT APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPROVED RECYCLING PLAN BE INCLUDED IN A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-20, RELATING TO THE USE OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MODEL RECYCLING PROGRAM.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3625 -- Reps. J. R. Smith, Hixon and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-735, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST A PERSON, WHO AT THE SAME TIME SERVES ON THE GOVERNING BODY OF A STATE OR LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISION BOARD OR COMMISSION AND AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SAME BOARD OR COMMISSION OR IN A POSITION WHICH IS SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE BOARD OR COMMISSION, MAKING OR PARTICIPATING IN A DECISION AFFECTING HIS ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM SERVING AT THE SAME TIME AS A NONAPPOINTED MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMISSION OF A WATER OR SEWER DISTRICT, A NONPROFIT WATER OR SEWER CORPORATION, OR A WATER OR SEWER COMPANY ORGANIZED UNDER STATE LAW AND AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THAT BOARD, COMMISSION, CORPORATION, OR COMPANY OR IN CERTAIN OTHER POSITIONS, TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR STANDING TO ALLEGE VIOLATIONS AND FOR THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR COURT COSTS, ATTORNEY'S FEES, AND DAMAGES UPON VIOLATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3626 -- Reps. Clemmons, Hearn, Barfield, Hardwick, Viers and Edge: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM ON ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2010 CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3627 -- Reps. Gambrell, Cooper, Agnew and Thayer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BILLY RAY ARFLIN, JR., FRIENDSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTER, UPON BEING NAMED THE 2010 ANDERSON COUNTY FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR, AND TO EXPRESS DEEP GRATITUDE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HIS COMMUNITY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3628 -- Reps. Funderburk and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING TEAM OF KERSHAW COUNTY FOR ITS PIONEERING WORK IN THE SHOOTING SPORTS WITHIN SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO WISH THE TEAM MEMBERS MUCH SUCCESS IN UPCOMING COMPETITIONS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3629 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX AND THE ASSESSMENT RATIOS APPLICABLE FOR EACH CLASS OF PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNED BY AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES ELIGIBLE FOR AND RECEIVING THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RETAINS THAT ASSESSMENT RATIO AND EXEMPTIONS BASED ON THAT CLASSIFICATION FOR SO LONG AS THE OWNER REMAINS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES REGARDLESS OF DUTY STATION AND DOES NOT CLAIM THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ON ANY OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SERVICE MEMBER OR A MEMBER OF HIS HOUSEHOLD IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS RETAINING OF THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO MUST BE CONSTRUED AS A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3630 -- Reps. Bedingfield, Loftis, Hardwick and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF WINE BY A LICENSED WINERY LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A MAJORITY OF THE JUICE USED IN THE WINE BE DERIVED FROM FRUIT OR BERRIES GROWN IN THIS STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-730, RELATING TO THE SALE OF WINE BY PERMITTED WINERIES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A MAJORITY OF THE JUICE USED IN THE WINE BE DERIVED FROM FRUIT OR BERRIES GROWN IN THIS STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Recalled
- Point of Order
- H. 3631 -- Reps. Harrison, Clemmons, Funderburk, Pitts, Anderson, R. L. Brown, Govan, Hodges, Allen, White, Edge, Whipper, Hiott, Limehouse, Horne, Vick, Herbkersman, Agnew, Viers, Hardwick, Harrell, Sellers, Skelton, Gambrell, Young and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-34-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDUCTING A PRESCRIBED FIRE, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRESCRIBED FIRE MANAGER AND TO REFERENCE SPECIFIC REGULATORY AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CONDUCTING A PRESCRIBED FIRE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-34-50, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY A PRESCRIBED FIRE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY OWNER, LESSEE, AGENT, OR EMPLOYEE IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE RESULTING SMOKE OF A PRESCRIBED FIRE UNLESS GROSS NEGLIGENCE IS PROVEN.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- H. 3632 -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ELIZABETH MCLAUGHLIN KENNEDY ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3633 -- Reps. Loftis, Brantley, Clyburn, McLeod, Neilson, Bales, Knight, Munnerlyn, J. H. Neal, Spires, Erickson, Gambrell, Howard, King, Agnew, Hosey, Gilliard, Limehouse, Whipper, R. L. Brown, Funderburk, Herbkersman, Hixon, Hodges, Jefferson, Long, Lucas, Williams, Willis and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 46 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AGRIBUSINESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACT OF 2011", TO CREATE THIS AUTHORITY WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE SHORTAGE OF CAPITAL AND CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR INVESTMENT IN AGRIBUSINESS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY'S MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY'S POWERS INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE AGRIBUSINESS LOANS, TO ISSUE BONDS IN ORDER TO MAKE AND PURCHASE AGRIBUSINESS LOANS, AND TO INSURE AND REINSURE AGRIBUSINESS LOANS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY IS EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAX; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH THE AUTHORITY SHALL CARRY OUT ITS POWERS, DUTIES, AND OBLIGATIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3634 -- Reps. Simrill, Norman, King, Pope, Delleney, Long and D. C. Moss: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THIS STATE AND DECLARE FEBRUARY 15, 2011, AS "YORK COUNTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Adopted
- Returned by Senate with Concurrence
- H. 3635 -- Rep. Henderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR EDWARD QUILTY OF GREENVILLE, WORLD WAR II VETERAN, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECEIVING THE NATIONAL ORDER OF THE LEGION OF HONOR, FRANCE'S HIGHEST AWARD, FOR HIS COURAGEOUS SERVICE TO FRANCE DURING WORLD WAR II.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3636 -- Reps. Ott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, WHICH TOGETHER ENUMERATE OUR UNALIENABLE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES, AND TO PROCLAIM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2011, AS "LIBERTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3637 -- Rep. Hart: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AMEND RULE 3.10 OF THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, RELATING TO THE ALLOTMENT OF SEATS IN THE CHAMBER, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE ALLOTMENT OF SEATS IN THE CHAMBER IS CONDUCTED.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3638 -- Rep. Herbkersman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-59-22 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS AN IMPROPER CLAIM PRACTICE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICY TO REQUIRE A CLAIMANT TO USE A PARTICULAR REPAIR SERVICE FOR AN ESTIMATE OR REPAIR OF A COVERED CLAIM, ENGAGE IN CERTAIN INTIMIDATING OR THREATENING CONDUCT TOWARD A CLAIMANT, OR UNILATERALLY AND ARBITRARILY DISREGARD A REPAIR PROCEDURE OR REPAIR COST IDENTIFIED BY AN ESTIMATING SYSTEM TO WHICH THE INSURER AND AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITY HAVE AGREED TO USE TO DETERMINE THE COST OF A PARTICULAR REPAIR.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3639 -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-31-215, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROHIBITS A PERMIT HOLDER FROM CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON INTO CERTAIN PLACES, AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 23-31-220, 23-31-225, AND 23-31-235, RELATING TO A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EMPLOYER OR PROPERTY OWNER PROHIBITING A CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT HOLDER FROM CARRYING A CONCEALABLE WEAPON UPON THE PREMISES OR A BUSINESS OR WORK PLACE OR WHILE USING CERTAIN MACHINERY, VEHICLES, OR EQUIPMENT, OR INTO A RESIDENCE OR DWELLING AND RELATING TO CERTAIN SIGNS THAT MUST BE POSTED THAT INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE CARRIED ONTO CERTAIN PREMISES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3640 -- Reps. Tallon, D. C. Moss, Patrick, Allison, Parker, Thayer, Hardwick, Norman, Atwater, Quinn, Cole, Forrester, Hixon, Murphy, Pinson and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF THE OWNER OR A PERSON HAVING A DOG IN HIS CARE WHEN THE DOG ATTACKS A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN TRAINED POLICE DOGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3641 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Clemmons, Hamilton, Stringer, Corbin, Clyburn, Erickson, Frye, Hiott, Owens, Quinn, Parker, McCoy, Atwater, Ryan, Hearn, Thayer, Allison, Bannister, Battle, R. L. Brown, Daning, Delleney, Edge, Forrester, Hayes, Henderson, Hixon, Hosey, Long, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Nanney, Pinson, Simrill, Skelton, J. R. Smith, Toole, Willis, Knight and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-35 SO AS TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO IMPLEMENT THE ZERO-BASE BUDGET PROCESS IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY THE REPORT ON ZERO-BASED BUDGETING SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NEW BUDGET PROCESS MAY BE PHASED IN OVER TWO FISCAL YEARS BEGINNING WITH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 AND MUST BE FULLY IMPLEMENTED FOR THE BUDGET PROCESS FOR APPROPRIATIONS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA ZERO-BASE BUDGET PROCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET IN DEVISING, IMPLEMENTING, AND ADMINISTERING THE ZERO-BASE BUDGET PROCESS AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 2-7-60, 2-7-62, AS AMENDED, 2-7-68, AND 2-7-78, ALL RELATING TO ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS AND ACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET, AND TO DIRECT THE CODE COMMISSIONER TO UPDATE APPROPRIATELY REFERENCES TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND ACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3642 -- Reps. Cooper, Bingham, Allison, Harrell and Owens: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PAY TEACHERS BASED ON THE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE THE TEACHERS POSSESSED IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR WITHOUT NEGATIVE IMPACT TO THEIR EXPERIENCE CREDIT; TO PROVIDE VOTING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DECISION; TO REQUIRE THAT PAYMENT ACCORDING TO THE 2010-2011 DATA BE APPLIED UNIFORMLY; TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY NOT PAY DISTRICT OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS MORE THAN THEY RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; TO REQUIRE A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS FOR CHANGES IN THEIR EDUCATION LEVELS; AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Concurrence & Enrolled
- Ratified
- H. 3643 -- Reps. Cooper, Bingham, Allison, Anthony, Harrell, Owens, Hiott and Bikas: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DECIDE AND NOTIFY TEACHERS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR BY MAY 15, 2011; TO REQUIRE TEACHERS WHO ARE REEMPLOYED BY WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO NOTIFY THE DISTRICT BOARD OF THEIR ACCEPTANCE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO ALLOW DISTRICTS TO UNIFORMLY NEGOTIATE SALARIES OF CERTAIN RETIRED TEACHERS BELOW THE DISTRICT SALARY SCHEDULE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3644 -- Reps. Hixon, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith and Clyburn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-11-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR NOMINATION FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT CANDIDATES, SO AS TO DECREASE THE REQUIRED PERCENTAGE FROM FIVE PERCENT TO ONE PERCENT OF QUALIFIED VOTER SIGNATURES NECESSARY TO HAVE A PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATE'S NAME PLACED ON THE BALLOT.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3645 -- Reps. Pope, D. C. Moss, Simrill, Norman, McCoy, Murphy and King: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET MUST BE USED IN AN ARREST FOR A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF MAGISTRATES COURT THAT IS COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3646 -- Rep. King: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JAY RICKMAN, SR., FOUNDER AND OWNER OF AMCOL SYSTEMS AND PAST PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, UPON HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM THE BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3647 -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MYRTLE BEACH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR GARNERING THE 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3648 -- Rep. Brantley: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10 AND 11, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3649 -- Rep. Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-780 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PENALTY, FINE, OR OTHER ADDITIONAL COST MAY NOT BE IMPOSED WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL HOSPITALITY TAX PAYMENTS RECEIVED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE DUE DATE THAT IN THE AGGREGATE EXCEEDS FIVE PERCENT OF THE DELINQUENT TAX.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3650 -- Reps. Cooper and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-2725, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CANCELLATION OF A LICENSE PLATE AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE WHEN A VEHICLE OWNER MOVES OUT OF STATE AND THE PRORATED PROPERTY TAX REFUND DUE ON THAT CANCELLATION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE APPROPRIATE RECEIPT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ACTUAL LICENSE PLATE AND CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-39-220, RELATING TO THE DISCOVERY OF UNTAXED PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAXES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE ASSESSOR WITH RESPECT TO THIS PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-85, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TIME LIMITS APPLICABLE FOR ASSESSING DELINQUENT TAXES, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- H. 3651 -- Reps. Cooper and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF ROLLBACK MILLAGE USED IN THE YEAR OF IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTYWIDE REASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING ROLLBACK MILLAGE AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF AN "EQUIVALENT MILLAGE" FOR MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX WHEN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES EXTEND INTO MULTIPLE COUNTIES ON DIFFERENT REASSESSMENT SCHEDULES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3652 -- Reps. Cooper and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY AND THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIOS FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT FOR THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED ON OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS OF THE OWNERS AND MEMBERS OF THEIR HOUSEHOLD, TO CLARIFY THE LEGAL RESIDENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED IN THAT APPLICATION, TO DEFINE "LEGALLY SEPARATED" FOR PURPOSES OF THAT CERTIFICATE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY APPLIES TO THE VALUE REPRESENTING THE TAXPAYER'S OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE RESIDENCE WHEN THAT INTEREST WAS ACQUIRED BY DEED AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR MARRIED PERSONS AND PERSONS LEGALLY SEPARATED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS ALLOWED OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE VALUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TAXPAYER'S OWNERSHIP INTEREST SUBJECT TO THE EXCEPTION FOR MARRIED PEOPLE AND SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND TO ALLOW A COUNTY ASSESSOR TO REQUIRE TAXPAYERS OWNING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY RECEIVING THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO TO REQUALIFY THE PROPERTY PERIODICALLY, BUT NOT MORE THAN ONCE IN THREE YEARS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3653 -- Rep. Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ATTORNEY AND PHYSICIAN FEES BY THE WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION AND ADJUSTMENT OF FEE SCHEDULES BY THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULES BY THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS FROM A DECISION OF THE COMMISSION CONCERNING A FEE SCHEDULE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3654 -- Reps. Sellers, Cobb-Hunter, King and Butler Garrick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES IMPOSED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO RESTORE THE FORMER METHOD OF OVERRIDING THE ANNUAL CAP BY A POSITIVE MAJORITY OF THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNING BODY AND DELETING THE SUPER MAJORITY REQUIREMENT FOR OVERRIDING THE CAP FOR SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 11-11-150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE TRUST FUND FOR TAX RELIEF, SO AS TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND FULL FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE PORTION OF THE REIMBURSEMENT PAID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION REIMBURSED FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND FROM ALL SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE ALLOWED ALL OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-251, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF "ROLLBACK TAX MILLAGE" APPLICABLE FOR REASSESSMENT YEARS, SO AS TO RESTORE THE FORMER EXEMPTION ALLOWED FROM A PORTION OF SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE FOR ALL OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-270, AS AMENDED, AND ACT 388 OF 2006, RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENTS PAID LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR PROPERTY TAX NOT COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE APPLICATION OF PROPERTY TAX CREDITS IN COUNTIES WHERE THE USE OF LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX REVENUES GIVE RISE TO A CREDIT AGAINST SCHOOL OPERATING PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 7 OF CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 RELATING TO THE LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX FOR LOCAL PROPERTY TAX CREDITS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 11-11-155 AND 11-11-156 RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TRUST FUND; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 36, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE ADDITIONAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX THE REVENUES OF WHICH REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FROM ALL PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-3130, 12-37-3140, AND 12-37-3150, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, VALUATION, AND ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST, FOR PURPOSES OF THE "SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT", SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE "POINT OF SALE" VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND RETURN TO THE FORMER VALUATION SYSTEM IN WHICH REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY ARE APPRAISED BY THE ASSESSOR AND PERIODICALLY ADJUSTED IN COUNTYWIDE REAPPRAISALS, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE FIFTEEN PERCENT CAP OVER FIVE YEARS ON INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY RESULTS IN A VALUE THAT IS LOWER THAN THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE PROPERTY AS DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSOR THAT THE LOWER VALUE BECOMES THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY AND IS DEEMED ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF PROPERTY TAX, TO PROVIDE THAT AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST IS A TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR OTHER INSTANCE CAUSING A "STEPUP" IN THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY TO ITS FAIR MARKET VALUE AS DETERMINED BY THE ASSESSOR, TO REQUIRE THE CAP ON INCREASES IN VALUE TO BE APPLIED SEPARATELY TO REAL PROPERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN THE STEPUP VALUE FIRST APPLIES; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REVENUE PROCEDURES ACT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NOTICES TO INCLUDE PROPERTY TAX VALUE AND PROVIDE THAT THE APPLICABLE ASSESSMENT RATIO APPLIES TO THE LOWER OF FAIR MARKET VALUE, PROPERTY TAX VALUE, OR SPECIAL USE VALUE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE FORM OF ASSESSMENT NOTICES ISSUED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE NOTICES MUST CONTAIN THE PROPERTY TAX VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN ADDITION TO FAIR MARKET VALUE AND SPECIAL USE VALUE; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 37, TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND SECTIONS 12-60-30 AND 12-60-2510, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TAX PROCEDURES, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS, AND MAKE THESE REPEALS AND AMENDMENTS CONTINGENT UPON RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS STATE ELIMINATING THE FIFTEEN PERCENT CAP OVER FIVE YEARS IN INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX AND ELIMINATING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST AS AN EVENT THAT MAY RESULT IN A CHANGE IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE IMPOSITION OF THE PROPERTY TAX.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3655 -- Reps. Sellers, Cobb-Hunter and King: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX AND THE METHOD OF VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY AND THE LIMITS ON INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE BY LAW A DEFINITION OF "FAIR MARKET VALUE" FOR REAL PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF THE PROPERTY TAX, TO ELIMINATE THE FIFTEEN PERCENT LIMIT ON INCREASES IN THE VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY OVER FIVE YEARS AND TO ELIMINATE AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST AS AN EVENT WHICH MAY CHANGE THE VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3656 -- Rep. Bowers: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10 AND 11, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF HAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3657 -- Reps. Cooper and Ott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE MINIMUM CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTORS AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-59-85 SO AS TO ALLOW A COUNTY FORFEITED LAND COMMISSION TO REFUSE TO ACCEPT TITLE TO PROPERTY WHEN REFUSAL IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, AND 12-51-70, RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALES DATE AND TO INCREASE FROM THREE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE DAMAGES FOR WHICH A DEFAULTING BIDDER IS LIABLE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- H. 3658 -- Reps. Clemmons, Harrell, Loftis, Herbkersman, Merrill, Corbin, Norman, D. C. Moss, Quinn, Bowen, Forrester, McCoy, Lucas, Bedingfield, Hamilton, Bingham, Hardwick, Owens, Bikas, Parker, Cooper, Erickson, Frye, V. S. Moss, Long, G. R. Smith, Atwater, Huggins, Murphy, Hearn, Whitmire, Brannon, Chumley, Tallon, Taylor, Limehouse, Patrick, Crosby, Thayer, Sottile, Crawford, Allison, Ballentine, Barfield, Cole, Daning, Delleney, Edge, Gambrell, Harrison, Henderson, Hixon, Lowe, Nanney, Pinson, Pitts, Sandifer, Simrill, G. M. Smith, J. R. Smith, Toole, Willis, Horne, White and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYER FREE SPEECH ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 41-7-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER IN THIS STATE IS NOT REQUIRED TO POST, PHYSICALLY, ELECTRONICALLY, OR OTHERWISE, NOTICES INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT, COURT DECISIONS IMPLEMENTING THOSE RIGHTS, OR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE RIGHTS, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3659 -- Reps. Clemmons, Harrell, Quinn, Lucas, Bowen, Bingham, Hardwick, G. R. Smith, Hearn, Owens, Bikas, Erickson, Atwater, Frye, McCoy, Parker, Whitmire, Allison, Daning, Forrester, Gambrell, Harrison, Hixon, Long, V. S. Moss, Murphy, Ott, Pinson, Pitts, Sandifer, J. R. Smith, Toole, Willis and Patrick: A BILL TO AMEND CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, SO AS TO ENACT THE "PALMETTO PUBLIC SAFETY ACT"; TO VEST THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WITH EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY REGARDING THE DETECTION, DETERRENCE, INVESTIGATION, REGULATION, AND PROSECUTION OF CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MONEY SERVICES BUSINESSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3660 -- Reps. Ott, Bales, McLeod, Brantley, Battle, Whipper, G. A. Brown, Parker, Anderson, J. M. Neal, Hodges, Bowers, Hosey, Alexander, Branham, Funderburk, Harrison, King, Dillard, Butler Garrick and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-523, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OBTAINING NONFERROUS METALS UNLAWFULLY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF NONFERROUS METALS, PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PURCHASE OF NONFERROUS METALS, AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CERTAIN NEW AND DELETE CERTAIN EXISTING TERMS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER, SHALL OBTAIN A PERMIT TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS FROM THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER'S FIXED SITE IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO WANT TO TRANSPORT OR SELL NONFERROUS METALS TO A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SHALL OBTAIN A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT AND SELL NONFERROUS METALS FROM THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PERSON RESIDES OR IS LOCATED, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO OBTAIN A PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING OR SELLING STOLEN NONFERROUS METALS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, TO REVISE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS FROM A PERSON WHO IS NOT A HOLDER OF A RETAIL LICENSE BY PROVIDING THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO THE PURCHASE OF NONFERROUS METALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECYCLING THEM FROM A SELLER WHO IS NOT A HOLDER OF A RESALE LICENSE, AN AUTHORIZED WHOLESALER, CERTAIN CONTRACTOR, OR CERTAIN UTILITY, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, OR CLIMATE CONDITIONING SERVICE PROVIDER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO REVISE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF PERSONS WHO HE PURCHASES NONFERROUS METALS FROM, TO PROVIDE THAT A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SHALL PURCHASE COPPER, CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, AND BEER KEGS BY CHECK, TO PROVIDE THAT A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER SHALL DISPLAY PROMINENTLY A SIGN AT HIS FIXED SITE THAT PROVIDES THE CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET BY A SELLER BEFORE HE MAY PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS FROM THE SELLER, TO PROVIDE NEW AND DELETE CERTAIN PRIOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION PREEMPTS LOCAL ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN NONFERROUS METALS, AND DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROVIDES THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT PREEMPT THE ABILITY OF A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO ENACT ORDINANCES OR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ZONING OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-17-685 RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION OF NONFERROUS METALS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor removed
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Proposed Amendment
- Senate Amendments Amended
- Recalled
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Returned by Senate with Amendment
- Message from Senate
- Ratified
- H. 3661 -- Reps. Clyburn and Hixon: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 11 AND 12, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF EDGEFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3662 -- Rep. Munnerlyn: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF THE MARLBORO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3663 -- Reps. Cooper, Harrell, Ott, Bingham, Allison, Owens, Anthony, Bales and McLeod: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF 2011 DISTRICT AND SCHOOL REPORT CARDS; TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH A LINK TO THE REPORT CARDS VIA EMAIL OR OTHER COMMUNICATION METHODS UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUSPEND WRITING ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN GRADES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT WRITING ASSESSMENTS MAY NOT BE USED IN GROWTH CALCULATIONS; TO SUSPEND THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOLS ADVERTISE THE DISTRICT AND SCHOOL 2011 REPORT CARD, BUT TO REQUIRE RESULTS TO BE PROVIDED TO AN AREA NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION; TO ALLOW HIGH SCHOOLS TO OFFER STATE-FUNDED WORKKEY ASSESSMENTS TO CERTAIN STUDENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-YEAR GRACE PERIOD FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS OF A SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER LOAN, AND TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION TO DEVELOP FORMS AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE GRACE PERIOD; AND TO DIRECT SAVINGS FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Recalled
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3664 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Brantley, Crawford, Corbin, McCoy, Gambrell, Hamilton, Herbkersman, Munnerlyn, Pitts and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-31-250 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A BUSINESS ENTITY, PROPERTY OWNER, OR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EMPLOYER FROM CREATING OR MAINTAINING A POLICY WHICH PROHIBITS A PERSON FROM STORING LEGALLY POSSESSED AMMUNITION OR A FIREARM IN AN ENCLOSED COMPARTMENT OR AREA WITH THE PERSON'S PRIVATELY-OWNED LOCKED MOTOR VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR WHICH A PERSON MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A BUSINESS ENTITY, PROPERTY OWNER, OR PUBLIC OR PRIVATE EMPLOYER.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3665 -- Reps. Cooper, Pitts and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 23-31-130, 23-31-150, AND 23-31-180 RELATING TO REQUIRING A RETAIL DEALER TO POSSESS A LICENSE TO SELL OR TRANSFER A PISTOL AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE LICENSE, AND RELATING TO CERTAIN WEAPONS DECLARED TO BE CONTRABAND.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3666 -- Rep. H. B. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE COMMISSION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO CREATE THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION DIVISION IN THAT OFFICE, AND TO REMOVE THE FORMER COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-5-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MONITOR STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 8-11-260, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, SECTION 8-13-770, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SERVE ON STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 8-17-370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE, SECTION 8-21-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MOTION FEES IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS AND FAMILY COURT, SECTION 14-1-204, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF COURT FILING FEES, SECTION 14-1-212, RELATING TO GENERAL SESSIONS, MAGISTRATES, AND MUNICIPAL COURT SURCHARGES ON FINES, SECTION 14-1-213, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SURCHARGES ON FINES FOR DRUG OFFENSES, SECTION 16-1-130, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A DIVERSION PROGRAM, SECTION 16-3-1410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, SECTION 16-3-1525, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO VICTIM NOTIFICATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SECTION 17-3-510, RELATING TO CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER SELECTION PANELS, SECTION 17-22-30, RELATING TO PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-40, RELATING TO THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, SECTION 17-22-310, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-360, RELATING TO TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORTS, SECTION 17-22-370, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF A TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 17-22-510, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SECTION 17-22-530, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF AN ALCOHOL-RELATED OFFENSE UPON COMPLETION OF A ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 17-22-560, RELATING TO THE CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LIST OF PARTICIPANTS OF AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, SECTION 22-3-546, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROGRAM FOR PROSECUTION OF FIRST OFFENSE MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, AND SECTION 43-35-310, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ADULT PROTECTION COORDINATING COUNCIL, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE CHANGE OF THE PREVIOUS COMMISSION TO THE PROSECUTION COORDINATION DIVISION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3667 -- Rep. Bannister: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE WHEN THE ACTOR IS OVER THE AGE OF FOURTEEN AND COMMITS CERTAIN ACTS WITH A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN CONSENSUAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-15-140 RELATING TO COMMITTING OR ATTEMPTING TO COMMIT A LEWD ACT UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Debate Adjourned
- H. 3668 -- Rep. Bannister: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTION 56-1-745 RELATING TO THE DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON CONVICTED OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE VIOLATION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Point of Order
- Ratified
- H. 3669 -- Reps. Harrison and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-385 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MUST APPROVE ANY CIVIL ACTION UNDERTAKEN BY A SOLICITOR OF THIS STATE EITHER UNDER HIS OWN SIGNATURE IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OR BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL RETAINED AS PROVIDED BY LAW BY THE SOLICITOR IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF THE STATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-3-570, RELATING TO ACTIONS TO SECURE A PENALTY OR FORFEITURE BY A PRIVATE PARTY FOR A PENALTY OR FORFEITURE GIVEN TO THE PRIVATE PARTY, OR UPON FAILURE OF THE PRIVATE PARTY TO COMMENCE THE ACTION WITHIN THE TIME PRESCRIBED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR THE SOLICITOR OF THE CIRCUIT WHERE THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED ON BEHALF OF THE STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY OF THE SOLICITOR OF THE CIRCUIT WHERE THE OFFENSE WAS COMMITTED TO BRING THE ACTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- H. 3670 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bannister and Bedingfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3671 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bannister and Bedingfield: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON ON THE MATS, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND COACHES FOR TAKING THE 2011 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3672 -- Reps. Hardwick, Viers, Barfield, Clemmons and Hearn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE OLIVIA JOAN OLVERA ON BEING CROWNED MISS SUN FUN 2011 AND WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS IN HER REIGN AND IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3673 -- Reps. Tribble, Pitts and Willis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FIFTY-SIX WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3674 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 108 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "SC RIVERKEEPERS" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3675 -- Reps. Edge, Anderson and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-68-145 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING AN INCENTIVE OR BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM BASED ON EMPLOYMENT, A COVERED EMPLOYEE IS CONSIDERED AN EMPLOYEE SOLELY OF THE CLIENT AND NOT THE LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN INCENTIVE OR BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM BASED ON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, A COVERED EMPLOYEE OR DIRECT EMPLOYEE OF THE CLIENT IS CONSIDERED AN EMPLOYEE SOLELY OF THE CLIENT BUT NOT THE LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION A LICENSEE MAY AND MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE; TO PROVIDE A LICENSEE MAY CHARGE A CLIENT A CERTAIN FEE; AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE ACT OF 1995.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3676 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Clemmons, Dillard, Herbkersman, Limehouse, Mitchell and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 31 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST ACT OF 2011", TO DEFINE TERMS, MAKE FINDINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURPOSE OF A COMMUNITY LAND TRUST IS TO HOLD LEGAL AND EQUITABLE TITLE TO LAND TO THEN LEASE THE LAND TO PROMOTE AFFORDABILITY, TO PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS ARE FUNDED, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCESS BY WHICH COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS OPERATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Debate Adjourned
- Debate Adjourned
- Point of Order
- H. 3677 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-3067 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF FRATERNIZATION; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-10, RELATING TO THE STATE MILITARY CODE'S DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "ORGANIZED MILITIA"; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-40, RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE, SO AS TO DELETE AN UNNECESSARY REFERENCE TO CAPITAL SENTENCES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-60, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION AND CLASSES OF THE STATE MILITIA, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD ARE NOT PART OF THE ORGANIZED MILITIA; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-70, RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S AUTHORITY TO ORGANIZE UNITS FOR STATE RECOGNIZED AND ORGANIZED POSITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-120, RELATING TO MILITARY CORPORATIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT MILITARY CORPORATIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM FILING RETURNS WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO THE SAME EXTENT THEY ARE EXEMPT FROM FILING RETURNS WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-340, RELATING TO VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INTERIM APPOINTEE SHALL HOLD THE RANK OF COLONEL OR HIGHER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-635, RELATING TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE PERSONAL LIABILITY EXEMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-830, RELATING TO OFFICER SELECTION BOARDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO FEDERAL PERSONNEL ACTS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1370, RELATING TO MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS MUST BE DEPOSITED IN STATE ACCOUNTS FOR MILITARY DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2420, RELATING TO CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE" MEANS A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED NATIONAL GUARD JUDGE ADVOCATE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2450, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE MUST BE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED AS A JUDGE ADVOCATE; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2455, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE STATE MILITARY JUDGE, SO AS TO REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP AND GOOD STANDING IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2520, RELATING TO NONJUDICIAL DISCIPLINARY PUNISHMENT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DELEGATION OF NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2550, RELATING TO GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL JURISDICTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COURT'S PUNISHMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2560, RELATING TO SPECIAL COURTS-MARTIAL JURISDICTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COURT'S PUNISHMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2570, RELATING TO SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL JURISDICTION, SO AS TO INCREASE THE COURT'S PUNISHMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2580, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY MAY BE DELEGATED TO THE ADJUTANT GENERAL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2600, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY MAY BE DELEGATED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2630, RELATING TO THE DETAIL OF TRIAL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE'S APPOINTMENT AUTHORITY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2640, RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED COURT REPORTER MAY BE HIRED TO RECORD COURT-MARTIAL PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-2910, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENTS, APPOINTMENTS, OR SEPARATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE JURISDICTION OVER SERVICEMEMBERS WHO COMMIT WILFUL MISCONDUCT TO INTENTIONALLY CAUSE THEIR SEPARATION; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3025, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF MALINGERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE JURISDICTION OVER SERVICEMEMBERS WHO COMMIT, PERFORM, OR UNDERTAKE SERVICE DISQUALIFYING ACTIVITIES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3065, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER, SO AS TO DELETE THE ELEMENT THAT THE ACCUSED BE A COMMISSIONED OFFICER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-3160, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE, SO AS TO ALLOW THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO CONFORM STATE MILITARY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS WITH STATE CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3678 -- Rep. J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-27-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTIONS OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES FROM THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION OF "BEAR-BAYING"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BEAR HUNTING AND UNLAWFUL ACTS IN REGARD TO BEARS INCLUDING A PROVISION THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS A CAPTIVE BEAR EXCEPT BY PERMIT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CAPTIVE BEAR FOR WHICH A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED AND WHICH UPON INFORMATION AND BELIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN OR IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF "BEAR-BAYING" MUST BE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PLACE THESE BEARS IN A SUITABLE ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING ZOOS OR ANIMAL PARKS WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THIS STATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3679 -- Reps. Bannister and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TESTING OF CERTAIN OFFENDERS FOR HEPATITIS B AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), SO AS TO FURTHER CLARIFY OFFENDERS WHO MUST BE TESTED AND THE TIME FRAME THAT TESTING MUST BE CONDUCTED AND PROVIDE FOR FOLLOW-UP TESTING FOR HIV WHEN MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- H. 3680 -- Rep. G. A. Brown: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DOROTHY FORTUNE, GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH FOR THE LEE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL LADY STALLIONS IN BISHOPVILLE, ON HER RECORD 700TH CAREER VICTORY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3681 -- Reps. Bannister, Bedingfield and G. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3682 -- Reps. Bannister, Bedingfield and G. R. Smith: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITIVE CHEER TEAM ON WINNING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM AND COACHES ON A SUPERLATIVE SEASON.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3683 -- Rep. Allen: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PASTOR JAMES W. NESBITT FOR EIGHTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED MINISTRY TO HIS CONGREGATION AND HIS COMMUNITY.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3684 -- Reps. Rutherford and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-27-405, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RICHLAND COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND RICHLAND COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DOES NOT PRECLUDE A MEMBER'S SERVICE ON THE BOARD.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3685 -- Reps. Bales and Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 51-3-60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO USE OF FACILITIES, CAMPSITES, AND OVERNIGHT LODGING FACILITIES AT STATE PARKS AT REDUCED RATES BY THE AGED, BLIND, OR DISABLED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PERSONS MAY USE THESE FACILITIES AT ONE-HALF THE PRESCRIBED FEE, INCLUDING CAMPSITE FACILITIES AND OVERNIGHT LODGING FACILITIES IF VACANCIES EXIST, AND TO PROVIDE THAT DISABLED VETERANS MAY GAIN ADMISSION TO STATE PARKS WITHOUT CHARGE AND MAY USE THE CAMPING FACILITIES AND OVERNIGHT LODGING FACILITIES OF STATE PARKS IF VACANCIES EXIST WITHOUT CHARGE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 51-3-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BASED ON A REVIEW OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL USE OF A PARTICULAR STATE PARK OR FACILITY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM, AND THE LABOR AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IT SUSTAINS AT THAT FACILITY, IT MAY ALTER THE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THAT PARK OR FACILITY BY PERMITTING THE RELETTING OF CAMPSITES, CAMPING FACILITIES, OR OTHER AMENITIES BEFORE THE RENTAL TERM OF THE ORIGINAL RENTER HAS EXPIRED IF VACATED BY THE ORIGINAL RENTER BEFORE THE END OF THE STATED TERM, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT ALSO MAY WAIVE THE CHARGES FOR ITS REUSE AND FOR THE USE OF THESE AND OTHER AMENITIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3686 -- Reps. Young, J. R. Smith, Taylor, Clyburn, Hixon and Hosey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENTITLE THE ARTICLE "CALLER IDENTIFICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA FRAUD", TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFULLY ALTERING THE IDENTIFICATION OF A CALLER'S NUMBER OR SOCIAL MEDIA IDENTITY, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO REDESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 20, TITLE 37 AS ARTICLE 1 ENTITLED "IDENTITY THEFT".
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3687 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Bingham and Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-2310, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL EXHIBIT OF A MARINE MAMMAL IN THIS STATE AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISPLAY OF A WILD CAUGHT OR CAPTIVE-BRED DOLPHIN OR WHALE AND TO REQUIRE THE MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK TO ATTEMPT TO REHABILITATE AND TO RELEASE ANY BEACH-STRANDED WHALE OR DOLPHIN AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Report of Committee
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Amended
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- H. 3688 -- Reps. J. E. Smith, Whipper, Limehouse, McLeod, Mitchell, Knight and Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 65, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILES COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER ALSO APPLICABLE TO ABANDONED GOVERNMENTAL PROPERTIES.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- 2nd Reading
- Recorded vote
- Recorded vote
- Recalled
- Debate Adjourned
- Request for Debate
- Request for Debate
- Point of Order
- Rejected
- H. 3689 -- Reps. Bales, Whipper, Mitchell, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Battle, Branham, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Cobb-Hunter, Dillard, Hayes, Hosey and J. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PURCHASE OF NONFERROUS METALS, RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE KEPT BY SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS, AND PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OF NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "NONFERROUS METALS", TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE COLLECTED, MAINTAINED, AND TRANSMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO MAINTAIN THE INFORMATION ON SAME-DAY SALES ON ITS WEBSITE, TO REQUIRE SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS TO BE BONDED, AND TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR A VIOLATION AND REQUIRE THE REVOCATION OF A RETAIL OR WHOLESALE LICENSE FOR THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-685, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL TRANSPORTATION OF NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO CONFORM THE DEFINITION OF "NONFERROUS METALS" TO THAT OF SECTION 16-17-680.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor removed
- H. 3690 -- Reps. Mitchell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF GEORGE WIDEMAN, JR., OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3691 -- Reps. Huggins, Ballentine and Quinn: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE IRMO MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM OF LEXINGTON COUNTY FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR CLINCHING THE 2010 PALMETTO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3692 -- Rep. R. L. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CO-OWNER OR COHEIR OF LAND MAY SELL HIS UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN TIMBER SOLD FROM THE CO-OWNED LAND, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TIMING FOR TIMBER REMOVAL BEGINS FROM THAT DATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A BUYER OF TIMBER MAY NOT REMOVE THE TIMBER WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CO-OWNERS OR COHEIRS UNLESS HE HAS MET CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FOR TIMBER SALES BY NONCONSENTING CO-OWNERS OR COHEIRS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR INDEMNITY, TO REQUIRE THAT THE FUNDS OF A NONCONSENTING CO-OWNER OR COHEIR WHO REFUSES PAYMENT MUST BE HELD IN ESCROW, TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF THEFT, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3693 -- Reps. Huggins, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011, SOUTH CAROLINA REALTOR DAY IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING REALTORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR STATE.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3694 -- Reps. Huggins, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bikas, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brannon, Brantley, G. A. Brown, H. B. Brown, R. L. Brown, Butler Garrick, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Corbin, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Hayes, Hearn, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Patrick, Pinson, Pitts, Pope, Quinn, Rutherford, Ryan, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Tribble, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DR. JOSEPH KENYON EAST OF LEXINGTON COUNTY, ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3695 -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SALES TAX EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN ITEMS FOR CERTAIN FACILITIES RESEARCHING AND TESTING THE IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE QUALIFYING INVESTMENT OF AT LEAST TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS MAY BEGIN AT ANY TIME PERIOD AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009, AND ALL OR A PORTION MAY OCCUR BEFORE THE TAXPAYER NOTIFIES THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF ITS INTENTION.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3696 -- Rep. Delleney: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED ON JANUARY 10, 11, 12, AND 13, 2011, BY THE STUDENTS OF CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THE SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS BE MADE UP.
- Introduced
- 2nd Reading
- 3rd Reading
- Other proceedings
- H. 3697 -- Rep. Sellers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-122 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UPON SATISFACTORY PROOF OF AGE, A PERSON WHO IS OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO REGISTER TO VOTE MAY PREREGISTER ON OR AFTER HIS SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON MEETING THE AGE QUALIFICATION PROVIDED IN SECTION 4, ARTICLE II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, AN ELECTOR WHO PREREGISTERED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MUST BE REGISTERED AUTOMATICALLY AND PERMITTED TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON OR AFTER THE ELECTOR'S EIGHTEENTH BIRTHDAY.
- Introduced and Committed
- H. 3698 -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Bannister, Bedingfield and Henderson: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DRU CRAFT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED 2010 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AAAA CHEERLEADER OF THE YEAR.
- Introduced and Adopted
- H. 3699 -- Reps. Clemmons, Battle and Bannister: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "TRANSPARENCY IN LAWSUITS PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 15-1-20 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PRIVATE RIGHTS OF ACTION ARISING FROM ANY ACT UNLESS THE RIGHT IS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE ACT AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
- Introduced and Committed
- Co-Sponsor added
- Co-Sponsor added
- H. 3700 -- House Ways and Means: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011, TO REGULATE THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THIS OPERATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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