NO. 64

Courtney Adams Ali Aikins Matt Alexander
Cristi Altman Jordan Anderson Brandon Armstrong
Amanda Arnold Jeff Baden Jamie Bailey
Ben Batchelor Kaila Rae Bell Kate Benfield
Tommy Bennett Angelica Blackman Regina Blackman
Kat Bowers Harrison Boyd Rene Bridges
Shawn Buchanan Jessica Lynn Bunch Megan Burleson
Mathias Burrell Danielle Butts Susan Chinchilla
Justin Collins Nolan Collins Vanessa Cowart
Chase Crosby Brendan Dailey Greg Dasher
Laura Datko Allison Datko Elisa Davis
Victoria DeFoe-White Katie Detar Sarah Doran
Becky Dowdy Tyler Dowdy Elizabeth Dugan
Owen Eddy Travis Elliott Michelle Farrington
Joey Farrington Sam Ferguson Nick Fife
Sammi Fife Alex Fisher Eric Fockler
Sarah Foster Courtney Fountain Matt Frisone
Lauren Gabauer Kelli Gabauer Katie Goodnight
Colleen Gordon Matthew Harrison Russell Hawes
Chris Hill Alex Hoang Lauren Hodge
Christina Hoffecker Paul Hoover Adrienne Hord
Molly Hughes Jessine Hughes Tanya Hunt
Amanda Huntington Danielle Ireton Dana Jacobs
Paul Jacobs Kaity Johnson Kevin Johnson
Wesley Johnson Ashley Joyce Andrew Justen
Kara Kelly Kelly Keziah Jannelle Kibler
Michael Kirshbaum Carolyn Klinefelter Tony Lanzillotti
Katie Leighton Ryan Lenhoff Rebecca Leopard
Kevin Loeper Josh Lusk Mary Margaret Makowski
Anastasia Marek Craig Martenson Rachel Martenson
Charles Martin Courtney Martin Christina McCluskey
Emily McCollum Liam McCrosson Jessica McNeil
Stephanie Meeks Lea Montague Alyssa Morren
Matt Nadolny Brittney Neely Zachary Nicholas
Elizabeth Nutter Samantha Oliver Riley Pagett
Christina Palumbo Derek Parshall John Patterson
Rebecca Pennisson Eric Peterson Jason Pharr
Sarah Phillips Jen Pickens Ali Prudhomme
Alex Rabun Jacob Rabun Sam Rawls

Donnie Reichenbach Laura Reynolds Rachel Richman
Calvin Riley Chris Riley Nicole Schwartz
Paul Shaw William Sides Caroline Simpson
Seth Spitler Shannan Stallworth Whitney Stanek
Kasey Stewart Jennifer Surratt Stacey Taylor
Catherine Thomas Emily Totherow Kendall Tough
Julian Trotter Wil Tucker Stacey Turner
Matt VanDeventer Ashley Walters Travis Weddington
Chad Wesely Josh Weston Marissa Weston
Travis Wilson Elizabeth Winquist Lindsay Wolfe
Ashley Wood Jordan Woodburn Jordan Younglove
Matthey Younglove Alyssa Zayak Brithny Zhang
Kristen Zimmerman Ryan Zimmerman

Members of the House, breakfast, Clarion Town House Hotel, by the Palmetto Family Council.

Members of the House and staff, BBQ/Reception, 1114 College St., by the S.C. Beer Wholesalers Assn.

Members of the House, luncheon, Clarion Townhouse Hotel, by the S.C. Department of Mental Health.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 221, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Speech Language and Hearing Assn.

Members of the House, spouses and staff, "A Taste of South Carolina", State House grounds, by the Palmetto Agriculture and Food Industry Council.

Members of the House, reception, Capital City Club, by the S.C. Plastics Council.

TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2005, AS THE TIME THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MEET IN JOINT ASSEMBLY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2005 ELIZABETH O'NEILL VERNER AWARDS.
(Under H.3534--Adopted--February 15, 2005)

To recognize the Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School "Lady Trojans" Girls Basketball Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Hunter-Kinard-Tyler High School "Trojans" Boys Basketball Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Fort Mill High School Marching Band, directors and other school officials.

To recognize the W.J. Keenan High School, staff, students and other school officials.

To recognize the Joseph Keels Elementary School, staff, students and other school officials.

S. 764 (Word version)--Senator Short: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION OF CHESTER COUNTY, TO ABOLISH THE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR CHESTER COUNTY AND DEVOLVE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE REGISTRATION BOARD UPON THE REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CHESTER COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION AND THE CHESTER COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL ACT AS THE GOVERNING COMMISSION OF THE NEW CHESTER COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS

COMMISSION UNTIL THE MEMBERS OF THE NEW COMMISSION ARE APPOINTED, AT WHICH TIME THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION AND REGISTRATION BOARD SHALL EXPIRE.
(Without reference--April 26, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3906 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Bales and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE ALTERNATE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP.
(Ways and Means Com.--April 12, 2005)
(Favorable--April 19, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3613 (Word version)--Reps. Kirsh, Sandifer, Clemmons and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMON SENSE CONSUMPTION ACT", TO DEFINE THE TERMS "PARTY" AND "LONG-TERM CONSUMPTION", AND TO PROVIDE THAT A MANUFACTURER, PACKER, DISTRIBUTOR, CARRIER, HOLDER, MARKETER, SELLER, OR AN ASSOCIATION OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE ENTITIES IS NOT SUBJECT TO CIVIL LIABILITY IN AN ACTION BASED ON A PERSON'S PURCHASE OR CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OR NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN LIABILITY IS BASED ON WEIGHT GAIN, OBESITY, OR A HEALTH CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT GAIN OR OBESITY RESULTING FROM THE PERSON'S LONG-TERM CONSUMPTION OF FOOD OR NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
(Judiciary Com.--February 23, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3963 (Word version)--Reps. Bowers and R. Brown: A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 LOCATED IN COLLETON COUNTY AS ACE BASIN SCENIC PARKWAY.
(Without reference--April 19, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3840 (Word version)--Reps. Sandifer and Cato: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER OR PARENT, SUBSIDIARY, OR AFFILIATE OF SUCH A PROVIDER MAY ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT THAT REQUIRES ANOTHER PERSON TO RESTRICT OR LIMIT THE ABILITY OF ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER FROM OBTAINING EASEMENTS OR RIGHTS-OF-WAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN THIS STATE OR OTHERWISE DENY OR RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE REAL PROPERTY BY ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER; OR OFFERS OR GRANTS INCENTIVES OR REWARDS TO AN OWNER OF REAL PROPERTY OR THE OWNER'S AGENT THAT ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE PROVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE ON THE PREMISES BY A SINGLE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO DEFINE THE TERM "COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER" FOR THIS PURPOSE, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--April 05, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

S. 581 (Word version)--Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO ENACT THE "BOILER SAFETY ACT" TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SHALL PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR THE SAFE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND

REPAIR OF BOILERS IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING STANDARDS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND FOR BOILERS IN USE; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN BOILERS FROM REGULATION UNDER THIS CHAPTER; TO IDENTIFY STANDARDS FOR WORKING PRESSURE OF A BOILER; TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF A CHIEF BOILER INSPECTOR, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING THE LAWS OF THIS STATE REGULATING THE USE OF BOILERS; TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL INSPECTORS FOR COMPANIES INSURING BOILERS IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE BOILER INSPECTION TIMEFRAMES, CRITERIA, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO PROHIBIT A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FROM ENACTING ORDINANCES REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF BOILERS.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--March 16, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3479 (Word version)--Rep. Davenport: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 87, TITLE 44, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR ISSUANCE OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ENTITY" AND "ASBESTOS PROJECT"; TO DELETE PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING LICENSURE FEES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH SUCH FEES IN REGULATION SUFFICIENT TO COVER REASONABLE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING THE ASBESTOS PROGRAM AND TO DEFINE "COSTS"; AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--February 08, 2005)
(Favorable--April 20, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3383 (Word version)--Reps. Loftis, Cato, Leach, Frye, Barfield, Hosey, J. R. Smith and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS

OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 10, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ENACT THE FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT, INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS INDUSTRY, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE AND LICENSURE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS AND FEES, TO PROVIDE GROUNDS FOR MISCONDUCT AND SANCTIONS FOR MISCONDUCT, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 26, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3853 (Word version)--Reps. Huggins and E. H. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER, SALESPERSON, OR PROPERTY MANAGER SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD REPORTS AND SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT IS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--April 05, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3883 (Word version)--Reps. Duncan, Cato, Scarborough, Tripp, Mahaffey and Thompson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURED HOUSING LICENSE, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THIS LICENSING REQUIREMENT A LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESMAN OR LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER WHO NEGOTIATES OR ATTEMPTS TO NEGOTIATE THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF A USED MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOME IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF THE UNDERLYING REAL ESTATE.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--April 07, 2005)
(Favorable--April 20, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3615 (Word version)--Reps. Dantzler, Frye, Scarborough, Bailey, Hinson, Jefferson, Perry, Rhoad and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 FOR BOARDS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF VETERINARIANS AND VETERINARY TECHNICIANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ESTABLISHING AN INVESTIGATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE, REVISING PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING HEARINGS, PROVIDING FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, AUTHORIZING STUDENT PRECEPTOR PROGRAMS, PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR VETERINARIANS IF AN ANIMAL IS ABANDONED IN THEIR CUSTODY, PROVIDING FOR A LIEN ON AN ANIMAL WHEN PAYMENT FOR CARE IS NOT MADE, AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE FACILITIES AND MOBILE VETERINARY FACILITIES.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--February 23, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3827 (Word version)--Reps. Loftis, Edge, R. Brown, Frye, Sandifer, W. D. Smith, Vick, Witherspoon, Davenport, Perry, Mahaffey, Miller and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PERMIT OR DENY ALTERATION OR UTILIZATION WITHIN AREAS DESIGNATED AS CRITICAL AREAS, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS REQUIRED TO BE STATED ON A SURVEY DELINEATING COASTAL WATERS OR TIDELANDS; TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO CRITICAL AREA LINES AFFECTING SUBDIVIDED RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH REGARD TO THE THREE YEAR EXPIRATION OF CRITICAL AREA LINES; TO DELETE THE ERODING COASTAL STREAM BANK

EXCEPTION TO THE THREE YEAR EXPIRATION OF CRITICAL AREA LINES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CRITICAL AREA DELINEATION INCORPORATED OR REFERENCED IN A PERMIT IS VALID FOR THE TERM OF THE PERMIT.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--March 31, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3340 (Word version)--Reps. Scott, Govan and Ott: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT EACH PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING SHALL DEVELOP AN ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN WHICH OVER A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD WILL REALIZE SAVINGS FROM ENERGY MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS MORE THAN THE COST OF THE FUNDS EXPENDED TO MAKE THE IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTIONS FROM THE ABOVE PROVISIONS FOR INSTITUTIONS WHICH HAVE ALREADY IMPLEMENTED A COMPARABLE ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 19, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

S. 405 (Word version)--Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 54 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--March 09, 2005)
(Favorable--April 20, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

S. 102 (Word version)--Senators Setzler, Knotts, Hayes, Bryant, Verdin, Mescher, Ford, Leatherman, Leventis, Campsen and Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE THIS

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TO PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS WHO OWN MOTORCYCLES.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--February 09, 2005)
(Favorable--April 20, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

S. 418 (Word version)--Senators Hayes and Land: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 54 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE ARTS AWARENESS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--March 14, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 20, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3897 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES, RELATING TO MOTORIST INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION DATABASE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2957, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 07, 2005)
(Read second time--April 13, 2005)
(Reconsidered the vote whereby the Bill received second reading--April 13, 2005)
(Recalled--April 26, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

S. 719 (Word version)--Senator Fair: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY UTILIZE INMATE LABOR UNTIL JULY 1, 2007, DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION, OR BOTH, OF A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY AT THE STEVENSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION AND THE RELOCATION OF A HOUSING UNIT FROM THE FORMER GREENWOOD

WORK RELEASE FACILITY TO THE STEVENSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 20, 2005)
(Recalled--April 26, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3819 (Word version)--Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN STATE INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EMPLOYED BY AN ENTITY WHOSE EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE INSURANCE PLANS WHO IS PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND WHOSE EMPLOYMENT IS TERMINATED AS A RESULT OF THE DISABILITY IS ELIGIBLE FOR STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS AND STATE-PAID PREMIUMS.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--March 30, 2005)
(Recalled and referred to Ways and Means Com.--April 07, 2005)
(Recalled--April 26, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3724 (Word version)--Reps. Funderburk, G. M. Smith, Lucas, Ott, Bales, Cobb-Hunter, Frye, Hardwick, Harvin, McLeod, J. H. Neal, Weeks, Herbkersman, Neilson and Bowers: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 31-7-25 AND SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WITH RESPECT TO PROPERTY AVAILABLE FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT DO NOT RELIEVE A GOVERNMENT-OWNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE FROM THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED ON THOSE SERVICES BY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-20, RELATING TO EXISTING FINDINGS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, SO AS TO EXTEND EXISTING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE ACT, SO AS TO REVISE APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS TO EXTEND THE

APPLICATION OF THE ACT TO MORE RURAL AREAS AND ADD ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS TO DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS NECESSARY TO ASSIST SUCH RURAL AREAS; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-80, RELATING TO THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT ORDINANCE, SO AS TO REVISE THESE FINDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO JOINTLY ADOPTED MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT PLANS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES JOINTLY BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO ESTABLISH A MULTI-COUNTY OR REGIONAL AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND PROPERTY WHEN SUCH PROJECTS HAVE ECONOMIC IMPACT BEYOND A SINGLE COUNTY AND PROVIDE FOR ALL SUCH AUTHORITIES TO ACT BY INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AND ORDINANCES OF COUNTIES PARTY TO THE AGREEMENT.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 09, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Request for debate by Rep. Perry--April 26, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3726 (Word version)--Reps. Ott, Clark, J. E. Smith, McGee, Witherspoon, Branham, Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Hayes, Lucas, M. A. Pitts, Taylor and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FISH, GAME, AND WATERCRAFT, SO AS TO ENACT "CHANDLER'S LAW" BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION, REGISTRATION, AND TITLING OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON UNDER SIXTEEN MUST COMPLETE A DRIVING SAFETY COURSE BEFORE HE MAY OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--March 09, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Loftis, Tripp, Vick and Weeks--April 26, 2005)
(Amended and read second Time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3984 (Word version)--Reps. Leach, Haskins, G. M. Smith, Harrison, Wilkins, Altman, Merrill, Frye, Cotty, Chellis, Huggins, Whitmire, Brady, Clark, Duncan, Ballentine, Limehouse, Pinson, Haley, Toole, Bailey, Ceips, Hagood, Harrell, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Hinson, Kirsh, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, McGee, Perry, E. H. Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, Simrill, Sinclair, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Umphlett and Hamilton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO REQUIRE MAGISTRATES, MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES, FAMILY COURT JUDGES, AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES TO RECEIVE CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION ON ISSUES CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON SEEKING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY A FILING FEE; BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE MUST BE TERMINATED FROM HIS EMPLOYMENT; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES AND FINES FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO HAS A PRIOR CONVICTION FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE AND FOR A PERSON WHO COMMITS CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO HAS TWO PRIOR CONVICTIONS FOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE WITHIN THE PREVIOUS TEN YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE, SO AS TO ADD THAT A PERSON IS GUILTY OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE IF THE PERSON INTENTIONALLY COMMITS AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY IN THE PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF A MINOR CHILD AND TO ADD A MANDATORY MINIMUM

SENTENCE OF ONE YEAR TO THE PENALTIES PROVIDED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO AGREEMENTS REQUIRED OF OFFENDERS PARTICIPATING IN THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SO AS TO REQUIRE A PERSON TO AGREE IN WRITING TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A BATTERER'S TREATMENT PROGRAM IF THE OFFENSE IS FIRST OFFENSE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE IF A PETITION FOR RELIEF IS FILED AND A DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE ACTION IS PENDING OR SUBSEQUENTLY FILED, THE COURT SHALL PROCEED WITH THE PETITION FOR RELIEF INDEPENDENT FROM THE ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPOSITS IN LIEU OF RECOGNIZANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDIVIDUALIZED HEARING AND NOTICE TO THE VICTIM WHEN A PERSON IS CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FIRST OFFENSE CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE MAY BE EXPUNGED AFTER FIVE YEARS RATHER THAN THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF CONVICTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-7-15, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE USE OF THE UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFICER SHALL IMMEDIATELY COMPLETE AND FILE AN INCIDENT REPORT AFTER ARRESTING A PERSON FOR A CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE.
(Without reference--April 26, 2005)

H. 3997 (Word version)--Reps. McLeod and Duncan: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-420, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN NEWBERRY COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF NEWBERRY COUNTY AND

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.
(Without reference--April 27, 2005)

H. 4003 (Word version)--Reps. Clemmons, Barfield, Edge and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS IN THE "SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDES SAFETY CODE", SO AS TO DEFINE "CATAPULTING AMUSEMENT RIDE"; TO ADD SECTION SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR OBTAINING A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR THE OPERATION OF A CATAPULTING AMUSEMENT RIDE; TO AMEND , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "BUNGEE JUMPING", SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE CORD USED IN BUNGEE JUMPING BEING MADE OF WIRE ROPE, CABLE, OR SPRINGS OR OTHER DEVICE SIMILAR IN DESIGN OR USE; AND TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN CONNECTION WITH PERMITTING AND REGULATING BUNGEE JUMPING, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "BUNGEE CATAPULTING", SO AS TO CONFORM THIS DEFINITION TO THE DEFINITION OF "BUNGEE CATAPULTING" AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION .
(Without reference--April 27, 2005)

H. 3328 (Word version)--Reps. Brady, Ceips, Cobb-Hunter, Funderburk, Haley, Haskins, Hinson, Lee, Martin, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Neilson, Parks and Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SLED SHALL INCLUDE AND CROSS-REFERENCE ALIAS NAMES IN THE REGISTRY; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MUST BE REFERRED TO AS SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE

THAT A SEX OFFENDER WHOSE NAME IS CONTAINED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, AND WHO HAS BEEN GRANTED A PARDON, MUST REMAIN ON THE REGISTRY AND MUST REGISTER ANNUALLY; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE NOTIFICATION A SHERIFF MUST RECEIVE FROM CERTAIN CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES REGARDING THE RELEASE OF A SEX OFFENDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN OFFENDER'S PHOTOGRAPH MUST BE PROVIDED TO SLED BEFORE HE IS RELEASED; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SEX OFFENDER TO REGISTER WITH THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH HE RESIDES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFENDER ALSO MUST REGISTER WITH THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY WHERE HE OWNS REAL PROPERTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIRING A SEX OFFENDER TO REGISTER ANNUALLY FOR LIFE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER WHO ACQUIRES REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THIS STATE MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE ADDRESS TO THE SHERIFF IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE REAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER WHO MOVES TO THIS STATE, ACQUIRES REAL PROPERTY IN THIS STATE, AND IS NOT UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF CERTAIN CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES, MUST REGISTER WITHIN TEN DAYS OF ACQUIRING PROPERTY WITHIN THIS STATE.
(Judiciary Com.--January 19, 2005)
(Recalled--April 27, 2005)

H. 3525 (Word version)--Rep. Davenport moved to reconsider the vote whereby the Bill was tabled--April , 27,2005.

(Motion noted--April, 27, 2005)

H. 3717 (Word version)--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR .
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--April 27,2005)

H. 3700 (Word version)--Reps. Clemmons and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACTIONS WHICH MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER IS SITUATED, SO AS TO ADD THAT ALL MATTERS BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANT MUST BE TRIED WHERE THE SUBJECT MATTER OR SOME PART OF THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED.
(Judiciary Com.--March 03, 2005)
(Favorable--April 13, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Funderburk, Howard, J.H.Neal, Clemmons, Ott, Rutherford, Sinclair, J.R.Smith, Duncan, and Leach--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Witherspoon and Hardwick--April 27, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3588 (Word version)--Reps. Whipper, Sinclair, J. H. Neal, Brady, Barfield, Weeks, Hosey, Govan, Lucas, Harrison, Anderson, Bowers, Breeland, Hamilton, Haskins, Hayes, M. Hines, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Phillips, Pinson, W. D. Smith, Taylor, Walker, Bailey and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN THE STATE MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2006, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR A COMMON LAW MARRIAGE EXISTING AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2005; AND TO REPEAL SECTION

RELATING TO THE VALIDITY OF A MARRIAGE CONTRACTED WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.
(Judiciary Com.--February 17, 2005)
(Favorable--April 13, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Kennedy, McGee, M. A. Pitts, Ott and Sinclair--April 19, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3638 (Word version)--Reps. Cotty, Edge, Clemmons, Barfield, Altman, Bales, Battle, Bingham, J. Brown, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Delleney, Govan, Hagood, Hardwick, Hayes, Huggins, Leach, Limehouse, Martin, Miller, J. H. Neal, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rivers, Scarborough, Sinclair, Skelton, F. N. Smith, G. R. Smith, Toole, Townsend, Vick, Whipper, Whitmire, Witherspoon, Scott and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SOLD BY THE DRINK MUST BE PURCHASED ONLY FROM SPECIFICALLY LICENSED PERSONS; BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CLASS A FEDERALLY LICENSED DISTRIBUTORS AND CLASS B LIQUOR STORES MAY DELIVER ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ONLY TO ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION; BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR HIS AGENT LICENSED UNDER ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 FROM SUBSTITUTING ANOTHER BRAND OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN PLACE OF THE BRAND SPECIFIED BY THE CUSTOMER, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; BY ADDING SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL BILLS OR INVOICES FOR DELIVERIES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS MUST CLEARLY STATE THE TRANSPORTATION CHARGE OR DELIVERY FEE; BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LICENSEE OR HIS AGENT FROM KNOWINGLY OR WILFULLY REFILLING OR REUSING A BOTTLE OF LAWFULLY PURCHASED ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS OR OTHERWISE TAMPER WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE BOTTLE; TO AMEND SECTION

6-27-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUND, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO COUNTIES THAT MUST BE USED FOR ALCOHOL EDUCATION AND ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG REHABILITATION; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO THE TWENTY-FIVE CENTS TAX ON EACH CONTAINER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SOLD IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO IMPOSE INSTEAD AN EXCISE TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION IN LICENSED ESTABLISHMENTS, TO REQUIRE THOSE ENTITIES THAT ARE ALLOCATED AND RECEIVE MINIBOTTLE TAX REVENUES IN 2004-05 MUST RECEIVE THE SAME AMOUNT OF REVENUES FROM THE COMBINATION OF MINIBOTTLE TAX REVENUES AND LIQUOR BY THE DRINK REVENUES, AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR REBATING TAXES TO ESTABLISHMENTS RETURNING UNUSED MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF "ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK" THAT INCLUDES MINIBOTTLES AND OTHER CONTAINERS REGARDLESS OF SIZE; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENTS WHICH USE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SOLELY IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS TO BE SERVED BY THE ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND , RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON WHOLESALERS OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A MANUFACTURER, DISTILLER, IMPORTER, OR WHOLESALER FROM OFFERING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT OR DISCOUNTS TO RETAILERS AND PROHIBIT RETAILERS FROM ACCEPTING THIS EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE THAT DISCOUNTS TO ALL CUSTOMERS MUST BE BASED ON THE TYPE OF PRODUCT AND APPEAR ON SALES RECORDS AND MUST BE UNIFORMLY OFFERED; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE RETAIL DEALER OF MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT

TO MINIBOTTLES; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BEING LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS LICENSED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO ALSO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON MINIBOTTLE LICENSEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN CONTAINERS OTHER THAN MINIBOTTLES ON LICENSED PREMISES; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO THE PROCEDURES TO PROTEST THE ISSUANCE OR RENEWAL OF A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "MINIBOTTLE" AND TO MAKE THE PROCEDURES APPLY TO ANY BIENNIAL LICENSE FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTION , AND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LICENSE AUTHORIZES THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS AUTHORIZED THROUGH A REFERENDUM, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCES TO ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS "IN SEALED CONTAINERS OF TWO OUNCES OR LESS"; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO THE AGE OF THE SERVER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN ON-PREMISES ESTABLISHMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SERVER, WHO IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, ALSO MAY SERVE ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY THE DRINK; TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO THE TAXABLE MINIBOTTLE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO "MINIBOTTLE" AND REPLACE IT WITH "LIQUOR SOLD BY THE DRINK"; AND TO AMEND SECTION , RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR

VIOLATING ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61, CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS IN MINIBOTTLES, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REFERENCE TO MINIBOTTLES AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO ACTS TO AVOID THE PAYMENT OF THE EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON THE SERVING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK IS SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF THIS SECTION.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 24, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 13, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Ceips, Clyburn, Coates, Cotty, Funderburk, Herbkersman, Jefferson, Loftis, McGee, Parks, Perry, Sinclair, G. R. Smith, and J. R. Smith--April 19, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3141 (Word version)--Reps. Scarborough, Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Umphlett, R. Brown, Whipper, Loftis and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGENCY PROCEDURES FOR PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY REVIEW OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE PROCEDURES GOVERNING THIS REVIEW BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRING AGENCIES TO STRIKE THROUGH TEXT BEING DELETED FROM EXISTING REGULATIONS AND TO UNDERLINE TEXT BEING ADDED, REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO NOTIFY ALL MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WHEN REGULATIONS ARE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW, PROVIDING THAT A REGULATION IS DEEMED WITHDRAWN IF IT HAS NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE BY THE END OF THE TWO-YEAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION DURING WHICH THE REGULATION WAS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND TO PROVIDE EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTING THE SAME REGULATION FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW IN THE NEXT SESSION, AND DELETING PROVISIONS REQUIRING AGENCIES TO CONDUCT FORMAL REVIEWS OF ITS REGULATIONS EVERY FIVE YEARS; TO AMEND

SECTION , AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPEALING OR AMENDING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE DUPLICATIVE PROVISIONS AND TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT; AND TO ADD SECTION SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY MAY NOT ESTABLISH, MODIFY, OR INCREASE A FEE UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW OR THROUGH REGULATION.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 08, 2004)
(Judiciary Com.--January 11, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 14, 2005)
(Objection by Rep. Ott--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Anthony, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Duncan, Govan, Hayes, Hosey, Hinson, Mahaffey, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence, Perry, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough, Scott, G. R. Smith, Whipper and Young--April 19, 2005)
(Amended and read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 3235 (Word version)--Reps. Witherspoon, R. Brown, Clark, Bowers and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DROUGHT RESPONSE AND CURTAILMENT OF NONESSENTIAL WATER USE DURING SEVERE OR EXTREME DROUGHT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES ARE ALSO CONSIDERED AN ESSENTIAL WATER USE AND ARE EXEMPT FROM THIS MANDATORY CURTAILMENT OF NONESSENTIAL WATER USES.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--January 11, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Amended--April 26, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Barfield, Clemmons, Cooper, Perry, Thompson, Viers and White--April 26, 2005)
(Read second time--April 27, 2005)

H. 4006 (Word version)--Reps. Jefferson, Dantzler, Hinson, Huggins, Merrill and Umphlett: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT

THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NAME THE PRESENTLY UNNAMED BOAT LANDING LOCATED IN RUSSELLVILLE IN BERKELEY COUNTY AS THE "AMOS GOURDINE BOAT LANDING" AND TO INSTALL APPROPRIATE SIGNS CONTAINING THE WORDS "AMOS GOURDINE BOAT LANDING" ON THE PROPERTY THROUGH LOCALLY GENERATED FUNDING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com.--April 27, 2005)
(Favorable--April 27, 2005)

S. 425 (Word version)--Senators Sheheen and Malloy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THOMPSON CREEK ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 9 IN THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD THE "HOOVER FAY BELL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "HOOVER FAY BELL BRIDGE".
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions--April 19, 2005)
(Favorable--April 27, 2005)

S. 696 (Word version)--Senators Sheheen, Elliott, Lourie, Malloy, McConnell, Moore, Thomas, Land, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Short, J. V. Smith, Verdin and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE AT THE AMTRAK STATION ON U.S. HIGHWAY 1 IN FRONT OF THE AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING IN CAMDEN THE "DONALD HARRY HOLLAND BRIDGE" IN HONOR OF THE LATE SENATOR DONALD HOLLAND OF KERSHAW.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions--April 26, 2005)
(Favorable--April 27, 2005)

H. 3489 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 03, 2005--April 27, 2005)

H. 3652 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 03, 2005--April 27, 2005)

H. 3604 (Word version)--Reps. Cato, Barfield, Bailey, Ballentine, G. Brown, Chellis, Dantzler, Hamilton, Hayes, Jennings, Norman, M. A. Pitts, Rice, J. E. Smith, Taylor, Young, Bingham, Clark, Huggins, Owens and Simrill: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CREATING OR RESTRICTING RIGHTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPISTS TO PRACTICE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR STATUTORY AUTHORITY, SO AS TO ALSO PROVIDE THAT PROVISIONS OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT MAY NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PROHIBIT OR RESTRICT THE CONDUCT OF A PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY THE PROVIDER SELF REFERRAL ACT.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 22, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Allen, Anderson, Ballentine, Breeland, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chellis, Hosey, Jefferson, Kennedy, Mack, McLeod, Miller, E.H. Pitts, Rhoad, Sandifer, Sinclair, Skelton, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith and Whipper--April 26, 2005)

H. 3264 (Word version)--Reps. Townsend, Wilkins, W. D. Smith, Miller, Harrell, Harrison, Cato, J. Brown, Witherspoon, Chellis, Cooper, Martin, J. R. Smith, Thompson, White, Vaughn, Scarborough, Leach, Bailey, Viers, Hagood, Walker, Hardwick, Hamilton, Mahaffey and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO ELIMINATE INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN THE COUNTY, AND PROVIDE THE PERIOD FOR WHICH THIS EXEMPTION APPLIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-223A., RELATING TO THE

COUNTY OPTION PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING TO FIFTEEN PERCENT INCREASES IN FAIR MARKET VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AS A RESULT OF QUADRENNIAL REASSESSMENT IN A COUNTY, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS OPTIONAL EXEMPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION OF THE 1976 CODE AS ADDED BY THIS ACT.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 11, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Anderson, Frye, Harrell, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hosey, Miller, J.H. Neal, Owens, Scott, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Thompson, Townsend and Weeks--April 26, 2005)

H. 3350 (Word version)--Reps. Vaughn, Cato, Scott, Haskins, Leach, Cobb-Hunter, Whipper, Rutherford, Taylor, Battle, Branham, J. Brown, Ceips, Chalk, Cooper, Hagood, Howard, Jennings, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, Rice, J. E. Smith, W. D. Smith and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX BY REFERENDUM IN A MUNICIPALITY FOR A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME AND FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE METHOD FOR IMPOSITION, PAYMENT, AND COLLECTION OF THIS TAX.
(Ways and Means Com.--January 25, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Coates, Kirsh, McLeod, Moody-Lawrence and Perry -April 26, 2005)

H. 3344 (Word version)--Reps. Wilkins and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO ALLOW THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, MONIES, NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, SECURITIES, AND OTHER THINGS OF VALUE WHEN A PERSON VIOLATES A PROVISION OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR FORFEITURE, AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE INNOCENT OWNER OF PROPERTY SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE; TO AMEND

SECTION , RELATING TO ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES OF THE ANIMAL FIGHTING AND BAITING ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE GAME FOWL UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT BY DELETING ITS EXEMPTION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION RELATING TO THE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE OF COCKFIGHTING.
(Judiciary Com.--January 25, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. J. Brown, Coates, Cotty, Delleney, Harrison, Hayes, Hosey, Jennings, Kennedy, Leach, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McGee, McLeod, Ott, Simrill, Skelton, Talley, Toole, Walker and Witherspoon--April 26, 2005)

H. 3405 (Word version)--Reps. Mahaffey, J. Brown, Howard, Hosey, Kennedy, M. Hines, Townsend, Anthony, Breeland, Cato, Dantzler, Emory, Hardwick, Hayes, Jefferson, Jennings, Leach, J. M. Neal, Owens, M. A. Pitts, Rivers, Sinclair, Toole, Umphlett, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Young and Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PODIATRISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PODIATRY" AND TO DEFINE "PRACTICE OF PODIATRY".
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 27, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Brady, J. Brown, Chellis, Clyburn, Cotty, Haley, Jefferson, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Moody-Lawrence, Norman, Sandifer, Simrill, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, Taylor, Thompson, Weeks and Whitmire--April 27, 2005)

H. 3773 (Word version)--Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION , AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OR SALES PRICE OF GOLD, SILVER, AND PLATINUM BULLION, COINS, AND CURRENCY AND TO REQUIRE THE RETAILER TO MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED BY THE SOUTH

CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR EACH EXEMPT SALE.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 15, 2005)
(Recalled--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Hagood, Hinson, Loftis, Mahaffey, Merrill, G.R. Smith, Umphlett and Walker--April 27, 2005)

H. 3694 (Word version)--Reps. Miller, Cotty, Anderson, Vaughn, Clark, Neilson, Altman, Battle, G. Brown, Davenport, Edge, Frye, Hagood, Hamilton, Rivers, Sinclair, D. C. Smith and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION ENACTING THE "GAMBLING CRUISE PROHIBITION ACT" SO AS TO PROHIBIT GAMBLING OR THE REPAIR OF GAMBLING DEVICES ON A VESSEL IN A VOYAGE THAT BEGINS AND ENDS WITHIN THIS STATE, TO PROHIBIT THE OPERATION OF A VESSEL THAT TRANSPORTS PERSONS TO ANOTHER VESSEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF GAMBLING IF BOTH THE TRANSPORTING VESSEL AND THE VESSEL ON WHICH A GAMBLING DEVICE IS USED OR REPAIRED BEGINS AND ENDS ITS VOYAGE IN THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
(Judiciary Com.--March 03, 2005)
(Recalled--April 26, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Anthony, Breeland, J. Brown, Emory, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Phillips, Rutherford, Weeks and Whipper--April 27, 2005)

H. 3227 (Word version)--Reps. Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Clark, Townsend, Miller, Anthony, Pinson, Umphlett, J. Brown, Bailey, Bowers and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 4, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO PROVIDE, SUBJECT TO A COUNTYWIDE REFERENDUM, FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A SPECIAL ONE PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN A COUNTY FOR NOT MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS WITH THE REVENUE OF THE TAX USED TO DEFRAY GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE OR OTHERWISE DEFRAY THE COSTS OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITHIN SUCH COUNTY, TO

PROVIDE THAT THE TAX MAY BE IMPOSED ONLY AFTER ITS APPROVAL IN A REFERENDUM HELD IN THE COUNTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFERENDUM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT, IF IMPOSED, THE TAX MUST BE COLLECTED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND REMITTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TREASURER FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE TAX IS IMPOSED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAX IS IMPOSED AND IS SUBJECT TO THE SAME EXEMPTIONS AND MAXIMUM TAXES AS PROVIDED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT EXCEPT FOR AN ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE METHOD OF APPLYING THE REVENUES OF THE TAX TO SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 22, 2004)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 11, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Kirsh, McLeod and J.H. Neal--April 26, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Funderburk and Walker--April 27, 2005)

H. 3777 (Word version)--Reps. Ceips, Loftis, Breeland, Scott, Whipper, Hosey, Vaughn, Anthony, Battle, Chalk, Clyburn, Dantzler, Hardwick, Harvin, Herbkersman, J. Hines, Howard, Jefferson, Kirsh, Lee, Martin, McCraw, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, Perry, M. A. Pitts, Rivers, Scarborough, Simrill, Toole, Umphlett and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "GEOCACHE", "GEOCACHING", AND "LETTERBOXING", TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO ENGAGE IN GEOCACHING OR LETTERBOXING IN CEMETERIES, ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES, OR ON THE HISTORIC

PROPERTIES OF THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
(Judiciary Com.--March 15, 2005)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 19, 2005)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Rutherford and Weeks--April 26, 2005)
Amended--April 27, 2005
(Requests for debate by Reps. Ceips, Funderburk, Hardwick, Hinson, Hosey, Lucas, Rice, Scott, Stewart, and Tally--April 27, 2005)

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