HOUSE TO MEET AT 10:00 A.M.

NO. 34

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008

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INVITATIONS

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Student Legislature.

(Accepted--January 31, 2008)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House and attaches, lunch, State House grounds, by the AARP-South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 31, 2008)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House and attaches, lunch, State House grounds, by the National Kidney Foundation.

(Accepted--February 21, 2008)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Seawell's Restaurant, by the S.C. Summary Court Judges Assn.

(Accepted--January 31, 2008)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Members of the House, dinner, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by the S.C. Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.

(Accepted--January 31, 2008)

Thursday, March 6, 2008, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.

(Accepted--January 31, 2008)

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES

Thursday, March 6, 2008

To recognize Wilson Hall High School Varsity Football Team, coaches and other school official.

(Under H.4752--Adopted--February 26, 2008)

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Thursday, March 6, 2008

To recognize the Landrum High School Varsity Volleyball Team, coaches and other school officials.

(Under H. 4604--Adopted--January 30, 2008)

THIRD READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

S. 668 (Word version)--Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-11-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 11, TITLE 40 (CONTRACTORS LICENSING ACT), SO AS TO EXEMPT A PROJECT IF IT IS A METAL FARM BUILDING LESS THAN FIVE THOUSAND SQUARE FEET USED ONLY FOR LIVESTOCK OR STORAGE.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--May 23, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 27, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 4350 (Word version)--Rep. Chalk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 29-5-26 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "LANDSCAPE SERVICE" AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO PROVIDES A LANDSCAPE SERVICE ON A PARCEL OR REAL ESTATE BY VIRTUE OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF THE REAL ESTATE, AND TO WHOM A DEBT IS DUE FOR HIS PERFORMANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING SERVICE, HAS A MECHANICS' LIEN ON THE REAL ESTATE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF DEBT DUE TO HIM.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 08, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 27, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 4065 (Word version)--Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-1-302, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO ADD THE WORD "GENERAL" BEFORE "PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES" IN CONNECTION

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WITH FORMAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT.
(Judiciary Com.--May 15, 2007)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 4345 (Word version)--Reps. W. D. Smith and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER THE STATE REVENUE APPEALS PROCEDURE, A TAXPAYER IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE EXHAUSTED HIS PREHEARING REMEDY WHEN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FAILS TO ISSUE A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OR DETERMINATION WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAXPAYER MUST REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MAY REMAND THE CASE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, DETERMINATION ON A REFUND CLAIM, OR FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATION, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MAY REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT PLACE THE CONTESTED CASE BACK ON THE COURT'S ACTIVE DOCKET WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NOTIFY A TAXPAYER WHO FILES A WRITTEN PROTEST UNDER THIS CHAPTER OF HIS RIGHTS UNDER THIS SECTION.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 05, 2007)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 08, 2008)
(Recalled and referred to Judiciary Com.--January 29, 2008)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

S. 1005 (Word version)--Senators Lourie, Scott, Courson, Jackson, Fair, Malloy, Anderson, Campbell, Hutto, Massey, Matthews, Ritchie and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-43-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR BLOOD DONORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE MAY

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DONATE BLOOD WITH THE CONSENT OF HIS PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 20, 2008)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

S. 1109 (Word version)--Medical Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, RELATING TO DATA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITALS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3179, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 21, 2008)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 3906 (Word version)--Reps. Witherspoon and Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-15-125 SO AS TO REQUIRE A DENTAL LABORATORY THAT PERFORMS DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK OUTSIDE OF THIS STATE TO EMPLOY A PERSON WHO IS REGISTERED BY THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY TO AUTHORIZE SUCH WORK BASED ON THE PRESCRIPTION OF A DENTIST LICENSED IN THIS STATE, TO REQUIRE THE LABORATORY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING THE LOCATION IN WHICH THE WORK WAS PERFORMED, AND TO REQUIRE THE LABORATORY TO PROVIDE A LIST OF THE MATERIALS USED IN THE WORK; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-280, RELATING TO WORK AUTHORIZATIONS FOR DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INVOICE FOR A PRESCRIPTION TO INCLUDE THE CERTIFICATE NUMBER OF THE PERSON EMPLOYED BY THE LABORATORY WHICH IS TO PERFORM THE WORK.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 17, 2007)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

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H. 4334 (Word version)--Reps. J. M. Neal, Harrell, Clyburn, Haskins, Hosey, Cotty, Toole, Mahaffey, Moss, Mulvaney and Knight: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO BE CERTIFIED AS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK FOR CERTIFICATION AND FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 05, 2007)
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 08, 2008)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 3803 (Word version)--Reps. Haley and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE PROFESSION OF COSMETOLOGY, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO CERTAIN PRACTICES THAT CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF COSMETOLOGY.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--March 28, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 27, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 4767 (Word version)--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING NURSING HOMES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3134, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--February 27, 2008)
(Read second time--March 04, 2008)

H. 3395 (Word version)--Reps. Funderburk, Toole, Stavrinakis and Sandifer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY OFFICE AND THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF SHALL PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NOT LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2007, THAT RECOMMENDS PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING NET METERING

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PROGRAMS AT ALL DISTRIBUTION ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES, ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, MUNICIPAL-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES, AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 31, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 28, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--March 04, 2008)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

H. 4520 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Mar. 11, 2008--March 04, 2008)

H. 4620 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Harrison, Cato, Hagood, Howard, W. D. Smith, Walker, White, Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith and Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE VI, CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO DELETE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL, COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, SECRETARY OF STATE, AND SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION FROM THE LIST OF STATE OFFICERS WHICH THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES TO BE ELECTED AND PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF THESE OFFICERS SERVING IN OFFICE ON THE DATE OF THE RATIFICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THEY MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO SERVE AT HIS PLEASURE AND TO BE REMOVABLE BY HIM FOR ANY REASON; 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; AND

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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE BOARD EFFECTIVE UPON THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION BEING APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR.
(Judiciary Com.--January 31, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 13, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Mar. 05, 2008--March 04, 2008)

H. 4601 (Word version)--Reps. W. D. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Talley, Hagood, Scott, Viers, Mitchell and Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VICTIMS' COMPENSATION AWARDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE CRIME VICTIM'S ADVISORY BOARD TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS BASED ON DOCUMENTED NEED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS, SO AS TO ALLOW CLAIM SUBMISSION VIA FACSIMILE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 16, RELATING TO THE VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE PROGRAM SO AS TO EMPOWER THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND, TO RESTRUCTURE THE VICTIMS' SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, TO CREATE THE VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CRIME VICTIMS' OMSBUDSMAN AND ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1680 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CRIME

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VICTIMS' OMSBUDSMAN TO PROMULGATE NECESSARY REGULATIONS.
(Judiciary Com.--January 30, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 20, 2008)
(Amended--February 26, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Mar. 05, 2008--February 27, 2008)

H. 4578 (Word version)--Reps. Harrison, Hagood, Talley, W. D. Smith and G. R. Smith: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 19 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, BY SPECIAL OR LOCAL LAW, TO ABOLISH A SPECIAL OR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT AND TRANSFER ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO AN ASSUMING SERVICE PROVIDER.
(Judiciary Com.--January 29, 2008)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Mar. 05, 2008--March 04, 2008)

S. 110 (Word version)--Senators Thomas, Elliott, Knotts and Ford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 22, TITLE 17 AS ARTICLE 1 AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS ACT", TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF ALL CRIMINAL RECORDS, AND TO AUTHORIZE EACH SOLICITOR'S OFFICE IN THE STATE TO ADMINISTER THE PROCEDURE.
(Judiciary Com.--June 05, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 27, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Wed., Mar. 05, 2008--March 04, 2008)

H. 4735 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Cato, Funderburk, Loftis, Sandifer, Thompson, Owens and Harvin: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY FILINGS WITH THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, TO INDICATE AN INTENTION

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TO RETAIN LICENSES CURRENTLY OPERATED BY THE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK AND AN INTENTION TO FORM A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO COMPLETE THE NECESSARY TRANSITION FROM AN ANALOG TO DIGITAL SYSTEM, AND TO DIRECT THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO HIRE A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND AN ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS BUSINESS MODELS FOR THE LEASING OF EXCESS CAPACITY ON THE SPECTRUM AND TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE OF THE VALUE OF LICENSES OPERATED BY THE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION NETWORK.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--February 21, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 28, 2008)

H. 4707 (Word version)--Rep. Haskins: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT GREENVILLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MUST PUBLISH NUTRITION INFORMATION FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE OPTIONS IN ANY DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION THAT INCLUDES SCHOOL MENU OPTIONS.
(Greenville Delegation Com.--February 14, 2008)
(Favorable--February 28, 2008)

H. 4800 (Word version)--Ways and Means Committee: A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS AND TO PROVIDE REVENUES TO MEET THE ORDINARY EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008, 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.
(Without Reference--March 04, 2008)

H. 4801 (Word version)--Ways and Means Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE MONIES FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008.
(Without Reference--March 04, 2008)

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WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

SENATE AMENDMENTS ON

S. 360 (Word version)--Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-52-215 TO DEFINE "RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES" FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--February 28, 2008)

MOTION PERIOD

SECOND READING STATEWIDE CONTESTED BILLS

H. 4594 (Word version)--Reps. Sandifer, Cato, Huggins, McLeod, Toole, Walker, R. Brown and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-59-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTING UNLESS LICENSED AS A RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A POTENTIAL BUYER A PROPOSAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, OTHER THAN A WRITTEN ESTIMATE, BEFORE THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY A LICENSED EMPLOYEE OF THE RETAIL SELLER, OR THE RETAIL SELLER; TO FURTHER SPECIFY CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE AND INSTALLATION OF A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND

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REGULATION TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS.
(Labor, Com. & Ind. Com.--January 29, 2008)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Requests for debate by Reps. , Anderson, Cato, Crawford, Frye, Hamilton, Hart, Hosey, Huggins, Jefferson, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mahaffey, Mulvaney, Parks, Perry, Sandifer, Scott, Shoopman, Simrill, D.C. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.R. Smith, Whitmire, Williams and Young--March 04, 2008)

H. 3912 (Word version)--Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE MEDICINE AND TO SPECIFY WHAT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS PRACTICING MEDICINE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT A PHYSICIAN MAY DELEGATE CERTAIN TASKS TO AN UNLICENSED PERSON IF THE PHYSICIAN IS IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN IS NOT PROHIBITED FROM PRACTICING IN CONSULTATION WITH A SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN CONCERNING AN OPINION FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA PHYSICIAN IN MANAGING THE CASE AND TREATMENT OF A PATIENT IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-32, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE TO PRACTICE MEDICINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN WHO GRADUATED FROM A SCHOOL OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OR CANADA AND WHO HAS BEEN LICENSED FOR FIVE YEARS, RATHER THAN TEN YEARS, IN ANOTHER STATE, THE PHYSICIAN IS ONLY REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT ONE YEAR OF POST GRADUATE RESIDENCY TRAINING AND TO REVISE THE TIME WITHIN WHICH CERTAIN SPECIALTY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE UNDERTAKEN IN ORDER TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-35, RELATING TO LICENSURE AS AN EXPERT MEDICAL WITNESS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RATHER THAN THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS LICENSING A PHYSICIAN AS AN EXPERT WITNESS, A PHYSICIAN WHO TESTIFIES IN A PROCEEDING IN THIS STATE IS DEEMED TO HAVE SUBMITTED TO THE JURISDICTION

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OF THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE AND INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES FOR COMPLAINTS RECEIVED.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 17, 2007)
(Favorable--February 27, 2008)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Anderson, Bedingfield, Brady, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Crawford, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hart, Hayes, Hosey, Hutson, Leach, Limehouse, Lowe, Mahaffey, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, Owens, Parks, Rutherford, Sandifer, Sellers, Shoopman, Skelton, G.R. Smith, Taylor, Thompson, Umphlett, White and Whitmire--March 04, 2008)


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