NO. 48

Members of the House and attaches, lunch, State House grounds, by State Farm Mutual Insurance Companies.

Members of the House and two guests, barbecue, Cantey Bldg., by the Citadel Alumni Assn.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. State Chapters of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Members of the House, breakfast, State House grounds, by the S.C. Coroner's Assn.

Members of the House and attaches, lunch, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Omega Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Members of the House and attaches, reception, The Coop, by the Congressional Sportmen's Foundation.

Members of the House and attaches, reception, Clarion Town House, by the College of Charleston.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. Home Educators' Assn.

Members of the House and attaches, reception, S.C. State Museum, by FilmSC and the USC School of Media Arts.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S. C. Adult Education.

Members of the House and attaches, "Taste of SC" luncheon, State House grounds, by Hospitality Assn. of S.C.

Members of the House and attaches, reception, Clarion Town House, by the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Members of the House and attaches, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by Piedmont Natural Gas.

To recognize the Westgate Christian School Boys Soccer Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Westgate Christian School Lady Eagles Basketball Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Westgate Christian School Cheerleading Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Wando High School Girls Tennis Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Summerville High School Wrestling Team, coaches and other school officials.

To recognize the Summerville High School Boys Basketball Team, coaches and other school officials.

H. 4157 (Word version)--Reps. Stewart, Taylor, D. C. Smith, Hart, Gullick, Bedingfield, Toole, Hardwick, Young, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Weeks, Williams, Erickson, Umphlett, Moss, Clemmons, Vick, J. R. Smith, Hagood and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 77 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE "MILITARY VETERANS MOTORCYCLE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--May 29, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 01, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 4743 (Word version)--Reps. Mitchell, Davenport, Littlejohn, W. D. Smith, Allen, Anthony, Cato, Hardwick, Harrell, Hosey, Kennedy, Lowe, Mack, Miller, Phillips, F. N. Smith, Talley, Young, Knight and Hodges: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR MUNICIPALITIES AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT" ALSO INCLUDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING

PROJECTS WHERE ALL OR A PART OF NEW PROPERTY TAX REVENUES GENERATED IN THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT ARE USED TO PROVIDE OR SUPPORT PUBLICLY-OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DISTRICT OR IS USED TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TO SUPPORT PRIVATELY-OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE DISTRICT; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 33 OF TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR COUNTIES.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 21, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 4774 (Word version)--Reps. Littlejohn, Brantley, Whipper, Anthony, Bales, Bowers, Breeland, Clyburn, Erickson, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Hodges, Hosey, Jefferson, Kelly, Loftis, Lowe, Mack, Mahaffey, Owens, Phillips, Rice, W. D. Smith, Williams and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3750 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A NONREFUNDABLE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR ANY MEAT PACKER, BUTCHER, OR PROCESSING PLANT LICENSED OR PERMITTED BY THIS STATE OR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THAT, DURING THE TAX YEAR FOR WHICH THE CREDIT IS CLAIMED, HAD A VALID CONTRACT WITH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO PROCESS DEER FOR DONATION TO ANY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO THE NEEDY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT SHALL BE FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH CARCASS PROCESSED AND DONATED.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 27, 2008)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)
(Read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 3592 (Word version)--Rep. Ballentine: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM THE PROPERTY TAX THE VALUE OF A MOTORCYCLE OWNED OR LEASED BY AND LICENSED AND

REGISTERED IN THE NAME OF A DISABLED VETERAN OF WAR.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 27, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 4685 (Word version)--Reps. Limehouse, Loftis, Lowe, Crawford, Davenport, Hardwick, Leach, Bannister, Bingham, Brantley, Cato, Clemmons, Duncan, Hagood, Mulvaney, M. A. Pitts, Scarborough, Shoopman, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Witherspoon, Barfield, Cotty, Huggins, G. Brown, Bedingfield and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-714, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SITUS OF BOATS FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CHANGE THE EXISTING SITUS REQUIREMENTS BY INCREASING TO A TOTAL OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS IN A PROPERTY TAX YEAR THE TIME IN THIS STATE NECESSARY FOR THE BOAT TO BE SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 13, 2008)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)
(Read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 4339 (Word version)--Reps. Cooper, Clyburn, Battle, Haskins, Harrison, Hosey, Cotty, Walker and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-10-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AFTER JUNE 30, 1993, MAY ALSO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE STATE NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT SYSTEM UNDER CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 9 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO NATIONAL GUARD PENSION BENEFITS PAYABLE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2007.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 05, 2007)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 08, 2008)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)
(Read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 4876 (Word version)--Reps. Cooper and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1020, 9-1-1620, 9-1-1680, AND 9-1-1970, ALL AS

AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-1625, 9-1-1665, 9-1-1975, AND 9-1-1980 SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO PARTICIPATION IN AND PROCEDURES FOR THIS SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-8-130, 9-8-190, BOTH AS AMENDED, AND 9-8-240, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-8-245, 9-8-250, 9-8-260, AND 9-8-270 SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS SYSTEM WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO PARTICIPATION IN AND PROCEDURES FOR THIS SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-9-70, AS AMENDED, 9-9-120, 9-9-180, AS AMENDED, AND 9-9-240, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-9-245, 9-9-250, 9-9-255, AND 9-9-260 SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO PARTICIPATION IN AND PROCEDURES FOR THIS SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-150, 9-11-210, 9-11-270, ALL AS AMENDED, AND 9-11-350, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-11-155, 9-11-175, 9-11-355, AND 9-11-360 SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WITH REGARD TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO PARTICIPATION IN AND PROCEDURES FOR THIS SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-16-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT OF ASSETS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT

SYSTEMS, SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; TO AMEND TITLE 9 BY ADDING CHAPTER 12 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR QUALIFIED EXCESS BENEFIT ARRANGEMENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-10, 9-1-1140, AND 9-1-1620, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-1-320, 9-1-1135, AND 9-1-1775 SO AS TO CODIFY CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO FURTHER IDENTIFY THE PLAN DOCUMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-8-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR JUDGES AND SOLICITORS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-8-35 AND 9-8-185 SO AS TO CODIFY CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO FURTHER IDENTIFY THE PLAN DOCUMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-9-31 AND 9-9-175 TO FURTHER IDENTIFY THE PLAN DOCUMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-11-50 AND 9-11-150, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTIONS 9-11-35, 9-11-125, AND 9-11-265 SO AS TO CODIFY CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO FURTHER IDENTIFY THE PLAN DOCUMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THIS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, REGULATIONS 19-900

THROUGH 19-997 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF REGULATIONS SHALL HAVE NO APPLICATION TO THE OPERATION OF TITLE 9 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Ways and Means Com.--March 25, 2008)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)
(Read second time--April 03, 2008)

S. 463 (Word version)--Senators Leatherman, Alexander, Verdin, Short, Setzler, Vaughn and Elliott: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO BENEFITS AND FUNDING OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS IN THIS STATE AND THE INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS OF ANY TRUST FUND ESTABLISHED BY LAW FOR THE FUNDING OF POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS MAY BE INVESTED AND REINVESTED IN EQUITY SECURITIES SUBJECT TO THE SAME LIMITATIONS ON SUCH INVESTMENTS APPLICABLE FOR THE FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS.
(Ways and Means Com.--May 09, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 3058 (Word version)--Reps. W. D. Smith, Haskins, Young, G. R. Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Kirsh, Mahaffey, Sandifer, Brady, Bedingfield, Funderburk, Mitchell, M. A. Pitts, Whipper and R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-25-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SO AS TO ADD THAT CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS IN OTHER STATES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING A PREVIOUS CONVICTION FOR PURPOSES OF ENHANCING THE PENALTY.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 13, 2006)
(Judiciary Com.--January 09, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)
(Amended and read second time--April 03, 2008)

H. 4520 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 08, 2008--April 03, 2008)

H. 4549 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 08, 2008--April 02, 2008)

S. 1066 (Word version)--Senators Leatherman, Setzler, Knotts and Cromer: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO RELOCATE THE COLUMBIA STATE FARMERS' MARKET FROM ITS CURRENT LOCATION IN RICHLAND COUNTY TO LEXINGTON COUNTY, TO RE-AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO EXPEND CERTAIN MONIES FOR THE RELOCATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE TO TERMINATE THE PENDING PROJECT THAT RELOCATES THE MARKET TO THE WALKER TRACT IN RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO IMPLEMENT A STATEWIDE FARMERS' MARKET PLAN.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 12, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)

H. 4745 (Word version)--Reps. Young, Mulvaney, Umphlett, Ballentine, Huggins, E. H. Pitts, Bedingfield, Haley, Lowe, Clemmons, Viers, Scarborough, Edge, Harrell, Cotty, Mitchell, Chalk, Hagood, Talley, Gullick, Miller, Harvin, Bingham, Witherspoon, Haskins, Thompson, Merrill, Sandifer, Brady, Weeks, Scott, Duncan, Cato, Cooper, Dantzler, G. M. Smith, Whipper, R. Brown, Mahaffey and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 6 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY MAY CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT COMPRISED OF NONCONTIGUOUS PARCELS OF LAND, TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITY MAY USE ASSESSMENTS TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND TO ALLOW AN ASSESSMENT TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION AND

MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO NEW DEVELOPMENT.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 21, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)

H. 4673 (Word version)--Reps. Cooper, White, E. H. Pitts, Toole, Mahaffey, Bales and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-9-61 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE AWARDING OF AN ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE IN BENEFITS PAYABLE BY THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY USING THE FORMULA AND CRITERIA FOR CALCULATING SUCH INCREASES USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-1810, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AWARD OF ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES IN BENEFITS PAID BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM ONE PERCENT TO TWO PERCENT THE GUARANTEED ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT AND TO REVISE THE CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE FURTHER INCREASES MAY BE AWARDED SUBJECT TO THE CURRENT OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES; TO AMEND SECTION 9-9-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RETIREMENT UNDER AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS PAID BY THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO REFERENCE THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT IN THOSE BENEFITS PAYABLE PURSUANT TO SECTION 9-9-61 OF THE 1976 CODE AS ADDED BY THIS ACT AND TO FURTHER DEFINE "EARNABLE COMPENSATION" FOR PURPOSES OF THAT SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-310, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AWARD OF AN ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE IN BENEFITS PAID BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO REFLECT INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, SO AS TO PROVIDE A GUARANTEED TWO PERCENT ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT AND TO REVISE THE CRITERIA WHICH MUST BE MET BEFORE FURTHER

INCREASES MAY BE AWARDED SUBJECT TO THE CURRENT OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON ANNUAL COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES, TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT UNSEVERABLE, AND TO PROVIDE THE ACTIONS REQUIRED BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD FOR THIS ACT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 12, 2008)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)

S. 368 (Word version)--Senators Ritchie, McConnell, Courson, Leventis, Martin, Hayes, Gregory, Richardson, Malloy, Sheheen, Campsen, Cleary, Setzler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-220 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE FLEET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL SEEK TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY DECREASING THE DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-310, RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE STATE FLEET, TO PROVIDE THAT PREFERENCE MUST BE GIVEN TO HYBRID, PLUG-IN HYBRID, BIO-DIESEL OR FLEX-FUEL VEHICLES WHEN A COMPARABLE PRICE AND QUALITY IS AVAILABLE.
(Agri., Natl. Res. and Environ. Affrs. Com.--April 10, 2007)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)

H. 4067 (Word version)--Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-24-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEED RECORDING FEE, SO AS TO EXEMPT A DEED TRANSFERRING REAL PROPERTY FROM A TRUST TO A TRUST DISTRIBUTEE UPON THE DEATH OF THE SETTLOR UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
(Judiciary Com.--May 15, 2007)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)

H. 4725 (Word version)--Reps. Harrell, Scarborough, Harrison, Merrill, Clemmons, Haley, Cotty and Erickson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BALLOT STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAME OF EACH CANDIDATE SHALL APPEAR ON A BALLOT NO MORE THAN ONE TIME, AND IF A

CANDIDATE IS NOMINATED BY MULTIPLE PARTIES OR PETITIONS, THE NAME OF EACH PARTY OR PETITION NOMINATING THE CANDIDATE MUST BE LISTED UNDER THE CANDIDATE'S NAME.
(Judiciary Com.--February 20, 2008)
(Favorable--April 02, 2008)

S. 14 (Word version)--Senators Hayes, Campsen, Vaughn, Mescher, Knotts, Verdin, Alexander, Lourie and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE GUARD RAIL OF A VOTING BOOTH, TO AUTHORIZE A DEPENDENT CHILD OF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO ACCOMPANY THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR IN THE VOTING BOOTH WHILE HE IS CASTING HIS BALLOT.
(Judiciary Com.--February 14, 2007)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 02, 2008)

H. 4931 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO NONPUBLIC POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION LICENSING, USE OF SURETY BOND FUNDS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3170, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 02, 2008)

H. 4932 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LICENSING CRITERIA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3129, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 02, 2008)

H. 4933 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR RESIDENTS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE,

DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3143, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 02, 2008)

H. 4934 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3137, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 02, 2008)

H. 4935 (Word version)--Education and Public Works Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, RELATING TO FREE TEXTBOOKS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3138, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 02, 2008)

H. 4648 (Word version)--Reps. Sellers, Brantley, Knight, Govan, Agnew, Alexander, Anderson, Anthony, Breeland, Clyburn, Hart, Hayes, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, Ott, Rutherford, Scott and F. N. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "REDUCTION OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 119 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SUBJECT TO FUNDS BEING APPROPRIATED, SHALL DEVELOP A GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO COUNTIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC POPULATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS CHAPTER; TO ESTABLISH GRANT PROPOSAL CRITERIA; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDING FOR THIS GRANT PROGRAM

IS TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT, EXISTING RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES PROGRAMS.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 05, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 03, 2008)

H. 4687 (Word version)--Rep. Huggins: 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.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 13, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4713 (Word version)--Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STATE VETERANS' CEMETERIES AND QUALIFICATIONS TO RECEIVE A PLOT IN A STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM TWENTY YEARS TO EIGHT YEARS THE TIME A VETERAN MUST HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT OF THIS STATE IN ORDER TO MEET ONE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 19, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 03, 2008)

H. 4845 (Word version)--Reps. Neilson, Bales, Lucas and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-530, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL, ITS MEMBERS, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO ADD AN ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN AND A PEDIATRIC PHYSICIAN TO THE COUNCIL.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--March 12, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

S. 799 (Word version)--Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-755 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION THERAPY TAKE PLACE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--January 30, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 03, 2008)

S. 970 (Word version)--Senator Hutto: 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.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--February 20, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4861 (Word version)--Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-367 SO AS TO REQUIRE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO PREPARE ONE BALLOT FOR ALL ELECTIONS WHEN A NONPARTISAN SCHOOL ELECTION IS HELD ON THE SAME DAY AS ANOTHER ELECTION.
(Chesterfield Delegation Com.--March 13, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4949 (Word version)--Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - PANEL FOR DIETETICS, RELATING TO LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF DIETETICS WITHIN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3193, PURSUANT TO THE

PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
(Without Reference--April 03, 2008)

H. 4950 (Word version)--Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, SO AS TO MAKE MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES.
(Without reference--April 03, 2008)

(R217) H.3632 -- Reps. Chalk, Haskins, Brantley, Bales, Harvin, Jefferson, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Moss, Neilson, J.R. Smith and Whipper: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION MAY REQUIRE STATE AND NATIONAL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS OF AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE TO PRACTICE NURSING AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY REQUIRE SUCH CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTIGATION OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING OF A LICENSEE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-39 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LICENSED NURSE TO WEAR AN IDENTIFICATION BADGE BEARING THE NURSE'S NAME AND TITLE.

(Veto message received--April 02, 2008)

(Ordered placed on Calendar--April 04, 2008)

(R222) H.4686 -- Reps. McLeod and Duncan: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF A SURPLUS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SHOP IN NEWBERRY TO THE COUNTY OF NEWBERRY.

(Veto message received--April 02, 2008)

(Ordered placed on Calendar--April 03, 2008)

S. 144 (Word version)--Senators Malloy, McConnell, Ford, Rankin, Knotts, Cleary, Vaughn, Campsen, Richardson, McGill, Elliott, Fair and Williams: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A SENTENCING GUIDELINES COMMISSION TO REVIEW, STUDY, AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION FOR SENTENCING GUIDELINES, THE PAROLE SYSTEM, AND ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROCEDURES FOR NON-VIOLENT OFFENDERS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--April 02, 2008)

H. 4578 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 08, 2008--April 03, 2008)

H. 4550 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 08, 2008--April 03, 2008)

H. 4917 (Word version)--Reps. Thompson and Cobb-Hunter: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GREENVILLE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION TO USE THE HOUSE CHAMBER AND ANY AVAILABLE COMMITTEE HEARING ROOMS IN THE BLATT HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008, AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008, TO CONDUCT A YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com.--April 01, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4727 (Word version)--Rep. Stavrinakis: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO URGE THE GOVERNMENT OF TURKEY TO GRANT THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH APPROPRIATE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION, ECCLESIASTICAL SUCCESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO TRAIN CLERGY OF ALL NATIONALITIES AND TO RESPECT THE PROPERTY

RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com.--February 20, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

S. 959 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Thu., May 15, 2008--April 02, 2008)

H. 4918 (Word version)--Rep. Spires: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 302 AND FISH HATCHERY ROAD IN LEXINGTON COUNTY "BILLY G. STONE INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERSECTION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "BILLY G. STONE INTERSECTION".
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions--April 01, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4904 (Word version)--Reps. Alexander, Branham, Crawford, Lowe and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF AN UNARMED ATOMIC WARHEAD OVER THE MARS BLUFF COMMUNITY IN FLORENCE COUNTY.
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions--March 27, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4929 (Word version)--Reps. Haley, Toole, Ballentine, Bingham, Frye, Huggins, McLeod, Ott and Spires: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF PLATT SPRINGS ROAD IN LEXINGTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 6 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH KYZER ROAD THE "LANCE CORPORAL JOSHUA L. TORRENCE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT

CONTAIN THE WORDS "LANCE CORPORAL JOSHUA L. TORRENCE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
(Invitations and Memorial Resolutions--April 01, 2008)
(Favorable--April 03, 2008)

H. 4594 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., Apr. 09, 2008--April 02, 2008)

S. 110 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Tue., Apr. 08, 2008--April 03, 2008)

H. 4585 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Thu., Apr. 10, 2008--April 03, 2008)

H. 4622 (Word version)--Reps. Hutson, Dantzler, Limehouse, Miller, Perry, Umphlett, Witherspoon and Knight: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO POINTS ASSESSED A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD FOR VIOLATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THAT REGULATE THE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOUR POINTS MUST BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE DRIVING RECORD OF A PERSON FOR THE IMPROPER OPERATION OF A VEHICLE WHEN APPROACHING A STATIONARY EMERGENCY VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1538, RELATING TO THE MANAGEMENT OF AN EMERGENCY SCENE AND PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION, SO AS TO REUSE THE DEFINITION OF AN EMERGENCY SCENE, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PERSONS DRIVING IN OR THROUGH AN EMERGENCY SCENE MUST EXERCISE DUE REGARD FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS WHEN HE DRIVES TO OR FROM AN EMERGENCY SCENE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO COMMITS A MOVING VIOLATION IN AN EMERGENCY IS SUBJECT TO A FINE THAT IS DOUBLE THE FINE OTHERWISE PRESCRIBED FOR THAT MOVING VIOLATION, AND TO PROVIDE

THAT CERTAIN CONDUCT BY A DRIVER CONSTITUTES A FACTOR IN AGGRAVATION.
(Educ. & Pub. Wks. Com.--January 31, 2008)
(Recalled and referred to Judiciary Com.--February 13, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--March 05, 2008)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Bedingfield, Brantley, Clyburn, Duncan, Frye, Gambrell, Hiott, Hosey, Hutson, Jefferson, Loftis, Mahaffey, Merrill, Moss, Ott, Pinson, Simrill, D.C. Smith, J.R. Smith, Talley, Taylor, Thompson and Walker--April 03, 2008)

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