NO. 65

Members of the House and attaches, reception, 1114 College Street, by the S.C. Beer Wholesalers Assn.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the S.C. HIV/AIDS Care Crisis Task Force.

Members of the House, spouses and attaches, "Taste of SC", State House grounds, by the Palmetto Agriculture and Food Industry Council.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Members of the House, reception, Clarion Town House, by the S.C. Assn. of Certified Public Accountants.

Members of the House, reception, University House, by the S.C. Manufacturers Alliance.

Members of the House, family and attaches, softball game and picnic, Capital City Stadium, by BlueCross BlueShield of S.C.

H. 5048 (Word version)--Rep. Phillips: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF SUCCESSORS TO CERTAIN JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS AND A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, AS THE DATE FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE TO MEET IN JOINT SESSION IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY, THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THE WIL LOU GRAY OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL TO SUCCEED THOSE MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE IN 2008, OR WHOSE POSITIONS OTHERWISE MUST BE FILLED; AND TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE REGARDING NOMINATIONS AND SECONDING SPEECHES FOR THE CANDIDATES FOR THESE OFFICES DURING THE JOINT SESSION.
(Adopted--April 22, 2008)

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

To recognize the Berkeley High School Mock Trial Team, coaches and other school officials.

S. 951 (Word version)--Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-245, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FIVE PERCENT EXCISE TAX ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF THE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION TO STATE AGENCIES, COUNTIES, AND LOCAL ENTITIES MUST BE BASED ON REVENUES RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005, RATHER THAN REVENUES ALLOCATED.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 12, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 17, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 22, 2008)

S. 880 (Word version)--Senators Campsen, Knotts, Fair and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2110 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WITH A VERIFIED POSITIVE DRUG TEST OR ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TEST IS DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE UNTIL THE PERSON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEDICAL REPORTING OFFICER CONDUCTING DRUG OR ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TESTS PURSUANT TO 49 C.F.R. 40 MUST REPORT POSITIVE VERIFIED TEST RESULTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
(Judiciary Com.--April 16, 2008)
(Recalled--April 23, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 29, 2008)

S. 882 (Word version)--Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-175, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF DENTAL INSTRUCTOR LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LICENSES ARE RESTRICTED LICENSES; TO FURTHER SPECIFY IN WHAT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH A LICENSEE MAY TEACH; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE

TERMINATION OF SUCH A LICENSE IF THE LICENSEE CEASES TO BE A FACULTY MEMBER AT ONE OF THE SPECIFIED PROGRAMS; AND ALSO TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MAY REVOKE SUCH A RESTRICTED LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER OR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THE CHAPTER; AND TO ADD SECTION 40-15-176 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF RESTRICTED PUBLIC HEALTH DENTAL LICENSES FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSED DENTISTS WHO WORK IN A GOVERNMENT OR ELEEMOSYNARY ENTITY TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE TO UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF SUCH A LICENSEE IF THE LICENSEE CEASES TO BE EMPLOYED BY A SPECIFIED PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE SUCH LICENSES TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MAY REVOKE SUCH A RESTRICTED LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 01, 2008)
(Favorable--April 24, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 29, 2008)

S. 918 (Word version)--Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-43-190 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CENTRAL FILL PHARMACIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN THIS STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS FOR, AND AT THE REQUEST OF, ANOTHER PHARMACY; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN OPERATING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CENTRAL FILL PHARMACIES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, OBTAINING A CENTRAL FILL PHARMACY PERMIT AND A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES REGISTRATION, NOTIFYING PATIENTS OF CENTRAL FILL PROCESSING PROCEDURES, REQUIRING WRITTEN PRESCRIPTION DRUG INFORMATION AND A TOLL-FREE NUMBER, PROVIDING PRESCRIPTION LABELING AND RECORD

KEEPING REQUIREMENTS, AND REQUIRING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUALS.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 01, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 24, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 29, 2008)

S. 1168 (Word version)--Senators Peeler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 15-9-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON THE SUPERINTENDENT OF A STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF SUCH HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-50, RELATING TO DIVIDING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH INTO DIVISIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING A MEDICAL DIVISION TO BE HEADED BY A MEDICAL DOCTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-60, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF EACH HOSPITAL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF SUCH HOSPITALS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-90, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO EPILEPSY AND TO CERTAIN OBSOLETE TERMS, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF A MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-9-100, RELATING TO AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY OVER WHICH THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION MAY EXERCISE ITS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO DELETE OBSOLETE TERMS, MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, AND SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF A MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-220, RELATING TO PATIENT RIGHTS GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GRIEVANCE MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THAT A DETERMINATION MUST BE MADE WHETHER CORRECTIVE ACTION IS WARRANTED; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-10, RELATING TO DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF

MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-210, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF PATIENTS BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITIES, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS AND TO SUBSTITUTE "DIRECTOR" FOR "SUPERINTENDENT" OF A MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTION OR FACILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 44-23-250, RELATING TO THE SIGNATURE OF A "SUPERINTENDENT OF ANY INSTITUTION" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH , SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT MEANS THE "DIRECTOR" OF SUCH INSTITUTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 44-11-80 RELATING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION SETTING THE SALARIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF STATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-23-30 RELATING TO A NONRESIDENT PHYSICIAN EXAMINING AN INSTITUTIONALIZED PATIENT OUT OF STATE.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--March 25, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 24, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 29, 2008)

S. 1174 (Word version)--Senators Peeler and Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACILITIES EXEMPT FROM HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE, SO AS TO EXEMPT HOMESHARE ENHANCED RESPITE PROGRAMS DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--March 25, 2008)
(Favorable--April 24, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 29, 2008)

S. 311 (Word version)--Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2723 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES THAT DO NOT CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE TO OBTAIN STATEMENTS FROM EACH PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE CHILDCARE FACILITY

INDICATING THAT THE PARENT HAS RECEIVED NOTICE FROM THE FACILITY THAT THE FACILITY DOES NOT CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE, TO REQUIRE A GROUP CHILDCARE HOME OR FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME WHOSE LIABILITY INSURANCE LAPSES OR IS CANCELED AND NOT REPLACED TO OBTAIN A STATEMENT FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A CHILD ENROLLED IN THAT CHILDCARE FACILITY, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INFORM EACH GROUP CHILDCARE HOME AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME OF THIS REQUIREMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SECTION IS A CONDITION OF LICENSURE.
(Med., Mil., Pub. & Mun. Affrs. Com.--April 01, 2008)
(Favorable--April 24, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 29, 2008)

S. 950 (Word version)--Senators Hutto and Matthews: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-630, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES UPON APPROVAL BY THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD.
(Without reference--April 29, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--April 30, 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.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--April 22, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--May 01, 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.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--April 22, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., May 06, 2008--May 01, 2008)

S. 642 (Word version)--Senators Thomas and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-5-15 AND SECTION 11-13-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COLLATERAL REQUIRED TO SECURE THE UNINSURED FUNDS ON DEPOSIT OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND THE STATE, SO AS TO DEFINE A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN WHICH THESE FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED AS A QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORY, TO ALLOW SUCH A DEPOSITORY TO SECURE THESE FUNDS USING THE DEDICATED METHOD OR THE POOLING METHOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY OR STATE TREASURER MAY REQUIRE SUCH A DEPOSITORY TO USE THE DEDICATED METHOD.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--April 24, 2008)
(Debate Adjourned until Tue., May 6, 2008--April 29, 2008)

H. 4548 (Word version)--Reps. Umphlett, Cobb-Hunter, G. M. Smith, Lowe, Hutson, Jefferson, Toole, Vick, J. H. Neal, Huggins, Haley, Witherspoon, Anderson, Dantzler, Duncan, Knight, Ott, E. H. Pitts, Spires, Williams and Funderburk: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 50, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF FISH; BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-221 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CATCH LIMITS, LENGTH LIMITS, AND OTHER REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO STRIPED BASS TAKEN IN THE LOWER SANTEE RIVER

AND COOPER RIVER SYSTEMS DURING SPECIFIED PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL POINTS FOR OTHER FISHING VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR EXCEEDING CERTAIN LIMITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE PENALTIES APPLY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-13-220, 50-13-230, AND 50-13-235 RELATING TO STRIPED BASS CATCH AND TAKING REQUIREMENTS.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--April 30, 2008)
(Debate Adjourned until Tue., May 6, 2008--April 30, 2008)

H. 3279 (Word version)--Rep. Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MOBILITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS A DIVISION WITHIN THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-1-20, 57-3-10, AND 57-3-20, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ITS DIVISIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE MASS TRANSIT DIVISION; TO REPEAL SECTION 57-3-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MASS TRANSIT DIVISION'S POWERS AND DUTIES; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 25, TITLE 58, RELATING TO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--May 01, 2008)

H. 3032 (Word version)--Reps. Viers and Sandifer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS RELATING TO THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL ALIENS IN THIS STATE AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AS APPROPRIATE.
(Pending Question: Shall the House concur in the Senate Amendments--May 01, 2008)

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

H. 4585 (Word version) -- Rep. G.M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND STATEWIDE ELECTION DAY SALES OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ON STATEWIDE ELECTION DAYS.
(Judiciary Com.--January 29, 2008)
(Favorable--March 05, 2008)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Agnew, Anthony, Barfield, Bedingfield, Cato, Cooper, Cotty, Duncan, Hamilton, Haskins, Hayes, Hosey, Kennedy, Leach, Loftis, Mahaffey, Sellers, D.C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Thompson, Vick, Walker and Witherspoon--April 02, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Tues., May 06, 2008--April 22, 2008)

S. 970 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Thu., May 07, 2008--April 22, 2008)

H. 4378 (Word version)--Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 10, TITLE 4 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX NOT TO EXCEED ONE PERCENT 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.
(Prefiled--Wednesday, December 12, 2007)
(Ways and Means Com.--January 08, 2008)
(Fav. With Amdt.--April 24, 2008)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Allen, Bedingfield, Crawford, Davenport, Frye, Gullick, Hamilton, Haskins, Kirsh, Leach, Littlejohn, Lowe, Merrill, Miller, Mulvaney, Perry, Sandifer, Shoopman, Simrill, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.R. Smith, Umphlett, Weeks and Young--April 30, 2008)
(Debate adjourned until Thu., May 01, 2008--April 30, 2008)

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