S. 415 (Word version) -- Senators Cleary, Ryberg, Ritchie, Knotts, Leventis, O'Dell, Malloy, Mescher, Cromer, Lourie, Patterson, Matthews, Vaughn, Pinckney and Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO URGE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO DEVELOP AN EFFICIENT AND EXPEDITIOUS SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES SOLDIERS WHO ARE CAPTURED BY ANY OPPOSING FORCE WITH AN APPROPRIATE AND UNIFORM DESIGNATION, ENSURES THAT ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS ARE TAKEN TO ADVOCATE THEIR FAIR AND HUMANE TREATMENT WHILE CAPTURED, AND PROVIDES CARE AND COMPASSION TO THE SOLDIERS¿ FAMILIES AND ENSURES CONTINUITY OF ENTITLED BENEFITS.
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H. 3775 (Word version) -- Reps. Skelton, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE TWO HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF THOMAS GREEN CLEMSON, BORN IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ON JULY 1, 1807.
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H. 3776 (Word version) -- Rep. Gullick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009 WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THIS PURPOSE, A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW TO EACH MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SCHOOL-RESOURCE OFFICER ASSIGNED TO IT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-240, RELATING TO THE EXPULSION OF STUDENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE EXPULSION OF STUDENTS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR WHO COMMIT CERTAIN CRIMINAL OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-320, RELATING TO SCHOOL CRIME REPORTING BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICIALS TO REPORT EVIDENCES OF GANG ACTIVITY AND ANY PORTION OF THAT GANG ACTIVITY WHICH SCHOOL OFFICIALS BELIEVE CONSTITUTES CRIMINAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN TURN SHALL NOTIFY SCHOOL OFFICIALS OF A LOCAL DISTRICT WHEN THEY ASCERTAIN THAT GANGS ARE UNDERTAKING ACTIVITIES AT PARTICULAR SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DISTRICT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-380, RELATING TO IMMUNITY OF SCHOOL OFFICIALS WHEN REPORTING SCHOOL RELATED CRIMES, SO AS TO ALSO EXTEND IMMUNITY TO SCHOOL OFFICIALS WHEN TAKING ACTION IN GOOD FAITH TO STOP OR PREVENT SCHOOL-RELATED CRIMES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-1120, RELATING TO SEARCHES BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OR OFFICIALS WITH OR WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND OFFICIALS MAY CAUSE SEARCHES TO BE CONDUCTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS WITH DRUG DOGS AND MAY ALSO UTILIZE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS; TO ADD SECTION 59-63-1410 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, WITHIN AVAILABLE FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SHALL ESTABLISH IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICIALS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IN THOSE DISTRICTS OR COMBINATION OF DISTRICTS WHERE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS ARE NOT YET ESTABLISHED AND FOR WHICH THERE IS A JUSTIFIED NEED; AND TO ADD SECTION 59-63-1420 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JULY 1, 2008, STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN EXPELLED OR SUSPENDED FROM SCHOOL ALSO MAY ATTEND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS IN THE MANNER AND UNDER THE CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BY REGULATION.
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H. 3777 (Word version) -- Reps. Witherspoon, Duncan, Umphlett and Hiott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-33-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE OR A PERMIT MAY BE ISSUED BY AN INSPECTOR FOR INTRASTATE AND INTERSTATE SHIPMENTS OF CONIFER AND HARDWOOD SEEDLINGS TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE APPARENTLY FREE OF PESTS AND DISEASES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TO ENSURE PEST AND DISEASE-FREE PLANT MATERIAL, THE PREFERRED METHOD OF TREATMENT IS FUMIGATION USING METHYL BROMIDE IN SEEDLING PLANT BEDS PRIOR TO SEEDING.
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H. 3778 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF MRS. DELIA PERKINS "DEE" WHALEY, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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H. 3779 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-1-40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF CRIMINAL RECORDS WHEN A CHARGE AGAINST A PERSON IS DISCHARGED, DISMISSED, OR THE PERSON IS FOUND INNOCENT OF THE CHARGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, OR STATE AGENCY MAY NOT COLLECT A FEE FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
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H. 3780 (Word version) -- Reps. Loftis, Cotty, Whipper, Witherspoon, Bedingfield, G. R. Smith, Davenport, Duncan, Mitchell, Hardwick, Haskins, Brantley, Anthony, Ballentine, Bannister, Bingham, Bowen, Brady, Cato, Ceips, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Cooper, Dantzler, Edge, Funderburk, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hinson, Hiott, Huggins, Kelly, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, Merrill, Mulvaney, Neilson, Owens, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Sandifer, Scarborough, Shoopman, Simrill, F. N. Smith, W. D. Smith, Stewart, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Viers and Walker: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 57, THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 TO ENACT THE "TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2007" SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL IMPLEMENT THE TRAFFIC CONGESTION REDUCTION PROGRAM WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO MINIMIZE TRAFFIC CONGESTION ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH WITHIN THE STATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF THE STATE'S CITIZENS.
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H. 3781 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-465, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN RICHLAND COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND ADD CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF RICHLAND 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 AND PROVIDE THAT POLLING PLACES MUST BE SELECTED BY THE RICHLAND COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION UPON APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
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H. 3782 (Word version) -- Reps. Rice, Hiott and Owens: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 260 OF 1981, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM THREE TO ONE THE NUMBER OF AT-LARGE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AS ITS CHAIRMAN, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS INCLUDING PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF THE AT-LARGE MEMBER TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN.
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H. 3783 (Word version) -- Reps. Limehouse, Crawford and Bales: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-33-210, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BIENNIAL LICENSE TAXES GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO REDUCE THE BIENNIAL FEE FOR THE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE FROM FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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H. 3784 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL "LADY PANTHERS" SWIM TEAM ON ITS IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE SWIMMERS, HEAD COACH JESSICA DAWBER, AND ASSISTANT COACH CAROLYN KELLER ON AN EXCEPTIONAL SEASON.
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H. 3785 (Word version) -- Reps. Knight, Chellis, Harrell and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL "LADY PANTHERS" SWIM TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE GIRLS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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H. 3786 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PASTOR WILLIAM "CALVIN" DANIELS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A CIVIC LEADER AND MINISTER OF GOD.
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H. 3787 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and Williams: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BRENDA BYRD, OF DARLINGTON COUNTY, FOR BEING NAMED WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION 2007 JOSTENS-BERENSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
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H. 3788 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE LUGOFF-ELGIN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR BEING NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA'S FIRST "SCHOOL TO WATCH" BY THE NATIONAL FORUM TO ACCELERATE MIDDLE-GRADES REFORM.
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H. 3789 (Word version) -- Reps. Kirsh and Cooper: A BILL TO RETITLE ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMPLOYEES AND RETIREMENT INSURANCE AS "EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES INSURANCE-ACCOUNTING FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS", TO MAKE FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE STATE'S COMPLIANCE WITH NEW REQUIREMENTS OF THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 1-11-703, 1-11-705, AND 1-11-707 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE TRUST FUND (SCRHI TRUST FUND) AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE TRUST FUND AS THE METHOD OF PAYING AND ACCOUNTING FOR RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND BASIC LONG TERM DISABILITY INCOME BENEFIT PLAN PREMIUMS IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACTUARIAL FUNDING AND INVESTMENT OF THE ASSETS OF THESE TRUST FUNDS, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-710, RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL PLANS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SCRHI TRUST FUND BY MEANS OF INCREASED EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION RATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-730, RELATING TO PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL PLANS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS FOR RETIREES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYER PREMIUMS FOR RETIREES TO THE REVISED METHOD PROVIDED IN THIS ACT, PROSPECTIVELY TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYER PAID PREMIUMS FOR RETIREES, AND TO DELETE AN OBSOLETE PROVISION.
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H. 3790 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-560 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER FROM LIVING WITHIN A ONE-MILE RADIUS OF A SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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H. 3791 (Word version) -- Rep. Knight: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MODIFICATIONS OF TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS OTHER THAN PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH PROVIDING SERVICES OR POTENTIAL SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, AND TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF THE CHARGE FOR A PERMIT, LICENSE, OR FEE REQUIRED TO BE PAID TO A UNIT OF GOVERNMENT IN CONNECTION WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL PROPERTY.
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H. 3792 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, Barfield, Crawford and Limehouse: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-29-110 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC OR LEGAL NOTICES OR ADVERTISEMENTS THROUGH PUBLIC NOTICE WEB SITES WHEN PUBLIC OR LEGAL NOTICE OR ADVERTISEMENT IS REQUIRED BY LAW AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC NOTICE WEB SITE PROVIDERS.
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H. 3793 (Word version) -- Reps. Davenport, Brantley, Rutherford, Cotty, Mitchell, Alexander, Anthony, Ballentine, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Branham, G. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Chellis, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Dantzler, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Gambrell, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, Merrill, Moss, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Perry, Pinson, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, D. C. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Spires, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Umphlett, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whitmire and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A "PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION" A STUDENT MAY ATTEND TO RECEIVE A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDES AN INSTITUTION THAT OFFERS A DOCTORATE OF CHIROPRACTIC DEGREE PROGRAM, WAS FOUNDED IN 1973, IS ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON COLLEGES OF THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AND THE COMMISSION OF ACCREDITATION OF THE COUNCIL ON CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION, AND IS LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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H. 3794 (Word version) -- Reps. Littlejohn, Davenport, Walker, Mitchell, Anthony, Mahaffey and W. D. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-11-720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ENTITIES WHOSE EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS AND TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES OF BERKELEY CITIZENS, BABCOCK CENTER, CHARLES LEA CENTER, AND TRI DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF AIKEN COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PLANS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 9-1-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO UPDATE REFERENCES RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES IN THE DEFINITIONS OF "EMPLOYEE" AND "EMPLOYER" AND TO INCLUDE WITHIN THOSE DEFINITIONS BERKELEY CITIZENS, BABCOCK CENTER, CHARLES LEA CENTER, AND TRI DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF AIKEN COUNTY.
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H. 3795 (Word version) -- Reps. Govan, Hosey, Sellers, Howard and J. H. Neal: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION TO ASSIST AND ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE HISTORIC PROPERTIES REFLECTING THE STATE'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE STAFF ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING FOR THE COMMISSION.
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H. 3796 (Word version) -- Reps. Ceips, G. M. Smith, Weeks, Anderson, G. Brown, Edge, Harrison and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEDUCTION OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS ATTRIBUTABLE TO SERVICE ON ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS DEDUCTION TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT DEDUCTION ALLOWED BY THIS ACT.
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H. 3797 (Word version) -- Rep. Chalk: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE OF HEALTH FACILITIES, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR AN "IN-HOME CARE SERVICE PROVIDER"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-260, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE OF A HEALTH FACILITY, SO AS TO MAKE THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO AN "IN-HOME CARE SERVICE PROVIDER".
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H. 3798 (Word version) -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO MAY PERFORM MARRIAGE CEREMONIES, SO AS TO ALSO INCLUDE THE CHIEF OF A NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ENTITY RECOGNIZED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS.
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H. 3799 (Word version) -- Reps. Thompson, Chellis, G. M. Smith, Leach, Cato and Shoopman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-15-85 TO CHAPTER 15, TITLE 42 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE BURDEN OF PROOF IN A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM TO BE ON THE EMPLOYEE, TO PROVIDE HOW CAUSATION IN MEDICALLY COMPLEX CASES MUST BE PROVEN, AND TO DEFINE EXPERT WITNESS; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-530, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AS USED IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "FALSE STATEMENT AND MISREPRESENTATION"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-540, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FELONY OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-55-560, RELATING TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HIRE A FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT; TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-10, RELATING TO THE CITATION AND REFERENCES TO TERMS USED IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 42-1-160, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITIONS OF "INJURY" AND "PERSONAL INJURY", SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THESE TERMS AND TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "ACCIDENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND THE PERIOD OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AWARDS MUST BE DETERMINED BASED ON CERTAIN FACTORS, TO DEFINE "PERMANENT MEDICAL IMPAIRMENT", AND TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE BACK FOR COMPENSATION TO BE PAID UNDER THE SCHEDULE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-400, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PERMANENT PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT" FOR PURPOSES OF REIMBURSEMENT TO AN EMPLOYER FROM THE SECOND INJURY FUND, SO AS TO LIMIT THE MEANING OF THE TERM TO AN AMPUTATED LIMB, LOSS OR PARTIAL LOSS OF SIGHT, AND RUPTURED INTERVERTEBRAL DISC AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE SECOND INJURY FUND ON JUNE 30, 2012; TO AMEND SECTION 42-11-10, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE", SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE TERM AND TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN COMPENSATION FOR THIS DISEASE IS PAYABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-60, RELATING TO MEDICAL TREATMENT AND SUPPLIES BEING FURNISHED AND AN EMPLOYEE'S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT TREATMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR HOW LONG AN EMPLOYER MUST CONTINUE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL BENEFITS; TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-80, RELATING TO PRIVILEGED INFORMATION COMMUNICATED AT EMPLOYEE EXAMINATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, WITHOUT THE EMPLOYEE'S PERMISSION, MAY DISCUSS AND COMMUNICATE AN EMPLOYEE'S MEDICAL TREATMENT WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE INSURANCE CARRIER, THE EMPLOYER, THE EMPLOYEE, THEIR ATTORNEY, THE REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL, OR THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-95, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, SO AS TO DEFINE "MEDICAL AND VOCATIONAL INFORMATION"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 42-17-90, RELATING TO THE REVIEW OF AN AWARD ON CHANGE OF A CONDITION, SO AS TO REQUIRE, IN OCCUPATION DISEASE CASES, THAT A REVIEW MUST NOT BE MADE AFTER TWELVE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST PAYMENT OF BENEFITS.
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H. 3800 (Word version) -- Reps. Gullick and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN POPULATION AND A DECLINE IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX DOES NOT DECREASE THE APPLICABLE LIMIT.
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H. 3801 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Taylor, Cotty, Huggins, Bingham, Frye, Ballentine, Bedingfield, Stewart, G. R. Smith, Davenport, Leach, Anthony, Bales, Branham, Duncan, Hagood, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Herbkersman, Kelly, Kennedy, Lucas, Mulvaney, Owens, Rice, Scarborough, Shoopman, Skelton, Spires, Talley and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS SHALL ADJOURN SINE DIE NOT LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIRST THURSDAY IN MAY, TO PROVIDE THAT IN AN ODD-NUMBERED YEAR BEGINNING IN 2009 IN WHICH THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE DATE OF SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT FOR THAT YEAR IS SHORTENED BY ONE STATEWIDE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST THAT THE ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2-7-60, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING WITH ITS 2009 SESSION FOR THE ENSUING TWO FISCAL YEARS, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ENACT A BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, AND TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES TO USE A "ZERO-BASE" BUDGET PROCESS IN THE PREPARATION OF THE BIENNIAL STATE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT.
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H. 3802 (Word version) -- Rep. G. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-17-210 SO AS TO REQUIRE A RAILROAD COMPANY TO CLEAN UP FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY THAT ARE UNSIGHTLY OR UNHEALTHY TO THE PUBLIC, AND TO ALLOW THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO CLEAN UP THOSE FACILITIES, BUILDINGS, AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND ASSESS AND COLLECT THE COSTS AGAINST THE COMPANY AS A LIEN.
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