South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008
Legislation Introduced into the House

INTRO SHEET

03/05/08

S. 873 (Word version) -- Senators Knotts and O'Dell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES FOR SMALL GAME GENERALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A STATEWIDE HUNTING LICENSE, A STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSE, AND A STATEWIDE COMBINATION LICENSE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHO ARE CONSIDERED RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 874 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES DESIGNATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS ADVANCED STATE CONSTABLES AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 1053 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Ford, Campsen, Malloy and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-15-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING CONDITIONS OF RELEASE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS RELEASED ON BAIL PENDING TRIAL, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT OFFENSE, SHALL BE DENIED BAIL WHEN THE PROSECUTOR CAN PROVE BY A PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE THAT NO CONDITION OR COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS REASONABLY ASSURES THE SAFETY OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR THE SAFETY OF THE COMMUNITY IF THE PERSON IS RELEASED.
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 1157 (Word version) -- Fish, Game and Forestry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, RELATING TO WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 3122, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

S. 1161 (Word version) -- Senator Williams: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 254 OF 1981, RELATING TO THE MARION COURT LIBRARY COMMISSION AND THE MARION COURT LIBRARY, TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS REMAINING IN THE MARION COURT LIBRARY FUND AFTER PURCHASING BOOKS, LEGAL PERIODICALS, AND OTHER NECESSARY LIBRARY SUPPLIES MAY BE USED FOR THE COURT SYSTEM IN MARION COUNTY.
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Referred to Marion Delegation

S. 1166 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANCES LAVINIA PEEBLES BYARS ON THE OCCASION OF HER NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND THANKING HER FOR HER INSPIRATION, STRONG MORALS, HARD WORK, AND DEDICATION TO HER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.
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Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

H. 4803 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR CARSON COX, OF HORRY COUNTY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING RECORD OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, PEER LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED WINNER OF A 2008 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4804 (Word version) -- Reps. Duncan, M. A. Pitts, Taylor and Anthony: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES THE ENOREE RIVER ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 56 IN LAURENS AND UNION COUNTIES "THE BATTLE OF MUSGROVE'S MILL MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS AND SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE BATTLE OF MUSGROVE'S MILL MEMORIAL BRIDGE".
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Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 4805 (Word version) -- Reps. Delleney, W. D. Smith and F. N. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE, WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2016; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2016.
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Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

H. 4806 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Limehouse, Hagood and Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE WANDO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM FOR AN UNDEFEATED SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM AND THE COACHES FOR SECURING THE 2007 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4807 (Word version) -- Reps. Stavrinakis, Limehouse, Hagood and Miller: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WANDO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND COMMENDED FOR CAPTURING THE 2007 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4808 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, 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, Skelton, 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 EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF TANINGRA PATRIESE FRIERSON-CAESAR, OF CLARENDON COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4809 (Word version) -- Reps. Hart, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, 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, Skelton, 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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF HENRY ELIAS FRASIER, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, CHURCH, MANY FRIENDS, AND COMMUNITY.
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Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

H. 4810 (Word version) -- Rep. J. M. Neal: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 74, OF LANCASTER COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING, AND TO COMMEND THE TROOP AND ITS LEADERS FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE KERSHAW COMMUNITY.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4811 (Word version) -- Rep. Cotty: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO AARON WILKERSON, HANDLER OF UNO, SOUTH CAROLINA'S CHAMPION BEAGLE AND WINNER OF THE 2008 BEST IN SHOW AWARD AT THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB'S ANNUAL DOG SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING MR. WILKERSON AND UNO ON CAPTURING THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4812 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts and Haley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL C-TEAM FOR A SUCCESSFUL SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES FOR CAPTURING THE 2008 PALMETTO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 14 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4813 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts and Haley: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL C-TEAM FOR AN UNDEFEATED SEASON, AND TO CONGRATULATE THE PLAYERS AND THEIR COACHES FOR GARNERING THE 2008 PALMETTO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE 14 CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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Introduced and adopted

H. 4814 (Word version) -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-365 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ENTITY CHARGED BY LAW WITH CONDUCTING AN ELECTION TO PREPARE ONE BALLOT FOR ALL ELECTIONS HELD AT THE SAME TIME.
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4815 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrell, Merrill, Thompson, Brady, Stavrinakis, Haley, Ballentine, Cato, Cooper, Delleney, Harrison, Limehouse, Sandifer, Scarborough, Shoopman, Taylor, Viers, Walker and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 64 TO TITLE 12 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT OF 2008", REVISING AND UPDATING TAX INCENTIVES FOR MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTIONS IN THIS STATE BY ADDING AND MODERNIZING DEFINITIONS, MAKING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS, ELIMINATING THE REBATE OF STATE AND LOCAL SALES TAXES PROVIDED UNDER FORMER LAW, PROVIDING FOR THE CARRY FORWARD OF REBATE FUNDS TO AVOID MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS, CLARIFYING THE WAGE INCENTIVE AND RESIDENT HIRING BONUS, ESTABLISHING A FIVE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, INCREASING THE NUMBER OF DAYS STATE PROPERTY MAY BE USED WITHOUT FEE FROM SEVEN TO TEN DAYS, AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FILM CREDITS FOR THIS STATE; AND TO REPEAL CHAPTER 62 OF TITLE 12 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT.
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4816 (Word version) -- Reps. Bingham, Ballentine, Frye, Haley, Huggins, McLeod, Ott, E. H. Pitts, Spires and Toole: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 378 OF 2004, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE METHOD BY WHICH THE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT ALLOWED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT APPLIES WITH RESPECT TO THE NONSCHOOL-RELATED PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENCE.
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference

H. 4817 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott, G. Brown, Brantley, F. N. Smith, Govan, Hart, Whipper, Alexander, Coleman, Haley, Harvin, Jefferson, Mitchell, Allen, Ballentine, Huggins, Miller, Agnew, Anderson, Bales, Bannister, Battle, Bedingfield, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Breeland, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Duncan, Funderburk, Gullick, Hardwick, Haskins, Hayes, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Kennedy, Knight, Littlejohn, Lowe, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Neilson, Ott, Parks, M. A. Pitts, Rutherford, Scarborough, Sellers, Stavrinakis, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Williams and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3675 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE'S INCOME TAX FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED BY A TAXPAYER IN THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY MONITORING EQUIPMENT, FENCING AND OTHER PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES, AND EMPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL AT AN ELIGIBLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT IN A RECOGNIZED HIGH CRIME AREA AND IN WHICH UNITS ARE OWNED OR RENTED BY VERY LOW AND LOWER INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-13-450, RELATING TO USE OF MONIES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING TRUST FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MONIES BE USED TO REQUIRE SECURITY MEASURES, AND TO ASSIST IN FINANCING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THOSE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, AT ELIGIBLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS IN RECOGNIZED HIGH CRIME AREAS AND IN WHICH UNITS ARE OWNED OR RENTED BY VERY LOW AND LOWER INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4818 (Word version) -- Reps. Herbkersman, Erickson and Chalk: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUPPLEMENT WITH UNCLAIMED LOTTERY PRIZE MONEY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY THE LACK OF REVISION OF THE 2007 FINAL INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY, TO SUSPEND FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 ALLOCATIONS OF THE UNCLAIMED PRIZE MONEY, TO PROVIDE FOR USE OF EDUCATION FINANCE ACT RESERVE FUNDS AFTER THAT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITIVELY AFFECTED BY THE LACK OF REVISION OF THE 2007 FINAL INDEX OF TAXPAYING ABILITY DIRECT THE EXCESS FUNDS TOWARD NONRECURRING ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES.
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4819 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Brady, Harrison, J. E. Smith, Howard and J. H. Neal: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2600 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHEREBY A LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY MAY COLLECT FINES ASSOCIATED WITH PARKING CITATIONS ISSUED TO VEHICLE OWNERS.
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4820 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Brady, Harrison and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WHEREBY A GOVERNING AUTHORITY MAY COLLECT FINES ASSOCIATED WITH PARKING CITATIONS ISSUED TO OWNERS OF RENTAL AUTOMOBILES AND VEHICLES.
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4821 (Word version) -- Reps. G. R. Smith, Harrell, Ballentine, Cotty, Hamilton, Bingham, Huggins, Kirsh, Erickson, J. R. Smith, Stavrinakis, Bedingfield, Frye, Hardwick, Coleman, Bowen, J. M. Neal, Haskins, Leach, Davenport, Walker, Brady, Stewart, Crawford, Witherspoon, Miller, Toole, Limehouse, Bannister, Barfield, Cato, Clemmons, Dantzler, Delleney, Gambrell, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Harrison, Herbkersman, Kelly, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Mahaffey, Lucas, Merrill, Moss, Mulvaney, Owens, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, Rice, Scarborough, Shoopman, Simrill, D. C. Smith, G. M. Smith, Spires, Taylor, Thompson, Umphlett, Viers and Young: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-415 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LIMIT ON GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS FOR A FISCAL YEAR IS THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE ESTIMATE AS OF FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009, INCREASED ANNUALLY AND CUMULATIVELY BY THE LESSER OF SIX PERCENT OR A PERCENTAGE DETERMINED BY POPULATION INCREASES AND INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LIMITATION TO BE SUSPENDED FOR A FISCAL YEAR FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT UPON A SPECIAL VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND TO DEFINE THIS SPECIAL VOTE, TO ESTABLISH THE SPENDING LIMIT RESERVE FUND, TO WHICH ALL SURPLUS GENERAL FUND REVENUES MUST BE CREDITED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRIORITY USES OF THE REVENUES OF THIS FUND, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF FUND REVENUES AFTER THESE PRIORITIES ARE MET, AND TO REQUIRE THAT APPROPRIATION OF REVENUES OF THIS FUND MUST BE BY JOINT RESOLUTION ORIGINATING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

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