S. 102 (Word version) -- Senators Jackson and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, TITLE 41 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 41-10-35 TO PROVIDE THAT THE MINIMUM WAGE IN THIS STATE IS EITHER SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTEEN CENTS OR THE MINIMUM WAGE SET FORTH BY THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-130 TO PROVIDE THAT A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THIS STATE MAY NOT REQUIRE A MINIMUM WAGE HIGHER THAN THAT SET FORTH IN SECTION 41-10-35; TO AMEND SECTION 41-20-70 TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPRENTICE MUST BE PAID THE MINIMUM WAGE SET FORTH IN SECTION 41-10-35; TO AMEND SECTION 44-22-160 TO PROVIDE THAT A PATIENT EMPLOYEE MUST BE PAID THE MINIMUM WAGE SET FORTH IN 41-10-35; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 53-1-100 AND 53-1-110 TO PROVIDE THAT SUNDAY WORK MUST BE COMPENSATED AT A RATE NO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE SET FORTH IN SECTION 41-10-35.
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S. 103 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT, INCLUDING EXCEPTIONS TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS ALLOWING SMOKING IN CERTAIN PRIVATE OFFICES AND TEACHER LOUNGES AT SCHOOLS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO SMOKE OR POSSESS LIGHTED SMOKING MATERIAL IN OUTDOOR AREAS OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.
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S. 104 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 11, TITLE 60, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ARCHIVES ACT, SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 3 CREATING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL ADVISORY BOARD.
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S. 105 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PLEDGING, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON OR JUDICIAL CANDIDATE FROM DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SEEKING THE PLEDGE OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SCREENING FOR ANY JUDICIAL OFFICE UNTIL THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ALL THE CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION HAS FORMALLY RELEASED ITS REPORT.
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S. 106 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE ESCAPE OF MATERIALS LOADED ON VEHICLES, TO PROVIDE THAT WOOD CHIPS AND WOOD BIOMASS SHALL BE TREATED AS THE LOADING OF ROCKS AND GARBAGE.
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S. 107 (Word version) -- Senator Scott: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 6 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TO ADD ARTICLE TEN, RELATING TO A ONE TIME CAPITAL COST IMPACT FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL GOVERNING ENTITY MAY, UPON REFERENDUM APPROVAL, IMPOSE A ONE TIME CAPITAL COST IMPACT FEE ON THE CONSTRUCTION OR SET UP OF NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES, TO ALLOW FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE A CREDIT APPLIED AGAINST THE IMPACT FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMPACT FEE IS PAYABLE TO THE COUNTY TREASURER AS A CONDITION OF RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFERENDUM TO APPROVE THE IMPACT FEE.
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S. 108 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto, Gregory, Cleary and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 79, TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 38-79-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE IMMUNITY TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE PRO BONO CARE AND TO CLARIFY SECTION 38-79-30.
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S. 109 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-300 SO AS TO REQUIRE A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT SERVES FOOD CONTAINING TRANS FATS OR THAT USES TRANS FATS IN FOOD PREPARATION TO POST A PLACARD PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SIGNIFYING THAT FOOD SERVED CONTAINS TRANS FATS OR THAT FOOD IS PREPARED USING TRANS FATS, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ASCERTAIN SUCH USE OF TRANS FATS WHEN CONDUCTING INSPECTIONS OF RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE A CIVIL FINE FOR VIOLATIONS.
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S. 110 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: 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.
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S. 111 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DRIVER OF A MOTORCYCLE OR MOPED MAY PROCEED THROUGH A HIGHWAY INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A VEHICLE SENSOR FAILS TO DETECT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF ITS WEIGHT OR SIZE.
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S. 112 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-69-35 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN OF A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ADMINISTER OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS TO WITNESSES BEFORE THE COMMITTEE OR ONE OF ITS SUBCOMMITTEES, TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF PROVIDING FALSE, MISLEADING, OR INCOMPLETE TESTIMONY OR INFORMATION TO A SENATE STANDING COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
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S. 113 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 45-2-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT AN INNKEEPER CONSPICUOUSLY POST TELEPHONE, E-MAIL, ON-LINE, AND FAX RATES CHARGED IN ITS LODGING ESTABLISHMENT.
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S. 114 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-25-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON CONVICTED OF A MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSE TO SHIP, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION IF THE CONVICTION MEETS CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-150 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON SUBJECT TO A PROTECTION ORDER, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO SHIP, TRANSPORT, POSSESS, OR RECEIVE A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
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S. 115 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE PRICING OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS BY AND BUSINESS PRACTICES OF THE NATION'S MAJOR OIL COMPANIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE MARCH 1, 2008, AT WHICH TIME THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS ABOLISHED.
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S. 116 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 38 TO TITLE 48, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ISOLATED WETLANDS ACT OF 2007" AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT, ISOLATED WETLANDS ARE THOSE WETLANDS NOT REGULATED BY THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR CONDUCTING CERTAIN DISCHARGING, DRAINING, AND DITCHING ACTIVITIES IN ISOLATED WETLANDS, AND TO MONITOR PERMIT COMPLIANCE.
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S. 117 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BUSINESS DEBT RECOVERY ACT OF 2007" BY ADDING CHAPTER 42, TITLE 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES THAT GRANT TO PERSONS WHO HAVE RECOVERED JUDGMENTS AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON FOR A COMMERCIAL DEBT A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT, SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT UP TO SPECIFIED LIMITATIONS INCOME, WAGES, INTEREST, RENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DIVIDEND BONUSES, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE DEBTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-104, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GARNISHMENT FOR CERTAIN CONSUMER DEBTS, SO AS TO PERMIT GARNISHMENT FOR COMMERCIAL DEBTS AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 42, TITLE 15; AND TO AMEND SECTION 37-5-108, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO A COURT'S DETERMINATION OF UNCONSCIONABLE CONDUCT REGARDING CERTAIN CONSUMER CREDIT TRANSACTIONS, SO AS TO ADD ANOTHER FACTOR FOR THE COURT TO CONSIDER OF INDUCING A DEBTOR IN A CONSUMER CREDIT OBLIGATION TO SIGN A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT THE DEBT IS INCURRED FOR BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES SUBJECTING THE DEBT TO LEVY OR GARNISHMENT PURSUANT TO THE BUSINESS DEBT RECOVERY ACT DEPRIVING THE DEBTOR OF HIS RIGHTS PURSUANT TO TITLE 37 AND PROVIDING FURTHER PROCEDURES FOR THE COURT TO FOLLOW WHEN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION.
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S. 118 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-7-155 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERMS "ACTUAL MALICE" AND "CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE", TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF SLANDER OR LIBEL OF A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR THE OFFENSE.
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S. 119 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-11-400 SO AS TO LIMIT TO FIVE PERCENT ANNUAL INCREASES IN STATE GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR THIS LIMIT TO BE EXCEEDED BY MEANS OF A SPECIAL VOTE OF EACH BRANCH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO DEFINE SPECIAL VOTE.
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S. 120 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAMPAIGN PRACTICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF "COMMITTEE" AND "INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTIVE OFFICE".
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S. 121 (Word version) -- Senator Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACT, TO PERMIT THE SALE OF LOTTERY TICKETS ON GENERAL OR PRIMARY ELECTION DAYS.
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S. 122 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2948, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE WHICH IS INVOLVED IN A FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT MUST SUBMIT TO A CHEMICAL TEST OF HIS BREATH FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL IF THERE ARE REASONABLE GROUNDS TO BELIEVE THAT THE PERSON IS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL TO THE EXTENT THAT HIS FACULTIES TO DRIVE ARE MATERIALLY AND APPRECIABLY IMPAIRED.
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S. 123 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-3-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REMOVAL OF OFFICERS BY THE GOVERNOR, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL MAY BE REMOVED BY THE GOVERNOR FOR MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, INCOMPETENCY, ABSENTEEISM, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, MISCONDUCT, PERSISTENT NEGLECT OF DUTY IN OFFICE, OR INCAPACITY; AND TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO ADDRESS FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE, AND WRONGDOING WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.
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S. 124 (Word version) -- Senators Bryant and Verdin: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-616, TO DESIGNATE MAY AS CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL MONTH.
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S. 125 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SUPPLIES AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD TO A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION ARE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX.
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S. 126 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ABORTIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-55, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST MAY REFUSE TO FILL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A DRUG, CLASS OF DRUGS OR DEVICE ON ETHICAL, MORAL, OR RELIGIOUS GROUNDS, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE MUST BE POSTED IN THE PHARMACY IDENTIFYING THE PHARMACIST AND THE DRUGS, CLASS OF DRUGS, OR DEVICES THAT THE PHARMACIST WILL NOT DISPENSE, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT TAKE AN ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION AGAINST A PHARMACIST REFUSING TO FILL A PRESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST REFUSING TO FILL A PRESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO THIS ACT MAY NOT INCUR CRIMINAL OR CIVIL LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PHARMACIST WHOSE EMPLOYMENT HAS BEEN ALTERED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT MAY FILE A CIVIL ACTION FOR DAMAGES OR REINSTATEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, OR BOTH.
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S. 127 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655(A)(2) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH MINORS, TO PROVIDE THAT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE FIRST DEGREE OCCURS WHEN COMMITTED AGAINST A CHILD LESS THAN SEVENTEEN, RATHER THAN SIXTEEN, YEARS OF AGE AND THE ACTOR HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF, PLEAD NOLO CONTENDERE TO, OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIED OFFENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655(B)(2), TO INCREASE THE AGE OF A VICTIM FROM LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE WHEN THE ACTOR IS IN A POSITION OF FAMILIAL, CUSTODIAL OR OFFICIAL AUTHORITY TO COERCE THE VICTIM OR IS OLDER THAN THE VICTIM, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS MAY NOT BE CONVICTED OF CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE BASED ON THE RELATIVE AGE OF THE PARTIES AND THE NATURE OF THE SEXUAL CONDUCT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, AND TO REMOVE MISTAKE OF AGE AS A DEFENSE.
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S. 128 (Word version) -- Senator Bryant: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 7-9-50 AND 7-9-70 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF THE MEETING OF A PARTY CLUB AND THE CONVENING OF A COUNTY CONVENTION, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTICE MAY BE PUBLISHED ON THE OFFICIAL INTERNET WEBSITE OF THE POLITICAL PARTY TO WHICH THE CLUB BELONGS AS WELL AS IN A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION.
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S. 129 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3515, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR DONATIONS OF A GIFT OF LAND FOR CONSERVATION OR A QUALIFIED CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CREDIT EQUALS TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE GIFT RATHER THAN TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR THE GIFT ALLOWED ON THE TAXPAYER'S FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT ALLOWED A TAXPAYER FROM $52,500 TO $150,000, AND TO ADJUST THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT FOR INCREASES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS.
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S. 130 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO REFORM CERTAIN EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURES BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-32 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES REQUIRED OF A COUNTY BEFORE IT MAY EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN; BY ADDING CHAPTER 1 TO TITLE 28 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION ACT PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN INCLUDING THAT THE CONDEMNED PROPERTY BE TAKEN FOR A PUBLIC USE, THAT PUBLIC AND PERSONAL NOTICES MUST BE OFFERED, THAT THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS IN CERTAIN EXPRESS INSTANCES, THAT THE PROPERTY MAY BE REACQUIRED BY THE CONDEMNEE IN CERTAIN INSTANCES AT GIVEN PRICES, AND THAT THE CONDEMNEE HAS THE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO REPURCHASE THE PROPERTY IN CERTAIN INSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 28-2-35 SO AS TO SET FORTH PREREQUISITES TO THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN; BY ADDING SECTION 28-3-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL BEFORE CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES MAY EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN; TO AMEND SECTION 4-9-30, RELATING TO A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A BLIGHTED AREA BY A COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 5-7-50, RELATING TO A MUNICIPALITY'S AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR SLUM CLEARANCE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF A BLIGHTED AREA AND TO PROVIDE REQUIRED PROCEDURES BEFORE THE EXERCISE; TO AMEND SECTION 6-33-30, RELATING TO TIF FOR MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO REDEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED"; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-20, RELATING TO THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF EXERCISING EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO DEFINE "BLIGHTED" AND "PUBLIC USE"; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-2-60 AND 28-2-210, BOTH RELATING TO THE INSTITUTION OF A CONDEMNATION ACTION, BOTH SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-510, RELATING TO LITIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH A CHALLENGE TO THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LANDOWNER IS ENTITLED TO AN ATTORNEY AND COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 28-3-20 AND 28-3-30, BOTH RELATING TO STATE AUTHORITIES WITH EMINENT DOMAIN POWER, SO AS TO SPECIFY PUBLIC ENTITIES OTHER THAN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES WHICH MAY EXERCISE THAT POWER WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 28-11-30, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES UP TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 31-6-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIF FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, SO AS TO REDEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED" AREAS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TIF FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO REDEFINE "AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY" AND "BLIGHTED".
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S. 131 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-43-925 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION TO A HOSPITAL TO INDICATE WHETHER THE PATIENT IS AN ORGAN OR TISSUE DONOR, OR BOTH, AND IF NOT, WHETHER THE PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S FAMILY IS WILLING TO BE CONTACTED BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT IF THE PATIENT OR PATIENT'S FAMILY IS NOT WILLING TO BE CONTACTED, THE HOSPITAL MAY NOT RELEASE PATIENT INFORMATION TO THE ORGAN AND TISSUE PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION AND THAT THE ORGANIZATION MAY NOT CONTACT THE PATIENT OR HIS FAMILY UNLESS CONTACT IS REQUESTED BY THE PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S FAMILY.
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S. 132 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-390, TO PROVIDE THAT NO MORE THAN ONE ARKANSAS BLUE CATFISH OVER THIRTY-FOUR INCHES MAY BE TAKEN FROM THE WATERS OF LAKES MARION AND MOULTRIE BY ANY ONE PERSON IN ONE DAY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO COMMERCIAL AS WELL AS RECREATIONAL FISHERMEN.
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S. 133 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-11-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS SERVED AS A STATE CONSTABLE FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS MEETS THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.
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S. 134 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-54-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS, TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION OF BUSINESS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-54-70, RELATING TO A DEALER'S CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO THE TRUE OWNER FOR KNOWINGLY PURCHASING STOLEN PRECIOUS METAL, TO INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF A PRECIOUS OR SEMIPRECIOUS STONE OR GEM, TO REQUIRE A REASONABLE INQUIRY BY THE DEALER INTO THE TRUE OWNERSHIP OF THE ITEM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITIONAL REMEDY OF IMMEDIATE RETURN OF THE ITEM UPON DEMAND BY THE TRUE OWNER; AND TO AMEND VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 54 OF TITLE 40 TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL AND OTHER CHANGES.
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S. 135 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-3-225, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH HOLDOVER APPOINTEES OF THE GOVERNOR THAT REQUIRE THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE IN OFFICE, AND FOR PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN MAKING NEW APPOINTMENTS.
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S. 136 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXATION, TO PROVIDE VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES A DEDUCTION IN COMPUTING STATE TAXABLE INCOME.
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S. 137 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-1-110, TO PROVIDE THAT COMMON LAW MARRIAGE IN THIS STATE IS NOT VALID AFTER JUNE 30, 2008, TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT THE PROBATE COURT SHALL WAIVE THE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION FEE FOR PARTIES WHO ARE IN A COMMON LAW MARRIAGE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 20-1-360, RELATING TO THE VALIDITY OF A MARRIAGE CONTRACTED WITHOUT THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE.
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S. 138 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1780, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL ADOPTION RECORDS AND THE FURNISHING OF NONIDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT AN ADOPTEE'S BIOLOGICAL FAMILY, SO AS TO REQUIRE CLERKS OF COURT TO FURNISH NONIDENTIFYING HEALTH AND MEDICAL HISTORIES OF AN ADOPTEE AND HIS BIOLOGICAL PARENTS TO THE ADOPTEE AT HIS REQUEST IF HE IS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR TO EITHER ADOPTIVE PARENT AT THEIR REQUEST IF THE ADOPTEE IS LESS THAN TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
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S. 139 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-224, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR HOMES WHICH QUALIFY AS A PRIMARY OR SECONDARY RESIDENCE FOR PURPOSES OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO INCLUDE TRAILERS USED FOR CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL PULLED BY A MOTOR VEHICLE.
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S. 140 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-20-360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTAIN CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FACILITIES SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE USUAL ACTIVITIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR CONTRACT WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTS AND PROVIDE THAT IF THE FACILITY CHOOSES TO CONTRACT WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE DISTRICT SHALL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THAT FACILITY.
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