S. 150 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO ENACT THE "STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORM ACT OF 2007" INCLUDING PROVISIONS TO AMEND CHAPTER 30, TITLE 1, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE POWER TO ORGANIZE AND REORGANIZE A DEPARTMENT INTO DIVISIONS LIES WITH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MANDATE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION, TO CREATE THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND REVISE OTHER EXISTING DEPARTMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, GOVERNANCE, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES OF VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS, AND FOR THE MANNER OF SELECTION AND REMOVAL OF GOVERNING AUTHORITIES.
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S. 151 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Hayes, Ford, Knotts and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 34 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM ACT", SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM, A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COORDINATION AND MEDICAL RESOURCES STATEWIDE TO AGENCIES AND ENTITIES THAT RESPOND TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROGRAM MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROGRAM, AND TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT SERVICES FUND TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-495, RELATING TO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THESE CENTERS TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FORENSIC MEDICAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE SYSTEM AND TO REQUIRE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS TO RELEASE THE MEDICAL RECORDS OF CHILDREN SERVED FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT TO THE SYSTEM FOR RESEARCH, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND OTHER SPECIFIED PURPOSES.
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S. 152 (Word version) -- Senators Alexander, McConnell, Leatherman and Campsen: A BILL TO RATIFY 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, INVESTMENTS ALLOWED FOR FUNDS OF THE VARIOUS STATE-OPERATED RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, AND THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL, SO AS TO DELETE THE RESTRICTIONS LIMITING SUCH INVESTMENTS TO AMERICAN-BASED CORPORATIONS REGISTERED ON AN AMERICAN NATIONAL EXCHANGE AS PROVIDED IN THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR QUOTED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS AUTOMATIC QUOTATION SYSTEM; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 16, ARTICLE X, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS INVESTMENT PANEL.
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S. 153 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Leatherman and Campsen: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 29, ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TAXES UPON REAL PROPERTY MUST BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METHODS AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ARTICLE X OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE X, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ESTABLISH A METHOD OF VALUATION FOR ASSESSMENT OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE STATE; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY LAW SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO IMPLEMENT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS.
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S. 154 (Word version) -- Senators Hawkins and Campsen: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN IS THE ONLY LAWFUL DOMESTIC UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS MAY NOT CREATE ANY OTHER DOMESTIC UNION AND MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DOMESTIC UNION CREATED BY ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
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S. 155 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell, Leatherman, Gregory, Elliott and Rankin: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE TAKING OF PRIVATE PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVATE PROPERTY MUST NOT BE CONDEMNED BY EMINENT DOMAIN FOR ANY PURPOSE OR BENEFIT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PURPOSE OR BENEFIT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, UNLESS THE CONDEMNATION IS FOR PUBLIC USE; EXCEPT THAT IN THE INSTANCE OF THE EXERCISE OF EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF REMEDYING BLIGHT, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY PROVIDE FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF CONDEMNED PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO RATIFY AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 17, ARTICLE I, AND SECTION 5, ARTICLE XIV, RELATING TO TREASON AND THE EXERCISE OF THE POWERS OF EMINENT DOMAIN BY OR WITHIN SUMTER, CHEROKEE, SPARTANBURG, YORK, FLORENCE, GREENVILLE, CHARLESTON, RICHLAND, AND LAURENS COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE THOSE PROVISIONS.
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S. 156 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, McConnell and Leatherman: A BILL TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, ARTICLE III, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO SESSIONS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, AFTER THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES ON THE SECOND TUESDAY IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR, THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY RECEDE FOR A TIME PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY CALENDAR DAYS BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE RECEDING BODY OR FOR MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE RECEDING BODY, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH BODY MAY PROVIDE FOR MEETINGS DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AS IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE AND TO AUTHORIZE AN ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION FOLLOWING THE ELECTION OF SENATORS; AND TO RATIFY AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III BY DELETING SECTION 21, WHICH PROVIDES THAT NEITHER HOUSE, DURING THE SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SHALL WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE OTHER ADJOURN FOR MORE THAN THREE DAYS, NOR TO ANY OTHER PLACE THAN THAT IN WHICH IT SHALL BE AT THE TIME SITTING.
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S. 157 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER PROTECTION ACT OF 2007, BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-900, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEACHER MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION AGAINST A STUDENT WHO COMMITS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AGAINST THE TEACHER IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS OR AT A SCHOOL-RELATED EVENT, OR IF THE OFFENSE IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE TEACHER'S PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO TEACHER HAS CIVIL LIABILITY TO A STUDENT OR TO A PARTY ACTING IN THE INTEREST OF THE STUDENT FOR AN ACT OR OMISSION BY THE TEACHER THAT OCCURS WHILE THE TEACHER IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SCHOOL; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-612, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF A STUDENT COMMITTING ASSAULT AND BATTERY AGAINST A PERSON AFFILIATED WITH A SCHOOL IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY, SO AS TO REDEFINE INTO THREE OFFENSES WITH SEPARATE PENALTIES FOR EACH, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING THE MOST SERIOUS OFFENSE AS A FELONY.
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S. 158 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-850 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "FUNERAL PROCESSION", TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF OPERATORS OF VEHICLES IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND NOT IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THOSE DUTIES.
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S. 159 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-19-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CANDIDATES FOR ELECTORS OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENT SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THERE MUST BE EIGHT CANDIDATES, TWO TO BE APPOINTED AT-LARGE AND SIX TO BE APPOINTED TO REPRESENT THE SIX CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THAT THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES STATEWIDE CONSTITUTES ELECTION OF THE TWO AT-LARGE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS FOR THAT PARTY OR PETITION CANDIDATE AND THAT THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VOTES IN A CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT CONSTITUTES ELECTION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTOR OF THAT PARTY OR PETITION CANDIDATE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 7-19-80 RELATING TO THE ELECTOR'S DECLARATION OF THE CANDIDATE FOR WHOM HE WILL VOTE.
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S. 160 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-53-75 SO AS TO ALLOW THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SUMTER TO OFFER AND CONFER FOUR-YEAR DEGREES CONTINGENT ON FUNDING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-41-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" TO INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA-SUMTER FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS FOUR-YEAR DEGREES.
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S. 161 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-1-90 SO AS TO LIMIT INFORMATION THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT OR CONSUMER CREDIT SCORE FURNISHED TO AN AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT IN THIS STATE.
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S. 162 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-7-79 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEFORE ANY LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENT OR BEFORE ANY ACTION BY THE GOVERNOR OR HIS AGENTS WHICH WOULD IMPLEMENT OR DIRECT A CHANGE IN A STATE PROGRAM OR IN A FEDERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE, THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS FIRST MUST CONDUCT A STUDY AND ISSUE A REPORT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTENTS OF THE STUDY AND REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR WHEN THE PROGRAM CHANGES TAKE EFFECT.
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S. 163 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-140 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A GOVERNING BODY OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO GRANT OR DENY A WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF CODES OR ORDINANCES SPECIFYING THE LOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 15-78-60, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE WAIVER OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA TORT CLAIMS ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES FROM LIABILITY FOR LOSS FROM WAIVERS GRANTED OR DENIED.
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S. 164 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-29-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANS OF LOCAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS, SO AS TO ESTABLISH COORDINATION BETWEEN ADJACENT AND OTHER RELEVANT JURISDICTIONS DURING THE LOCAL PLANNING PROCESS AND TO ESTABLISH THE DESIGNATION OF PRIORITY INFRASTRUCTURE AREAS AS AN ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS.
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S. 165 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 42, TITLE 11, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ACT, SO AS TO REDEFINE EXISTING DEFINITIONS AND ADD ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS USED IN THE ACT, ALTER AND ADD FUNCTIONS AND POWERS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DIVISION OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, REQUIRE A STATE AGENCY AND PROGRAM TO CONSIDER AND DETERMINE WHETHER ITS DECISION AND ITS IMPACTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO ADMINISTER SUCH FUNDING AS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE INTENT OF THIS CHAPTER, REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO ADOPT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR REGULATING THIS FUNDING, AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO EMPLOY OR RETAIN ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS, AND UNIVERSITIES TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND TRAINING TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AND TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO MAKE A BIENNIAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE GOVERNOR ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CHAPTER.
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S. 166 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-345 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN COMPUTING DISTANCE FROM A FIRE STATION OR APPARATUS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING COMMERCIAL FIRE INSURANCE RATE CLASSIFICATIONS, A RATING ORGANIZATION SHALL ALLOW THE INSURED A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS FIRE CODE CLASSIFICATION IF THE INSURED CAN DEMONSTRATE THAT REGARDLESS OF DISTANCE, THE RESPONSE TIME FROM THE NEAREST FIRE STATION OR APPARATUS TO THE INSURED LOCATION DOES NOT EXCEED THE MEAN RESPONSE TIME OF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS FIRE CODE CLASSIFICATION ASSUMING COMPARABLE AVAILABLE WATER SOURCES.
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S. 167 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES OF THIS STATE REGARDING ILLEGAL DRUGS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY TO INCLUDE THE APPLICATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND POLICIES AND THEIR RESULTING EFFECTS.
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S. 168 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHERE THE PALMETTO TRAIL ADJOINS PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY, NO FIREARMS MAY BE DISCHARGED WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE YARDS OF EITHER SIDE OF THE TRAIL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TRAIL ALSO MAY NOT BE USED AS A MEANS OF TRESPASSING FOR HUNTING OR FOR RELEASING DOGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF HUNTING WITHIN A TWENTY-FIVE YARD BUFFER OF EITHER SIDE OF THE TRAIL, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
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S. 169 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE; TO IMPOSE A FIVE DOLLAR FEE ON EACH PIECE OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINING A CATHODE RAY TUBE SOLD; TO REQUIRE THE STATE TREASURER TO DEPOSIT THE FEES COLLECTED IN THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING FUND TO BE USED, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO DETERMINE THE MOST EFFICIENT MEANS OF COLLECTING, TRANSPORTING, AND PROCESSING SCRAP ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND TO AWARD GRANTS, CONTRACTS, AND LOANS TO FURTHER THE PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR RECYCLING THIS EQUIPMENT; TO ESTABLISH THE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE USE OF THE RECYCLING FUND; AND TO REQUIRE THE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL TO EVALUATE THE PROGRAM AND RECOMMEND WHETHER THIS PROGRAM SHOULD CONTINUE AND BE MADE PERMANENT LAW.
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S. 170 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-215 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE IDENTITY OF A PERSON FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AGAINST A PHYSICIAN MUST REMAIN ANONYMOUS UNLESS THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION FINDS THAT THE COMPLAINT IS WITHOUT MERIT AND THE PHYSICIAN PETITIONS THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT FOR DISCLOSURE OF THE COMPLAINANT'S IDENTITY AND THE COURT FINDS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE COMPLAINT WAS MADE MALICIOUSLY.
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S. 171 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-25 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A LONG RANGE STRATEGY FOR PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CERTIFY THAT EVERY MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING ACTION IS CONSISTENT WITH THIS STRATEGY AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL PLANS, AND TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF THE ACTION ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND ON LOW-INCOME AND MINORITY PERSONS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-1-20, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND BOARD OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO PRESCRIBE CERTAIN FACTORS THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED IN APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 48-1-50, RELATING TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE PAST ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE HISTORY OF AN APPLICANT WHEN MAKING A PERMIT DECISION AND TO CONSIDER REPEAT VIOLATIONS WHEN DETERMINING COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES.
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S. 172 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES THAT ALLOW INMATE LABOR TO BE PROVIDED FOR PRISON INDUSTRY SERVICE WORK UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-295 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, SHALL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MARKETING PLAN TO ATTRACT PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES THROUGH THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-300 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL MAKE CERTAIN DEDUCTIONS FOLLOWING FROM THE GROSS EARNINGS OF THE INMATES ENGAGED IN PRISON INDUSTRY SERVICE WORK IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER REQUIRED DEDUCTIONS.
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S. 173 (Word version) -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 46 TO TITLE 44 ENACTING THE "BIOTECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2008" SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STEM CELL RESEARCH IN THIS STATE, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD TO CONDUCT SUCH RESEARCH, TO PROHIBIT PURCHASING OR SELLING PREIMPLANTATION EMBRYOS FOR HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH, AND TO PROHIBIT HUMAN CLONING AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO LICENSE INSTITUTIONS CONDUCTING STEM CELL RESEARCH, TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE REVIEW AND REGULATION OF SUCH RESEARCH, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF AN INSTITUTION MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SUCH RESEARCH OR RELATED ACTIVITIES IF IT IS IN CONFLICT WITH THE EMPLOYEE'S RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, TO REQUIRE INFORMED CONSENT FOR DISPOSITION OF PREIMPLANTATION EMBRYOS FOR PATIENTS BEING TREATED FOR INFERTILITY, AND TO REQUIRE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED ON UMBILICAL AND PLACENTA DONATIONS.
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S. 174 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 452 OF 2000, RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF MEETINGS BY THE HORRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HORRY COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MUST BE PAID AN ADDITIONAL SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS FOR EACH MEETING AT WHICH HE IS IN ATTENDANCE.
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S. 175 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION SHALL CREATE AND OPERATE A STATEWIDE FIRST RESPONDER BUILDING MAPPING INFORMATION SYSTEM.
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S. 176 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VISION SCREENINGS REQUIRED FOR THE RENEWAL OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND PENALTIES FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN ITS OPERATOR'S VISION IS DEFECTIVE, SO AS TO PERMIT A PERSON WHOSE DEGREE OF VISION IS LESS THAN 20/40 BUT BETTER THAN 20/200 TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE AND OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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S. 177 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 31, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT, BY ADDING CHAPTER 20 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY USAGE ACT OF 2007", TO DEFINE "COMMERCIAL PROPERTY", "PERSON", "SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN USE" OR "SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE USE", AND TO LIMIT CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A PROPERTY OWNER CAN BRING A NUISANCE ACTION FOR NOISE AGAINST THE OWNERS, TENANTS, OR OCCUPANTS OF A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY.
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S. 178 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 2-1-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON APPOINTED TO A BOARD OR COMMISSION BY A LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MAY NOT SERVE MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS OR TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
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S. 179 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-5 SO AS TO ABOLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND TRANSFER ALL ASSETS AND EMPLOYEES TO A NEW DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO CLAIM FOR INJURY OR DISEASE FILED AFTER JULY 1, 2007, SERVES AS A BASIS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF SUMS PAID BY AN EMPLOYER OR INSURANCE CARRIER PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 42-9-400 AND 42-9-410; TO AMEND SECTIONS 42-1-80, AS AMENDED, 42-1-560, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 42, 42-5-20, 42-5-190, 42-7-200, ALL AS AMENDED, 42-7-310, AS AMENDED, 42-11-170, 42-13-80, 42-13-90, 42-13-100, 42-13-110, 42-15-55, 42-15-95, AS AMENDED, 42-17-30, 42-17-40, 42-17-50, 42-17-60, ALL AS AMENDED, 42-17-70, 42-19-10, AS AMENDED, AND 42-19-50, GENERALLY RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION AND THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION WHICH ARE ABOLISHED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO REFERENCES CONSISTENT WITH THE ABOLITION AND TRANSFER OF ASSETS AND PERSONNEL TO THE DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, SECTION 1-23-610, AND 1-23-640, AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO POWERS OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE A ROTATING PANEL OF THREE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES SHALL HEAR APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE THREE JUDGE PANEL AND WHERE THE APPEAL MUST BE HEARD.
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S. 180 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-220 SO AS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFITS DIRECTLY TO AN ILLEGAL ALIEN, TO PROHIBIT THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION FUND FROM MAKING A PAYMENT TO AN INJURED ILLEGAL ALIEN CLAIMANT IF THE PAYMENT IS FOR SALARY, SUPPLEMENT, BENEFIT, LIVING SUSTENANCE, OR OTHER PAYMENTS RELATED TO AN INJURY EXPERIENCED ON THE JOB, AND TO REQUIRE THE ALIEN TO PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION OFFICIALS TO PROVE HE IS LEGALLY RESIDING IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF THE INJURY TO RECEIVE CERTAIN NONMEDICAL BENEFITS.
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S. 181 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-210 AND 24-13-230, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GOOD BEHAVIOR, WORK, AND ACADEMIC CREDITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DEVELOP POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES TO ALLOW CERTAIN PRISONERS TO RECEIVE A REDUCTION IN THEIR SENTENCES AND TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME THAT MAY BE REDUCED FROM A SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 24-27-200, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE OF WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN THESE CREDITS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED PURSUANT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE'S RECOMMENDATION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, DRAWINGS, OR SCHEMATICS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES WHOSE DISCLOSURE WOULD REASONABLY BE USED TO FACILITATE AN ESCAPE FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY MAY BE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE.
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S. 182 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SHALL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A MARKETING PLAN TO ATTRACT PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES THROUGH THE PRISON INDUSTRIES PROGRAM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 24-1-290 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL DEDUCT CERTAIN AMOUNTS FROM THE GROSS EARNINGS OF THE INMATES ENGAGED IN PRISON INDUSTRY SERVICE WORK.
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S. 183 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, PROVIDE THAT GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS NOT REQUIRED TO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS DETERMINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION RELATING TO TEACHERS, FUNDING, OR SCHEDULE, AND PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM.
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S. 184 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-4-580, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO CONTRACT TO COLLECT AN OUTSTANDING LIABILITY OWED TO A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE DEPARTMENT'S WAGE GARNISHMENT POWERS TO COLLECTION OF AN OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY AND TO DEFINE "OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY OWED A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY".
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S. 185 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: 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 IN PRIVATE OFFICES AND DESIGNATED AREAS OF EMPLOYEE BREAK AREAS IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-50, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SMOKING RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE MINIMUM FINE OF TEN DOLLARS, RETAINING THE MAXIMUM FINE OF TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS.
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S. 186 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-504, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATING TO SUPPLYING MINORS WITH TOBACCO, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LAWS, ORDINANCES, OR RULES PERTAINING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS MAY NOT SUPERSEDE STATE LAW, TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND TO DELETE THE EXEMPTION FOR SMOKING ORDINANCES IN EFFECT BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE SECTION.
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S. 187 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-1-85, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF USING TOBACCO PRODUCTS OUTSIDE OF THE WORKPLACE AS THE BASIS FOR TAKING A PERSONNEL ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN EMPLOYER TO ADVERTISE FOR NONSMOKER EMPLOYEES AND DESIGNATE IN HIS ADVERTISEMENT THAT THE WORKPLACE IS A NONSMOKING ENVIRONMENT.
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S. 188 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 155 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS GARNISHMENT ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS RECOVERED JUDGMENT IN A COURT AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON TO COLLECT OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS HAS A RIGHT TO A WRIT OF GARNISHMENT TO SATISFY THE JUDGMENT HE HAS OBTAINED BY SUBJECTING TO GARNISHMENT SALARY OR WAGES OF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR, TO PROVIDE THE JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE FOR GARNISHMENT, AND TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS.
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S. 189 (Word version) -- Senator Gregory: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAXATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 63 ENACTING THE SOUTH CAROLINA OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY GARNISHMENT ACT SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR GARNISHMENT ON A TAXPAYER'S SALARY OR WAGES TO SATISFY A JUDGMENT FOR AN OUTSTANDING TAX LIABILITY, AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE FOR THIS GARNISHMENT.
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S. 190 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, 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 TWELVE, RATHER THAN ELEVEN, YEARS OF AGE, TO ADJUST THE AGE RELATED TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE ACCORDINGLY, TO PROVIDE THAT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE WITH A MINOR PERPETRATED BY A PERSON IN A FAMILIAL POSITION OR POSITION OF AUTHORITY OCCURS WHEN THE VICTIM IS EIGHTEEN, RATHER THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, TO REQUIRE WHEN IMPOSING THESE SENTENCES, THE COURT ALSO SHALL REQUIRE THE DEFENDANT, WHEN RELEASED FROM PRISON FOR CONVICTION OF FIRST OR SECOND DEGREE CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, TO BE PLACED ON PROBATION AND ON AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE FOR THE DURATION OF TIME HE IS REQUIRED TO BE ON THE SEXUAL ABUSE REGISTRY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROBATION MUST BE IMPRISONED FOR UP TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF HIS ORIGINAL SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-15-395, 16-15-405, AND 16-15-410, ALL AS AMENDED, ALL RELATING TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, TO INCLUDE SEXUALLY EXPLICIT NUDITY AS A PROHIBITED ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT MISREPRESENTATION OF AGE IS NOT A DEFENSE TO SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, TO CLARIFY THAT THE MINIMUM SENTENCE FOR FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR IS MANDATORY AND MAY NOT BE SUSPENDED OR PROBATION GRANTED, TO ESTABLISH A FELONY FOR COMMITTING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A CHILD UNDER TWELVE YEARS OF AGE AND TO PROVIDE A MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE OF TEN YEARS, AND TO REQUIRE WHEN IMPOSING THESE SENTENCES, THE COURT ALSO SHALL REQUIRE THE DEFENDANT, WHEN RELEASED FROM PRISON FOR CONVICTION OF FIRST OR SECOND DEGREE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR, TO BE PLACED ON PROBATION AND ON AN ACTIVE ELECTRONIC MONITORING DEVICE FOR THE DURATION OF TIME HE IS REQUIRED TO BE ON THE SEXUAL ABUSE REGISTRY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS PROBATION MUST BE IMPRISONED FOR UP TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF HIS ORIGINAL SENTENCE; TO ADD SECTION 24-13-180, TO REQUIRE THAT SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROVIDED TO A PRISONER INCARCERATED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST BE PROVIDED BY A CERTIFIED SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROVIDER; TO ADD SECTION 24-21-445, TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO ORDER THE MAXIMUM PERIOD OF PROBATION IF A SEX OFFENDER IS PLACED ON PROBATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT ANY SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT ORDERED FOR SUCH AN OFFENDER MUST BE PROVIDED BY A CERTIFIED SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROVIDER; TO ADD SECTION 24-21-655, TO REQUIRE THAT IF, AS A CONDITION OF PAROLE, A PRISONER MUST RECEIVE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, THE TREATMENT MUST BE PROVIDED BY A CERTIFIED SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROVIDER; TO ADD SECTION 44-9-170, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ESTABLISH A CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT PROVIDERS AND TO PROVIDE THAT SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT ORDERED BY THE COURT OR PROVIDED BY THE STATE MUST BE PROVIDED BY A CERTIFIED TREATMENT PROVIDER; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT, TO ADD ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE TO THE DEFINITION OF A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR IF THE ASSAULT WAS A SEXUAL OFFENCE AND TO DEFINE "PROBABLE CAUSE"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-48-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE THAT THE NAMED PERSON IS A SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR, TO PROVIDE THAT IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION, THE COURT MAY NOT CONSIDER THE FACT THAT A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION HAS NOT BEEN CONDUCTED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE NAMED PERSON MAY NOT CHALLENGE THE VALIDITY OF HIS PRIOR CRIMINAL OR INSTITUTIONAL CONVICTIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE NAMED PERSON REFUSES TO COOPERATE WITH EVALUATION AND TREATMENT, EVIDENCE OF THIS REFUSAL IS ADMISSIBLE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY BAR THE NAMED PERSON FROM INTRODUCING EXPERT PSYCHIATRIC EVIDENCE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SHALL CONVENE A COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT, TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE OPERATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ACT, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2009.
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S. 191 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION OF THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT, TO PROVIDE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP RESERVE ACCOUNT, FUNDED BY EXCESS LOTTERY PROCEEDS AND INVESTMENT EARNINGS, FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING FUNDING OF CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND ASSISTANCES IF CERTIFIED NET LOTTERY PROCEEDS AND INVESTMENT EARNINGS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO FUND THEM, TO DEFINE "EXCESS", AND TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF THE RESERVE TO THREE PERCENT OF THE EDUCATION LOTTERY ACCOUNT REVENUE FOR THE LATEST COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR.
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S. 192 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3395, TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX CREDIT OF FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.
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S. 193 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: 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, TO ALLOW A STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION EQUAL TO FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS PAID BY A TAXPAYER PURSUANT TO A LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT, UP TO THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS FOR EACH TAXABLE YEAR FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND TO PROHIBIT A DOUBLE BENEFIT.
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S. 194 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-15, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS NOT UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO OWN, POSSESS, OR USE AN OBJECT OR ITEM OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR A LAWFUL PURPOSE UNLESS IT IS UNLAWFUL TO GROW, PRODUCE, MANUFACTURE, PACKAGE, SHIP, DISTRIBUTE, OR SELL THE OBJECT OR ITEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT BE CONVICTED OF A CRIMINAL OFFENSE BASED SOLELY UPON OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION OF AN ITEM OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY UNLESS IT IS UNLAWFUL TO GROW, PRODUCE, MANUFACTURE, PACKAGE, SHIP, DISTRIBUTE, SELL, USE, OR CONSUME THE ITEM FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
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S. 195 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-455, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR, CREATE, AND MAINTAIN A WEBSITE ON WHICH INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL PROVIDE, AND THE DEPARTMENT SHALL POST, THE IDENTITIES OF SUBCONTRACTORS WHO TERMINATE THEIR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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S. 196 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "FAMILY COURT REFORM ACT OF 2007", BY AMENDING SECTION 15-36-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO LIABILITY FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS, TO CLARIFY THAT AN ACTION IN FAMILY COURT IS SUBJECT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FRIVOLOUS CIVIL PROCEEDINGS SANCTIONS ACT AND MANDATE SANCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE FINDINGS OF FRIVOLOUS SUITS; TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO THE AWARD OF ALIMONY AND OTHER ALLOWANCES IN DIVORCE CASES, TO ELIMINATE ADULTERY AS A PROHIBITION TO AN AWARD OF ALIMONY, TO CREATE A CATEGORY OF "LIMITED ALIMONY", TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF FINITE ALIMONY FOR SHORT-TERM MARRIAGES AND DEFINE SHORT-TERM MARRIAGES, TO MODIFY THE TIME PERIOD FOR MARITAL MISCONDUCT AS AN ALIMONY FACTOR TO THE DATE OF FILING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AND RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF ALIMONY AND SEPARATE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, TO REQUIRE THAT ALL PAYMENTS MADE BY THE PAYOR MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT UNLESS THE PAYOR SPOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT HE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON THE OBLIGATION OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUPPORT, AND TO REQUIRE THAT IF THE PAYOR SPOUSE IS EVER TEN DAYS OR MORE LATE IN PAYING HIS OBLIGATION, THEN, UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT BY THE PAYEE SPOUSE, ALL FUTURE PAYMENTS, ALONG WITH A SERVICE FEE, MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT; TO AMEND TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S CODE, BY ADDING CHAPTER 6 ENTITLED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY COURT HEARING OFFICER ACT", TO ESTABLISH FAMILY COURT HEARING OFFICERS; TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 20, RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-93, TO REQUIRE THAT IN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS, THE PAYMENT MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE CLERK OF COURT UNLESS THE PAYOR SPOUSE DEMONSTRATES THAT HE WILL NOT DEFAULT ON THE OBLIGATION OR PROVIDES ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-420, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, TO ADD A SUBSECTION CONCERNING FAMILY COURT JURISDICTION IN FRIVOLOUS MATTERS AND TO MANDATE THAT JUDGES SANCTION PARTIES WITH TWO OR MORE PRIOR DETERMINATIONS OF FILING A FRIVOLOUS CLAIM OR MOTION; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-472, RELATING TO THE EQUITABLE APPORTIONMENT AND CRITERIA OF MARITAL PROPERTY, TO MODIFY THE TIME PERIOD FOR MARITAL MISCONDUCT AS AN EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION FACTOR TO THE DATE OF FILING AN ACTION FOR DIVORCE OR SEPARATE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-570, RELATING TO A FALSE REPORT OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT MADE MALICIOUSLY OR IN BAD FAITH, TO MANDATE THAT JUDGES SANCTION THE REPORTING PARTY UPON A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT DETERMINATION OF MAKING A FALSE REPORT MALICIOUSLY OR IN BAD FAITH; AND TO AMEND TITLE 20, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 ENTITLED THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FAMILY LAW MEDIATION ACT", TO MANDATE MEDIATION IN ALL DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTIONS IN FAMILY COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR EXCEPTIONS WHERE MEDIATION IS NOT REQUIRED AND EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE MEDIATION MAY BE WAIVED, TO PROVIDE A TIMEFRAME WITHIN WHICH MEDIATION MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO FINAL HEARING IN A DOMESTIC RELATIONS ACTION SHALL BE SCHEDULED UNTIL MEDIATION IS COMPLETED IN THE MATTER, UNLESS IT IS EXEMPTED OR EXCEPTED FROM MEDIATION.
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S. 197 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-17-375, TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE ACT STATE EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT DIRECTLY TO AN AGENCY HEAD OR CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICER, AND STATE EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS FIRST CATEGORY OF EMPLOYEES, TO EXEMPT ALL STATE EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE ANNUALIZED COMPENSATION OF AT LEAST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE EXEMPTIONS DO NOT APPLY TO TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACULTY AT A FOUR-YEAR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, AND TO GIVE THESE NEW EXEMPTIONS PROSPECTIVE EFFECT.
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S. 198 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISTURBING SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE GREATER SPECIFICITY FOR THE TYPES OF CONDUCT WHICH CONSTITUTE THE OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE FOR INTERVENTION BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS PRIOR TO REFERRING SOME CASES TO COURT.
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S. 199 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 1, TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TO BE HEADED BY THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
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S. 200 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-176, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL AND SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT THESE AND ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE ISSUANCE OR REINSTATEMENT OF A BEGINNER'S PERMIT, CONDITIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE, SPECIAL RESTRICTED DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND A REGULAR DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED TO A PERSON LESS THAN SEVENTEEN YEARS OF AGE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF A PERSON'S PERMIT OR LICENSE IF HE FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THESE CONDITIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE SUSPENSION REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL THE PERSON HAS DEMONSTRATED COMPLIANCE WITH THESE CONDITIONS FOR ONE FULL SEMESTER SUBSEQUENT TO THE SEMESTER DURING WHICH HIS PERMIT OR LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED.
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S. 201 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMENDTHE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5-3-105, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY TO ANNEX AN AREA BY ORDINANCE IF THE AREA IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE MUNICIPALITY.
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S. 202 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 5-3-320, 5-3-325, 5-3-330, 5-3-335, 5-3-340, 5-3-345, 5-3-350, AND 5-3-355, TO AUTHORIZE AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION BASED ON CERTAIN POPULATION DENSITY AND DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA, AND TO PROVIDE PREREQUISITES AND PROCEDURES FOR THIS METHOD.
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S. 203 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-150, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF ANNEXATION WHERE A PETITION IS SIGNED BY FREEHOLDERS, TO LOWER FROM SEVENTY-FIVE TO SIXTY PERCENT OF FREEHOLDERS WHO MUST SIGN A PETITION WITH THE MUNICIPALITY TO HAVE THE PROPERTY ANNEXED AND LOWER THE PERCENTAGE OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FROM SEVENTY-FIVE TO SIXTY PERCENT THAT MUST BE OWNED BY THOSE FREEHOLDERS.
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S. 204 (Word version) -- Senator Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1640, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW FOR A PERSON APPLYING FOR LICENSURE AS A FOSTER PARENT, TO INCLUDE ANYONE SEEKING APPROVAL TO ADOPT A CHILD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) TO UNDERGO A FINGERPRINT REVIEW; AND TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1642 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON FOSTER CARE REPLACEMENT WITH PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR OTHER CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OR PLEAS, TO INCLUDE A PROHIBITION ON PLACING A DSS CHILD IN A HOME FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION WHERE ANYONE IN THE HOME OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN HAS PLED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE TO UNLAWFUL CONDUCT TOWARD A CHILD OR CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.
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S. 205 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 8 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN ELECTIONS ACT", TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE BY WHICH CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE WHO AGREE TO LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS TO RECEIVE A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR CAMPAIGNS AND TO REQUIRE ELECTRONIC DISCLOSURES FOR ALL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES.
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S. 206 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 16 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO ENACT THE "PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER LICENSURE AND SOLVENCY PROTECTION ACT" TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO ACT AS A PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORD MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL REPORTING, AND OPERATIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING MEDICATION REIMBURSEMENT COSTS TO BE PAID TO NETWORK PHARMACIES.
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S. 207 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-1-1590, 9-1-1790, AND 9-11-90, ALL AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO RETURNING TO ACTIVE SERVICE AND THE RESTORATION TO THE STATUS OF ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS TO RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, WHO HAVE RETURNED TO ACTIVE SERVICE IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT, SO AS TO REDUCE FROM FORTY-EIGHT TO TWELVE THE CONSECUTIVE MONTHS THE TIME AFTER WHICH A BENEFICIARY RETURNED TO ACTIVE SERVICE IN COVERED EMPLOYMENT MAY BE RESTORED TO THE STATUS OF ACTIVE CONTRIBUTING MEMBER AND TO EXEMPT REEMPLOYED RETIREES UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO RETURNED TO EMPLOYMENT BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, FROM THE PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS OTHERWISE DUE THESE SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS EXEMPTION CONTINUES WHILE A REEMPLOYED RETIREE REMAINS EMPLOYED IN THE POSITION HELD BEFORE JULY 1, 2005, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUND WITH INTEREST OF THE EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THESE EMPLOYEES WITH RESPECT TO EMPLOYMENT AFTER JUNE 30, 2005.
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S. 208 (Word version) -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY, SO AS TO REVIEW AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS OF BEAUFORT 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 TO ADD A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE BEAUFORT COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND REGISTRATION, WITH THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE BEAUFORT COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, TO DETERMINE THE POLLING PLACES FOR THE PRECINCTS IN BEAUFORT COUNTY.
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S. 209 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-95-15 SO AS TO ADD AND DEFINE TERMS USED IN THE "CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT OF 1990"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-95-20, RELATING TO PLACES WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO EXTEND THIS PROHIBITION TO RETAIL STORES AND BUSINESSES, RESTAURANTS, BARS, LOUNGE AREAS, AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; TO ADD SECTION 44-94-25 SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT SMOKING IS NOT PROHIBITED IN PRIVATE HOMES AND HOTEL ROOMS DESIGNATED AS SMOKING ROOMS, OUTDOOR AREAS, INCLUDING OUTDOOR AREAS OF RETAIL STORES AND BUSINESSES WHERE SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED INDOORS, TOBACCO STORES, CIGAR BARS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS; AND TO ADD SECTION 44-95-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT MUST NOT BE CONSTRUED TO PERMIT SMOKING WHERE IT IS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY AN OWNER OF ANY ESTABLISHMENT OR BY REGULATION OF A STATE OR LOCAL AGENCY, INCLUDING A LOCAL ORDINANCE.
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S. 210 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-3-102 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MUST BE ELECTED TO OFFICE BY THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE STATE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDE FOR THE DIRECTOR'S TERM OF OFFICE, QUALIFICATIONS, VACANCIES, AND RELATED MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-30-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ELECTED TO OFFICE UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-1-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE DEFINITION OF "DIRECTOR" OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT'S DIRECTOR, PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR IS ELECTED RATHER THAN APPOINTED, AND MAKE CHANGES IN THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF THE DIRECTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 38-3-100, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER CHANGES, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT, IF THE DIRECTOR BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE OR BECOMES A MEMBER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE DURING TENURE, HIS OFFICE MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VACATED; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BEGINS WITH THE 2010 STATEWIDE ELECTION PROCESS AND THAT THE DIRECTOR SERVING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL HIS SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIES FOR OFFICE.
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S. 211 (Word version) -- Senator Ford: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 54, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY DESIGNATING SECTIONS 54-1-10 THROUGH 54-1-40 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 ENACTING THE "WATERCRAFT GAMBLING ACT" SO AS TO MAKE IT LAWFUL TO USE GAMBLING DEVICES ON WATERCRAFT AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
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S. 212 (Word version) -- Senator Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-5-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLOSING ATTORNEY-AT-LAW INVOLVED IN A RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION REPRESENTING THE PURCHASER WHERE THE PURCHASER INTENDS TO OCCUPY THE PROPERTY AS HIS PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE MUST PROVIDE THE PURCHASER AT CLOSING WITH AN APPLICATION FORM DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE WHICH WILL ENTITLE THE PURCHASER TO RECEIVE A FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO ON THE PROPERTY AND ALSO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IF THE PURCHASER QUALIFIES AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLOSING ATTORNEY SHALL REQUEST THE PURCHASER TO EXECUTE THE FORM AS APPROPRIATE AND SHALL TRANSMIT IT TO THE APPLICABLE COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR PROCESSING.
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S. 213 (Word version) -- Senators Lourie, Hayes, Fair, Setzler and Courson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ENACTING THE "PREVENTION OF UNDERAGE DRINKING AND ACCESS TO ALCOHOL ACT OF 2007" SO AS TO ADD ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 61 TO PROVIDE SOCIAL HOST CRIMINAL LIABILITY WHEN ALCOHOL IS PROVIDED TO A MINOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSE; TO ADD ARTICLE 19, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61 TO REQUIRE THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, TO DEFINE TERMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ARTICLE, TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF KEGS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-4075 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF ILLEGAL PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; TO ADD SECTION 61-6-4085 SO AS TO REQUIRE CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS AND TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-8920 AND 20-7-8925, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, AND ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, SO AS TO EQUALIZE THE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSES, TO REQUIRE THAT THE VIOLATOR COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-746, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL PURCHASE OR POSSESSION OF BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS BY MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF THE MINOR'S PARENT WHEN THE MINOR'S DRIVER'S LICENSE IS SUSPENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-50, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL SALE OF BEER OR WINE TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE VIOLATOR TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-60, RELATING TO A MINOR'S GIVING FALSE INFORMATION AS TO AGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING BEER OR WINE SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY SO IT IS EQUAL TO THE SIMILAR OFFENSE INVOLVING ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-80, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE FOR ANOTHER'S CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-90, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-4-100, RELATING TO REQUIRING CRIMINAL CHARGES TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST BOTH THE SELLER AND PURCHASER REGARDING THE ILLEGAL SALE AND PURCHASE OF BEER OR WINE BY A MINOR, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE USE OF MINORS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4070, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR A MINOR'S CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 61-6-4080, RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS TO MINORS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND TO REQUIRE THE VIOLATOR TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
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S. 214 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-67-420 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE EXTENT OF SCHOOL RELATED TRANSPORTATION TO BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS BY THE STATE, TO REDUCE THE AREA FOR WHICH THE STATE ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION TO TRANSPORT ANY CHILD TO OR FROM SCHOOL FROM WITHIN ONE AND ONE-HALF MILES OF THE SCHOOL HE ATTENDS TO ONE-HALF OF A MILE.
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S. 215 (Word version) -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-2953, RELATING TO VIDEOTAPING THE CONDUCT OF A PERSON SUSPECTED OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AT THE INCIDENT AND BREATH TEST SITE, TO PROVIDE THAT MIRANDA WARNINGS NEED NOT BE READ AT THE BREATH TEST SITE IF READ AT THE INCIDENT SITE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAILURE TO CAPTURE ANY PORTION OF THE CONDUCT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION TO BE VIDEOTAPED IS NOT GROUNDS TO DISMISS A CHARGE OR SUPPRESS THE VIDEOTAPE IF THE COURT DETERMINES THAT THE ARRESTING OFFICER MADE A GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION AND THE FAILURE TO CAPTURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE SUBJECT'S ACTIONS OR THE INADVERTENT ACTIONS OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER.
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S. 216 (Word version) -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, TITLE 59 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-160, TO REQUIRE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT'S BUDGET AND TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT AFFECT LIMITATIONS ON THE INCREASE IN MILLAGE OR THE BUDGET ALREADY PROVIDED BY LAW FOR A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS LOCATED IN MORE THAN ONE COUNTY.
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S. 217 (Word version) -- Senators Courson and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 59, TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROVIDE THAT IT MUST BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PROVIDE ITS POWERS AND DUTIES, PROVIDE FOR THE STUDENTS' SUPERVISION AND THE STUDENTS' DUTIES, PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRICT'S TEACHERS AND FUNDING, PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL OR A CORPORATION THAT MAKES A DONATION TO THE DISTRICT, PROVIDE THAT THE DISTRICT MAY NOT LEVY ADDITIONAL TAXES OR ISSUE BONDS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DISTRICT MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.
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S. 218 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 9, TITLE 25 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT, TO NAME THE COMPACT THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT INSTEAD OF THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT; TO AMEND ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 25, RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING AN INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR SHALL DEVELOP AND COORDINATE AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES.
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S. 219 (Word version) -- Senator Courson: A BILL CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2943, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CLERK OF THE COURT OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE OF DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, ANOTHER DRUG, OR A COMBINATION OF DRUGS OR SUBSTANCES WITHIN FIVE YEARS, MUST PUBLISH, AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONVICTED PERSON, A NOTICE OF THE PERSON'S CONVICTION AND HIS PICTURE IN THE MANNER LEGAL NOTICES ARE PUBLISHED IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PERSON RESIDES OR, FOR NONRESIDENTS, IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PERSON WAS CONVICTED.
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S. 220 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 135, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN QUALIFYING PATIENTS MAY ENGAGE IN THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA, TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA A QUALIFYING PATIENT OR CAREGIVER MAY POSSESS, TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A REGISTRATION PROGRAM AND THE ISSUANCE OF REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARDS, TO ESTABLISH THE QUALIFICATIONS A PATIENT OR CAREGIVER MUST POSSESS TO OBTAIN A REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO PROVIDE A TIME LIMIT FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN IDENTIFICATION CARD AND ITS ISSUANCE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE INFORMATION ON THE IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST BE CURRENT, TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAINTAIN A CONFIDENTIAL LIST OF THE REGISTRANTS, TO PROVIDE THAT QUALIFYING PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT MAY NOT BE ARRESTED, PROSECUTED, OR PENALIZED IN ANY MANNER BASED UPON THE QUALIFYING PATIENT'S USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA, TO PROVIDE THAT A PHYSICIAN MAY NOT BE ARRESTED, PROSECUTED, OR PENALIZED IN ANY MANNER, OR HAVE A PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST HIM SOLELY FOR PROVIDING A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION, TO PROTECT FROM FORFEITURE AN INDIVIDUAL'S INTEREST IN OR RIGHT TO PROPERTY THAT IS POSSESSED, OWNED, OR USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA, TO PROVIDE THAT POSSESSION OF OR AN APPLICATION FOR A REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD DOES NOT ALONE CONSTITUTE PROBABLE CAUSE TO SEARCH THE PERSON OR PROPERTY OF THE PERSON POSSESSING OR APPLYING FOR THE REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER, SCHOOL, OR LANDLORD MAY NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST A PERSON SOLELY BECAUSE OF HIS STATUS AS A REGISTERED QUALIFYING PATIENT OR REGISTERED CAREGIVER, TO PLACE LIMITATIONS ON THE PLACES WHERE A QUALIFIED PATIENT MAY USE MEDICAL MARIJUANA, TO PROVIDE THAT GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS OR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE OR COVER THE COSTS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA, TO PROVIDE THAT AN EMPLOYER IS NOT REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE THE MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA IN THE WORKPLACE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY NOT KNOWINGLY OR PURPOSELY FABRICATE OR MISREPRESENT A REGISTRY IDENTIFICATION CARD, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REFLECTING THE STATUS OF THE REGISTRY.
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S. 221 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1910, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ISSUANCE OF LICENSED PLATES WITH SPECIAL NUMBERS OR IDENTIFICATION AUTHORIZED FOR VEHICLES THAT TRANSPORT DISABLED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST ISSUE, ALONG WITH THE LICENSE PLATE, A PLACARD THAT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A HANDICAPPED PARKING PLACE OR IN A METERED OR TIMED PARKING PLACE WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO PARKING FEES OR FINES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-1960, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF AND DISPLAY OF PLACARDS THAT ALLOW A VEHICLE TO PARK IN A PARKING PLACE WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO PARKING FEES OR FINES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DATE OF BIRTH OF THE PERSON ISSUED THE PLACARD MUST APPEAR ON IT.
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S. 222 (Word version) -- Senator Mescher: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 67, TITLE 59 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS BY SCHOOL BUSES, TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCIES AND TO REPORT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS, SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS MAY NOT USE CELLULAR TELEPHONES WHILE DRIVING THE SCHOOL BUS AND TO DEFINE EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
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S. 223 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-103-35 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING SUBMITTING BUDGET REQUESTS TO THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL OF THE STATE'S FUNDS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF ALL PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS SHALL BE APPROPRIATED TO THE COMMISSION AND ALLOCATED TO THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN APPROPRIATION REQUIREMENTS.
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