H. 4307 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-1545 SO AS TO ENACT "SENIOR TROOPER MICHAEL J. RAO'S LAW" TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROCEDURES THAT A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE SHALL FOLLOW WHEN APPROACHING A STATIONARY EMERGENCY VEHICLE DISPLAYING LIGHTED RED OR LIGHTED RED AND BLUE LIGHTS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-720, RELATING TO POINTS ASSESSED AGAINST A PERSON'S DRIVING RECORD FOR VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IMPROPERLY OPERATES A VEHICLE WHEN HE APPROACHES AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE MUST HAVE FOUR POINTS ASSESSED AGAINST HIS DRIVING RECORD.

H. 4308 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 ALONG SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 129 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY THE "DEPUTY KEVIN EARL CARPER BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BRIDGE THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DEPUTY KEVIN EARL CARPER BRIDGE".

H. 4309 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison, Harrell, G. M. Smith, Delleney, Leach and Haley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24-13-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "NO PAROLE OFFENSE", SO AS TO REVISE ITS DEFINITION TO INCLUDE CLASS D, E, AND F FELONIES, OFFENSES CLASSIFIED AS EXEMPT WHICH ARE PUNISHABLE BY A MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR, AND CLASS A AND B MISDEMEANORS, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS FOUND GUILTY OF, PLEADS GUILTY TO, OR PLEADS NOLO CONTENDRE TO A "NO PAROLE OFFENSE" IS ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION DO NOT AFFECT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ACT.

H. 4310 (Word version) -- Rep. Toole: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-5060, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO VARIOUS ENTITIES BY A PERSON ON HIS STATE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE STATE HIGHWAY REPAVING TRUST FUND AS AN ENTITY TO WHICH A PERSON MAY MAKE VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-11-30 SO AS TO CREATE THE STATE HIGHWAY REPAVING TRUST FUND WHICH CONSISTS OF TAXPAYERS' VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH MUST BE APPROPRIATED TO THE STATE'S COUNTIES FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ROADS.

H. 4311 (Word version) -- Rep. Hagood: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-3310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ESTABLISHES A FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THERE IS NO FEE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE.

H. 4312 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 62-5-106 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER ESTABLISHED BY REASON OF INCAPACITY, AND NOT MERELY MINORITY, DOES NOT TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY UPON THE ATTAINMENT OF THE AGE OF MAJORITY BY THE INCAPACITATED PERSON AND TO DEFINE "INCAPACITATED PERSON" FOR THAT PURPOSE.

H. 4313 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING PART 5 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 37 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT SECURITY FREEZE ACT, PROVIDING FOR A FREEZE ON THE RELEASE OF A CONSUMER FILE BY A CONSUMER CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY UPON THE REQUEST OF A CONSUMER WHO HAS REASON TO BELIEVE HE IS THE VICTIM OF FINANCIAL IDENTITY FRAUD, PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING AND REMOVING THE FREEZE, APPLICABILITY OF AND EXEMPTIONS FROM THE FREEZE, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS.

H. 4314 (Word version) -- Rep. Hardwick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 62-5-103, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACILITY OF PAYMENT OR DELIVERY TO A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT SO PAID OR DELIVERED FROM TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

H. 4315 (Word version) -- Rep. R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 190 OF 1991, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF COLLETON COUNTY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIME FOR FILING THE STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY TO BE ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND TO CORRECT INCORRECT REFERENCES.

H. 4316 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-28 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR THE AWARDING OF PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2008 AND THEREAFTER WHO ATTEND "MAGNET SCHOOLS" OR SCHOOLS WITH "OPEN ENROLLMENT".

H. 4317 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-32, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION IN AN AFFIDAVIT OFFERED TO ENROLL A CHILD IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL.

H. 4318 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AGE OF ATTENDANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO ALLOW CHILDREN WHO HAVE REACHED A SPECIFIED AGE REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE UPON THEIR PARENT'S PERMISSION.

H. 4319 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE OF THE CHILD AT WHICH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN NO LONGER HAS RESPONSIBILITY TO CAUSE THE CHILD TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

H. 4320 (Word version) -- Rep. Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-31, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDANCE AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO ADD THE RESIDENCE OF A CHILD IN A PARTICULAR SCHOOL DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF A PARENT'S OR LEGAL GUARDIAN'S MILITARY DEPLOYMENT.

H. 4321 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-425, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BEGINNING AND LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM, SO AS TO SHORTEN THE LENGTH OF THE SCHOOL TERM TO ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE DAYS, AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE NONINSTRUCTIONAL DAYS.

H. 4322 (Word version) -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE SAFETY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 26 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF THE SALE OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR THE USE OF PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN, TO PROVIDE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR OPERATION OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER.

H. 4323 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER, SO AS TO ADD THE MURDER OF A VULNERABLE ADULT TO THE LIST OF STATUTORY AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES FOR PURPOSES OF THE DEATH PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 43-35-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM "ADVANCED AGE".

H. 4324 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-655, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FROM PROSECUTION FOR CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE WHEN THE PERSON IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR LESS AND THE VICTIM IS AT LEAST FOURTEEN AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT MISTAKE OF AGE MAY BE USED AS A DEFENSE TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH A MINOR IN THE SECOND DEGREE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23-3-540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF SEX OFFENDERS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO REMOVE EXCEPTIONS FROM ELECTRONIC MONITORING REQUIREMENTS OF PERSONS WHO COMMIT CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE SECOND DEGREE WHEN THE OFFENDER IS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR LESS AND THE VICTIM IS AT LEAST FOURTEEN.

H. 4325 (Word version) -- Rep. Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-1-235, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY IN A CIVIL ACTION, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT THE PROHIBITION ON APPOINTMENT APPLIES TO CERTAIN POST-CONVICTION RELIEF MATTERS AND ACTIONS PURSUANT TO THE SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 17-27-60, RELATING TO COURT COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR INDIGENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REFERENCE TO THE PROHIBITION ON CIVIL APPOINTMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES.

H. 4326 (Word version) -- Rep. Rice: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-13-455 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL DISPLAY OR POSSESSION OF FALSIFIED OR COUNTERFEIT GREEN CARDS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OFFERING PROOF OF LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES.

H. 4327 (Word version) -- Rep. Clemmons: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, SO AS TO INCLUDE SEXUAL BATTERY WHEN THE VICTIM IS A STUDENT SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND THE ACTOR IS AN EMPLOYEE OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

H. 4328 (Word version) -- Reps. Harrison and Delleney: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-505 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-535 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT SHALL HAVE AN OFFICIAL SEAL; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-310, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES, SO AS TO CHANGE A REFERENCE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE DIVISION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-320, RELATING TO CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION REGARDING THE HANDLING OF ATTENDANCE AND TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES, PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, PAPERS, AND RECORDS, AND OTHER PROCEDURAL MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT OR RELIEF FROM AN AGENCY SUBPOENA BEFORE THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW AFTER EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT AND TO REVIEW BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE OF A FINAL DECISION IN A CONTESTED CASE TO CONFORM THE PROCEDURES TO OTHER PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-560, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE CODE OF JUDICIAL CONDUCT SERVES AS THE SOLE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES AND SPOUSES TO ACCEPT INVITATIONS TO CERTAIN JUDICIAL-RELATED FUNCTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-600, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROCEDURES TO OTHER PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE COURT AND TO PROHIBIT THE HEARING OF CERTAIN INMATE APPEALS BY THE COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-610, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVIEW OF DECISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROCEDURES TO OTHER PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE COURT AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING APPROPRIATED MONIES TO BE USED FOR THE SAME PURPOSE INDEFINITELY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-23-640, RELATING TO THE VENUE WHERE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT CASES ARE HEARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONTESTED CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICES OR AT ANOTHER SUITABLE LOCATION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

H. 4329 (Word version) -- Rep. M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, ENACTING THE "SECOND AMENDMENT RECOGNITION ACT" BY ESTABLISHING THE SECOND AMENDMENT WEEKEND, EXEMPTING FROM SALES TAX THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OR SALES PRICE OF FIREARMS SOLD ON SECOND AMENDMENT WEEKEND AND TO DESIGNATE THE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING EACH YEAR AS SECOND AMENDMENT WEEKEND.

H. 4330 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES AND USE TAX ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT FROM SALES AND USE TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THIS STATE.

H. 4331 (Word version) -- Rep. Miller: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-5-580, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DAYLIGHT FISH GIGGING IN CERTAIN SALTWATERS IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SO AS TO PROHIBIT SUCH FISH GIGGING FROM SUNSET UNTIL SUNRISE AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION.

H. 4332 (Word version) -- Rep. Talley: A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 7, ARTICLE X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO HAVE BUDGET PROCESSES DESIGNED TO KEEP REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN BALANCE, THE LIMITATION ON STATE APPROPRIATIONS, AND THE LIMITATIONS ON STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING STATE SPENDING LIMITATION AND REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE IT BY A LAW PROVIDING A LIMIT ON STATE SPENDING FOR A FISCAL YEAR THAT EQUALS THE TOTAL OF STATE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE PRIOR YEAR INCREASED BY THE TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF INCREASES IN STATE PERSONAL INCOME AND STATE POPULATION IN THE MOST RECENT YEAR FOR WHICH THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AND PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN ENACTING THIS LIMIT SHALL DEFINE THE APPROPRIATIONS TO WHICH THE LIMIT APPLIES, AND THE METHOD OF AND SOURCES FOR CALCULATING THE LIMIT.

H. 4333 (Word version) -- Rep. Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTARIES PUBLIC TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING A NOTARIAL ACT AND TO ESTABLISH ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE NOTARIES PUBLIC TO KEEP A JOURNAL OF NOTARIAL ACTS, TO RECORD SPECIFIED ENTRIES IN THE JOURNAL FOR EACH NOTARIAL ACT, AND TO RETAIN THE JOURNAL FOR SEVEN YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAST RECORDED ENTRY.

H. 4334 (Word version) -- Reps. J. M. Neal and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-61-80, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS TO BE CERTIFIED AS AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN, SO AS TO ALSO REQUIRE AN APPLICANT TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK FOR CERTIFICATION AND FOR RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATION.

H. 4335 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-32-50 AND SECTION 44-76-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING, RESPECTIVELY, TO BODY PIERCING TECHNICIAN REQUIREMENTS AND TO TRAINING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, FOR AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED), SO AS TO INCLUDE THE AMERICAN HEALTH AND SAFETY COUNCIL AS A CERTIFYING AGENCY FOR BODY PIERCING TECHNICIANS AND FOR TRAINING AED USERS.

H. 4336 (Word version) -- Reps. Jefferson, Breeland and Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HOME LEMON LAW" SO AS TO ADD CHAPTER 18 TO TITLE 37 TO ESTABLISH REMEDIES FOR HOME WARRANTY DEFECTS, INCLUDING REPAIR, HOME REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF HOME PURCHASE PRICE, TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR PURSUING SUCH REMEDIES, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS ON ANY DEFECT ISSUES NOT RESOLVED BY THE PARTIES, TO PROVIDE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, TO REQUIRE A HOMEOWNER TO EXHAUST THESE REMEDIES BEFORE BRINGING A CIVIL ACTION, TO REQUIRE WARRANTIES AND DISCLOSURE OF REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE HOME, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A TOLL-FREE NUMBER TO PROVIDE INFORMATION CONCERNING REMEDIES UNDER THIS CHAPTER, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT IDENTIFYING HOMES REQUIRED TO BE REPLACED OR REFUNDED, AND TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 59, TITLE 40 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE CONSTRUCTION DWELLING DEFECTS ACT.

H. 4337 (Word version) -- Rep. R. Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-14-120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO STORMWATER RUNOFF FEES, SO AS TO SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT FARM LAND, FOREST LAND, AND UNDEVELOPED LAND FROM SUCH FEES.

H. 4338 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1300, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN PRACTICES DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT "CONTRIBUTION" DOES NOT INCLUDE CERTAIN THINGS OF VALUE USED TO PAY FOR COMMUNICATIONS MADE MORE THAN FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE AN ELECTION TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTED OFFICE.

H. 4339 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 9-10-35 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AFTER JUNE 30, 1993, MAY ALSO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE STATE NATIONAL GUARD RETIREMENT SYSTEM UNDER CHAPTER 10 OF TITLE 9 AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION APPLY TO NATIONAL GUARD PENSION BENEFITS PAYABLE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2007.

H. 4340 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-23-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO ADD THE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM INVESTMENT COMMISSION AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMISSION.

H. 4341 (Word version) -- Rep. Cooper: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 23 SO AS TO CREATE THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO TRANSFER TO THE DIVISION CERTAIN POWERS AND ASSETS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-20, RELATING TO THE DIVISIONS COMPRISING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO ADD THE NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-6-30, RELATING TO THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SO AS TO INCLUDE POWERS TO ENFORCE CERTAIN LAWS RELATED TO NATURAL RESOURCES; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-3-110 RELATING TO THE SUPERVISION OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-120 RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-130 RELATING TO UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS OF DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-140 RELATING TO PUBLICATION OF DESCRIPTION OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS; 50-3-150 RELATING TO USE OF PRESENT UNIFORMS AND MOTOR VEHICLES DURING AND AFTER TRANSFER; 50-3-160 RELATING TO INJUNCTIONS; 50-3-310 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-315 RELATING TO DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-316 RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR HIRING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-320 RELATING TO TRANSMITTAL AND DELIVERY OF COMMISSIONS OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-330 RELATING TO OATHS AND BONDS FOR ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-340 RELATING TO STATEWIDE POWER OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-350 RELATING TO OFFICIAL BADGE OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-360 RELATING TO ADDITIONAL DEPUTY ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR GAME ZONE 2; 50-3-370 RELATING TO DUTY OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO CHECK BAG LIMITS AND INVESTIGATE VIOLATIONS; 50-3-380 RELATING TO SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF GAME AND FISH OBTAINED UNLAWFULLY; 50-3-390 RELATING TO DUTY OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE LAWS AND PROSECUTE VIOLATIONS; 50-3-395 RELATING TO POWER OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ISSUE WARNING TICKETS; 50-3-396 RELATING TO USE OF ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' OFFICIAL SUMMONS OF LITTERING VIOLATIONS; 50-3-400 RELATING TO GRANT OF CONSTABLE AND INSPECTOR POWERS TO ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; 50-3-410 RELATING TO ARREST PROCEDURES AND BAIL; AND 50-3-420 RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM CERTAIN PROSECUTION.

H. 4342 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-183, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO IS INELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR A DRIVER'S PERMIT MAY NOT OPERATE AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION.

H. 4343 (Word version) -- Rep. Crawford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 23-28-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT ISSUED TO RESERVE POLICE OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IN THE DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF, A RESERVE MAY WEAR PLAIN CLOTHES OR ANOTHER UNIFORM THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH HIS DUTIES AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

H. 4344 (Word version) -- Rep. M. A. Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO OPEN SEASON FOR ANTLERED DEER, SO AS TO DELETE A PROVISION ENABLING THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH METHODS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE HUNTING AND TAKING OF DEER.

H. 4345 (Word version) -- Reps. W. D. Smith and Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-60-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER THE STATE REVENUE APPEALS PROCEDURE, A TAXPAYER IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE EXHAUSTED HIS PREHEARING REMEDY WHEN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FAILS TO ISSUE A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OR DETERMINATION WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TAXPAYER MUST REQUEST A CONTESTED CASE HEARING BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT MAY REMAND THE CASE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR A PROPOSED ASSESSMENT, DETERMINATION ON A REFUND CLAIM, OR FINAL AGENCY DETERMINATION, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER MAY REQUEST THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT PLACE THE CONTESTED CASE BACK ON THE COURT'S ACTIVE DOCKET WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NOTIFY A TAXPAYER WHO FILES A WRITTEN PROTEST UNDER THIS CHAPTER OF HIS RIGHTS UNDER THIS SECTION.

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