S. 856 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Grooms, Ritchie and Bryant: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT ON TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE THAT NO PROVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION SHALL RESTRICT OR LIMIT A STATE FROM ENFORCING FEDERAL LAW WITH REGARD TO IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE MAY DECIDE WHAT GOVERNMENT SERVICES FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE STATE MAY BE PROVIDED TO OR DENIED TO UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATES SHALL HAVE ANY POWER TO REGULATE IMMIGRATION THAT HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFICALLY PREEMPTED BY CONGRESS, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH STATE HAS THE POWER TO PRESCRIBE STATE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR ILLEGALLY ENTERING THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A STATE HAS THE POWER TO APPREHEND AND EXPEL PERSONS FROM ITS BORDERS WHO ARE IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAW, AND THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST PROVIDE TIMELY ASSISTANCE IN EXPELLING UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS UPON A REQUEST BY A STATE.
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S. 857 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell, Peeler and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-1-696, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE STATE'S OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER JULY 1, 2008, ALL STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL OFFER ALL SERVICES, PUBLICATIONS, PRINTED, AUDIO AND VIDEO MATERIALS, AND TEST IN AN ENGLISH-ONLY FORMAT UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW OR REGULATION.
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S. 858 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 38-73-1095, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE AND RATING PLAN FACTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS OR SURCHARGES AND DEBITS CALCULATED ON CERTAIN RATING FACTORS FOR RETROFITTING PROPERTY IN ALL AREAS OF THE STATE IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CREDITS AND DISCOUNTS OR SURCHARGES AND DEBITS CALCULATED ON CERTAIN RATING FACTORS FOR RETROFITTING PROPERTY IN THE COASTAL AREA OR SEACOAST AREA.
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S. 859 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-62-50 AND 12-62-60, BOTH AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE TAX REBATE AND THE EXPENDITURE REBATE TO MOTION PICTURE COMPANIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE A TAX REBATE TO A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANY EQUAL TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE COMPANY'S SOUTH CAROLINA PAYROLL, RAISE THE AGGREGATE ANNUAL LIMIT ON THIS REBATE FROM TEN TO FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS AND PROVIDE A CARRY FORWARD AND TO ADD TEN MILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO THE PERCENTAGE OF ADMISSIONS TAX REVENUES APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR THE USE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA FILM COMMISSION, TO AUTHORIZE A THIRTY PERCENT EXPENDITURE REBATE TO A MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION COMPANY HAVING IN THE AGGREGATE AT LEAST A MILLION DOLLARS OF IN-STATE EXPENDITURES AND PROVIDE A CARRY FORWARD.
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S. 860 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3622 SO AS TO ALLOW A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A PORTION OF THE EXPENSES OF INSTALLING OR IMPROVING A FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE IN WHICH SUCH A SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED BY STATUTE, REGULATION, OR CODE AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS TO CLAIM THE CREDIT; BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM PREMIUM DISCOUNT AS PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FOR A COMMERCIAL POLICY OF PROPERTY INSURANCE IF THERE IS INSTALLED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN THE INSURED PROPERTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-10-275 SO AS TO PROHIBIT TAP-ON FEES FOR FIVE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS EXCEEDING THE STANDARD TAP-ON FEE OTHERWISE APPLICABLE FOR THE STRUCTURE.
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S. 861 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-23-1040, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JUDGE OF PROBATE, SO AS TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS OFFICE.
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S. 862 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 47-3-630, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PENALTIES FOR INJURING A POLICE DOG OR HORSE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR TORTURING, MUTILATING, INJURING, DISABLING, POISONING, OR KILLING A POLICE DOG OR HORSE.
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S. 863 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 34-11-70, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EVIDENCE OF FRAUDULENT INTENT IN DRAWING A DISHONORED CHECK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARGE THAT IS DISMISSED FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION OR BY REASON OF PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AND COSTS IS NOT A CHARGE THAT EVIDENCES AN ACT OF MORAL TURPITUDE FOR PURPOSES OF AN OFFICIAL BACKGROUND CERTIFICATION; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 34-11-100 RELATING TO THE EFFECT OF PAYMENT AFTER INSTITUTION OF PROSECUTION.
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S. 864 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 70 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE "LICENSURE OF IN-HOME CARE PROVIDER ACT".
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S. 865 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-350, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STANDARDIZED PROPERTY TAX BILL, SO AS TO REVISE THESE REQUIREMENTS TO REFLECT THE EXEMPTION FROM MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND FOR THAT EXEMPTION AND TO REFLECT ANY CREDIT AGAINST THE PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY FOR COUNTY OPERATIONS ON OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EXCESS BALANCES IN THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND.
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S. 866 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Ford and Cleary: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JULY 31, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 6, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2009, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2015; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2012; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 11, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 12, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE SEAT 13, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008, AND THE SUBSEQUENT FULL TERM WHICH EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2014; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2013; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2010; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 5, WHOSE TERM EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2008.
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S. 867 (Word version) -- Senator Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-45 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTENDING ANOTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THAT A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE WRONG SCHOOL DISTRICT DUE TO AN ERROR BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY TUITION FOR THAT SCHOOL YEAR, TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY ONLY REMOVE A STUDENT ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT AS A RESULT OF DISTRICT ERROR IF THE DISTRICT CAN DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ERROR WAS DUE TO THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILD KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY MISREPRESENTING THE CHILD'S RESIDENCE TO THE DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING A CHILD MAY RECOVER ACTUAL DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, COSTS, AND ATTORNEY FEES FROM A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT VIOLATES THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
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S. 868 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-25-410, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT CONTRACT TO HIRE RETIRED TEACHERS MAY NOT RESCIND THOSE CONTRACTS FOR THE ENSUING SCHOOL YEAR.
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S. 869 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA TAXPAYER AND CITIZEN PROTECTION ACT", ADDRESSING THE FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE EFFECT OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ON THE CITIZENS OF THIS STATE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 8 SO AS TO REQUIRE A PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND A CONTRACTOR DOING BUSINESS WITH A PUBLIC EMPLOYER TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN THE STATUS VERIFICATION SYSTEM TO VERIFY THE WORK AUTHORIZATION STATUS OF A NEW EMPLOYEE AND TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION IN FAVOR OF AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE WHO IS DISCHARGED UPON THE HIRING OF AN UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE AND TO PROVIDE FOR DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS; BY ADDING SECTION 12-8-610 SO AS TO REQUIRE A WITHHOLDING AGENT TO WITHHOLD STATE INCOME TAX AT THE RATE OF SIX PERCENT WITH RESPECT TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO FAILS TO PROVIDE A VALID SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, AND TO ESTABLISH A PENALTY; BY ADDING SECTION 16-9-460 SO AS TO MAKE IT A FELONY TO KNOWINGLY, OR IN RECKLESS DISREGARD OF THE TRUTH, TO TRANSPORT, MOVE, CONCEAL, HARBOR, OR SHELTER A PERSON IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT PERSON'S ILLEGAL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPRISONMENT AND FINES; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-80 SO AS TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION (SLED), TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THIS STATE AND THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL OFFICIALS AS TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS AND DETENTIONS, REMOVALS, AND INVESTIGATIONS IN THIS STATE AND TO PROHIBIT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PERSON FROM RESTRICTING LOCAL OFFICIALS FROM COMMUNICATING AND COOPERATING WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS IN THAT REGARD; BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS IDENTIFICATION UNIT WITHIN SLED TO INVESTIGATE AND APPREHEND PERSONS WHO PREPARE AND SELL FRAUDULENT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THIS STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 23-52-10 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIAL TO ASCERTAIN AND REPORT THE UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION STATUS OF ANY PERSON CONFINED IN A JAIL BY REASON OF A FELONY OR DUI CHARGE; BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO VERIFY THE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES OF A PERSON FOURTEEN YEARS OR OLDER WHO HAS APPLIED FOR STATE OR LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS OR FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS ADMINISTERED BY THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTED BENEFITS, TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY AND FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR A FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION IN THE AFFIDAVIT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANNUAL REPORTS FROM THESE AGENCIES; BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-3355 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN IDENTIFICATION CARD MAY BE ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ONLY TO PERSONS LEGALLY AND PERMANENTLY IN THE UNITED STATES, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS AND A PROCESS FOR ISSUING CARDS TO THOSE DOCUMENTED EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION APPLIES TO RENEWAL, DUPLICATION, OR REISSUANCE OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE IF THE DEPARTMENT HAS NOTICE OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-430 SO AS TO DENY POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION BENEFITS ON THE BASIS OF RESIDENCE TO A PERSON UNLAWFULLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-40, RELATING TO A PERSON WHO MAY NOT BE ISSUED A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE, SO AS TO CONFORM THE PROVISION CONCERNING NONRESIDENTS TO THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF AN IDENTIFICATION CARD.
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S. 870 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-130 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTARY PUBLIC TO IDENTIFY POSITIVELY AN INDIVIDUAL REQUESTING A NOTARIAL ACT AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 26-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE A NOTARY PUBLIC TO KEEP AN OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NOTARIAL ACTS, TO RECORD SPECIFIED ENTRIES IN THE JOURNAL FOR A NOTARIAL ACT, AND TO RETAIN THE JOURNAL FOR SEVEN YEARS AFTER THE DATE OF THE LAST RECORDED ENTRY.
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S. 871 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-1315(M) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A CENTRALIZED SYSTEM FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS RECEIVED FROM WAGE WITHHOLDING UNDER THE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, TO ESTABLISH THE STATE CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT UNIT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE UNIT MUST OPERATE THE CENTRALIZED COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT UNIT MAY ADMINISTER AND OPERATE THE SYSTEM ITSELF OR IT MAY CONTRACT WITH ANOTHER STATE AGENCY OR PRIVATE ENTITY TO ADMINISTER AND OPERATE THE SYSTEM.
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S. 872 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE MARTIN "MARTY" F. CONASTER, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IN THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008.
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S. 873 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNTING LICENSES FOR SMALL GAME GENERALLY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE FEE FOR A STATEWIDE HUNTING LICENSE, A STATEWIDE FISHING LICENSE, AND A STATEWIDE COMBINATION LICENSE FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHO ARE CONSIDERED RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE.
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S. 874 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TAXABLE INCOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW A MAXIMUM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR DEDUCTION FOR VOLUNTEER STATE CONSTABLES DESIGNATED BY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS ADVANCED STATE CONSTABLES AND TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS DEDUCTION.
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S. 875 (Word version) -- Senator Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-7-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ORDERING OF AUTOPSIES BY A CORONER OR A SOLICITOR UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO DETERMINE A DECEDENT'S CAUSE OF DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THIS PROVISION APPLIES TO INMATES WHO DIE WHILE BEING TREATED AS A PATIENT IN A PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER WHO ORDERS THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AUTOPSY UPON AN INMATE WHO DIES WHILE BEING TREATED IN A PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY MAY OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE COST OF THE AUTOPSY FROM THE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY OR THE PENAL INSTITUTION THAT ADMITTED THE INMATE TO THE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITY.
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S. 876 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-5 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "DAY VISITOR" AND TO AMEND SECTION 6-4-10, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION AND USE OF STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES, TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ACCOMMODATIONS TAX REVENUES TO ATTRACT AND PROVIDE FOR DAY VISITORS.
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S. 877 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TAX CREDIT REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3415 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND CORPORATE LICENSE TAX CREDIT ALLOWED TAXPAYERS CLAIMING A FEDERAL INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITY, TO ALLOW THE CREDIT AGAINST ANY INCOME TAX IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT.
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S. 878 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT REFORM ACT BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3367 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO A MORATORIUM ON CORPORATE INCOME AND INSURANCE PREMIUM TAXES FOR CERTAIN COMPANIES INVESTING AND CREATING JOBS IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, OR AN ASSOCIATION TAXABLE AS A BUSINESS ENTITY MAY ALSO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-3410, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, PARTNERSHIP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP, OR AN ASSOCIATION TAXABLE AS A BUSINESS ENTITY MAY ALSO CLAIM THE TAX CREDIT.
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S. 879 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO ENACT THE UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS DNA DATABASE ACT, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 23, RELATING TO THE STATE DNA DATABASE, TO PROVIDE THAT FAMILY MEMBERS OF A MISSING PERSON MAY SUBMIT DNA SAMPLES TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE PERSON REMAINS MISSING FOR THIRTY DAYS THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MUST CONDUCT DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING ON THE DNA SAMPLE PROVIDED BY THE FAMILY MEMBER, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESULTS OF THE IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING OF THE FAMILY MEMBER'S DNA SAMPLE IS ENTERED INTO THE STATE DNA DATABASE AND THE NATIONAL DNA INDEX SYSTEM, TO PROVIDE THAT EACH FAMILY MEMBER PROVIDING DNA SAMPLES MUST PAY A PROCESSING FEE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MUST CONDUCT DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING ON DNA SAMPLES OF UNIDENTIFIED BODIES THAT REMAIN UNIDENTIFIED FOR THIRTY DAYS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESULTS OF THE IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING OF THE UNIDENTIFIED PERSON'S DNA SAMPLE IS ENTERED INTO THE STATE DNA DATABASE AND THE NATIONAL DNA INDEX SYSTEM; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 7 OF TITLE 17, RELATING TO CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE THAT A CORONER PERFORMING AN AUTOPSY ON AN UNIDENTIFIED BODY MUST OBTAIN TISSUE AND FLUID SAMPLES FROM THE BODY SUITABLE FOR DNA IDENTIFICATION, TYPING, AND TESTING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORONER MUST SEND THE SAMPLES TO THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-5-570, RELATING TO THE RELEASE AND BURIAL OF DEAD BODIES AND THE PRESERVATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA OR OTHER FACILITY PRESERVING AN UNIDENTIFIED DEAD BODY MUST NOTIFY THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IF THE BODY REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED AFTER THIRTY DAYS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THERE MAY BE NO DISPOSITION OF THE BODY UNTIL AT LEAST THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE BODY'S DNA PROFILE HAS BEEN ENTERED INTO THE STATE DNA DATABASE AND THE NATIONAL DNA INDEX SYSTEM.
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S. 880 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-1-2110 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DISQUALIFICATION FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WITH A VERIFIED POSITIVE DRUG TEST OR ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TEST IS DISQUALIFIED FROM DRIVING A COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE UNTIL THE PERSON SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES AN ALCOHOL OR DRUG PROGRAM; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 1, TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT A MEDICAL REPORTING OFFICER CONDUCTING DRUG OR ALCOHOL CONFIRMATION TESTS PURSUANT TO 49 C.F.R. 40 MUST REPORT POSITIVE VERIFIED TEST RESULTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
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S. 881 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-865 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT TO ISSUE A RULE TO SHOW CAUSE UPON THE FILING OF AN AFFIDAVIT THAT A PARENT HAS FAILED TO PAY COURT-ORDERED SUPPORT, OTHER THAN PERIODIC PAYMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CHILD, TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE BY REGULAR MAIL, TO PROVIDE THAT THE AFFIDAVIT AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTATION IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF NONPAYMENT, SHIFTING THE BURDEN OF PROOF, AND TO PROVIDE A DEFENSE.
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S. 882 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-15-175, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF DENTAL INSTRUCTOR LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LICENSES ARE RESTRICTED LICENSES; TO FURTHER SPECIFY IN WHAT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH A LICENSEE MAY TEACH; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF SUCH A LICENSE IF THE LICENSEE CEASES TO BE A FACULTY MEMBER AT ONE OF THE SPECIFIED PROGRAMS; AND ALSO TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MAY REVOKE SUCH A RESTRICTED LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER OR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THE CHAPTER; AND TO ADD SECTION 40-15-176 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF RESTRICTED PUBLIC HEALTH DENTAL LICENSES FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSED DENTISTS WHO WORK IN A GOVERNMENT OR ELEEMOSYNARY ENTITY TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE TO UNDERSERVED RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF SUCH A LICENSEE IF THE LICENSEE CEASES TO BE EMPLOYED BY A SPECIFIED PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE SUCH LICENSES TO BE RENEWED ANNUALLY; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY MAY REVOKE SUCH A RESTRICTED LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR REGULATIONS PROMULGATED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
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S. 883 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TWELFTH DAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR IS DESIGNATED AS "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY" TO EDUCATE EMPLOYERS, PHYSICIANS, AND CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF FIBROMYALGIA.
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S. 884 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 4-10-810 AND 59-21-1030 RELATING TO THE LEVEL OF FINANCIAL EFFORT PER PUPIL REQUIRED OF EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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S. 885 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM ADMITTING HIS PARENT TO A HOSPITAL FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AFTER DEPLETING THE PARENT'S ASSETS IN A MANNER THAT WOULD RENDER THE PARENT UNABLE TO SATISFY THE PARENT'S FINANCIAL OBLIGATION TO THE HOSPITAL ARISING FROM THE PARENT'S RECEIPT OF MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL, TO IMPOSE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO ENABLE A HOSPITAL HOUSING AN ABANDONED PARENT TO DISCHARGE THE PATIENT AND ADMIT HIM TO AN APPROPRIATE NURSING FACILITY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE CHILD WHO ABANDONED THE PARENT BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NURSING FACILITY EXPENSE.
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S. 886 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 28 TO CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.
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S. 887 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-160, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED, SO AS TO INCREASE TO TWO MILLION DOLLARS THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE OF NEED, TO DELETE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER AN EXPENDITURE EXCEEDS THE LIMIT, AND TO REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COSTING MORE THAN EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CERTIFICATE-OF-NEED REQUIREMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN NONMEDICAL EXPENDITURES DOES NOT REQUIRE WRITTEN EXEMPTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-210, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATE-OF-NEED APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS IN A TIMELY MANNER AND TO IMPOSE A SIXTY-DAY PERIOD IN WHICH A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPLICATION MAY BE HELD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-220, RELATING TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF FINAL CERTIFICATE-OF-NEED DECISIONS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY AN AFFECTED PERSON WHO HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE CERTIFICATE-OF-NEED PROCESS MAY APPEAL A FINAL DECISION OF THE BOARD, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A BOND THAT MUST BE POSTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CERTAIN APPEALS, AND TO MAKE THE AWARD OF THE ENTIRE BOND AND REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS MANDATORY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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S. 888 (Word version) -- Senator Vaughn: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-40-50(8) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF A CHARTER SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARTER SCHOOL MAY GIVE ENROLLMENT PRIORITY TO A SIBLING OF A PREVIOUSLY ENROLLED PUPIL.
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