South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MARCH 2, 2004

S. 1018 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF CERTAIN HIGHWAY SAFETY MEASURES AND THE IMPACT AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STUDY SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 28, 2005.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1019 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE, TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, TO CLARIFY THAT THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION COURSES MAY BE TAKEN WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL RATHER THAN AFTER GRADUATION, TO PROVIDE THAT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, ALL LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS MUST BE LICENSED AS THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1020 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD, RELATING TO Failure to Appear, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2845, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1021 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2828, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1022 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, RELATING TO RECORDKEEPING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2870, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

S. 1023 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE CONSEJO DE DESAROLLA DE PAPALOAPAN IN XALAPA, MEXICO, IN COSPONSORING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE FIRST BINATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION BETWEEN THE STATES OF VERACRUZ AND SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR ITS INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN WELCOMING AND ACCOMMODATING THIS STATE'S GROWING MEXICAN POPULATION.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1024 (Word version) -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH A MOTOR VEHICLE USED CAR DEALER OR USED CAR AUCTIONEER IS LOCATED IS THE ONLY GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHICH IS AUTHORIZED TO SPECIFY BY ORDINANCE OR OTHERWISE WHERE THE DEALERSHIP MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THAT JURISDICTION AND THE SIZE, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP IS HOUSED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY REGULATION TO SPECIFY ANY OF THESE CRITERIA AND ANY SUCH CRITERIA PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED ARE NULL AND VOID.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

H. 4482 (Word version) -- Reps. Cotty, Altman, G. M. Smith, Davenport, Coates, J. Brown, Richardson, Kirsh, Owens, Weeks, Clark, Harrison, J. R. Smith, E. H. Pitts, Walker, Hinson, Whipper and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES UTILIZATION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT" WHICH PROVIDES PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES WHEREBY LOCAL PLANNING ENTITIES AND OFFICIALS MUST CONSIDER CERTAIN MATTERS AND TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN REGARD TO DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS CONTIGUOUS TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

H. 4833 (Word version) -- Reps. J. R. Smith, D. C. Smith, Clyburn and Perry: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

H. 4849 (Word version) -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Huggins, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J. H. Neal, J. M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair, Skelton, D. C. Smith, F. N. Smith, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. E. Smith, J. R. Smith, W. D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA REALTOR DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING REALTORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR STATE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

H. 4853 (Word version) -- Reps. J. Hines and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL "SILVER FOXES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH J. R. BOYD AND HIS STAFF FOR WINNING THE 2003 CLASS A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 4854 (Word version) -- Reps. Harvin, Snow and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST RESPECTED JURISTS, APPELLATE COURT JUDGE CAROL CONNOR, UPON HER DEATH ON FEBRUARY 20, 2004.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Last Updated: March 2, 2004 at 2:05 PM