South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR FEBRUARY 7, 2008

S. 1080 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Elliott, Cleary and McGill: A SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. JAMES MICHAEL "JIMMY" ARAKAS FOR BEING AWARDED AN ARCHON BY THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1081 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MRS. RODDEY STOUDEMIRE ON HER RETIREMENT FROM HER POSITION AS TENTH CIRCUIT COORDINATOR FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM AND THANKING HER FOR HER TIRELESS DEVOTION TO THE CHILDREN OF ANDERSON AND OCONEE COUNTIES.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1082 (Word version) -- Senator Thomas: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 38-72-65, 38-72-67, AND 38-72-69 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR RESCINDING AND ISSUING LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING AND TRAINING OF A PRODUCER OF THESE POLICIES; TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN THE LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE ACT, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE "LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE", AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "QUALIFIED LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT" OR "FEDERALLY TAX-QUALIFIED LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE CONTRACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-60, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO A LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICY AND GROUP POLICY, AND ADVERTISING RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ELEMENTS OF WHAT THESE POLICIES MAY INCLUDE AND THE CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET, AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT MUST BE FURNISHED TO A POLICYHOLDER IN A MONTHLY REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-70, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF INSURANCE TO ISSUE CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO PROTECT A POLICYHOLDER IF THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL RATE INCREASE AND ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PRODUCER EDUCATION, MARKETING PRACTICES, PENALTIES, AND REPORTING PRACTICES FOR LONG-TERM CARE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 38-72-80, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THIS CHAPTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SEVERABILITY PROVISION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 1083 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: 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 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED AN OUT-OF-STATE OR PRIVATE KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM OR FIRST GRADE WITH A DIFFERENT AGE REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1084 (Word version) -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-1537 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VISITATION IS SUSPENDED FOR A PARENT WHO IS ONE MONTH OR MORE IN ARREARS IN PAYING CHILD SUPPORT AND THAT VISITATION RESUMES WHEN THERE IS NO ARREARAGE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1085 (Word version) -- Senators McConnell and Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 8 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ETHICS, TO PLACE LEGISLATIVE STAFF UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1086 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND VISION OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE MATHER SCHOOL, OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, AND TO COMMEND THE MATHER SCHOOL LOW COUNTRY ALUMNI AND ASSOCIATES FOR PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE SCHOOL FOR POSTERITY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1087 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF BENJAMIN RILEY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, HIS MANY FRIENDS, AND HIS COMMUNITY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1088 (Word version) -- Senator Pinckney: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LIFE OF FAIRY MORRIS, ONE OF TILLMAN'S CHERISHED CITIZENS, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER MANY MORE YEARS OF PROSPERITY AND HAPPINESS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

H. 3723 (Word version) -- Reps. Neilson, Anthony, Bales, Clyburn, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Jefferson, Mack, Moss and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-155 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THIS STATE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM FOR EACH HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT WHICH REQUIRES THAT SUCH A DEFIBRILLATOR IS PROVIDED ON THE GROUNDS OF EACH HIGH SCHOOL, THAT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS REASONABLY EXPECTED TO USE THE DEVICE ARE TRAINED IN ITS USE, AND THAT THESE DEVICES ARE PERIODICALLY INSPECTED AND ANNUALLY MAINTAINED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

H. 3950 (Word version) -- Rep. Kennedy: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 97 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE THE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, AND DUTIES, INCLUDING MANAGING FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ABOUT KIDNEY DISEASE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 3957 (Word version) -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-39-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF THE DIABETES INITIATIVE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHEASTERN DIVISION OF THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION BE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

H. 4630 (Word version) -- Reps. Scott and Hart: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A NEW GANG PREVENTION STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE THE WORK OF THE INITIAL GANG PREVENTION STUDY COMMITTEE TO ASSESS AND COMBAT THE STATE'S ONGOING GANG PROBLEM BY BRINGING TOGETHER STATE AGENCIES TO COORDINATE GANG REDUCTION PLANS AND MAKE FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS ADDRESSING GANG-RELATED ACTIVITY IN THE STATE.
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Senator MALLOY spoke on the Resolution.

Read the first time and, on motion of Senator MALLOY, with unanimous consent, H. 4630 was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.

H. 4641 (Word version) -- Rep. Jennings: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE MARLBORO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED ON SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 38, IN THE CITY OF BENNETTSVILLE, THE "WADE R. CROW MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING OFFICE BUILDING", AND PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS BUILDING THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "WADE R. CROW MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING OFFICE BUILDING".
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

Last Updated: February 7, 2008 at 1:10 PM