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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MARCH 27, 2008

S. 1237 (Word version) -- Senators Grooms and Campsen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 TO THE CHARLESTON/BERKELEY COUNTY LINE THE "MAJOR GENERAL ABRAHAM J. TURNER HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "MAJOR GENERAL ABRAHAM J. TURNER HIGHWAY".
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

S. 1238 (Word version) -- Senator McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY SHALL HIRE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PERFORM CERTAIN FUNCTIONS AND AN INVESTIGATOR TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS, AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHALL PROVIDE COUNSEL TO THE BOARD AND EMPLOY OTHER COUNSEL AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY; BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-14 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO THE BOARD; BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-16 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REVENUE RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BUDGET; BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION; BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-195 SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS OF THE BOARD PRIVILEGED; BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE A VIOLATION CONSTITUTES A MISDEMEANOR SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 40-2-515 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DISCLAIMER FOR AN ACCOUNTING PRACTITIONER TO USE WHEN ASSOCIATING HIS NAME WITH CERTAIN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMPILED BY HIM; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-40, RELATING TO CERTAIN BOARDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, SO AS TO REMOVE THE BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY FROM THE LIST OF BOARDS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-10, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD IS CREATED UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO DEVOLVE THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE EXISTING BOARD TO THE NEW BOARD, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE DEFINITION OF "DEPARTMENT" AND PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "SECRETARY"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-70, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO REMOVE LANGUAGE MAKING THE BOARD'S POWERS CUMULATIVE TO GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF BOARDS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 40-1-70; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INVESTIGATIONS OF COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SECRETARY OF STATE" FOR "DEPARTMENT", AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS THE BOARD MAY TAKE FOR A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-90, RELATING TO HEARING PROCEDURES FOR A VIOLATION, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SECRETARY OF STATE" FOR "DEPARTMENT"; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-100, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EQUITABLE REMEDIES AVAILABLE FOR A VIOLATION; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, OR PROBATION OF A LICENSE, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PENALTIES AVAILABLE FOR A VIOLATION BY A LICENSEE; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COST OF INVESTIGATING AND PROSECUTING AN ALLEGED VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FAILURE TO TIMELY MAKE AN ORDERED PAYMENT WILL RESULT IN COLLECTION OF RELATED COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 40-2-180 RATHER THAN SECTION 40-1-180; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO UNPAID COSTS BECOMING JUDGMENT, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE "SECRETARY OF STATE" FOR "DEPARTMENT", AND TO REMOVE LANGUAGE PROVIDING A COST OR FINE IMPOSED MUST BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 40-1-180; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-210, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EQUITABLE REMEDIES AVAILABLE FOR A VIOLATION OF THE LICENSING AND REGULATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER, SO AS TO REMOVE LANGUAGE REQUIRING A REMEDY BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 40-1-210; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD FOR A VIOLATION, SO AS TO REMOVE LANGUAGE REQUIRING A HEARING BE MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 40-2-310; TO AMEND SECTION 40-2-580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REMOVE LANGUAGE PROVIDING A PROCEDURE AVAILABLE IN ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 40 IS APPLICABLE AND BINDING ON A PROCEDURE IN THIS ARTICLE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 40-2-340 RELATING TO A CERTAIN DISCLAIMER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 1239 (Word version) -- Senators Ritchie, Reese, Setzler, Williams, Hawkins and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-9-120 SO AS TO ENACT THE DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC PUBLIC SERVICE INCENTIVE PROGRAM, TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MAKEUP OF A COORDINATING BODY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENT LOAN REIMBURSEMENT IN SPECIFIED AMOUNTS FOR PRACTICING SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTORS WHO GRADUATED FROM AN ACCREDITED SOUTH CAROLINA CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION TO COMPILE REPORTS CONCERNING THE IMPACT AND COST OF THE PROGRAM AND TO DELIVER THE REPORTS BY SEPTEMBER FIRST OF EACH FISCAL YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNEXPENDED PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR MAY BE CARRIED FORWARD TO THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 1240 (Word version) -- Senator Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO REQUIRE DENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS OF CHILDREN AS A PREREQUISITE TO ENTERING KINDERGARTEN, TO ESTABLISH THE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH SCREENINGS, AND TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 1241 (Word version) -- Senator Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11-5-290 SO AS TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN ONLINE REGISTER OF EACH STATE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE IN A FISCAL YEAR, TO PROVIDE THE PAYMENTS WHICH MUST BE INCLUDED ON THIS REGISTER AND THOSE PAYMENTS THAT ARE EXEMPT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND INDEXING OF THIS REGISTER.
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Senator ELLIOTT spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1242 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Cleary, Short and Hayes: A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAXATION REALIGNMENT COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION MUST CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF THE STATE'S TAX SYSTEM AND SUBMIT A REPORT OF ITS RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO FURTHER THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING AND ENHANCING THE STATE AS AN OPTIMUM COMPETITOR IN THE EFFORT TO ATTRACT BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS TO LOCATE, LIVE, WORK, AND INVEST IN THE STATE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION RESULTING FROM THE COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
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Senator LEATHERMAN spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1243 (Word version) -- Senators Bryant, Verdin, Grooms, Fair, Ryberg, Thomas and Campbell: 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 STATE-IMPOSED SALES AND USE TAX TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY SOLD OR LEASED TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THIS STATE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1244 (Word version) -- Senators Campsen, Gregory, Cromer, Ceips, McConnell, Scott and Cleary: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-3-730, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOURCE OF ASSETS OF THE WILDLIFE ENDOWMENT FUND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL LIFETIME PRIVILEGE FEES SHALL BE PART OF THE ASSETS OF THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-510, RELATING TO HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES AUTHORIZED FOR SALE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A LIFETIME STATEWIDE HUNTING LICENSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DEPARTMENT AT DESIGNATED LICENSING LOCATIONS RATHER THAN AT THE DEPARTMENT'S COLUMBIA HEADQUARTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-520, RELATING TO LIFETIME COMBINATION LICENSES, SO AS TO REVISE THE TYPE OF LICENSES OFFERED, THE FEES FOR THESE LICENSES, THE LOCATIONS AT WHICH THEY MAY BE OBTAINED, AND THE PROCESS FOR CONVERTING CERTAIN LIFETIME LICENSES INTO SENIOR LIFETIME LICENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-540, RELATING TO FISHING LICENSES, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN LICENSES ARE FOR RECREATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHING AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE AND FEE FOR OBTAINING A LIFETIME SALTWATER RECREATIONAL FISHERIES LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1130, RELATING TO WHEN COMMERCIAL FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSES ARE REQUIRED, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR WHEN THESE LICENSES ARE REQUIRED; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-1135, RELATING TO WHEN COMMERCIAL OR RECREATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSES ARE REQUIRED WHEN USING CERTAIN DEVICES, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING EACH LICENSE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 1245 (Word version) -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-60, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN ORDER FOR PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY PROHIBIT HARM OR HARASSMENT TO A PET ANIMAL OWNED, POSSESSED, KEPT, OR HELD BY THE PETITIONER AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDERING TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, THE COURT MAY ORDER THE TEMPORARY POSSESSION OF PET ANIMALS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1246 (Word version) -- Senator Grooms: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. CAMILLA "CAMMIE" CROKER WILLS, OF BERKELEY COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY, AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MANY MORE YEARS OF HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1247 (Word version) -- Senator Anderson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PASTOR KATIE L. JORDAN, OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, FOR FIFTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MINISTER, AND TO COMMEND HER LEADERSHIP ROLE IN QUEEN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH AND IN THE COMMUNITY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1248 (Word version) -- Senators Hayes, Gregory, Peeler and Short: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR YORK COUNTY AS A VITAL PART OF THIS STATE, AND TO DECLARE APRIL 30, 2008, YORK COUNTY DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 1249 (Word version) -- Senator Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO WELCOME THE COMPATRIOTS OF THE SECOND SOUTH CAROLINA INFANTRY OF PENNSYLVANIA, COMPANY E, TO CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON APRIL 12, 2008.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

H. 4897 (Word version) -- Rep. Gullick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS INTERNATIONAL, AND TO SET ASIDE APRIL 13 TO APRIL 20, 2008, AS LIONS WEEK IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LIONS CONVENTION TO BE HELD FROM APRIL 17 TO APRIL 20, 2008.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.

H. 4902 (Word version) -- Reps. Hutson, Harrell, Knight and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE SUMMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2008 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S SUPERLATIVE PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

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