TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with a prayer by the SPEAKER, as follows:
Our thought for today is from Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.”
Let us pray. Breathe on us, Spirit of God, and enliven these Representatives as leaders in their communities. Breathe on these Representatives and make them bold to do what is right and pleasing to You and their constituents. Help them realize the needs of the people and do all they can, with Your guidance, to achieve it. Bless our leaders both National and State and this Assembly, and help them carry out their responsibilities with wisdom and integrity. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Hear us, O Lord, as we pray. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, May 11, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
ACTING SPEAKER D.C.MOSSIN CHAIR
COMMUNICATION
The following was received:
OFFICE OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
May 16, 2017
The Honorable Rick Quinn
South Carolina House of Representatives
1620 Gervais St.
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Representative Quinn:
Today, the Speaker’s office has received notice of criminal indictments against you. This letter is to inform you that, pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Section 8-13-560, you are hereby suspended from the South Carolina House of Representatives, effective immediately. This suspension shall remain in effect, in accordance with Section 8-13-560, until the matters addressed in these indictments are resolved and either you are reinstated to the House of Representatives or the seat is declared vacant.
I regret these unfortunate circumstances.
Sincerely,
James H. Lucas
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
SPEAKER IN CHAIR
ROLL CALL
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Allison / Atkinson / BalesBernstein / Brown / Caskey
Felder / Gagnon / Govan
Hosey / Long / Lucas
Martin / McCoy / McCravy
D.C.Moss / Norrell / G.M.Smith
G.R.Smith
Toole / J.E.Smith / Thigpen
Total Present--22
STATEMENT FOR THE JOURNAL
Pursuant to the provisions of S. 692, the Sine Die Resolution, the House met today, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Statewide Session. However, due to the lack of business before the House, the membership was informed that that unless the members had other official business to attend to, that it was unnecessary for them to attend Session today. Consequently, many House Members who otherwise did not have
official business to attend to in Columbia, chose not to come to Session today in order to more efficiently utilize resources and conserve taxpayer funds.
Rep. James H. “Jay” Lucas
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ALEXANDER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ANDERSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ANTHONY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ARRINGTON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ATWATER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BALLENTINE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BAMBERG a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BANNISTER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BEDINGFIELD a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BENNETT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BLACKWELL a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BOWERS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BRADLEY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. BURNS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. CHUMLEY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. CLARY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. CLEMMONS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. CLYBURN a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. COBB-HUNTER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. COGSWELL a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. COLE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. COLLINS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. CRAWFORD a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. CROSBY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. DANING a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. DAVIS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. DELLENEY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. DILLARD a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. DOUGLAS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. DUCKWORTH a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ELLIOTT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ERICKSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. FINLAY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. FORREST a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. FORRESTER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. FRY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. FUNDERBURK a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. GILLIARD a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HAMILTON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HARDEE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HART a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HAYES a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HENDERSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HENEGAN a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HERBKERSMAN a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HEWITT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HILL a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HIOTT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HIXON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HOWARD a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. HUGGINS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. JEFFERSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. JOHNSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. JORDAN a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. KING a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. KIRBY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. KNIGHT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. LOFTIS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. LOWE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. MACK a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. MAGNUSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCEACHERN a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. MCKNIGHT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. MITCHELL a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. V.S.MOSS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. MURPHY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. B.NEWTON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. W.NEWTON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. OTT a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. PARKS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. PITTS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. POPE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. PUTNAM a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. RIDGEWAY a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. M.RIVERS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. S.RIVERS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. ROBINSON-SIMPSON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. RUTHERFORD a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. RYHAL a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. SANDIFER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. SIMRILL a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. SOTTILE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. SPIRES a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. STAVRINAKIS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. STRINGER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. TALLON a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. TAYLOR a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. THAYER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WEEKS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WEST a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHEELER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHIPPER a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHITE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WHITMIRE a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WILLIAMS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. WILLIS a leave of absence for the day.
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The SPEAKER granted Rep. YOW a leave of absence for the day.
Rep. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
RATIFICATION OF ACTS
At 2:30 p.m., on Monday, May 15, the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Acts and Joint Resolutions were duly ratified:
(R. 63, S. 9) -- Senators Hutto and Rankin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 3871380 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE OPTIONAL INTOXICANTS AND NARCOTICS EXCLUSION PROVISION CONTAINED IN CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES THAT REQUIRE THE REPLICATION OF EXACT LANGUAGE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 3871370 DOES NOT APPLY TO A MEDICAL EXPENSE POLICY, AND TO DEFINE MEDICAL EXPENSE POLICY.
(R. 64, S. 61) -- Senator Hutto: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 111720, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN, SO AS TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, OF ANY POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN.
(R. 65, S. 114) -- Senators Bennett and Senn: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 612185 SO AS TO ALLOW NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR SPECIAL NONPROFIT EVENT LICENSES TO ALLOW THEM TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT DONATIONS OF ALCOHOL TO BE SOLD FOR ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PRESCRIBE A PROCESS FOR SUPPLIERS AND WHOLESALERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE DONATED ALCOHOL FOR LICENSED NONPROFIT EVENTS, TO ALLOW SUPPLIERS TO FURNISH EQUIPMENT AND TRAINED REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE AND POUR ALCOHOL AT LICENSED NONPROFIT EVENTS, AND DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
(R. 66, S. 116) -- Senators Rankin and Malloy: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 612145 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON PERMITTED OR LICENSED TO SELL BEER, WINE, OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS FOR ONPREMISES CONSUMPTION SHALL MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE WITH COVERAGE OF AT LEAST ONE MILLION DOLLARS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE PERMIT OR LICENSE.
(R. 67, S. 173) -- Senators Sheheen, Turner and Timmons: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 232355 SO ASTO PROVIDE THAT A CLASS 1LE, CLASS 2LCO, OR CLASS 3SLE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MUST COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN MENTAL HEALTH OR ADDICTIVE DISORDERS DURING THE RECERTIFICATION PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THE CONTENT OF THE TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 232380, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR OFFICERS TO RECOGNIZE TRAUMA AND STRESSRELATED DISORDERS IN OTHER OFFICERS AND RECOMMEND PARTICIPATION IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR OFFICERS INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 23365, RELATING TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES TO OFFICERS EXPERIENCING STRESSRELATED DISORDERS.
(R. 68, S. 234) -- Senator Massey: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 4461160, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DATA COLLECTED OR PREPARED BY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, SO AS TO MAKE THE IDENTITIES OF PATIENTS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS SUBJECT TO SUBPOENA IN JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4461340, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DATA COLLECTED AS PART OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
(R. 69, S. 254) -- Senator Cromer: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE “OWN RISK AND SOLVENCY ASSESSMENT ACT” BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38 SO AS TO EXPRESS THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO REQUIRE AN INSURER TO MAINTAIN A RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, TO REQUIRE AN INSURER OR INSURANCE GROUP OF WHICH AN INSURER IS A MEMBER TO CONDUCT AN OWN RISK AND SOLVENCY ASSESSMENT (ORSA) ON NO LESS THAN AN ANNUAL BASIS, TO REQUIRE AN INSURER OR INSURANCE GROUP TO SUBMIT AN ORSA REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND TO DESCRIBE WHAT THE REPORT MUST CONTAIN, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REPORTING PROVISIONS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO ALLOW AN INSURER TO APPLY FOR A WAIVER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ORSA REPORT BE PREPARED IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORSA GUIDANCE MANUAL, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DOCUMENTS, MATERIALS, AND INFORMATION CREATED UNDER THE OWN RISK AND SOLVENCY ASSESSMENT ACT ARE CONFIDENTIAL, TO PROHIBIT THE DIRECTOR OR ANYONE WHO RECEIVES ORSARELATED INFORMATION FROM TESTIFYING IN A PRIVATE CIVIL ACTION CONCERNING THE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, TO PERMIT THE DIRECTOR TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS CONCERNING HIS REGULATORY DUTIES, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR AN INSURER WHO FAILS TO FILE THE ORSA SUMMARY REPORT, AND TO SET AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 382110, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINED TERMS FOR THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY REGULATORY ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM “SUPERVISORY COLLEGE”.
(R. 70, S. 271) -- Senator Allen: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 243220 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE TO ALLOW AN INMATE WHO THE DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED IS NOT A SECURITY RISK AND CONFINED IN A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS’ FACILITY TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL SERVICE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS OR VISIT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHILE THEY ARE HOSPITALIZED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE INMATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOTIFY THE VICTIM AND RELATIVES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE CRIME COMMITTED BY THE INMATE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 243210, RELATING TO FURLOUGHS FOR QUALIFIED INMATES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS AN INMATE TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF CERTAIN PERSONS.
(R. 71, S. 275) -- Senator Bennett: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 6141515, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BREWERIES, SAMPLES AND SALES FOR ON AND OFFPREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BREWERY BREWING AND SELLING BEER ON ITS PERMITTED PREMISES IN THIS STATE MAY APPLY FOR A PERMIT TO SELL ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR BY THE DRINK FOR CONSUMPTION WITHIN A SPECIFIED AREA UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6141720, RELATING TO BREWPUB PERMITS IN LIEU OF OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BREWPUB THAT BECOMES A BREWERY MUST RELINQUISH ITS BREWPUB PERMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6141515.
(R. 72, S. 321) -- Senator Verdin: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 56 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES THAT REGULATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES; TO AMEND SECTION 561510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE REGULATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND DEALERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM “MOTOR VEHICLE” AND TO DELETE THE TERM “MOTOR HOME” AND ITS DEFINITION; TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 17, TITLE 31 RELATING TO THE SALE OF TRAVEL TRAILERS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 14, TITLE 56.