WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Exodus 33:14: “God said, ‘My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.’”
Let us pray. Gracious God, thank You for being faithful to us even when we are not faithful to You. May Your presence and protection and blessing be with these people in this State. Continue Your gift of courage and strength as all of us go about Your business in this place. Look in favor upon our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, this Honorable Assembly, and all who serve in these Halls of Government. Protect our defenders of freedom at home and abroad as they protect us. Hear our prayer, O God. 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 yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. HARVIN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of G. Ray Coker of Turbeville, which was agreed to.
INVITATION
On motion of Rep. LEACH, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted:
February 18, 2008
The Honorable Robert W. Leach, Sr.
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Dear Chairman Leach:
On behalf of the South Carolina Consortium for Gifted Education, the Members of the House of Representatives are invited to a luncheon. This event will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2008, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. in Room 112 of the Blatt Building.
Sincerely,
Mike Holmes
President
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Rep. HOSEY, from the Allendale Delegation, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
S. 771 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO CREATE THE ALLENDALE COUNTY AERONAUTICS AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS, THEIR TERMS, POWERS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WITHERSPOON, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4547 -- Rep. Vick: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MIGRATORY WATERFOWL STAMPS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COST OF THE STAMPS AND THE MANNER THEY ARE SOLD; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-535, RELATING TO MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMITS, FEES, AND INTEGRATION WITH OTHER HUNTING LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STATE RESIDENTS AT LEAST SIXTY-FOUR AND WHO HOLD A LIFETIME HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 50-11-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE MIGRATORY WATERFOWL COMMITTEE; AND TO ADD SECTION 50-11-22 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL TO HARM, DISTURB, OR TAKE ACTIVELY NESTING WATERFOWL OR TO DISTURB OR
DAMAGE A WATERFOWL NEST BOX, AND PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WITHERSPOON, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4497 -- Reps. Loftis, Umphlett, Lowe, Mitchell, Witherspoon, Dantzler, Duncan, Hodges and M.A.Pitts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 50-1-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF BIRDS, ANIMALS, AND FISH, SO AS TO REMOVE WHITE PERCH FROM THE LIST OF GAME FISH IN THIS STATE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WITHERSPOON, from the Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4548 -- Reps. Umphlett, Cobb-Hunter, G.M.Smith, Lowe, Hutson, Jefferson, Toole, Vick, J.H.Neal, Huggins, Haley, Witherspoon, Anderson, Dantzler, Duncan, Knight, Ott, E.H.Pitts, Spires and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-5 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE 50, RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF FISH; BY ADDING SECTION 50-13-221 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CATCH LIMITS, LENGTH LIMITS, AND OTHER REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO STRIPED BASS TAKEN IN THE LOWER SANTEE RIVER AND COOPER RIVER SYSTEMS DURING SPECIFIED PERIODS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-9-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POINT SYSTEM FOR HUNTING AND FISHING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO ADD ADDITIONAL POINTS FOR OTHER FISHING VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 50-13-285, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR EXCEEDING CERTAIN LIMITS, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE PENALTIES APPLY; AND TO REPEAL SECTIONS 50-13-220, 50-13-230, AND 50-13-235 RELATING TO STRIPED BASS CATCH AND TAKING REQUIREMENTS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 990 -- Senators Martin, Ford, Ritchie, Knotts, Cleary and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-19-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT WRITTEN STATEMENTS OF PROPOSED TESTIMONY OF ANYONE WISHING TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION HEARING BE FURNISHED BY THE PERSON WISHING TO TESTIFY NO LESS THAN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME SET FOR THE HEARING UNLESS EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE SHOWN BY THE SUBMITTING INDIVIDUAL.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4476 -- Reps. Harrison and Cotty: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-145 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO REQUIRE A CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK OF AN APPLICANT FOR A PRACTICE AUTHORIZATION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE SUCH A BACKGROUND CHECK IN CONNECTION WITH AN INVESTIGATION OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-90, RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CONTESTED CASE PROCEEDINGS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-180, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO COLLECTION OF COSTS AND FINES IMPOSED PURSUANT TO A PROCEEDING CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COSTS AND FINES IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT ARE SUBJECT TO THE SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION ACT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4601 -- Reps. W.D.Smith, Cobb-Hunter, Talley, Hagood, Scott and Viers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO VICTIMS' COMPENSATION AWARDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE CRIME VICTIM'S ADVISORY BOARD TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL COUNSELING FOR VICTIMS BASED ON DOCUMENTED NEED; TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-1230, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS, SO AS TO ALLOW CLAIM SUBMISSION VIA FACSIMILE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS; TO AMEND ARTICLE 14, CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 16, RELATING TO THE VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE PROGRAM SO AS TO EMPOWER THE STATE OFFICE OF VICTIM ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND, TO RESTRUCTURE THE VICTIMS' SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED, TO CREATE THE VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP, AND TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE CRIME VICTIMS' OMSBUDSMAN AND ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1680 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE CRIME VICTIMS' OMSBUDSMAN TO PROMULGATE NECESSARY REGULATIONS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. WALKER, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 4662 -- Reps. Walker, Harrell, Whitmire, Clemmons, Toole, Gullick, Spires, Hiott, Bannister, J.R.Smith, Loftis, Ballentine, Pinson, Cotty, Brady, Bedingfield, Hardwick, Edge, Herbkersman, Lowe, Crawford, Limehouse, Hamilton, G.R.Smith, Harrison, Duncan, Bowen, Huggins, Mahaffey, Erickson, Leach, Owens, Frye, Rice, Hutson, Bingham, Haskins, Littlejohn, Cato, Chalk, Clyburn, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Gambrell, Kelly, Lucas, Merrill, Moss, Neilson, E.H.Pitts, Sandifer, Scarborough, Shoopman, Skelton, D.C.Smith, G.M.Smith, W.D.Smith, Talley, Taylor, Umphlett, Viers, White, Witherspoon, Young, Barfield, Knight, Miller and Battle: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, TITLE 59, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH SCHOOLS ARE ASSESSED AND ACCREDITED, TO PROVIDE FOR DESIGNATION TO SIGNIFY VARYING LEVELS OF SCHOOL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND TO REVISE AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR OTHER RELATED PROVISIONS REGARDING EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
S. 1100 -- Senators Elliott and Williams: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 41 IN DILLON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH FORK CROSS ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE DILLON/MARION COUNTY LINE THE "DAVID K. BETHEA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "DAVID K. BETHEA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. LEACH, from the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions, submitted a favorable report on:
H. 4681 -- Reps. Knight, Harrell, Hutson and Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REMOVE THE SIGNS THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "THE MINUS BRIDGE" THAT WERE ERECTED AT THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES FOUR HOLE SWAMP ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 78 IN DORCHESTER COUNTY PURSUANT TO H. 5232 OF 2004, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "ORIGINALLY CHARTERED TO AND BUILT BY GEORGE MUCKENFUSS 1792-1813 AS A TOLL ROAD CHARTERED TO THE MINUS AND HARLEY FAMILIES 1813-1862".
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4716 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G.Brown, R.Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE COLUMBIA'S ECCLESIA CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ON THE OCCASION OF ITS NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR ALMOST TWO DECADES OF SPIRITUAL BLESSING TO THE COMMUNITY.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4717 -- Reps. Scott, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G.Brown, R.Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PASTOR MARJORIE ABRAHAM DENT FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE AS A MINISTER, AND TO COMMEND HER DEVOTION TO MINISTRY IN THE NEIGHBORING STATE OF GEORGIA, JAMAICA, AND ONTARIO, CANADA.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4718 -- Reps. Cotty, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, Breeland, G.Brown, R.Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutson, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Witherspoon and Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MRS. DONNA TINSLEY, OF RICHLAND COUNTY, FOR HER ALMOST TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE HOUSE EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, UPON THE CONCLUSION OF HER SERVICE TO THE COMMITTEE AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN HER NEW ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, Mrs. Donna Tinsley, of Richland County, for almost twentyseven years carried out her duties as executive secretary and administrative assistant to the House Education and Public Works Committee with excellence; and
Whereas, beginning her tenure in 1981 under Chairman Eugene C. Stoddard, over the years she served under five other House Education and Public Works Committee chairmen, the Honorable Lewis Phillips, the Honorable David M. Beasley, the Honorable Olin P. Phillips, the Honorable Ronald P. Townsend, and the Honorable Robert E. Walker; and
Whereas, additional assignments included providing staff support to the Education Study Committee and the Committee to Screen Boards of Trustees for Colleges and Universities; and
Whereas, daily handling a myriad of duties from maintaining the tracking system of legislation referred to committee to coordinating the chairman’s schedule, Mrs. Tinsley kept the House Education and Public Works Committee office running smoothly; and
Whereas, remembering her labors with gratitude, the members of the House of Representatives wish to express their thanks to Mrs. Tinsley for her faithful service to the people of South Carolina over the past two and a half decades with one of the most important committees of the House. She will be missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend Mrs. Donna Tinsley, of Richland County, for her almost twentyseven years of outstanding and dedicated service to the House Education and Public Works Committee, upon the conclusion of her service to the committee and to wish her much success and fulfillment in her new endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Donna Tinsley.
The Resolution was adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4719 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-7-465 SO AS TO IMPOSE REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE ENTITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF HEALTH CARE ITEMS OR SERVICES IN THIS STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-410, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TERM "COMMISSION" TO "DEPARTMENT", TO DEFINE "DEPARTMENT" AS THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "THIRD PARTY" TO INCLUDE A CONTRACTUAL BENEFIT THAT OTHERWISE IS FIRST-PARTY COVERAGE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS TO THE DEPARTMENT TO RECOVER AN AMOUNT PAID BY MEDICAID TO A THIRD PARTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAYMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE BY MEDICAID CONSTITUTES EVIDENCE OF RECEIPT BY THE BENEFICIARY OF INFORMATION EXPLAINING HIS ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SUBROGATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM A THIRD PARTY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT'S RIGHTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-7-460, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO RECOVERY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PAID FROM CERTAIN ESTATES, SO AS TO REPLACE THE TERM "INSTITUTIONALIZED" WITH REFERENCES TO TYPES OF CARE FOR WHICH RECOVERY CAN BE MADE, TO CHANGE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION TO FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE HOME VALUE IN THE COUNTY WHERE THE HOME IS SITUATED, TO IMPOSE A TIME LIMIT ON UNDUE HARDSHIP WAIVERS, TO DEFINE THE TERMS "CHILD", "DISABLED CHILD", AND "GOOD CAUSE", TO REQUIRE A PROBATE COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF A NURSING HOME PATIENT WHO DIED IN A NURSING HOME TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PATIENT'S DEATH; AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND CORRECT ARCANE LANGUAGE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4720 -- Rep. Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO ALLOW AN ANNUAL DEDUCTION FOR A VOLUNTEER SERVING AS A CHAPLAIN FOR A PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLAIMING THIS CREDIT.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4721 -- Rep. W.D.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY A NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATE OR COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4722 -- Rep. W.D.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-1000, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF CIRCUIT SOLICITORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A FULL-TIME CIRCUIT SOLICITOR SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME SALARY AS A FULL-TIME CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
H. 4723 -- Rep. G.M.Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-34 SO AS TO MAKE IT AN UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE TO USE THE WORDS "SOUTH CAROLINA" OR "STATE" IN A BUSINESS TRADE NAME WITH AN INTENT TO MISLEAD CUSTOMERS OR TO INSTILL FALSE CONFIDENCE IN THE BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS ACT.