TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2004
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The House assembled at 12:00 noon.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:
Our thought for today is from Proverbs 1:5: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.”
Let us pray. All wise and generous Lord, put into the minds and hearts of these women and men the desire to accomplish the work at hand, listening for Your direction. Keep our Nation, our State, and our defenders of freedom in Your protective care. 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 Friday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. G. BROWN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of William Douglas White, Jr., of Lee County, which was agreed to.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
Columbia, S.C., January 29, 2004
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the House to S. 809:
S. 809 -- Senator Courson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2004, AND TO INVITE THE NATIONAL COMMANDER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, THE HONORABLE JOHN A. BRIEDEN III, TO ADDRESS THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY ADDRESS BY THE HONORABLE JEAN HOEFER TOAL.
Very respectfully,
President
Received as information.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration:
Document No. 2850
Agency: Department of Revenue
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 12-4-320
Property Tax Reorganization
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
January 30, 2004
Referred to Ways and Means Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 29, 2004
Document No. 2882
Agency: Department of Consumer Affairs
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 37-17-10(F)
Prescription Drug Discount Cards
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives
February 3, 2004
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 2, 2004
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3726 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-495, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INTERFERENCE WITH A CHILD CUSTODY ORDER, SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MAY RECOVER A CHILD WHOM HE BELIEVES HAS BEEN TAKEN OR IS BEING WITHHELD FROM HIS LEGAL CUSTODIAN, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY GIVES FALSE INFORMATION TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF A DISPUTE INVOLVING THE CUSTODY OF A CHILD.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. TOWNSEND, from the Committee on Education and Public Works, submitted a favorable report with amendments on:
H. 3714 -- Reps. Townsend, Wilkins, Talley, Walker, Cobb-Hunter, Whitmire, Martin, Miller, Lourie and Neilson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 59 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT: TO AMEND SECTION 59-17-135, RELATING TO CHARACTER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCORPORATE THE CHARACTER TRAITS OF THE FAMILY RESPECT ACT INTO THIS EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT; TO AMEND SECTION 59-18-900, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SCHOOL REPORT CARDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONTENT OF THE REPORT CARD TO INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REPORTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT AND THE CHARACTER EDUCATION ACT AND DROPOUT REDUCTION DATA; AND TO REPEAL ACT 450 OF 1994 AND SECTION 59-52-95 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION ACT OF 1994.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. LOURIE, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4660 -- Reps. Lourie, Neilson and Bales: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATURE TO USE THE CHAMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2004, PROVIDED THE HOUSE IS NOT IN SESSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE HOUSE CHAMBER ON ALTERNATE DATES AND TIMES AS MAY BE SELECTED BY THE SPEAKER.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature is authorized to use the Chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday through Thursday, September 14 through September 16, 2004, provided the House of Representatives is not in session on those dates. If the House of Representatives is in statewide session, the House Chamber may not be used on those dates but may be used by the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature on alternate dates and times as may be selected by the Speaker.
Be it further resolved that the use of the Chamber of the South Carolina House of Representatives by the South Carolina Silver Haired Legislature must be in accordance with the policies and rules of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4661 -- Reps. Parks, 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, Huggins, 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, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E. H. Pitts, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sheheen, 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 RECOGNIZE MS. ANGELA CHRISTOPHER OF GREENWOOD COUNTY FOR HER WORK AS FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RAVEN, INC., AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AS SHE PURSUES A DOCTORATE DEGREE AT EMORY UNIVERSITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 858 -- Senator Land: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 95 AND SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 261 IN CLARENDON COUNTY THE "MANNY MOORE INTERCHANGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS INTERCHANGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "MANNY MOORE INTERCHANGE".
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
S. 866 -- Senator J. V. Smith: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States; and
Whereas, it is estimated that 56,000 people will die needlessly this year from this disease that is so highly preventable; and
Whereas, 30,000 lives a year could be saved if men and women would simply be screened; and
Whereas, screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized, and less than 50 percent of individuals above age 50 receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer; and
Whereas, regular screenings can detect polyps that lead to colorectal cancer and can save lives; and
Whereas, education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and early detection; and
Whereas, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer; and
Whereas, on November 19, 1999, the United States Senate declared March 2000 as the first National Colorectal Awareness Month; and
Whereas, March is also designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina should help inform the public about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly designate the month of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of South Carolina.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 874 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF SERVICE TO THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, HIS COMMUNITY, AND NATION OF BISHOP JOHN HURST ADAMS, SENIOR BISHOP OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND JOINING HIS FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, AND MANY FRIENDS IN WISHING HIM YEARS OF GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TO ENJOY THE FRUITS OF HIS LABORS AND HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 875 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF THE MOST REVEREND FREDERICK HILLBORN TALBOT, BISHOP OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES FOR GOOD HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 876 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTOL BISHOP FRANK CURTIS CUMMINGS FOR HIS SERVICE AND DEVOTION TO THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 877 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH BISHOP VERNON RANDOLPH BYRD UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AND WISHING HIM GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 878 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BISHOP HENRY ALLEN BELIN, JR. OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOR HIS DECADES OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AND BEST WISHES FOR A LONG AND FRUITFUL RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 879 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE NUMEROUS AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF BISHOP ZEDEKIAH LAZETT GRADY TO THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 880 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BISHOP VINTON RANDOLPH ANDERSON UPON HIS
RETIREMENT IN FEBRUARY, 2004, AND EXTEND BEST WISHES TO HIM ON HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 881 -- Senator Ford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND BISHOP HAMEL HARTFORD BROOKINS FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A MINISTER AND BISHOP OF THE AME CHURCH UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4662 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and J. Hines: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 41-31-660, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THOSE EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO REIMBURSE THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PAID THAT ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH AN EMPLOYER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO REIMBURSEMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN THE EMPLOYER IS AN ENTITY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION DETERMINES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WAS SEPARATED FROM EMPLOYMENT BY SUCH AN ENTITY BECAUSE OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW AND THE INDIVIDUAL WAS UNABLE TO MEET THOSE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BY VIRTUE OF INABILITY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4663 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-180 SO AS TO LIMIT THE DISABILITY RATING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO A MAXIMUM OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES FOR IMPAIRMENT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4664 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-190 SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANY COMPENSATION, LOST WAGES OR MEDICAL, PAYABLE TO THE INJURED WORKER WHEN ALCOHOL OR OTHER ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE FOUND TO BE PRESENT IN THE PERSON'S BODY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4665 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-200 SO AS TO ELIMINATE COMPENSATION, LOST WAGES OR MEDICAL, PAYABLE TO THE INJURED WORKER WHEN THE ACCIDENT WAS INTENTIONAL, OR WHEN THE INJURED FAILED TO FOLLOW COMPANY, STATE OR FEDERAL POLICIES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4666 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-210 SO AS TO ELIMINATE ANY COMPENSATION, LOST WAGES OR MEDICAL, PAYABLE TO ANY INJURED WORKER WHEN THE INJURED WORKER IS AN ILLEGAL ALIEN AND HAS GAINED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH FRAUDULENT MEANS OR METHODS, OR BOTH.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4667 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-95 SO AS TO NOT PAY LOST WAGE COMPENSATION TO AN INJURED WORKER DURING ALL PERIODS OF TIME WHILE THE INJURED WORKER IS INCARCERATED.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4668 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FACTS LEARNED BY PHYSICIANS OR SURGEONS DURING THE COURSE OF ATTENDING OR EXAMINING A WORKER'S COMPENSATION CLAIMANT ARE NOT PRIVILEGED, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, OR OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS MAY DISCUSS CERTAIN FACTS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PARTIES WITHOUT VIOLATING PHYSICIAN-PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4669 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-9-30, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION AND PERIOD OF DISABILITY FOR CERTAIN INJURIES, SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE PRESUMPTION OF TOTAL DISABILITY IN CASES WHERE THERE IS FIFTY PERCENT OR MORE LOSS OF USE OF THE BACK.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4670 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-15-85 SO AS TO DEFINE THE CLAIMANT'S BURDEN OF PROOF AND TO PROVIDE THAT CAUSATION IN MEDICALLY COMPLEX WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASES MUST BE PROVEN BY EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4671 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 42-1-378 SO AS TO ELIMINATE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION BETWEEN THE SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT AND THE FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ACT, THE LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT, OR ANY OF ITS EXTENSIONS, AND THE JONES ACT.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4672 -- Rep. Leach: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 42-15-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NOTICE REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN TO AN EMPLOYER BY AN EMPLOYEE AFTER AN ACCIDENT, SO AS TO CHANGE FROM NINETY TO FOURTEEN DAYS THAT THE NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
H. 4673 -- Reps. Young, Chellis, Bailey and Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-230, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, SO AS TO REVISE AND RENAME CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, REDESIGNATE A MAP NUMBER FOR THE MAP ON WHICH LINES OF THESE PRECINCTS ARE DELINEATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND CORRECT CERTAIN REFERENCES.
On motion of Rep. YOUNG, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4674 -- Reps. Coates, Loftis, Viers, Simrill, Witherspoon, Quinn, Altman, Barfield, Bingham, Clark, Clemmons, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Herbkersman, Hinson, Leach, Littlejohn, Mahaffey, McGee, Owens, Perry, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Richardson, Scarborough, Sinclair, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, J. R. Smith, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Toole, Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Walker, Whitmire and Wilkins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-1-15, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF SAME SEX MARRIAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SAME SEX MARRIAGES IN ANY OTHER JURISDICTION HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE; AND TO ADD SECTION 20-1-17 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY TO EXTEND OR RECOGNIZE STATUTORY BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE THAT ANY PUBLIC ACT, RECORD, OR JUDICIAL PROCEEDING OF THIS STATE THAT EXTENDS SUCH BENEFITS TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS HAS NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR BENEFITS ENJOYED BY ALL PERSONS, MARRIED OR UNMARRIED, AND FOR PRIVATE AGREEMENTS VALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT BENEFITS OF A LEGAL MARRIAGE EXTENDED TO NONMARITAL RELATIONSHIPS IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION HAVE NO LEGAL FORCE OR EFFECT IN THIS STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
H. 4675 -- Rep. Harrison: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LITTERING, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE SENTENCE FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION INCLUDES LITTER-GATHERING, THE LITTER-GATHERING PORTION IS MANDATORY; HOWEVER THE COURT MAY DIRECT THE PERSON TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL MONETARY PENALTY IN LIEU OF THE SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PROBATION MAY BE GRANTED IN LIEU OF A LITTER-GATHERING SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS COLLECTED IN LIEU OF A MANDATORY LITTER-GATHERING SENTENCE, AND TO PROVIDE WHEN A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION CONSTITUTES A PRIOR VIOLATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF THIS SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 56-25-20, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN TRAFFIC CITATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE A SUMMONS FOR CERTAIN LITTER VIOLATIONS.