TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001
Tuesday, April 17, 2001
(Statewide Session)
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 11:00 A.M., the hour to which it stood adjourned, and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
A quorum being present, the proceedings were opened with a devotion by the Chaplain as follows:
Beloved, hear the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 68:35:
“Terrible is God in His sanctuary, the God of Israel,
He gives power and strength to His people!
Blessed be God!”
Let us pray.
Our Father, as we return to our labors here, we sense the hopes of the Jewish Passover and hear the shouts of “Hosanna” from the Christian camps, together with the calls and the cries of the multitudes in need of Hope in a world of uncertainty.
We are grateful for Your promises, which are never-failing; for Your grace which is all-sufficient; and for the peace of soul which You give to souls that trust.
We thank You that the ruins and stones of ancient cultures speak mutely, but eloquently, of the Kingdom of God that shall have no end.
Make us and keep us a part of that Kingdom!
Amen!
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The following appointment was transmitted by the Honorable James H. Hodges:
Local Appointment
Initial Appointment, Greenville County Magistrate, with term to commence upon confirmation and to expire April 30, 2002
Charles Ralph Garrett, 270 Pilot Road, Greenville, S.C. 29609 VICE James M. Looper
REGULATIONS WITHDRAWN AND RESUBMITTED
The following were received:
Document No. 2558
Agency: Department of Education
SUBJECT: Principal Evaluation Program
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 9, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 9, 2001
Revised June 5, 2001
HEPW Committee Requested Withdrawal March 21, 2001
120 Day Period Tolled
Withdrawn and Resubmitted April 17, 2001
Document No. 2567
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Requirements for Additional Areas of Certification
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Revised June 14, 2001
HEPW Committee Requested Withdrawal April 3, 2001
120 Day Period Tolled
Withdrawn and Resubmitted April 17, 2000
Document No. 2569
Agency: Board of Education
SUBJECT: Types and Levels of Credential Classification
Received by Lieutenant Governor January 31, 2001
Referred to Education Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 31, 2001
Revised June 27, 2001
HEPW Committee Requested Withdrawal March 21, 2001
120 Day Period Tolled
Withdrawn and Resubmitted April 17, 2001
Doctor of the Day
Senator COURSON introduced Dr. John Eady of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Leave of Absence
At 11:20 A.M., Senator RAVENEL requested a leave of absence beginning at 4:15 P.M. today and lasting until 9:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S.588 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5917125 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO IMPOSE A ONETIME CAPITAL COST IMPACT FEE ON RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTED OR SET UP IN THE DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THESE FEES AND FOR THEIR USE AND PAYMENT, AND TO DEFINE “RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY” AND “SCHOOL DISTRICT” FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.589 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12211035 AND 614505 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAXATION OF BEER BREWED IN A BREW PUB AND TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL ONPREMISES BEER AND WINE RETAIL PERMIT FOR CONVENTION CENTERS, COLISEUMS, AND STADIUMS FOR A FEE OF ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO AMEND SECTION 12211010, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE BEER AND WINE LICENSE TAX, SO AS TO DEFINE “CIDER”; TO AMEND SECTION 61490, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF TRANSFERRING OR GIVING BEER OR WINE TO AN UNDERAGE PERSON, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BEER OR WINE IS GIVEN OR TRANSFERRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSUMPTION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 614520 AND 614550, RELATING TO BEER AND WINE PERMITS, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMINOLOGY IN THE GOOD CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE LIMITS ON THE ISSUING OF SPECIAL PERMITS; TO AMEND SECTION 6141730, RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF BEER BREWED ON A PERMITTED PREMISES, SO AS TO CONFORM THE TAXING PROVISIONS TO SECTION 12211035 OF THE 1976 CODE AS ADDED BY THIS ACT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 6161820, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUING A MINIBOTTLE LICENSE, SO AS TO CONFORM TERMINOLOGY IN THE GOOD CHARACTER REQUIREMENT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.590 -- Senator Richardson: A BILL TO ENACT THE “SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT” BY AMENDING SECTION 27105, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LIMITATION ON AUTHORIZATION OF STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH BONDS ONLY IN A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION ENACTED IN AN ODDNUMBERED YEAR, TO EXTEND ALL LIMITATIONS OF THIS SECTION TO GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE STATE, HOWEVER DESCRIBED, SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON DEBT SERVICE MEASURED AS A PERCENTAGE OF GENERAL FUND REVENUES, TO REQUIRE THE ENACTMENT OF A SEPARATE JOINT RESOLUTION PRECEDING THE AUTHORIZATION OF BONDS THAT SPECIFICALLY ALLOWS THE CONSIDERATION OF A BOND BILL, TO PROVIDE THAT A BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION ALLOWING SUCH BONDS MAY NOT BE GIVEN THIRD READING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR SENATE OR REPORTED FROM A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE OR FREE CONFERENCE UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF THE STATE TREASURER THAT DEBT SERVICE ON ALL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OUTSTANDING WHEN ADDED TO ESTIMATED DEBT SERVICE ON AUTHORIZED BUT UNISSUED BONDS AND THE BONDS AUTHORIZED IN THE BILL OR JOINT RESOLUTION DO NOT EXCEED THE THEN CURRENT CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT SERVICE LIMIT, AND TO DEFINE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.591 -- Senator Jackson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 403240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS AN ARCHITECT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE ARCHITECT EXAMINATION BE ADMINISTERED IN A FORMAT AND MANNER TO ACCOMMODATE APPLICANTS WITH ANY TYPE OF PHYSICAL DISABILITY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S.592 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4417410, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MENTAL HEALTH ADMISSION PROCEDURES, SO AS TO ALLOW A PERSON ADMITTED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS TO BE DISCHARGED, IF BEFORE THE HEARING A DESIGNATED EXAMINER DETERMINES THAT THE PERSON NO LONGER REQUIRES INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 4417430, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR TAKING A PERSON INTO CUSTODY FOR TWENTYFOUR HOURS WHEN THEY ARE ALLEGED TO BE LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS HARM AND A PHYSICIAN IS NOT AVAILABLE TO EXAMINE THE PERSON BEFORE HE’S TAKEN INTO CUSTODY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A PERSON IS NOT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHIN SEVENTYTWO HOURS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE PROBATE COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING TAKING THE PERSON INTO CUSTODY, THE ORDER EXPIRES; TO ADD SECTION 4417435 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON TO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY IF THE PERSON POSES A LIKELIHOOD OF CAUSING SERIOUS HARM TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS; TO AMEND SECTION 4417580, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT OF A PERSON FOUND TO BE MENTALLY ILL AND IN NEED OF INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AUTHORIZING THE COURT TO REQUIRE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON INTO PROTECTIVE CUSTODY IF THE PERSON WAS ORDERED TO OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND DID NOT ATTEND; TO AMEND SECTION 4417900, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR A SUPERINTENDENT OF A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY WHO LEGALLY PARTICIPATED IN THE RELEASE OR DISCHARGE OF A PATIENT FROM A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY, SO AS TO EXTEND THE IMMUNITY TO DIRECTORS OF FACILITIES, PHYSICIANS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, EXAMINERS, INTERESTED PERSONS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO AMEND SECTION 4422150, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A PERSON IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY OR A DRUG ABUSE FACILITY MAY NOT BE SUBJECTED TO RESTRAINT, SECLUSION, OR PHYSICAL COERCION UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY A PHYSICIAN, SO AS TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER SUCH TREATMENT TO A LICENSED INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 445250, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR EMERGENCY ADMISSION FOR PERSONS WHO ARE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT AND IN NEED OF TREATMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A PERSON IS NOT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHIN SEVENTYTWO HOURS OF THE ISSUANCE OF THE PROBATE COURT ORDER AUTHORIZING TAKING THE PERSON INTO CUSTODY, THE ORDER EXPIRES; TO ADD SECTION 445255 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO TAKE A PERSON INTO CUSTODY IF THE OFFICER REASONABLY BELIEVES THE PERSON IS SUFFERING FROM CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND POSES A RISK OF HARM TO HIMSELF OR OTHERS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S.593 -- Senator Alexander: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE SCHOOL DAY MISSED BY STUDENTS OF ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY ON APRIL 9, 2001, BECAUSE OF A BROKEN WATER LINE AND WORK RELATED THERETO ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE MAKEUP REQUIREMENT OF THE DEFINED MINIMUM PLAN PROVIDING THAT FULL SCHOOL DAYS MISSED DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BE MADE UP.
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The Joint Resolution was read the first time and, on motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H.3013 -- Reps. Vaughn, Altman, Barrett, J.Brown, CobbHunter, Cotty, Davenport, Harvin, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Rodgers, Taylor, Wilder, Witherspoon, Walker, W.D. Smith, Harrison, Stille, Whatley, Clyburn and Robinson: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 11, TITLE 8, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, BY ADDING SECTION 81117 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SPECIFICALLY THE USE OF FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING BY A STATE AGENCY AND INSTITUTION IN DETERMINING AN EMPLOYEE’S MINIMUM FULLTIME WORKWEEK SCHEDULE, INCLUDING HOURS BEFORE EIGHTTHIRTY A.M. AND AFTER FIVE P.M., SO LONG AS THE CAPACITY OF THE AGENCY OR INSTITUTION IS NOT IMPAIRED.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3129 -- Reps.Kirsh, Vaughn, Altman and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12362120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE USED IN THE TREATMENT OF RENAL DISEASE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3172 -- Reps. Vaughn, Barrett, Davenport, Leach, Witherspoon, Walker, Campsen, Robinson, Rodgers, Stuart, Altman, Sharpe, Loftis, Rice, Hamilton, Easterday, Delleney, Phillips, Harrison, Chellis, Scarborough, Huggins, Tripp, Cato and Gilham: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1263600 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE STATE INCOME TAX CREDITS UP TO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS A YEAR ON A PHASEDIN BASIS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO NONPROFIT EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS THAT PROVIDE ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WHO ATTEND PUBLIC OR NONGOVERNMENT SCHOOLS, A MAJORITY OF WHOM MUST QUALIFY FOR NEEDSBASED ASSISTANCE, AND TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES FOR, AND CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF, THESE INCOME TAX CREDITS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3302 -- Reps. Leach and Wilkins: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN ADOPTIONS PROCEDURE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND ITS SCOPE OF STUDY, TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO ABOLISH THE COMMITTEE UPON SUBMISSION OF ITS REPORT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H.3404 -- Rep.Fleming: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 72510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO FALSE SWEARING IN APPLYING FOR REGISTRATION, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE SECTION FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 72520, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO FRAUDULENT REGISTRATION OR VOTING, SO AS TO CHANGE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE SECTION FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY, AND TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR VIOLATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 72550, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE OFFENSE OF BRIBING A PERSON TO REGISTER TO VOTE; TO AMEND SECTION 72560, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCURING OR OFFERING TO PROCURE VOTES BY BRIBERY, SO AS TO ADD REGISTERING TO VOTE TO THE SECTION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 72570, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROCURING OR OFFERING TO PROCURE VOTES BY THREATS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM USING THREATS OR ANOTHER FORM OF INTIMIDATION TO ENDEAVOR ANOTHER TO REGISTER TO VOTE, AND TO CHANGE THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE SECTION FROM A MISDEMEANOR TO A FELONY.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H.3427 -- Reps. Knotts, Barrett, Govan, Thompson, Whatley, White and Lourie: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING BY ADDING ARTICLE 87 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE FEES COLLECTED FROM THE ISSUANCE OF THIS LICENSE PLATE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H.3442 -- Reps. Robinson, Wilkins, W.D.Smith, Quinn, Koon, Knotts, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, Martin, McGee, MeachamRichardson, Merrill, Owens, Perry, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scarborough, Sharpe, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.R.Smith, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, White, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12362120, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO REDUCE AT THE RATE OF ONE PERCENT A YEAR THE FOUR PERCENT STATE SALES TAX ON FOOD ITEMS WHICH LAWFULLY MAY BE PURCHASED WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD COUPONS, TO EXEMPT COMPLETELY FROM THE STATE PORTION OF THE TAX ALL SUCH FOOD AND MEALS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF THE REVENUE FROM THE REDUCED RATES OF TAX DURING THE PHASEIN PERIOD, AND TO AMEND AN ACT OF 2000 BEARING RATIFICATION NUMBER 453, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FOOD ITEMS MADE OBSOLETE BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3443 -- Reps. Robinson, Wilkins, W.D.Smith, Quinn, Koon, Knotts, Simrill, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Campsen, Cato, Chellis, Coates, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Frye, Gilham, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Haskins, Hinson, Huggins, Keegan, Kelley, Kirsh, Klauber, Law, Leach, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, MeachamRichardson, Owens, Perry, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Sharpe, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.R.Smith, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, White, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 126520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS TO STATE INCOME TAX BRACKETS, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE INFLATION ADJUSTMENT TO ONEHALF OF THE ACTUAL INFLATION RATE AND THE OVERALL FOUR PERCENT LIMIT ON THE TOTAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT AND TO DELETE REDUNDANT LANGUAGE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3504 -- Reps. Sheheen, Altman and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1354, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INDENTIFICATION OF A PERSON INDEPENDENTLY PAYING FOR AN ELECTION-RELATED COMMUNICATION AND EXCEPTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CANDIDATE, COMMITTEE, OR PERSON MAKING THE EXPENDITURE TO BE PRINTED IN FOURTEEN POINT TYPE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H.3513 -- Reps. Easterday, Barrett, Cotty, Delleney, Freeman, Hamilton, Harrell, Hinson, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Klauber, Leach, Loftis, Lucas, McGee, Merrill, Neilson, Owens, Quinn, Rice, Robinson, Scarborough, Sinclair, Thompson, Vaughn, Walker, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Campsen and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27125 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE APPROPRIATION OF SURPLUS FUNDS FOR RECURRING EXPENDITURES OF STATE AGENCIES, TO DEFINE “RECURRING EXPENSES”, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3586 -- Rep.Harrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-21-2420, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX AND THE PAYMENT OF AND EXEMPTIONS TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS OF THIS STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN THE SAME MANNER THAT PRIVATE PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTERS LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 79 OF TITLE 44 ARE EXEMPT.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
H.3590 -- Reps. White, Coates, Cooper, Hinson, Law, Littlejohn, Martin, McGee, MeachamRichardson, Riser, Sandifer, Sinclair, Trotter and A.Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 561286, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUSPENSION OF A DRIVER’S LICENSE OR PERMIT, AND THE DENIAL OF ISSUANCE OF A DRIVER’S LICENSE OR PERMIT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO A PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTYONE WHO DRIVES A MOTOR VEHICLE AND HAS AN ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION OF TWO ONEHUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR MORE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED DRIVER’S LICENSE FROM THIRTY DOLLARS TO ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, TO PROVIDE THAT SEVENTYFIVE DOLLARS OF THE FEE MUST BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES A PORTION OF THE FEE TO BE RETAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A TEMPORARY ALCOHOL RESTRICTED DRIVER’S LICENSE.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H.3682 -- Reps. Kelley, Barfield, Cooper, Edge, Keegan and White: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7515 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE BY A MEMBER OF A COUNTY REGISTRATION BOARD, A COMBINED ELECTION AND REGISTRATION COMMISSION, OR A COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO COMPLETE OR MAKE SATISFACTORY PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETING THE MANDATORY TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THESE OFFICIALS CONSTITUTES NEGLECT OF DUTY FOR WHICH THE MEMBER MUST BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE BY THE GOVERNOR, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OR OTHER RECOMMENDING AUTHORITY THE PROGRESS OF EACH OF THESE OFFICIALS TOWARD COMPLETION OF THESE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.