THURSDAY, April 5, 2001, 2001
Thursday, April 5, 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 Senator J. VERNE SMITH as follows:
Let us pray.
Our kind and loving Heavenly Father, help us to submit our will to Your will so that you can use us. We are thankful that Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells us so.
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
Doctor of the Day
Senator JACKSON introduced Dr. Beverly Simons of Columbia, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
SENSE OF THE SENATE MOTION ADOPTED
Good Friday Holiday
Senator McCONNELL moved that it be the Sense of the Senate that the Senate offices be closed on Friday, April 13, 2001.
There was no objection and the motion was adopted.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S.551 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59430, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES OF THE STATE TREASURER, INCLUDING PROMULGATING REGULATIONS, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE TREASURER AND THE PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SOURCES AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE TUITION PREPAYMENT PROGRAM FUND, SO AS TO SPECIFY THE TYPES OF SECURITIES THAT FUNDS MAY BE INVESTED AND REINVESTED IN AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH INVESTMENTS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH WRITTEN INVESTMENT POLICIES APPROVED BY THE TREASURER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S.552 -- Senator Hayes: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 122440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM DEED RECORDING FEES AND SECTION 12362120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX AND DEED RECORDING FEES FOR SALES, EXCHANGES, AND TRANSFERS OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1263410, RELATING TO THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, SO AS TO ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES TO BE TREATED AS CORPORATIONS FOR THIS PURPOSE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.553 -- Senator Leventis: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO BEER, ALE, PORTER, AND WINE BY ADDING SECTION 6141115, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FOR PURPOSES OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 4, TITLE 61, WHEN A REGISTERED PRODUCER IS AN IMPORTER OF BEER PRODUCED BY A BREWER LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, THE IMPORTER IS DEEMED THE AGENT OF THE FOREIGN BREWER AND ANY AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE BETWEEN A WHOLESALER AND THE IMPORTER IS BINDING ON ANY SUCCESSOR IMPORTER OF BEER PRODUCED BY THAT FOREIGN BREWER.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S.554 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4011360, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS AND PROJECTS EXEMPT FROM OBTAINING A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR A MEMBER OF A CHURCH WHO IS BUILDING, REPAIRING, ADDING ON TO, OR ALTERING A BRICK VENEER, WOOD, OR STEEL FRAME STRUCTURE USED AS A RELIGIOUS FACILITY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS AMONG WHICH ARE SQUARE FOOTAGE LIMITATIONS AND ROOFING REQUIREMENTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S.555 -- Senator Bauer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE NEW EXPANDED INTERCHANGE AT I-26 AND US 76/176 AT THE BALLENTINE-WHITE ROCK EXIT IN RICHLAND COUNTY IN MEMORY OF JOHN C. TEMPLES AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS TO REFLECT THIS DESIGNATION.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S.556 -- Senators O'Dell, Glover, Bauer, Ford, Short, Peeler, Holland, McGill, Waldrep, Passailaigue, Elliott, Moore, Setzler, Reese, Land, Patterson, Rankin, Pinckney, Hutto, Drummond, Alexander, Ritchie, Martin, Branton, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Hayes and Hawkins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 11706 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MILITARY ACADEMY.
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Read the first time and, on motion of Senator O'DELL, with unanimous consent, ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S.557 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Hutto, Saleeby, Land, O'Dell, Jackson, Ford, Glover and Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5912785 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO ENTER INTO A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR PROVIDING ALL SERVICES NECESSARY TO THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF AN ON-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING FACILITY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FINANCING, DESIGNING, CONSTRUCTING, MANAGING, OPERATING, MAINTAINING, AND RELATED SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT INCLUDING APPROVAL BY THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL EVALUATE THE VIABILITY AND SUCCESS OF THIS GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION STATEWIDE FOR ALL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH PROVIDE ONCAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
S.558 -- Senators Matthews, Patterson, Hutto, Saleeby, Land, O'Dell, Jackson, Ford and Glover: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 25, CHAPTER 6, TITLE 12, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INCOME TAX CREDITS, BY ADDING SECTION 1263540 SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE INCOME, BANK, OR PREMIUM TAX CREDITS FOR DONATIONS TO FOURYEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WHERE LOW INCOME STUDENTS COMPRISE SIXTY PERCENT OR MORE OF THE TOTAL STUDENT POPULATION AND TO DEFINE “LOW INCOME STUDENT”.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.559 -- Finance Committee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 123690, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF “GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES” FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES DO NOT INCLUDE INTEREST, FEES, OR CHARGES IMPOSED ON A CUSTOMER FOR LATE PAYMENT OF A BILL FOR ELECTRICITY OR NATURAL GAS, OR BOTH, WHETHER OR NOT SALES TAX IS REQUIRED TO BE PAID ON THE UNDERLYING BILL.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S.560 -- Senator Rankin: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS, BY ADDING SECTION 53746 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 53745 DO NOT APPLY TO ANY AREA PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION WITHIN AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WHICH, WITHIN THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION REQUIRED BY SECTION 53750, IS SUBJECT TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ACT.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Invitations Accepted
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from DUPONT to attend a reception at the Columbia Museum of Art on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Poll of the Invitations Committee
Polled 11; Ayes 11; Nays 0; Not Voting 0
AYES
CoursonWilsonMatthews
PattersonO'DellPassailaigue
McGillWaldrepAlexander
BauerRichardson
TOTAL--11
NAYS
TOTAL--0
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the PALMETTO CONSERVATION FOUNDATION to attend a breakfast at the Summit Club on Tuesday, April 18, 2001, from 8:00 until 9:00 A.M.
Poll of the Invitations Committee
Polled 11; Ayes 11; Nays 0; Not Voting 0
AYES
CoursonWilsonMatthews
PattersonO'DellPassailaigue
McGillWaldrepAlexander
BauerRichardson
TOTAL--11
NAYS
TOTAL--0
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the STATE MUSEUM to attend a catfish dinner at the State Museum on Wednesday, April 18, 2001, from 6:00 until 8:30 P.M.
Poll of the Invitations Committee
Polled 11; Ayes 11; Nays 0; Not Voting 0
AYES
CoursonWilsonMatthews
PattersonO'DellPassailaigue
McGillWaldrepAlexander
BauerRichardson
TOTAL--11
NAYS
TOTAL--0
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION and THE SC DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION to attend a luncheon at the State House grounds on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, upon adjournment and lasting until 2:30 P.M.
Poll of the Invitations Committee
Polled 11; Ayes 11; Nays 0; Not Voting 0
AYES
CoursonWilsonMatthews
PattersonO'DellPassailaigue
McGillWaldrepAlexander
BauerRichardson
TOTAL--11
NAYS
TOTAL--0
Senator COURSON from the Committee on Invitations submitted a favorable report on:
An invitation from the SC SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, SC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR to attend a banquet at the Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, from 7:30 until 9:00 P.M.
Poll of the Invitations Committee
Polled 11; Ayes 11; Nays 0; Not Voting 0
AYES
CoursonWilsonMatthews
PattersonO'DellPassailaigue
McGillWaldrepAlexander
BauerRichardson
TOTAL--11
NAYS
TOTAL--0
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
ORDERED ENROLLED FOR RATIFICATION
The following Bill and Joint Resolutions were read the third time and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the titles be changed to that of Acts and enrolled for Ratification:
H.3825 -- Reps. A.Young, Chellis, Owens, Harrell and CobbHunter: A BILL TO AUTHORIZE DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO TO CHARGE AND COLLECT MATRICULATION AND INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
H.3506 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO STANDARDS FOR LICENSING OUTPATIENT FACILITIES FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR ADDICTED PERSONS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2531, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
Senator HAYES explained the Resolution.
H.3616 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF NURSING, RELATING TO OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2578, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H.3617 -- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, RELATING TO CRITERIA FOR PHYSICIAN SUPERVISION OF NURSES IN EXTENDED ROLE, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2550, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
HOUSE BILL RETURNED
The following House Bill was read the third time and ordered returned to the House with amendments:
H.3805 -- Rep.J.Young: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5051505, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS, EQUIPMENT, SIZE AND TAKE LIMITS FOR SHAD, HERRING, AND STURGEON IN THE SANTEE RIVER SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SEASONS, TIMES, METHODS, EQUIPMENT, SIZE AND TAKE LIMITS IN THAT PORTION OF THE SANTEE RIVER BELOW THE CABLE AND BUOYS MARKING THE SEAWARD BOUNDARY OF THE WILSON DAM SANCTUARY DESIGNATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SEAWARD TO WILSON DAM LANDING AND FURTHER PROVIDE FOR NO OPEN SEASON IN THE SANTEE RIVER SEAWARD OF WILSON BOAT LANDING.
By prior motion of Senator GROOMS, with unanimous consent
THIRD READING BILLS
The following Bills were read the third time and ordered sent to the House of Representatives:
S.35 -- Senators Elliott, Ford and Branton: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12372740 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY UPON WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FROM THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SUSPEND THE DRIVER’S LICENSE AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE DELINQUENT IN PAYING PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES ON A MOTOR VEHICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 12372675, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF ADDITIONAL TAXES WHEN A MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATE IS TRANSFERRED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROHIBITION APPLIES IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE TAG WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER; AND TO AMEND SECTION 5631290, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF LICENSE PLATES AND THE APPLICABLE FEE, SO AS TO ALLOW A TRANSFER ONLY IF THE TITLE AND REGISTRATION TO THE VEHICLE FROM WHICH THE LICENSE WAS REMOVED IS TRANSFERRED TO A NEW OWNER.
S.41 -- Senators Leventis and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 407950, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION CONCERNING REGULATING THE BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM INDUSTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LICENSURE FEES INCLUDE A PRIMARY QUALIFYING PARTY CERTIFICATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 4079110 AND 4079130, BOTH AS AMENDED, BOTH RELATING TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM LICENSEE, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF AUTHORITY OF A LICENSEE AFTER CANCELLATION OF HIS LICENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 4079220 RELATING TO BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM BRANCH OFFICES AND REGISTERED EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BRANCH OFFICE MAY NOT CONDUCT BUSINESS UNTIL A LICENSE NUMBER HAS BEEN ISSUED, TO REQUIRE AN EMPLOYEE TO BE REGISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO HAVE ACCESS TO CLIENT RECORDS, AND TO REQUIRE REGISTRATION CANCELLATION UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 4079240 RELATING TO LICENSE RENEWAL, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
S.147 -- Senators Hawkins, Waldrep and Ritchie: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 481320, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE POLLUTION CONTROL ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH PENALTIES ARE FOR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR RECKLESSNESS RATHER THAN SIMPLE NEGLIGENCE.
SECOND READING BILLS
WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS
The following Bills, having been read the second time with notice of general amendments, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S.495 -- Senators Wilson, Verdin and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 5631265 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY MUST DISPLAY IN ALL DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICES WHERE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES OR STICKERS MAY BE OBTAINED OR RENEWED EXAMPLES OF ALL TYPES OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES WHICH INDIVIDUALS OF A PARTICULAR GROUP MAY OBTAIN, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Senator WILSON explained the Bill.
S.504 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5631815, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICATION FOR THE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF THE APPLICANT’S MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD OR OTHER EVIDENCE THAT SHOWS THE APPLICANT IS EITHER A RETIRED OR ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD OR SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
READ THE SECOND TIME
WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS
S.481 -- Senators Holland and McConnell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1631700, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF “HARASSMENT”, SO AS TO INCLUDE WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 1631710, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION FOR HARASSMENT WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF A PRIOR CONVICTION OF HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 1631720, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION FOR STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE LENGTH OF MANDATORY IMPRISONMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 1631730, RELATING TO PENALTIES UPON CONVICTION OF AGGRAVATED STALKING, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM PENALTY; TO AMEND SECTION 1631750, RELATING TO AN ACTION SEEKING A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST A PERSON ENGAGED IN HARASSMENT OR STALKING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT, WHEN A RESTRAINING ORDER IS ISSUED AS A CONDITION OF BOND, A COPY OF THE RESTRAINING ORDER MUST BE SENT BY THE COURT TO THE VICTIM; TO AMEND SECTION 1631770, RELATING TO FORM AND CONTENT OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER GRANTED WITHOUT NOTICE MUST BE ENTERED OF RECORD WITH THE MAGISTRATES COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 1631790, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SERVICE OF CERTIFIED COPIES OF RESTRAINING ORDERS, SO AS TO ALLOW SERVICE TO BE MADE BY MAIL RETURN RECEIPT TO DEFENDANT’S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1631840, RELATING TO A MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION AS A CONDITION OF BAIL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE EVALUATION BE MADE BEFORE BAIL IS SET; AND FURTHER TO REQUIRE THAT THE EVALUATION BE SCHEDULED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE ORDER’S ISSUANCE, THAT THE REPORT BE ISSUED WITHIN FORTYEIGHT HOURS OF EVALUATION, AND THAT THE SOLICITOR ARRANGE FOR A BOND HEARING UPON RECEIPT OF THE REPORT BEFORE A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.
The Committee on Judiciary proposed the following amendment (JUD0481.001), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 4, line 8, in Section 16-3-1720(B), as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 8 in its entirety and inserting therein the following: / misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more /.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator RITCHIE explained the committee amendment.
The committee amendment was adopted.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time, passed and ordered to a third reading with notice of general amendments.
SECOND READING BILLS
The following Bill and Joint Resolutions having been read the second time, were ordered placed on the third reading Calendar:
S.459 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 715470 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION TO USE OTHER MEANS OF VOTING ABSENTEE INSTEAD OF BY PAPER BALLOT IF CERTIFIED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
Senator MARTIN explained the Bill.
S.546 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AUCTIONEERS’ COMMISSION, RELATING TO EXAMINATION, LICENSES, APPRENTICESHIPS, ADVERTISING, PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, DECLARATORY RULINGS, CHANGES OF ADDRESS, AND PROCEDURES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2574, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
S.547 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, RELATING TO GENERAL PROVISIONS, REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE, AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2595, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.