TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2004
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
(Statewide Session)
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The Senate assembled at 12:00 Noon, 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 words of St. Peter to his contemporaries (I Peter 2:13ff):
“Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by Him for the punishment of evil doers and for the praise of those who do good…”
Let us pray.
Father, have mercy upon the bedeviled Haitians, so long suffering under poor leadership.
Support our Marines, O Lord. Bless the efforts of Your servant, our President, in the awesome responsibilities of his office, and all good people working for peace and reconciliation among the peoples of our earth.
Hasten the day, Father, when the “seeds of war” shall be plucked from the hearts of all mankind…” And glory, laud and praise be ever thine.”
Amen.
The PRESIDENT called for Petitions, Memorials, Presentments of Grand Juries and such like papers.
CARRIED OVER
S.356 -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE 56 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-205 TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT, UPON REQUEST, MUST PLACE A NOTATION ON AN APPLICANT’S DRIVER’S LICENSE THAT THE APPLICANT IS HEARING IMPAIRED AND IF THE APPLICANT SUFFERS HEARING LOSS OF FORTY DECIBELS OR MORE; AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 56 BY ADDING SECTION 56-3-1930 TO PROVIDE FOR IDENTIFICATION PLACARDS FOR HEARING IMPAIRED DRIVERS.
On motion of Senator MARTIN, with unanimous consent, the Bill was carried over, to be taken up for consideration on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, immediately following the completion of the Call of the Uncontested Calendar.
REGULATION RECEIVED
The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:
Document No. 2898
Agency: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Board of Nursing
SUBJECT: Licensure Examination
Received by Lieutenant Governor March 2, 2004
Referred to Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Review Expiration June 30, 2004
Subject to Sine Die Revision
Doctor of the Day
Senator LEATHERMAN introduced Dr. Conyers O'Bryan of Florence, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator RYBERG rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator SHORT rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator DRUMMOND rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
CO-SPONSORS ADDED
S.917 -- Senators McConnell, Moore, Land, Rankin, Richardson, Elliott, McGill and Kuhn: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE “UNIFORM AND FAIR GOLF COURSE VALUATION ACT OF 2004” BY ADDING SECTION 12-43-365 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF GOLF COURSE REAL PROPERTY IS DETERMINED FOR AD VALOREM TAX PURPOSES AND THE PROCEDURES WHICH APPLY WITH RESPECT TO THIS DETERMINATION.
On motion of Senator KNOTTS, with unanimous consent, the name of Senator KNOTTS was added as a co-sponsor of S. 917.
S.1002 -- Senator Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, TITLE 20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO CHILDCARE FACILITIES, BY ADDING SECTION 20-7-2723 TO REQUIRE THAT ALL GROUP CHILDCARE HOMES AND FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMES ACQUIRE AND MAINTAIN DAY CARE LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS PER OCCURRENCE AND THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THE TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT.
Senators GROOMS and HAWKINS spoke on the Bill.
On motion of Senator HAWKINS, with unanimous consent, the names of Senators HAWKINS and SHORT were added as co-sponsors of S. 1002.
Motion to Ratify Adopted
At 12:37 P.M., Senator McCONNELL asked unanimous consent to make a motion to invite the House of Representatives to attend the Senate Chamber for the purpose of ratifying Acts at 1:00 P.M.
There was no objection and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Motion Adopted
On motion of Senator McCONNELL, with unanimous consent, the Senate agreed that, when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned to meet tomorrow at 11:50 A.M. for the purpose of the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and convening for the Joint Assembly, and upon the conclusion of the Joint Assembly, the Senate agreed to recede until 2:30 P.M.
RECALLED AND COMMITTED
S.1007 -- Senator Ryberg: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5652942, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE IMMOBILIZATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AFTER A PERSON IS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE MUST BE IMMOBILIZED AFTER THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES RECEIVES A CONVICTION OF A PERSON FOR A VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES INSTEAD OF AFTER THE PERSON IS SENTENCED; TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE COURT TO ASCERTAIN THE REGISTRATION NUMBER OR OTHER INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THE IDENTITY OF A VEHICLE TO BE IMMOBILIZED, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL IDENTIFY ALL VEHICLES WHOSE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT CREATES THE CRIME OF FALSIFYING A REPORT CONCERNING VEHICLES OWNED BY OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON, TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE COURT TO ASSESS A FEE OF FORTY DOLLARS FOR EACH VEHICLE OWNED BY OR REGISTERED TO A PERSON CONVICTED OF A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL RELATED OFFENSES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A FEE OF FIFTY DOLLARS MUST BE PAID TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR EACH VEHICLE THAT WAS SUSPENDED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION BEFORE A SUSPENDED REGISTRATION AND LICENSE PLATE MAY BE REINSTATED.
Senator RYBERG asked unanimous consent to make a motion to recall the Bill from the Committee on Transportation.
There was no objection.
Senator RYBERG asked unanimous consent to commit the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary.
There was no objection and the Bill was committed to the Committee on Judiciary.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S. 1018 -- Senator Thomas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY OF CERTAIN HIGHWAY SAFETY MEASURES AND THE IMPACT AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE STUDY SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 28, 2005.
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The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
S. 1019 -- Senator Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 37, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL BOARDS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION; AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF OPTOMETRISTS, BY, AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE, TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, TO CLARIFY THAT THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION COURSES MAY BE TAKEN WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL RATHER THAN AFTER GRADUATION, TO PROVIDE THAT BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, ALL LICENSED OPTOMETRISTS MUST BE LICENSED AS THERAPEUTICALLY-CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS, AND TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.
S. 1020 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REVIEW BOARD, RELATING TO FAILURE TO APPEAR, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2845, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1021 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, CONTRACTORS' LICENSING BOARD, RELATING TO BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2828, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1022 -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF LABOR, OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, RELATING TO RECORDKEEPING, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 2870, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
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Read the first time and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1023 -- Senator Hutto: A SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF THE CONSEJO DE DESAROLLA DE PAPALOAPAN IN XALAPA, MEXICO, IN COSPONSORING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA THE FIRST BINATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION BETWEEN THE STATES OF VERACRUZ AND SOUTH CAROLINA AND EXTENDING THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR ITS INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN WELCOMING AND ACCOMMODATING THIS STATE'S GROWING MEXICAN POPULATION.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1024 -- Senator Fair: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-15-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH A MOTOR VEHICLE USED CAR DEALER OR USED CAR AUCTIONEER IS LOCATED IS THE ONLY GOVERNMENTAL BODY WHICH IS AUTHORIZED TO SPECIFY BY ORDINANCE OR OTHERWISE WHERE THE DEALERSHIP MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THAT JURISDICTION AND THE SIZE, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP IS HOUSED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY REGULATION TO SPECIFY ANY OF THESE CRITERIA AND ANY SUCH CRITERIA PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED ARE NULL AND VOID.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
H. 4482 -- Reps. Cotty, Altman, G. M. Smith, Davenport, Coates, J. Brown, Richardson, Kirsh, Owens, Weeks, Clark, Harrison, J. R. Smith, E. H. Pitts, Walker, Hinson, Whipper and J. E. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 29, TITLE 6, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLANNING, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FEDERAL DEFENSE FACILITIES UTILIZATION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT" WHICH PROVIDES PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES WHEREBY LOCAL PLANNING ENTITIES AND OFFICIALS MUST CONSIDER CERTAIN MATTERS AND TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN REGARD TO DEVELOPMENT IN AREAS CONTIGUOUS TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4833 -- Reps. J. R. Smith, D. C. Smith, Clyburn and Perry: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004, IS AUTHORIZED TO FORGIVE UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY ANY SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT BECAUSE OF SNOW OR EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.
H. 4849 -- Reps. E. H. Pitts, Huggins, 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, 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, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, M. A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, 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 DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA REALTOR DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING REALTORS AND REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS IN OUR STATE.
The Concurrent Resolution was introduced and referred to the Committee on Invitations.
H. 4853 -- Reps. J. Hines and Neilson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LAMAR HIGH SCHOOL "SILVER FOXES" FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH J. R. BOYD AND HIS STAFF FOR WINNING THE 2003 CLASS A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
H. 4854 -- Reps. Harvin, Snow and Kennedy: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST RESPECTED JURISTS, APPELLATE COURT JUDGE CAROL CONNOR, UPON HER DEATH ON FEBRUARY 20, 2004.
The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Senator FAIR from the Committee on Corrections and Penology submitted a favorable with amendment report on:
S.883 -- Senators Fair, Ryberg, Waldrep, Short, Thomas, Mescher, Verdin and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2413210 AND 2413230, BOTH AS AMENDED, RELATING TO GOOD BEHAVIOR, WORK, AND ACADEMIC CREDITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO DEVELOP POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND GUIDELINES TO ALLOW CERTAIN PRISONERS TO RECEIVE A REDUCTION IN THEIR SENTENCES AND TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF TIME THAT MAY BE REDUCED FROM A SENTENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 2427200, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE OF WORK, EDUCATION, OR GOOD CONDUCT CREDITS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN THESE CREDITS MAY BE IMPLEMENTED PURSUANT TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE’S RECOMMENDATION, AND TO ALLOW A COURT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST A PERSON, AGENCY, OR ENTITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30440, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, DRAWINGS, OR SCHEMATICS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICIES WHOSE DISCLOSURE WOULD REASONABLY BE USED TO FACILITATE AN ESCAPE FROM LAWFUL CUSTODY MAY BE EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Senator FAIR from the Committee on Corrections and Penology submitted a favorable report on:
H.4037 -- Rep. G.Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 24327, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE CONFINEMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INMATE CONFINED IN A REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY MAY BE SERVED A WARRANT BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF A COUNTY WHICH PARTICIPATES IN THE FUNDING OF THE FACILITY WITHOUT IT BEING COUNTERSIGNED BY OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTY IF ITS LOCATION IS DIFFERENT.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO A CALL OF THE UNCONTESTED LOCAL AND STATEWIDE CALENDAR.
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.548 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 407110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO MEMBERS OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM TORT LIABILITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY TO INCLUDE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS.
Senator O'DELL explained the Bill.
S.827 -- Senators McConnell and J.Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 39180 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS HIMSELF OUT AS A CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST OR A CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OR THE BOARD OF CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONALS, RESPECTIVELY, AND TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
S.888 -- Senator J.Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 402920, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERSONS WHO MANUFACTURE, SELL, INSTALL, MODIFY, OR ALTER MANUFACTURED HOMES, SO AS TO DEFINE “NEW MANUFACTURED HOME”.
S.998 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 178 OF 1995 BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH TO SECTION 1 REQUIRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE MCCORMICK COUNTY COUNCIL, BE APPOINTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE SENATORS AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS REPRESENTING MCCORMICK COUNTY TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS.
COMMITTEE AMENDED ADOPTED
READ THE SECOND TIME
WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS
S.638 -- Senator Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 251145 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICES FROM APPROPRIATED MONIES DIRECTLY PAYABLE FROM THE STATE TREASURER TO EACH COUNTY OFFICE INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the General Committee.
The General Committee proposed the following amendment (S638COMMAMEND), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, beginning on line 22, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting therein the following:
/SECTION 1. Chapter 11, Title 25 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
“Section 25-11-45. Notwithstanding Section 1-30-110 (4), a County Veterans Affairs Office must be funded with monies appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose and payable directly to the County Treasurer’s Office by the State Treasurer.”/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
Senator RICHARDSON explained the committee amendment.
The committee amendment was adopted.
There being no further amendments, the Bill was read the second time and ordered placed on the Third Reading Calendar with notice of general amendments.
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ADOPTED
READ THE SECOND TIME
WITH NOTICE OF GENERAL AMENDMENTS
S.897 -- Senator Leatherman: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-9-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY CHANGES ADOPTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL ARE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE AND DO NOT HAVE TO BE READOPTED IN SUBSEQUENT CODE CYCLES.
The Senate proceeded to a consideration of the Bill, the question being the adoption of the amendment proposed by the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
The Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry proposed the following amendment (S-897 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT), which was adopted:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION1.Chapter 9, Title 6 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
“Section 6-9-55.Any modifications to the building codes authorized by Section 6-9-50, adopted pursuant to Section 6-9-40, are incorporated into those codes and do not require readoption by the council in subsequent editions of the codes, provided the code section has not been amended in the latest edition. However, a code modification may be reconsidered each time new editions are published.”