Tuesday, May 25, 2010
(Statewide Session)
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TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2010
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:
Just a few days ago in many of our places of worship we heard these words: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.”
(Acts 2:1-2)
Please join me as we bow in prayer:
Holy God, how very much do we need Your Spirit to blow through this Chamber, touching and inspiring every Senator and staff member here. So move these leaders that they are able to focus on those significant matters which affect so many people in this State. May each Senator feel the power of Your Holy Presence, Lord, and may every person in this entire State House be blessed by You in marvelous ways. In Your loving name we pray, dear Lord.
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 Mark C. Sanford:
Local Appointment
Initial Appointment, Greenville County Magistrate, with the term to commence April 30, 2010, and to expire April 30, 2014
James F. Hicks III, 11 Amberjack Court, Taylors, SC 29687 VICE Austin J. Tothacer, Jr.
Motion to Ratify Adopted
At 12:25 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 1:30 P.M.
There was no objection and a message was sent to the House accordingly.
Point of Quorum
At 12:25 P.M., Senator SETZLER made the point that a quorum was not present. It was ascertained that a quorum was present.
The Senate resumed.
Doctor of the Day
Senator ANDERSON introduced Dr. James Fowler of Greenville, S.C., Doctor of the Day.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator THOMAS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator LARRY MARTIN rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
POINT OF ORDER
Senator LARRY MARTIN moved that it be the Sense of the Senate if an uncontested Bill on the Uncontested Statewide Third Reading Calendar had not received a roll call vote on second reading, the Bill would receive an automatic roll call vote on the question of third reading.
Point of Order
Senator SCOTT raised a Point of Order that the Senator’s remarks were violative of Rule 13 in that the Senator was making an Expression of Personal Interest which would be limited to five minutes and the Senator had exceeded that time limit.
The PRESIDENT sustained the Point of Order.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator LEVENTIS rose for an Expression of Personal Interest.
PRESIDENT Pro Tempore PRESIDES
At 1:18 P.M., Senator McCONNELL assumed the Chair.
Expression of Personal Interest
Senator ROSE was recognized for an Expression of Personal Interest and announced that it was his and Mrs. Rose’s 25thwedding anniversary today.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
The following were introduced:
S. 1471 -- Senators Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Bright, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mulvaney, Nicholson, O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Shoopman, Thomas, Verdin and Williams: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE WHITE KNOLL HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2010 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S EXCEPTIONAL PLAYERS, COACHES, AND STAFF.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1472 -- Senators McConnell, Sheheen and Malloy: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MRS. ELEANOR JANE HAIGLER PATE ON THE OCCASION OF HER ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HER A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND CONTINUED HEALTH AND HAPPINESS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1473 -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MR. ROBERT WILLIAM BARFIELD UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR NEARLY THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1474 -- Senators Alexander and L. Martin: A SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE SECRETARY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO REINSTATE THE FREEDOM TEAM SALUTE COMMENDATION PROGRAM.
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On motion of Senator ALEXANDER, with unanimous consent, the Senate Resolution was introduced and ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
S. 1475 -- Senator Leventis: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LIEUTENANT COLONEL THOMAS G. FOLSE OF CHARLESTON COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
S. 1476 -- Senator Knotts: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND JOE H. BEDENBAUGH, LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING, FOR HIS THIRTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED 2010 JOSEPH M. BEDENBAUGH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE
Senator ALEXANDER from the General Committee polled out H.5001 favorable:
H.5001 -- Reps. Limehouse, Harrell, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G.A.Brown, H.B.Brown, R.L.Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Nanney, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D.C.Smith, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A.D.Young and T.R.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27 THROUGH OCTOBER 3, 2010, “SOUTH CAROLINA MEDAL OF HONOR WEEK” AND CALLING UPON SOUTH CAROLINIANS TO PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS THAT WEEK PAYING TRIBUTE TO RECIPIENTS OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR AND TO REFLECT ON THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN EVERY GENERATION.
Poll of the General Committee
Polled 16; Ayes 16; Nays 0; Not Voting 1
AYES
AlexanderO’DellMartin, Larry
KnottsSheheenReese
LourieBryantBright
ClearyColemanCromer
HayesJacksonScott
Shoopman
Total--16
NAYS
Total--0
NOT VOTING
Ford
Total--1
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 19, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has sustained the veto by the Governor on R.200, H.4347 by a vote of 72 to39:
(R200, H4347) -- Reps. Cooper and White: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 2771, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TAX BILLS AND REVENUE IMPACT STATEMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE IMPACT STATEMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY THE CHIEF ECONOMIST OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS OF THE STATE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD; AND TO AMEND SECTION 2778, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF A REVENUE IMPACT OF A PROVISION FOR PURPOSES OF ITS INCLUSION IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL AND CHANGES IN THE OFFICIAL REVENUE ESTIMATE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE IMPACTS MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE CHIEF ECONOMIST OF THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND STATISTICS AND THAT THE BOARD OF ECONOMIC ADVISORS SHALL ADJUST ITS ESTIMATES TO REFLECT THESE CERTIFICATIONS AND MAKE OTHER ADJUSTMENTS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY IN THE FINAL VERSION OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
S.391 -- Senators Ryberg, McConnell, Verdin, Bryant, Cleary, Campsen, Shoopman, Campbell, Rose, Davis, Bright, S.Martin and Sheheen: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 4129300 SO AS CREATE THE WORKFORCE DEPARTMENT APPELLATE PANEL WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF A VACANCY, TO REQUIRE THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION MUST CONSTITUTE THE INITIAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE NEW PANEL, TO PROVIDE THE PANEL SHALL DISSOLVE WHEN THE MEMBERS’ TERMS EXPIRE IN 2012, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED APPELLATE PROCEDURES; BY ADDING SECTION 4129310 SO AS TO TRANSFER THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE; TO AMEND SECTION 13010, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT, SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH; TO AMEND SECTION 412910, RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 41 MUST BE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE AND TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 412920, RELATING TO THE CHAIRMAN, QUORUM, AND FILLING OF A VACANCY ON THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING LANGUAGE AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE MUST BE MANAGED AND OPERATED BY A DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, AND THAT THE DIRECTOR IS SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY THE GOVERNOR AT HIS DISCRETION BY EXECUTIVE ORDER; TO AMEND SECTION 412930, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SECRETARY OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXISTING LANGUAGE AND PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE OR HIS DESIGNEE MUST RECEIVE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND OFFICIAL EXPENSES AS PROVIDED BY LAW FOR EXECUTING THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 817370, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCESS, SO AS TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE AMONG THOSE EXEMPTED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 412710, 412730, 4127150, 4127160, 4127190, 4127210, AS AMENDED, 4127230, 4127235, AS AMENDED, 4127260, AS AMENDED, 4127360, 4127370, AS AMENDED, 4127380, 4127390, 4127510, 4127550, 4127560, 4127570, 4127580, 4127600, 4127610, 4127620, 4127630, 4127670, 412940, 412950, 412960, 412970, 412980, 412990, 4129100, 4129110, 4129120, AS AMENDED, 4129130, 4129140, 4129150, 4129170, AS AMENDED, 4129180, 4129190, 4129200, 4129210, 4129220, 4129230, 4129240, 4129250, 4129270, 4129280, 4129290, 413310, 413320, 413330, 413340, 413345, 413380, AS AMENDED, 413390, 4133100, 4133110, 4133120, 4133130, 4133170, 4133180, 4133190, 4133200, 4133210, 4133430, 4133460, 4133470, 4133610, 4133710, 413510, 413530, 4135100, 4135110, AS AMENDED, 4135115, AS AMENDED, 4135120, AS AMENDED, 4135125, 4135126, 4135130, AS AMENDED, 4135140, 4135330, 4135340, 4135410, 4135420, AS AMENDED, 4135450, 4135610, 4135630, 4135640, AS AMENDED, 4135670, 4135680, AS AMENDED, 4135690, 4135700, 4135710, AS AMENDED, 4135720, 4135730, 4135740, 4135750, AS AMENDED, 413720, 413730, 413930, 413940, 414120, AS AMENDED, 414140, AS AMENDED, 414150, 414210, 414220, 414230, AND 414240, ALL RELATING TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENT PROVISIONS, SO AS TO CONFORM THEM TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 4129260 RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION TO FILE OPINIONS OR OFFICIAL MINUTES.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.3066 -- Reps. Ballentine, Haley, J.R.Smith, Hamilton, Wylie, Simrill, Huggins, E.H.Pitts, CobbHunter, Harrell, G.M.Smith, Gullick, J.E.Smith, Merrill, Phillips, Jennings, Owens, G.R.Smith, Daning, Rice, Knight, Funderburk, Harrison, Crawford, Kirsh, Bedingfield, Allison, Stringer, T.R.Young, Agnew, Gunn, Bingham, Toole, Millwood, Stavrinakis, Miller, Battle, Hutto, Erickson, Clemmons, Horne, Lucas, Bales, Whipper and R.L.Brown: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 813365, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES AND REPORTS, SO AS TO MAKE IT APPLICABLE TO COUNTY, SCHOOL BOARD, AND MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN ADDITION TO STATEWIDE ELECTIONS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8131308, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE CERTIFIED CAMPAIGN REPORTS BY CANDIDATES AND COMMITTEES, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THEY MUST BE FILED FORTYEIGHT HOURS AFTER THEIR RECEIPT STARTING AFTER THE FILING OF THE PRE-ELECTION REPORT.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.3358 -- Reps. Harrison, Weeks, Horne, Hutto and Whipper: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 433510, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF TERMS USED IN THE OMNIBUS ADULT PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF “INVESTIGATIVE ENTITY” AND “NEGLECT”; TO AMEND SECTION 433540, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS OF AN INVESTIGATIVE ENTITY UPON RECEIVING A REPORT OF ADULT ABUSE, SO AS TO FURTHER SPECIFY AND CLARIFY PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING CASES IN WHICH THERE IS A REASONABLE SUSPICION OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 433585, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO REPORT ADULT ABUSE WHEN REQUIRED TO REPORT, SO AS TO DELETE PROVISIONS AUTHORIZING DISCIPLINARY ACTION WHEN A PERSON WHO HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT ABUSE OCCURRED FAILS TO REPORT AND TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES IF A CAREGIVER, DUE TO RECKLESS DISREGARD FOR THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF A VULNERABLE ADULT, NEGLECTS OR CAUSES GREAT BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO A VULNERABLE ADULT.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.3536 -- Reps. J.E.Smith and McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 175130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF CORONERS, SO AS TO INCREASE THOSE QUALIFICATIONS BY REQUIRING THOSE PERSONS WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS TO ALSO HAVE AT LEAST SIX YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD, BY REQUIRING THOSE PERSONS WITH A TWO YEAR ASSOCIATE DEGREE TO ALSO HAVE FOUR YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD, AND BY REQUIRING THOSE PERSONS WITH A FOUR YEAR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE TO ALSO HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD; AND TO REQUIRE THAT A CANDIDATE FOR CORONER FILE A SWORN AFFIDAVIT WITH THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PERSON’S POLITICAL PARTY UNDER SPECIFIED TIME FRAMES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF THE AFFIDAVIT BY PETITION CANDIDATES, AND TO DELINEATE THE INFORMATION THAT THE AFFIDAVIT MUST CONTAIN.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.3630 -- Rep. Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-15-90, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT OF A MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMMISSION IN EACH MUNICIPALITY TO CONDUCT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL ELECTION COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF TO COMPLETE A TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CONDUCTED BY THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.3719 -- Reps. Clemmons, Weeks, Willis and Dillard: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 233240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF A MISSING PERSON REPORT TO THE MISSING PERSON INFORMATION CENTER, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSING PERSON, MAY SUBMIT A MISSING PERSON REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 233250, RELATING TO THE DISSEMINATION OF MISSING PERSON REPORT DATA, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSING PERSON REPORT TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY; TO AMEND SECTION 233270, RELATING TO THE DUTY OF A PERSON WHO SUBMITS A MISSING PERSON REPORT TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR THE MISSING PERSON INFORMATION CENTER TO NOTIFY BOTH ENTITIES OF THE LOCATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINED IN THE REPORT WHOSE LOCATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR A MISSING PERSON MAY SUBMIT A MISSING PERSON REPORT TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OR TO THE MISSING PERSON INFORMATION CENTER; AND BY ADDING SECTION 233330 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE SYSTEM FOR THE RAPID DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING A MISSING PERSON WHO IS BELIEVED TO BE SUFFERING FROM DEMENTIA OR OTHER COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT.
and has ordered the Bill enrolled for Ratification.
Very respectfully,
Speaker of the House
Received as information.
Message from the House
Columbia, S.C., May 20, 2010
Mr. President and Senators:
The House respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it concurs in the amendments proposed by the Senate to:
H.3803 -- Reps. Bannister, Harrison and Weeks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 621201, 621304, 621401, 621403, 622205, 622402, 623203, 623401, 623403, 623409, 623414, 623502, 623503, 623604, 623607, 623611, 623806, 623911, 6231001, 6231008, 6231101, 6231102, 6231309, 625101, 625303, 625305, 625307, 625309, 625310, 625401, 625402, 625405, 625407, 625411, 625412, 625416, 625419, 625428, 625430, 625501, 625504, AS AMENDED, 625604, AND 625608, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, ALL RELATING TO THE VARIOUS ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE AFFAIRS OF DECEDENTS, PROTECTED PERSONS, MINORS, AND INCAPACITATED PERSONS FALLING UNDER THE SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION OF THE PROBATE COURT, SO AS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A FORMAL PROCEEDING AND AN APPLICATION TO THE COURT AND THE PROCEDURAL RULES GOVERNING EACH, TO REQUIRE THE FILING AND SERVICE OF A SUMMONS AND PETITION TO COMMENCE A FORMAL PROCEEDING, AND TO DISTINGUISH THAT REQUIREMENT OF SUMMONS AND PETITION FROM THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR A HEARING ON A PETITION; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 62-1-403, 623703, 627105, 627201, 627303, 627305, 627414, 627505, 627604, 627709, 627814, 627902, 627903, 627904, 627933, AND 6271013, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRUST CODE, SO AS TO SUBSTITUTE “PERSON” FOR “PARENT” AND “ISSUE” FOR “CHILD”, DELETE THE REQUIREMENT OF A TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON A CERTIFICATE OF TRUST, ALLOW CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENTS TO A PROSPECTIVE TRUSTEE, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.