South Carolina General Assembly
123rd Session, 2019-2020
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR JANUARY 29, 2019

S. 434 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MAC CREDILLE UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FORTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND GAMECOCKS ATHLETICS, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 435 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE KEVIN YON OF YON FAMILY FARMS AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED THE 2018 SOUTHEASTERN FARMER OF THE YEAR.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 436 (Word version) -- Senator Setzler: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE CORPORAL CONNIE FLEMING STRICKLAND, THE FIRST WOMAN PROMOTED TO THE RANK OF CORPORAL IN THE HISTORY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL, FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND FOR HER NOTABLE ROLE IN PAVING THE WAY FOR WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 437 (Word version) -- Senator Nicholson: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE THE NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, BAND DIRECTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SENSATIONAL SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2018 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 438 (Word version) -- Senators Corbin and Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 56-5-1210(A), 56-5-1220(A) AND (B), AND 56-5-1230 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF A DRIVER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, TO REVISE THE PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THESE PROVISIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 439 (Word version) -- Senators Leatherman, Grooms, Campbell and Williams: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3375, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR A PORT CARGO VOLUME INCREASE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF THE AVAILABLE TAX CREDITS FOR PORT CARGO VOLUME INCREASES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A PORT TRANSPORTATION CREDIT FOR THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING FREIGHT, GOODS, AND MATERIALS FROM QUALIFYING FACILITIES LOCATED IN CERTAIN COUNTIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO A SOUTH CAROLINA PORT FACILITY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PORT FACILITY IS A DISTRIBUTION FACILITY FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 440 (Word version) -- Senator Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-65-20(4) AND (8) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEXTILES COMMUNITIES REVITALIZATION ACT, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN CAP ON REHABILITATION EXPENSES ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN REHABILITATED BUILDINGS ON CONTIGUOUS PARCELS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 441 (Word version) -- Senator Nicholson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-7-290, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF VOTING PRECINCTS IN GREENWOOD COUNTY, SO AS TO REDESIGNATE THE MAP NUMBER ON WHICH THE NAMES OF THESE PRECINCTS MAY BE FOUND AND MAINTAINED BY THE REVENUE AND FISCAL AFFAIRS OFFICE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 442 (Word version) -- Senators Verdin, Alexander, Allen, Bennett, Campbell, Campsen, Cash, Climer, Corbin, Cromer, Davis, Fanning, Gambrell, Goldfinch, Gregory, Grooms, Harpootlian, Hembree, Hutto, Jackson, Johnson, Kimpson, Leatherman, Malloy, Martin, Massey, J. Matthews, M. B. Matthews, McElveen, McLeod, Nicholson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Rice, Sabb, Scott, Senn, Setzler, Shealy, Sheheen, Talley, Turner, Williams and Young: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF ROBERT ADAMS, VI, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 443 (Word version) -- Senators Hutto and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 22-3-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT ON ALL CIVIL FILINGS IN MAGISTRATES COURT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION AND ALLOCATION OF THE ASSESSMENT; AND TO AMEND SECTION 22-8-40, RELATING TO THE SALARIES OF FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC SALARIES FOR MAGISTRATES IN COUNTIES WITH CERTAIN POPULATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTS FOR FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE CHIEF MAGISTRATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES MAGISTRATES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED STATE EMPLOYEES.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 444 (Word version) -- Senators Hembree, Davis, Shealy, Young, Climer, Gregory, Fanning, Harpootlian and Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 1-7-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AT CIRCUIT COURT AND PREPARATION AND PUBLICATION OF THE DOCKET, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE ROLE OF THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR IN THE DEVELOPMENT, DISSEMINATION, AND EXECUTION OF THE GENERAL SESSIONS COURT DOCKET PLAN; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ABILITY OF THE CIRCUIT SOLICITOR TO ADMINISTER THE DOCKET MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH A DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL; TO ALLOW FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT TO RULE ON CASES AND CONTROVERSIES ARISING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DOCKET; AND TO PRESERVE ALL CRIME VICTIMS' CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 445 (Word version) -- Senators Gambrell and Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-80 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT A DIRECT PRIMARY CARE AGREEMENT IS NOT A CONTRACT OF INSURANCE, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR A DIRECT PRIMARY CARE AGREEMENT, AND TO REQUIRE A DIRECT PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER TO REPORT ITS PARTICIPATION IN A DIRECT PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.

S. 446 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-19-455 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ENUMERATED ACTIVITIES AT LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, LAKE BLALOCK, AND SPARTANBURG MUNICIPAL RESERVOIR #1 IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY; AND TO REPEAL ACT 465 OF 2002 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAFETY AND SECURITY DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE COMMISSION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF SPARTANBURG.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

S. 447 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 26 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRONIC NOTARY PUBLIC ACT", TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS, ESTABLISH FEES THAT MAY BE CHARGED FOR CERTAIN ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACTS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC NOTARIAL ACT, TO ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PROMULGATE AND ENFORCE RELATED REGULATIONS, AND TO DESIGNATE THE EXISTING SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 26 AS ARTICLE 1 AND ENTITLE IT "GENERAL PROVISIONS".
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.

S. 448 (Word version) -- Senators Davis, McLeod, Shealy, Jackson, Hutto, J. Matthews, McElveen and Campbell: A BILL TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 138, TO PROVIDE THAT QUALIFIED LICENSED PHARMACISTS MAY PRESCRIBE AND ADMINISTER INJECTABLE HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES AND PRESCRIBE AND DISPENSE SELF-ADMINISTERED HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES UNDER A STANDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ORDER, TO PROVIDE FOR WRITTEN JOINT PROTOCOL PROVISIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 449 (Word version) -- Senator Campbell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 4-10-330, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE CAPITAL PROJECT SALES TAX, SO AS TO ALLOW THE TAX TO BE USED FOR CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 450 (Word version) -- Senator Fanning: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR AUSTIN GEER, A SENIOR AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS, FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE TENTH ANNUAL LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 451 (Word version) -- Senator Senn: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE AND CELEBRATE THE COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF THE USS CHARLESTON (LCS 18) TO BE HELD IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA ON SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 452 (Word version) -- Senator Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERSONS LIABLE FOR TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS ON REAL PROPERTY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES ARE EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE DISABILITY OCCURS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 453 (Word version) -- Senator Harpootlian: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY REPEALING SECTION 30-4-40 RELATING TO MATTERS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; AND SECTION 30-4-70 RELATING TO MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES THAT MAY BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 454 (Word version) -- Senators Shealy, Turner, Cromer, Campbell, Young and Talley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-10 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS, TO ESTABLISH THE DIVISION WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIRECTOR MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND CONFIRMED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO ENUMERATE THE DIVISION'S POWERS AND DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-20 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS, TO ENUMERATE SPECIFIC DUTIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL, TRAINING, AND ACCREDITATION OF COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "VETERAN" FOR THE PURPOSES OF APPOINTING COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT NONVETERANS TO SERVE AS COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR PERSONS CURRENTLY SERVING AS COUNTY VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICERS, AND TO REMOVE LOCAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.

S. 455 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-630(A) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL LICENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT A BOARD OR COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE A TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL LICENSE TO THE SPOUSE OF AN ACTIVE DUTY MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-1-640(A) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE CONSIDERATION OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE COMPLETED BY AN INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROFESSIONAL OR OCCUPATIONAL BOARD OR COMMISSION SHALL ACCEPT THE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE COMPLETED BY A MEMBER OF THE MILITARY IN ORDER TO SATISFY THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION OR APPROVAL FOR LICENSE EXAMINATION IN THIS STATE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 456 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - PANEL FOR DIETETICS, RELATING TO LICENSURE BY REGISTRATION; AND LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4851, 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. 457 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION, RELATING TO AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION (REPEAL SPECIFIC REGULATIONS), DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4846, 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. 458 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4821, 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. 459 (Word version) -- Senator Harpootlian: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE AMERICA'S CLOGGING ALL*STARS FOR THEIR SHOW-STOPPING PERFORMANCES IN THE 2019 LONDON NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 460 (Word version) -- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, RELATING TO BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND MARITAL AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 4862, 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. 461 (Word version) -- Senators Sheheen and Gambrell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, SO AS TO INCREASE THE DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, AND MEMBERS OF THE STATE GUARD FROM THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H. 3747 (Word version) -- Rep. Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE DONALD W. BEATTY, TO ADDRESS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION ON THE STATE OF THE JUDICIARY AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

H. 3773 (Word version) -- Reps. Lucas, Funderburk and Wheeler: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, UPON THE PASSING OF GRADY GLENN NEWMAN OF KERSHAW COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

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