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

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MARCH 21, 2019

S. 687 (Word version) -- Senators Kimpson and Gambrell: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE LAWRENCE "BILLY" DANIEL ON THE OCCASION OF HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY AND TO WISH HIM A JOYOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND MUCH HAPPINESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 688 (Word version) -- Senator Turner: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-100 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE LIMITED SITUATIONS IN WHICH SEVENTH GRADE AND EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS WHO ATTEND PRIVATE SCHOOLS MAY PARTICIPATE IN HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE SPORTS OFFERED AT PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS; AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 689 (Word version) -- Senator Climer: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO BOARD REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS, BY ADDING SECTION 40-1-75 AND SECTION 40-1-77, TO PROVIDE THAT PROFESSIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MAY NOT SOLELY DENY A LICENSE APPLICATION BASED UPON AN APPLICANT'S PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION UNLESS THE CONVICTION IS FOR A CRIME THAT DIRECTLY RELATES TO THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE SPECIFIC OCCUPATION OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE BEING SOUGHT, TO PROVIDE THAT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MUST IDENTIFY CRIMES THAT WOULD LEAD TO AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION FROM LICENSURE, TO PROVIDE THAT AN APPLICANT MAY OBTAIN A DETERMINATION FROM THE APPROPRIATE BOARD OR COMMISSION CONCERNING WHETHER HIS PRIOR CRIMINAL CONVICTION IS A DISQUALIFYING CONVICTION, TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO APPLICANTS WHO SEEK SUCH A DETERMINATION, TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSURE BY BOARDS AND COMMISSION FOR APPLICANTS WHO COMPLETE CERTAIN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 690 (Word version) -- Senator Campsen: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 48-22-40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY UNIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO CONDUCT TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING USING LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LiDAR) DATA COLLECTIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY STANDARDS, TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FLOOD MITIGATION PROGRAM, AND TO REQUIRE THAT THE TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' WEBSITE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

S. 691 (Word version) -- Senators J. Matthews, Campbell and Grooms: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3360, RELATING TO THE JOB TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3367, RELATING TO THE MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN TAXES FOR CERTAIN TAXPAYERS, SO AS TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM TO TAXPAYERS CREATING AT LEAST FIFTY NEW FULL-TIME JOBS IN A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-3375, RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR PORT CARGO VOLUME INCREASE, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL CREDIT AMOUNT FROM EIGHT MILLION TO NINE MILLION DOLLARS AND TO PROVIDE THAT ONE MILLION DOLLARS MAY BE AWARDED TO A NEW WAREHOUSE OR DISTRIBUTION FACILITY THAT MEETS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND EMPLOYS AT LEAST FIFTY NEW FULL-TIME JOBS IN A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-10-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO JOB DEVELOPMENT CREDITS, SO AS TO ALLOW EIGHTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE MAXIMUM CREDIT TO BE CLAIMED BY BUSINESSES LOCATED IN A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-14-60, RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT, SO AS TO DOUBLE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT FOR ANY QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTIVE EQUIPMENT PROPERTY LOCATED IN A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE STATE SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR MATERIALS HANDLING TO A TAXPAYER THAT INVESTS AT LEAST TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS IN A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE, AND TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TO A TAXPAYER THAT INVESTS AT LEAST FORTY MILLION DOLLARS, IN REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, IN A PORT ENHANCEMENT ZONE.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 692 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TAMASSEE DAR SCHOOL UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 693 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE AMERICAN LEGION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 694 (Word version) -- Senators Young, Setzler and Massey: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF AIKEN COUNTY CORONER TIMOTHY "TIM" CARLTON AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 695 (Word version) -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 5-31-210, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ELECTION AND TERMS OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS IN MUNICIPALITIES, SO AS TO ALLOW A MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE FOR UP TO FOUR ADDITIONAL PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONERS, STAGGERED TERMS FOR ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS, AND REPRESENTATION OF SERVICE AREAS OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPALITY, AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLY ONLY TO COMMISSIONS OF PUBLIC WORKS FOUNDED AFTER 1920.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 696 (Word version) -- Senator Goldfinch: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 63 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM TRANSFERS TO MINORS ACT"; TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNIFORM MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS UNDER WHICH TRANSFERS OF CUSTODIAL PROPERTY MAY BE MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF A MINOR; AND TO REPEAL ARTICLE 5 OF CHAPTER 5, TITLE 63 RELATING TO THE "SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM GIFTS TO MINORS ACT".
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 697 (Word version) -- Senators Rankin, Hutto, Goldfinch, Jackson, Gambrell, Grooms, J. Matthews, Sabb, Hembree, Williams, M. B. Matthews, McElveen, Campsen, Johnson and Harpootlian: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-31-30(B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY PURSUING OR INVESTIGATING THE FEASIBILITY OF A SALE, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY MAY NOT BE SOLD WITHOUT THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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Senator RANKIN spoke on the Bill.

Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 698 (Word version) -- Senators Harpootlian, Goldfinch, Hutto, Sheheen, Climer, McElveen and Kimpson: A BILL SECTION 15-78-150(b) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY TO FUND PURCHASES BY PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND SET PREMIUMS ACCORDING TO RISK AND TO DEVELOP AN ACTUARIAL RATING SYSTEM PLAN, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY SHALL RATE A POLICY ACCORDING TO THE RISK INVOLVED WITH EACH PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES; THE AGGREGATE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE ENTITY; AND ANY UNIQUE EXPOSURES, LOSS HISTORY, OR CLAIMS PENDING AGAINST THE ENTITY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 699 (Word version) -- Senator McLeod: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-425 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO STUDENT THREATS, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR A STUDENT OF A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE WHO MAKES CERTAIN THREATS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 700 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RYAN DOBBS OF THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A STELLAR SEASON AND TO HONOR HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPION TITLE IN HIS WEIGHT CLASS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 701 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TYLER BYARS OF THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A STELLAR SEASON AND TO HONOR HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPION TITLE IN HIS WEIGHT CLASS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 702 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ETHAN POWELL OF THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A STELLAR SEASON AND TO HONOR HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPION TITLE IN HIS WEIGHT CLASS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 703 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AJ DICKERSON OF THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A STELLAR SEASON AND TO HONOR HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPION TITLE IN HIS WEIGHT CLASS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 704 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MATTHEW WILLIAMS OF THE WEST-OAK HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A STELLAR SEASON AND TO HONOR HIM FOR WINNING THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPION TITLE IN HIS WEIGHT CLASS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 4273 (Word version) -- Reps. Willis, G. R. Smith, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brawley, Brown, Bryant, Burns, Calhoon, Caskey, Chellis, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cogswell, Collins, B. Cox, W. Cox, Crawford, Daning, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Garvin, Gilliam, Gilliard, Govan, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hyde, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, Kimmons, King, Kirby, Ligon, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mace, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, McKnight, Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Murphy, B. Newton, W. Newton, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pendarvis, Pope, Ridgeway, Rivers, Robinson, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simmons, Simrill, G. M. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Trantham, Weeks, West, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, R. Williams, S. Williams, Wooten, Young and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO SALUTE JOHN ROBERT CARTER, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF GRAY COURT, WHO, HAVING SERVED THE PUBLIC WITH DISTINCTION FOR FORTY-TWO YEARS, IS WORTHY OF DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HIS DECADES OF COMMITTED SERVICE AND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered returned to the House.

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