South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 1196


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Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      1196
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20020409
Primary Sponsor:                  Leatherman
All Sponsors:                     Leatherman
Drafted Document Number:          l:\s-res\hkl\001elec.grp.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20020523
Subject:                          Prepass Electronic Preclearance System; 
                                  DPS to implement


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
House   20020523  Adopted, returned with concurrence
House   20020522  Committee report: Favorable            24 HIMR
House   20020430  Introduced, referred to Committee      24 HIMR
Senate  20020425  Adopted, sent to House
Senate  20020424  Polled out of Committee: Favorable     15 ST
Senate  20020409  Introduced, referred to Committee      15 ST


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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 22, 2002

    S. 1196

Introduced by Senator Leatherman

S. Printed 5/22/02--H.

Read the first time April 30, 2002.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON

INVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS

    To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1196) to endorse the deployment of the PrePass electronic preclearance system in South Carolina and to request the Department of Public Safety, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

    That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

RONALD N. FLEMING for Committee.

            

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO ENDORSE THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE PREPASS ELECTRONIC PRECLEARANCE SYSTEM IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SYSTEM.

Whereas, PrePass electronically identifies subscribing commercial vehicles, verifies state-required operating credentials, and checks both axle and gross weight as trucks bypass designated weigh stations and port-of-entry facilities at highway speed, therefore eliminating the need to stop at weigh stations; and

Whereas, electronic preclearance reduces motor carrier costs, increases manufacturer productivity, and improves highway safety; and

Whereas, the PrePass electronic preclearance system is a system developed and maintained by a non-profit entity and has been adopted by 23 other states, including several neighboring states; and

Whereas, participation will be strictly voluntary and strictly limited to carriers meeting established safety and credential criteria; and

Whereas, there shall be minimal state deployment and operation costs. Costs are recouped through fees collected from participating motor carriers, rather than funded by diverting highway user and safety enforcement fees; and

Whereas, PrePass policies are the product of a board of directors comprised of an equal number of motor carriers and state officials to ensure the system provides benefits to both parties; and

Whereas, this system is preferable to other similar systems because carriers can participate without initial up-front fees, long-term contracts, or transponder purchase fees; and

Whereas, South Carolina motor carriers strongly support the deployment of PrePass electronic preclearance in South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, endorse the deployment of the PrePass electronic preclearance system in South Carolina and request the Department of Public Safety to move forward as quickly as possible to implement this system.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety.

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