South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 444

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 9, 2003

S. 444

Introduced by Senators Matthews, Patterson and Ford

S. Printed 4/9/03--H.

Read the first time March 11, 2003.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 444) to provide that for fiscal year 2002-2003 only, all universities' appropriated funds to be used to support basic and applied research in information and technology outreach opportunities for South Carolina's rural, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

ROBERT W. HARRELL, JR. for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES IS:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

This bill would have no impact on the General Fund of the State. Currently, there is only one institution that has other funds authorized for outreach opportunities for South Carolina's rural and urban citizens. This resolution would allow that institution to use these funds for instructional and operational purposes only.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

A JOINT RESOLUTION

TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 ONLY, ALL UNIVERSITIES' APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH IN INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S RURAL AND URBAN CITIZENS MAY ALSO USE THESE FUNDS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL AND ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and for fiscal year 2002-2003 only, all universities appropriated funds to be used to support basic and applied research in information and technology outreach opportunities for South Carolina's rural and urban citizens may also use these funds for instructional and essential operational purposes only. Before utilization of these funds for instructional and other essential operational purposes, a certified public accountant retained by the university must first certify in writing to the Office of State Budget that all other cost-saving methods have been exhausted. A copy of the certification must be forwarded to the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

SECTION    2.    This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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