South Carolina General Assembly
124th Session, 2021-2022
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR MAY 12, 2021

S. 806 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE PURE FISHING, INC. AS THE LARGEST FISHING-RELATED PRODUCT MANUFACTURER IN THE WORLD AND TO COMMEND PURE FISHING, INC. ON THE COMPANY'S OVER FIFTY YEARS OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S WORKFORCE AND ECONOMY.
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The Concurrent Resolution was adopted, ordered sent to the House.

S. 807 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KATHERINE "KATHY" R. LIGON UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION AND MINISTRY, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 808 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JOY SCHARICH UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE OCONEE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS & VOTER REGISTRATION, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 809 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE 2020 CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 810 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE MASTER SERGEANT JAMES V. ROONEY FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 811 (Word version) -- Senators Kimbrell, Verdin, Garrett, Cash, M. Johnson, Talley and Shealy: A BILL TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL ETHICS AND DIVERSITY ACT"; TO AMEND TITLE 44 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO HEALTH, BY ADDING CHAPTER 139, TO AUTHORIZE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PAYERS NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES THAT VIOLATE THE PRACTITIONER'S OR ENTITY'S CONSCIENCE AND TO PROTECT THESE INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES FROM CIVIL, CRIMINAL, OR ADMINISTRATIVE LIABILITY AND FROM DISCRIMINATION FOR EXERCISING THEIR PERSONAL RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS, AND HEALTH CARE PAYERS FOR VIOLATION OF THE CHAPTER, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

S. 812 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 2, TITLE 40 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO ACCOUNTANTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRACTICE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.

S. 813 (Word version) -- Senator Harpootlian: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-117-10, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD AND THE AREAS FROM WHICH ELECTED MEMBERS ARE SELECTED; TO AMEND SECTION 59-117-20, RELATING TO TERMS OF ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR STAGGERED TERMS BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020; TO AMEND SECTION 59-117-40, RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO REVISE CERTAIN POWERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 59-117-50, RELATING TO MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR HOW SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD MAY BE CALLED.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Education.

S. 814 (Word version) -- Senator Leatherman: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROVIDING QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE PUBLIC.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 815 (Word version) -- Senator McLeod: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND COMMEND KENNETH CORBIN FOR HIS COURAGEOUS ACTIONS IN A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION AND TO OFFER HEARTFELT GRATITUDE FOR HIS HEROISM.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 816 (Word version) -- Senator Allen: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR JAMES O. DOGAN, SUPREME PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE INTERNATIONAL FREE AND ACCEPTED MODERN MASONS, INC. AND ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 817 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SUNDAY, MAY 9, THROUGH SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021, AS "NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF THIS STATE IN INNOVATIVE CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOLS.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 818 (Word version) -- Senator McElveen: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE JOSEPH T. MCELVEEN, JR. UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS MAYOR, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SUMTER AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO COME.
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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3205 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, Lucas, Pope, Elliott, Allison, Hiott, Fry, J. E. Johnson, Jordan, Caskey, B. Newton, Bryant, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, Willis, Huggins, Blackwell, Erickson, Forrest, Hixon, Herbkersman, Thayer, Wooten, Morgan, Daning, Hardee, B. Cox, Bannister, Hewitt, Felder, Stringer, Davis, Calhoon, Oremus, Bennett, Gilliam, West, Haddon, Trantham, Lowe, McGarry, M. M. Smith, Bustos, V. S. Moss, W. Newton, May, Martin, Brittain, McGinnis, Bradley, Ballentine, Dabney, Carter, T. Moore and Kimmons: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO CALL A CONVENTION FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE V OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION LIMITED TO PROPOSING AMENDMENTS THAT IMPOSE FISCAL RESTRAINTS ON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LIMIT THE POWER AND JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND LIMIT THE TERMS OF OFFICE FOR ITS OFFICIALS AND FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RESERVATIONS, UNDERSTANDINGS, AND DECLARATIONS LIMITING THE APPLICATION; AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SELECTION CRITERIA FOR COMMISSIONERS AS WELL AS LIMITATIONS UPON THEIR AUTHORITY.
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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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