House Journal for Feb. 14, 2007 - South Carolina Legislature Online

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2007

Indicates Matter Stricken

Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:

Our thought for today is from Proverbs 16:20: “Whoever gives heed to instructions prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.”

Let us pray. Most gracious God, fill us with knowledge and the will to trust that You will give us strength, courage, wisdom and integrity to do the work we have been elected to do. Be present with us this day in our endeavors to make right decisions. Be present and comfort Kathy Culvern and her family on the loss of her brother. Bless our Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker and all who serve. Protect our defenders of freedom as they protect us. In the name of our Lord. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

MOTION ADOPTED

Rep. FUNDERBURK moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Dr. Paul Ariel Wood of Camden, which was agreed to.

REGULATION RECEIVED

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration:

Document No. 3096

Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control

Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-56-10, et seq. and Section 44-56-30

Hazardous Waste Management Regulations

Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives

February 14, 2007

Referred to Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Legislative Review Expiration June 14, 2007

REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEE

Rep. CATO, from the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, submitted a favorable report on:

H. 3396 -- Reps. Cato, Harrell, Sandifer, Bales, Battle, G.Brown, Chellis, Cooper, Haley, Hamilton, Harrison, Herbkersman, Howard, Jennings, Leach, Mack, Merrill, Ott, Owens, Perry, Scarborough, Thompson, Huggins and Dantzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-12-5, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES, FUNDING, AND PREEMPTION PROVISIONS IN REGARD TO CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES, SO AS TO INCLUDE VIDEO SERVICES THEREIN; TO AMEND ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 12 OF TITLE 58, RELATING TO STATE-ISSUED CERTIFICATES OF FRANCHISE AUTHORITY FOR THE PROVISION OF CABLE SERVICES, SO AS TO ALSO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE APPLICABLE TO VIDEO SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH WIRELINE FACILITIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-9-2200, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES".

Ordered for consideration tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS

The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:

H. 3513 -- Reps. Govan, Whipper, Mitchell, Alexander, Battle, Breeland, Chellis, Hayes, Hodges, Jefferson, Mack, Miller, Moss and Stavrinakis: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE ERNEST F. "FRITZ" HOLLINGS MONUMENT COMMISSION AND PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 3514 -- Reps. Harrell, Toole, Pinson, Dantzler, Hayes, Leach, J.R.Smith and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-310, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE, SO AS TO DELETE THE DEFINITION FOR "OFFICE"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 11-35-1524, RELATING TO VENDOR PREFERENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PREFERENCES FOR END PRODUCTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA AND FROM THE UNITED STATES AND FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS WHO EMPLOY INDIVIDUALS DOMICILED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, PROVIDE FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PREFERENCES, PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION FOR THE PREFERENCES AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE APPLICATION, AND TO MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PREFERENCES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 3515 -- Reps. Herbkersman, Whipper, Hagood, Hayes, Hodges, Jefferson, Leach, Limehouse, G.M.Smith and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN INSURER DOING BUSINESS IN THIS STATE WHO ISSUES A POLICY COVERING PROPERTY TO GIVE A DISCOUNT TO A POLICY HOLDER WHO INSTALLS AND MAINTAINS OPERABLE STORM SHUTTERS ON THE INSURED PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3516 -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER, SALESPERSON, OR PROPERTY MANAGER, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL RECORD REPORTS AND SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT IS OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3517 -- Rep. Merrill: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 58-35-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL UTILITY AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE POWER LINES CONSTRUCTED, INSTALLED, OR MODIFIED AFTER JULY 1, 2007, MUST BE LOCATED UNDER GROUND AND TO ALLOW THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE APPROPRIATE UTILITY A FEE TO OFFSET THE COST OF BURYING THE POWER LINES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 3522 -- Reps. Duncan, Ballentine, Merrill, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bowen, Gullick, Haley, Herbkersman, Littlejohn, Ott, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Scarborough, Taylor and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3650 SO AS TO ENACT THE "COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INVESTMENT ACT", TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS ALLOWED AN INCOME TAX CREDIT UP TO ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS A YEAR FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE FOR A COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL THAT RECEIVES A CONTRIBUTION TO DETERMINE HOW THE FUNDS ARE SPENT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT TOTAL TAX CREDITS CLAIMED MAY NOT EXCEED FIVE MILLION DOLLARS EACH YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

S. 14 -- Senators Hayes, Campsen, Vaughn, Mescher, Knotts, Verdin, Alexander, Lourie and Malloy: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-13-770, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE GUARD RAIL OF A VOTING BOOTH, TO AUTHORIZE A DEPENDENT CHILD OF A QUALIFIED ELECTOR TO ACCOMPANY THE QUALIFIED ELECTOR IN THE VOTING BOOTH WHILE HE IS CASTING HIS BALLOT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 65 -- Senators Martin, Vaughn, McConnell, Knotts, Verdin, Fair, Alexander and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 27-5-75, TO PROVIDE A RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS TO A CEMETERY, BURIAL GROUND, OR GRAVE LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR FAMILY MEMBERS, CLOSE FRIENDS, DESCENDANTS OF DECEASED PERSONS, CEMETERY PLOT OWNERS, PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN A LAWFUL BURIAL, OR PERSONS ENGAGING IN GENEALOGY RESEARCH.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 69 -- Senators Rankin, Campsen, McConnell, Knotts, Cleary, Fair and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-740, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REPRESENTATION OF A PERSON BY A PUBLIC OFFICIAL BEFORE A GOVERNMENTAL BODY, SO AS TO REQUIRE A STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL PUBLIC OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO COMPLY WITH RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS, TO ALLOW A PUBLIC OFFICIAL TO REMAIN IN OFFICE IF THE RECUSAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET, TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNMENTAL BODY FROM REMOVING OR DISALLOWING A PERSON TO SERVE IN OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT BASED ON RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, FAMILIAL STATUS, DISABILITY, OR OCCUPATION, AND TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS WITH WHOM A MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC MEMBER, OR PUBLIC EMPLOYEE IS ASSOCIATED FROM REPRESENTING A PERSON BEFORE AN AGENCY, UNIT, OR SUBUNIT OF THE MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

S. 96 -- Senators Sheheen and Fair: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 OF THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-4155, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO USE, OFFER FOR USE, PURCHASE, OFFER TO PURCHASE, SELL, OFFER TO SELL, OR POSSESS AN ALCOHOL WITHOUT LIQUID DEVICE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES AND EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3518 -- Reps. Neilson, Lucas and Vick: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 102 IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY/DARLINGTON COUNTY LINE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ROAD S1380 "JAMES THOMAS 'TOM' TEAL ROAD" AS A LASTING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JAMES THOMAS 'TOM' TEAL WHO SERVED AS CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MAGISTRATE FROM 1964 TO 1994, AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "JAMES THOMAS 'TOM' TEAL ROAD".

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3519 -- Rep. Duncan: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. WILLIE "ED" LITTLE OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS TEACHER, COACH, AND PRINCIPAL, AND TO HONOR HIM FOR THE LASTING POSITIVE IMPACT HE HAS HAD ON THE CITIZENS OF HIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF CLINTON, AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

The following was introduced:

H. 3520 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN PACERS GOLF TEAM FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 2006 SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING ITS THIRD CONSECUTIVE NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, AND TO HONOR THE TEAM'S SUPERLATIVE PLAYERS, COACH, AND STAFF.

The Resolution was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

On motion of Rep. PERRY, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 3521 -- Rep. Perry: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN PACERS GOLF TEAM, COACH, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AT A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THEM ON THEIR OUTSTANDING SEASON AND FOR CAPTURING THE 2006 NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the privilege of the floor of the South Carolina House of Representatives be extended to the University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers golf team, coach, and school officials, at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of recognizing and commending them on their outstanding season and for capturing the 2006 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Championship title.

The Resolution was adopted.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 280 -- Senator Verdin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF A MARKER OR MEMORIAL AT AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION AT THE BLOODY ANGLE IN THE MULE SHOE ON THE BATTLEFIELDS FOR THE SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE THAT RECOGNIZES THE SIGNIFICANT ROLE OF SOUTH CAROLINIAN SOLDIERS IN THE BATTLE AT SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE.

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

ROLL CALL

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:

Agnew / Alexander / Anderson
Anthony / Bales / Ballentine
Bannister / Barfield / Battle
Bedingfield / Bingham / Bowen
Bowers / Brady / Branham
Brantley / Breeland / G.Brown
R.Brown / Cato / Ceips
Chalk / Chellis / Clemmons
Clyburn / Cobb-Hunter / Cooper
Cotty / Crawford / Dantzler
Delleney / Duncan / Edge
Frye / Funderburk / Gambrell
Govan / Gullick / Hagood
Haley / Hardwick / Harrell
Harrison / Hart / Harvin
Hayes / Herbkersman / Hinson
Hiott / Hodges / Hosey
Howard / Huggins / Jefferson
Kelly / Kirsh / Knight
Leach / Limehouse / Littlejohn
Loftis / Lowe / Lucas
Mack / Mahaffey / McLeod
Merrill / Miller / Mitchell
Moss / Mulvaney / J.M.Neal
Neilson / Ott / Owens
Parks / Perry / Pinson
E.H.Pitts / M.A.Pitts / Rice
Rutherford / Sandifer / Scarborough
Scott / Sellers / Shoopman
Skelton / D.C.Smith / F.N.Smith
G.M.Smith / G.R.Smith / J.R.Smith
W.D.Smith / Spires / Stavrinakis
Stewart / Talley / Taylor
Thompson / Toole / Umphlett
Vick / Walker / White
Whitmire / Witherspoon / Young

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE

I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, February 14.

Creighton Coleman / Glenn Hamilton
Gloria Haskins / Joseph Neal
Robert Williams / Thad Viers
Ralph Davenport
Gary Simrill / David Weeks

Total Present--117

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. JENNINGS a leave of absence for the day due to business in Washington, D.C.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

The SPEAKER granted Rep. LEACH a temporary leave of absence.

DOCTOR OF THE DAY

Announcement was made that Dr. Jennifer Root of Columbia is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Reps. MOSS and LITTLEJOHN presented to the House the Gaffney High School "Indians", the 2006 Division I AAAA Champions, their coaches and other school officials.

CO-SPONSORS ADDED AND REMOVED

In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:

"5.2Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a cosponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or cosponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member’s or cosponsor’s written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee.”

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3011
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / AGNEW

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3006
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / STEWART

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3006
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / BEDINGFIELD

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3148
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3301
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / MAHAFFEY

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3309
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / M.A.PITTS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3309
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / SCARBOROUGH

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3309
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / MILLER

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3464
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / CRAWFORD

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3493
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / TOOLE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3505
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / HODGES

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3295
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / FRYE

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3295
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / LOFTIS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3295
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / HINSON

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3097
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / BEDINGFIELD

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3509
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / LOFTIS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3509
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / BOWERS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3493
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / E.H.PITTS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3493
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / HUGGINS

CO-SPONSOR ADDED

Bill Number: / H.3509
Date: / ADD:
02/14/07 / J.M.NEAL

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number: / H.3309
Date: / REMOVE:
02/14/07 / TAYLOR

CO-SPONSOR REMOVED

Bill Number: / H.3295
Date: / REMOVE:
02/14/07 / BARFIELD

ORDERED TO THIRD READING

The following Bill was taken up, read the second time, and ordered to a third reading:

H. 3492 -- Rep. Anthony: A BILL TO REPEAL SECTION 12 OF ACT 79 OF 1955 AND SECTION 1 OF ACT 301 OF 1971, BOTH PREVIOUSLY CODIFIED AS PART OF SECTION 21-4172, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1962, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNION COUNTY AND THE DETERMINATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE PROHIBITION OF CLOSING A HIGH SCHOOL IN UNION COUNTY WITHOUT A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF ITS TRUSTEES.

SENT TO THE SENATE

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 3116 -- Reps. W.D.Smith, Cooper and Mahaffey: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 14 SO AS TO CREATE THE COURT APPOINTMENT DEFERRAL FUND TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE SUPREME COURT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF RULES GOVERNING PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE.

H. 3422 -- Reps. Cooper and Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 11-11-155 AND 11-11-156, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE RECEIVE REVENUES FROM THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND, SO AS TO CLARIFY THE METHOD OF DETERMINING AND CALCULATING THESE PAYMENTS, PROVIDING THE SCHEDULE OF THE PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SPECIFYING THE SOURCE OF THE TWO AND ONE-HALF MILLION DOLLAR MINIMUM PAYMENT TO A COUNTY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTY, AND SPECIFYING WHEN A REMAINING BALANCE IN THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FUND IS REMITTED TO COUNTIES FOR PURPOSES OF THE COUNTY OPERATING MILLAGE PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO AMEND SECTION 6-1-320, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE LIMIT ON PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE INCREASES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDUCTION IN POPULATION DOES NOT DECREASE THE APPLICABLE LIMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-670, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OPTIONAL ACCELERATION OF LISTING REAL PROPERTY FOR PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO CORRECT A REFERENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 12-37-3130 AND 12-37-3150, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND ASSESSABLE TRANSFERS OF INTEREST FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL PROPERTY VALUATION REFORM ACT, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "CONVEYANCE" AND PROVIDE THAT TRANSFERS OCCUR WHEN INSTRUMENTS ARE EXECUTED WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE DATE OF RECORDING AND TO PROVIDE THAT FAILURE TO RECORD GIVES RISE TO NO INFERENCE OR TO WHETHER OR NOT A TRANSFER HAS OCCURRED; TO AMEND SECTION 12-43-220, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF PROPERTY TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN THE SPECIAL FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, TO PROVIDE PERIODIC REAPPLICATION AS THE ASSESSOR DETERMINES NECESSARY, TO REVISE THE APPLICATION OF A PROVISION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 USED IN DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY QUALIFIES FOR THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO, AND TO REVISE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY NOTIFY THE ASSESSOR WHEN REAL PROPERTY NO LONGER QUALIFIES FOR THIS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RATIO; TO AMEND SECTION 12-51-50, AS AMENDED, AND SECTION 12-51-70, RELATING TO DELINQUENT TAX SALES, SO AS TO REPLACE THE REFERENCE TO LEGAL SALES DATE WITH THE ADVERTISED DATE FOR THE SALE AND INCREASE FROM THREE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR DEFAULTING ON A TAX SALE BID; TO AMEND SECTION 12-54-240, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMATION, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION TO THIS OFFENSE; TO AMEND SECTION 12-60-2510, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX APPEALS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN NONREASSESSMENT YEARS, AN APPEAL MADE BEFORE THE FIRST PENALTY DATE FOR TAXES FOR THE YEAR APPLIES FOR THAT YEAR AND AN APPEAL FILED ON OR AFTER THAT DATE APPLIES FOR THE NEXT YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA INCOME TAX ACT, SO AS TO UPDATE THE DATE BY WHICH THIS STATE ADOPTS BY REFERENCE VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986; AND TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AN AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE AND ANY PARTS, MACHINERY, AND EQUIPMENT USED TO ASSEMBLE AND MAKE UP AN AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE OR PERFORMANCE VENUE FACILITY AND ANY RELATED OR REQUIRED MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND FIXTURES LOCATED IN AN AMUSEMENT PARK OR THEME PARK THAT MEETS CERTAIN INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS.