Rep. David J. Mack, III

Primary H 3069

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 69, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL KENNEL OPERATORS AND CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKERS, TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THE ACT, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, TO CREATE THE COMMERCIAL KENNEL AND CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKERS EXAMINERS BOARD AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERS, TERMS, POWERS, AND DUTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR REGISTRATION, EXAMINATION, AND CERTIFICATION OF CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKERS; TO PROVIDE FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATES OF CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKERS; TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLICATION OF A ROSTER OF CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKERS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO WORK AS A CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKER WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ACT OR TO KNOWINGLY PRESENT FALSE INFORMATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON WHO IS NOT A CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKER TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL BOARDING KENNEL IN THIS STATE UNLESS THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE BOARDING KENNEL IS UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKER; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A KENNEL OWNER OR OPERATOR, A CERTIFIED ANIMAL CARETAKER, OR ANOTHER PERSON TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL BOARDING KENNEL THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE PROPER CARE AND TREATMENT, INCLUDING EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE WHEN NECESSARY, ADEQUATE WATER, ADEQUATE FEED, PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, SANITIZED BEDDING, SANITIZED PRIMARY ENCLOSURES, AND SANITIZED HOUSING FACILITIES FOR ALL ANIMALS AND PETS BOARDED WITHIN THE KENNEL AT ALL TIMES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, AND FOR INVESTIGATIONS INTO REPORTS OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

In committee Mar 28, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4047

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER JOSHUA AQUINO FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE 2017 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TITLE IN THE 120-POUND WEIGHT CLASS.

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 3916

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM, TO COMMEND THE IMPORTANT WORK BEING DONE TO COMBAT THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM, AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017, AS "CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4049

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 12-36-2575 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY TAXPAYER HOLDING A RETAIL SALES TAX LICENSE WHEN FILING A MONTHLY, QUARTERLY, OR OTHER PERIOD SALES TAX RETURN AND REMITTING A TAX DUE SHALL ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS ROUND THE TAX DUE UPWARD TO THE NEAREST WHOLE DOLLAR, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVENUE RAISED BY THESE PROVISIONS MUST BE USED TO FUND THE TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 59-25-60; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A REVOLVING FUND WITH FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12-36-2575 TO OPERATE A GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE RECURRING OR NONRECURRING AID TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR ADDITIONAL TEACHER FUNDING FOR THE COMPENSATION OF AN ADDITIONAL TEACHER IN THOSE CLASSROOMS OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE TWO TEACHERS ARE MOST NEEDED.

In committee Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4045

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DORMAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER NIC CASPIO FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE 2017 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TITLE IN THE 152-POUND WEIGHT CLASS.

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4039

In committee · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-65-10, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT IN SCHOOLS, SO AS TO INCREASE FROM SEVENTEEN TO EIGHTEEN THE AGE OF THE CHILD AT WHICH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN NO LONGER HAS RESPONSIBILITY TO CAUSE THE CHILD TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4037

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND APPLAUD SINDARIUS THORNWELL OF LANCASTER COUNTY FOR EARNING THE CONSIDERABLE HONOR OF SEC PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

Passed Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4024

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR WILLIE JENNINGS FOR HIS DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CAREER IN BUSINESS AND TO WISH HIM MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

Passed Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4023

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STAN D. BUTLER FOR EARNING THE LAUDABLE TITLE OF 2017 REGION 1-AAAA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR.

Passed Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4016

Passed · South Carolina House · Lead sponsor

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2017 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Passed Mar 21, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track