A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "MEDICAL ETHICS AND DIVERSITY ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 139 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO SET FORTH FINDINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; 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.
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A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-110 SO AS TO CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE TO BE KNOWN AS THE "RESTORE ELECTION INTEGRITY NOW" (REIN) COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE SUCH ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTION INTEGRITY AS THE SECURITY OF THE VOTE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ELECTION DAY; THE ACCURACY AND SECURITY OF THE ELECTION PROCESS; THE UNIFORMITY OF THE ELECTION PROCESSES ACROSS THE STATE; THE IMPACT AND ROLE OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IN ISSUING INTERPRETATIONS, GUIDANCE, AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE ELECTION PROCESS; THE IMPACT AND ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY ON THE ELECTION PROCESS; AND OTHER ELECTION-RELATED ISSUES THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE FOR REVIEW AND EXAMINATION, INCLUDING THE AUDIT OF CERTAIN 2020 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND STAFFING OF THE COMMITTEE; AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE ANNUAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY FIRST OF EACH YEAR.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND UNIVERSITY OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2021 HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF REVEREND MARK FERGUSON OF GREENVILLE COUNTY AND TO HONOR HIS REMARKABLE COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE RICH MUSIC IT HAS INSPIRED.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BELTON PREPARATORY ACADEMY FOR ITS OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND TO CONGRATULATE THE SCHOOL ON RECEIVING THE CHARTER INSTITUTE AT ERSKINE'S DIAMOND SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF GWENDOLYN PATRICIA SCOTT, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE HEROIC INTERVENTION OF C. DORN SMITH III, M.D., OF FLORENCE, WHO GAVE LIFESAVING ASSISTANCE TO STATE REPRESENTATIVE WESTON NEWTON ON NOVEMBER 27, 2021, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS QUICK ACTION IN RESPONDING TO THE EMERGENCY.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CINDY AND WILSON BLIZZARD UPON THE OCCASION OF THEIR RETIREMENT FROM LEADERSHIP ROLES AT CHURCHES TOGETHER FOR KIDS MINISTRIES, TO COMMEND THEIR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH THEM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MAJOR LONNIE SMITH UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE GREENWOOD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TO COMMEND HIM FOR NEARLY FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DAVID AND CLAUDIA DORITY OF GREENWOOD COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR RECENT FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH CONTINUED HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE DAYS AHEAD.