A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR K9 DEPUTY RICHARD HAZEL OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE IN THE FACE OF DANGER WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION 2019 MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS TEAM FOR CAPTURING THE 2019 CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO HONOR THE PLAYERS AND HEAD COACH BRIAN LIM ON A FABULOUS SEASON.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE WREN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2019 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO SALUTE THE PLAYERS ON AN UNFORGETTABLE SEASON.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE ACCLAIMED NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TONY CARR OF AIKEN COUNTY AND TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR HIS GENEROUS GIFT OF ONE OF HIS OWN MAGNIFICENT CREATIONS, A PALMETTO TREE AND CRESCENT MOON MADE OF SOLID COPPER.
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT OFFERS FOR A SOLICITATION FOR A STATEWIDE VOTING SYSTEM SOLUTION FOR THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION AND TO CREATE A SPECIAL EVALUATION PANEL TO EVALUATE AND SCORE EACH PROPOSAL. - ratified title
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF SOME OR ALL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY AND TO RECEIVE MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE A SALE OF SANTEE COOPER, BUT ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF SANTEE COOPER'S ELECTRIC OPERATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SANTEE COOPER ALSO MUST SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR REFORM, RESTRUCTURING, AND CHANGES IN ITS OPERATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A SALE OR MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE SALE OF SANTEE COOPER RECEIVED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF ALL MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS FOR SANTEE COOPER, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF SANTEE COOPER'S REFORM PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE IF IT IS A FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE, AND TO PROVIDE THE CRITERIA FOR THESE EVALUATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE VARIOUS REQUIREMENTS, CONDITIONS, AND PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH IN REGARD TO THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, INCLUDING PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS IN WHICH ITS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPERTS CONDUCT CONFIDENTIAL NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CENTRAL ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE AND EACH ENTITY THAT SUBMITTED A QUALIFIED BID OR PROPOSAL, INCLUDING SANTEE COOPER, AFTER ALL THE BIDS AND PROPOSALS HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED; TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT OF THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF SANTEE COOPER AND THE PURCHASING ENTITY'S CONTRACT CONTAINS PROJECTIONS OF FUTURE RATES, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S APPROVAL OF SUCH SALE ON SUCH TERMS DOES NOT INDICATE ITS INTENT TO BIND THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OR OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO THE PROJECTED RATE FIGURES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME STATUTORY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, AS ARE ALL OTHER INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRICAL UTILITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT FOLLOWING THE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN CENTRAL AND EACH ENTITY WHICH SUBMITTED A BID OR PROPOSAL, THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPERTS SHALL REVIEW THE PROJECTED FINANCIAL IMPACT ON SANTEE COOPER'S RETAIL CUSTOMERS TO ENSURE THAT ANY INCREASES OR DECREASES TO CURRENT RATES FOR THE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS ARE INITIALLY PROPORTIONATE; TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION RECEIVED DURING THIS PROCESS AND ENSUING NEGOTIATIONS MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL WITH CERTAIN LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, TO REQUIRE NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THE GOVERNOR, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE STAFFS MUST NOT BE PROVIDED WITH OR HAVE ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION OBTAINED DURING THIS PROCESS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVALUATION OF THE BIDS, PROPOSALS, AND NEGOTIATIONS, BUT NO LATER THAN JANUARY 15, 2020, WITH A ONE-TIME EXTENSION PERMITTED, THE DEPARTMENT CONCURRENTLY SHALL PRESENT A RECOMMENDATION OF ONE PREFERRED BID FOR SALE AND ONE PREFERRED MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL THAT THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXPERTS CONSIDER TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STATE, ITS TAXPAYERS, AND THE CUSTOMERS OF SANTEE COOPER, AS WELL AS A RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING SANTEE COOPER'S PROPOSAL FOR REFORM; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH RECOMMENDATION MUST INCLUDE CERTAIN MATERIALS AND JUSTIFICATIONS, AND THE RECOMMENDATION IN REGARD TO THE SALE AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE A CONTRACT FOR EACH RECOMMENDED BIDDER OBLIGATING THE BIDDER TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF ITS BID IN THE EVENT IT IS APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, ALONG WITH A PROPOSED CONTRACT TO EXECUTE THE SALE OR MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL AND ANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ITS PREFERRED SALE AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL, AS WELL AS A RECOMMENDATION AS TO SANTEE COOPER'S REFORM PROPOSAL, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL CONSIDER AND MAY APPROVE A PROPOSAL. - ratified title
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUING AUTHORITY TO PAY THE EXPENSES OF STATE GOVERNMENT IF THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR BEGINS WITHOUT A GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT FOR THAT YEAR IN EFFECT, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS. - ratified title
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE LANDRUM HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM FOR AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON AND TO CELEBRATE THE CARDINALS' CAPTURE OF THE 2019 CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MARSHALL ROGERS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HIS REMARKABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO SALUTE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE CELEBRATED RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PINE PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH OF NINETY SIX ON THE OCCASION OF ITS HISTORIC ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 2018 AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY AND A HALF OF SERVICE TO GOD AND THE COMMUNITY.
