A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2021, AS OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO EXPRESS HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES TO OVERDOSE.
A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 21 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT".
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE THE REVEREND JOHN ALSTON, JR., FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE AME CHURCH AND HIS COMMUNITY, TO THANK HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF MILITARY SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COURAGEOUS, PATH-BREAKING STUDENTS AND LEADERS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA WHO MARCHED ON THE STATE HOUSE SIXTY YEARS AGO ON MARCH 2, 1961, SETTING THE STAGE FOR THE LANDMARK EDWARDS V. SOUTH CAROLINA OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, WHICH PROTECTS THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF PEOPLE "PEACEABLY TO ASSEMBLE, AND TO PETITION THE GOVERNMENT FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES," AND TO COMMEMORATE THE SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS LANDMARK CASE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE INDUCTION OF BILL FULLER INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA BIKER HALL OF FAME AND TO RECOGNIZE HIS TIRELESS WORK ON BEHALF OF ALL MOTORCYCLISTS IN THIS GREAT STATE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 28, 2021, AS "RARE DISEASE DAY" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE NEED OF RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND MEDICAL AVAILABILITY FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM RARE DISEASES.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MAJOR GENERAL (RET.) THOMAS LEE SINCLAIR OF UNION AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
A BILL TO AMEND SECTIONS 16-15-90 AND 16-15-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROSTITUTION, SO AS TO ADD PROHIBITED CONDUCT AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES FOR, AMONG OTHER PROHIBITIONS, SOLICITATION OF PROSTITUTION, ESTABLISHING OR KEEPING A BROTHEL OR HOUSE OF PROSTITUTION, OR CAUSING OR INDUCING ANOTHER TO PARTICIPATE IN PROSTITUTION; TO ESTABLISH THE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF BEING A VICTIM OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS, TO INCREASE CERTAIN PENALTIES WHEN THE PROSTITUTE HAS A MENTAL DISABILITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 16-15-110 RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO OFFER INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM AN EARTHQUAKE TO ALL POLICIES ISSUED IN THIS STATE.
