A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF FREDERICK JOSEPH AUN AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-300 SO AS TO ENACT THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE ADVANCEMENT ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-320 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-330 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-340 SO AS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-360 SO AS TO PROVIDE APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-370 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICATION AND LICENSE FEES; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-380 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FUND; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-390 AND SECTION 52-5-400 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES AND PROTECTIONS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS; BY ADDING SECTION 52-5-410 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, SEAT 3, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JULY 31, 2028.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SECOND AMENDMENT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNORGANIZED MILITIA.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AFL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE COMPANY MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2000 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR "HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER" AND "NON-OPIOID TREATMENT"; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2010 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT HEALTHY CONNECTIONS MEDICAID MAY ADOPT OR AMEND A STATE PREFERRED DRUG LIST AND SHALL ENSURE THAT NO NON-OPIOID DRUG APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION FOR THE TREATMENT OR MANAGEMENT OF PAIN IS DISADVANTAGED OR DISCOURAGED; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2020 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION OR OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUER SHALL NOT DENY COVERAGE OF THE NON-OPIOID PRESCRIPTION DRUG IN FAVOR OF AN OPIOID PRESCRIPTION DRUG; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2030 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL DEVELOP AND PUBLISH AN EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLET REGARDING THE USE OF NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES FOR PAIN TREATMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-2040 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, EXCEPT IN THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CARE BEFORE PROVIDING ANESTHESIA, PRIOR TO PRESCRIBING, ORDERING, DISPENSING, OR ADMINISTERING AN OPIOID DRUG LISTED AS A SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN, A HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONER SHALL INFORM THE PATIENT OF AVAILABLE NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES, DISCUSS THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE USE OF NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES, AND PROVIDE THE PATIENT WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLET AND DOCUMENT THE NON-OPIOID ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED IN THE PATIENT"S RECORD.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 27-40-20, RELATING TO THE PURPOSES AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN TENANCIES FROM THE ACT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 45-2-60, RELATING TO THE EJECTMENT OF A PERSON FROM A LODGING ESTABLISHMENT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN INNKEEPER TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT TO EJECT A PERSON AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON EJECTED FROM A CAMPGROUND HAS TEN DAYS TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR PROPERTY LEFT AT THE TIME OF EJECTMENT.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-117-510 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR PATIENT, THIRD PARTY, AND 340B DRUG PRICING; BY ADDING SECTION 44-117-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A THIRD PARTY SHALL INFORM A PATIENT THAT HE IS NOT REQUIRED TO USE A MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY, SHALL OBTAIN A SIGNED WAIVER FROM A PATIENT BEFORE ALLOWING THE USE OF A MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY, SHALL MAKE DRUG FORMULARY AND COVERAGE DECISIONS BASED ON THE THIRD PARTY'S NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS, SHALL ALLOW A PATIENT THE FREEDOM TO USE ANY PHARMACY OR ANY PROVIDER THE PATIENT CHOOSES, AND SHALL ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATORY CONTRACTING; BY ADDING SECTION 44-117-530 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL PHARMACY CLAIMS PROCESSED BY A PHARMACY THAT PARTICIPATES IN 340B DRUG PRICING ARE FINAL AT THE POINT OF ADJUDICATION; BY ADDING SECTION 44-117-540 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER MAY PROMULGATE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-3-710 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BASIS FOR LIABILITY FOR A PERSON OR ESTABLISHMENT WHO ILLEGALLY FURNISHES ALCOHOL TO AN INDIVIDUAL WHO INJURES A THIRD PARTY BASED UPON WHAT THE FURNISHER KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN UNDER THE CIRUCUMSTANCES; TO SPECIFY WHEN THE RIGHT OF ACTION IS NOT AVAILABLE; AND TO PROVIDE THE EVIDENTIARY STANDARD FOR THE VISIBLE INTOXICATION.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1155, RELATING TO MICRO-DISTILLERIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MICRO-DISTILLERY MAY SELL CERTAIN LIQUORS DISTILLED ON THE PREMISES ON SUNDAYS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-4160, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ON CERTAIN DAYS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES MAY AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS ON SUNDAYS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
