A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-165 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR AN ALLEGED RULE VIOLATION OF A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION THAT ESTABLISHES AND ENFORCES BYLAWS OR RULES FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS COMPETITION FOR PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE MUST INCLUDE THE PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS OF THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RIGHT OF AN ALLEGED RULE VIOLATOR TO CROSS-EXAMINE TESTIMONY MADE AGAINST THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATOR; AND TO PROVIDE A DECISION OF A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION THAT ESTABLISHES AND ENFORCES BYLAWS OR RULES FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS COMPETITION FOR PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE, OR AN APPELLATE PANEL OF THE ASSOCIATION, THAT PENALIZES A HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS TEAM DUE TO AN ALLEGED RULE VIOLATION THAT OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2024 IS VOID.
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A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-15, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT CURSIVE WRITING BE TAUGHT IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, SO AS TO SPECIFY THAT THE CURSIVE WRITING INSTRUCTION MUST BEGIN IN SECOND GRADE AND CONTINUE IN EACH GRADE THROUGH FIFTH GRADE.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SYM SINGH AS HE CONTINUES HIS CAREER, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 2-19-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE SUPREME COURT, A CANDIDATE MUST BE A RESIDENT OF GREENVILLE COUNTY.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-722, RELATING TO THE FILING OF FALSE POLICE REPORTS AND ASSOCIATED PENALTIES, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE, PROVIDE FOR THE OFFENSE OF SWATTING, AND PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-47-80, RELATING TO PENALTIES REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF 911 SERVICES, SO AS TO REFERENCE PENALTIES CONTAINED IN SECTION 16-17-722.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-1-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO EXCLUDE LIQUOR LIABILITY POLICIES OR GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES WITH A LIQUOR LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE DEFINITION OF EXEMPT COMMERCIAL POLICIES.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE GREER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ITS MISSION TO CONNECT, ENGAGE, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE GREATER GREER BUSINESS COMMUNITY; TO COMMEND LEADERSHIP GREER AS A DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND HONOR ITS GOALS OF INCREASING COMMUNITY ACTIVISM, PRODUCING COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ENHANCING BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS CONNECTIONS; AND TO PROCLAIM TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024, AS "LEADERSHIP GREER DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-705 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CRIME OF ILLEGAL TIRE DUMPING, TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS, AND TO SET FORTH CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND FINES.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE ENTIRE USC SYSTEM FOR ITS MANY AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EDUCATION AND CULTURE OF OUR CITIZENS AND TO DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024, "CAROLINA DAY" AT THE STATE HOUSE.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 48-1-91 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON POSSESSING A NPDES PERMIT WHICH ALLOWS THE DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENT INTO STATE WATERS TO POST A SIGN, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REQUIREMENTS OF THAT SIGN, AND TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.