AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-361, RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS FOR OPIOID ANTIDOTES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR OPIOID ANTIDOTES TO BE OFFERED CONSISTENT WITH THE EXISTING STANDARD OF CARE AND THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. - RATIFIED TITLE
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-1-1770, RELATING TO PRERETIREMENT DEATH BENEFIT PROGRAMS UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DEATH BENEFIT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE BENEFIT, TO PROVIDE WHO SHALL RECEIVE THE DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF THE REVENUE FOR THE PAYMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 9-11-120, RELATING TO A PRERETIREMENT DEATH BENEFIT PROGRAM UNDER THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A DEATH BENEFIT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE BENEFIT, TO PROVIDE WHO SHALL RECEIVE THE DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE SOURCE OF THE REVENUE FOR THE PAYMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-7-90, RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, SO AS TO ADD "FIRST RESPONDER LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFIT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 42-7-220 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST RESPONDER LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFIT FUND. - RATIFIED TITLE
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE MARLON E. KIMPSON FOR HIS YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN THE YEARS TO COME.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JULY 30, 2023 AS "SENATOR CLEMENTA PINCKNEY DAY OF SERVICE" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CLAY KILLIAN UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS AIKEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 18 OF CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO PHARMACY AUDIT RIGHTS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PHARMACIES DURING AUDITS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 21 OF CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 38-71-147 RELATING TO FREEDOM OF SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES OR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLANS. - RATIFIED TITLE
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT", TO GIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS THE OPTION OF MAKING PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION HELD BY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES FOR EXERCISING THIS OPTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; TO PROVIDE THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY SHALL CREATE A FORM FOR USE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHEN REQUESTING NONDISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION, AND TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FORM; BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30 SO AS TO ENACT THE "JUDICIAL PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT", TO GIVE ACTIVE OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY THE OPTION OF MAKING PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION HELD BY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE, TO PROVIDE LIMITED EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES FOR EXERCISING THIS OPTION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO PROVIDE SOUTH CAROLINA COURT ADMINISTRATION SHALL CREATE A FORM FOR USE BY ACTIVE OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY WHEN REQUESTING NONDISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION, AND TO SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FORM. - RATIFIED TITLE
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-530, RELATING TO USE OF REVENUE FROM LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKFORCE HOUSING IS ONE OF THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS TAXES MAY BE USED; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-4-10, RELATING TO THE USE OF CERTAIN REVENUE FROM THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKFORCE HOUSING IS ONE OF THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE FUNDS MAY BE USED; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-4-15, RELATING TO THE USE OF REVENUES TO FINANCE BONDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT OF WORKFORCE HOUSING IS ONE OF THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH BONDS MAY BE ISSUED; BY ADDING SECTION 6-4-12 SO AS TO REQUIRE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO PREPARE A HOUSING IMPACT ANALYSIS BEFORE USING SUCH FUNDS FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6-4-5 AND 6-1-510, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 6-29-510, RELATING TO LOCAL PLANNING, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MUST SOLICIT INPUT FOR THE ANALYSIS FROM HOMEBUILDERS AND OTHER EXPERTS WHEN DEVELOPING A HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; TO CREATE THE LAND DEVELOPMENT STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE METHODS TO PLAN FOR AND MANAGE LAND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT DETAILING THE EFFECTS OF THIS ACT ON TOURISM AND WORKFORCE HOUSING. - RATIFIED TITLE
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-17-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXTENSION OF AN ELECTION PROTEST FILING DEADLINE WHICH FALLS ON A LEGAL HOLIDAY. - RATIFIED TITLE
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY RENAMING ARTICLE 3, CHAPTER 7, TITLE 44 AS THE "STATE HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-7-110, 44-7-120, 44-7-130, 44-7-150, AND 44-7-320, ALL RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN THE STATE, SO AS TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-160, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO APPLY ONLY TO NURSING HOMES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-161 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA MUST APPEAR BEFORE THE JOINT BOND REVIEW COMMITTEE AND OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY PRIOR TO TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS; BY ESTABLISHING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED STUDY COMMITTEE TO ASSESS HEALTH CARE IN RURAL SOUTH CAROLINA; BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-266 SO AS TO REQUIRE AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES TO PROVIDE UNCOMPENSATED INDIGENT CARE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-170, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-190, RELATING TO PROJECT REVIEW CRITERIA, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE PRIORITIZATION OF TIMELY ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-200, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION PROCESS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE TIMELINE FOR THE APPLICATION PROCESS; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-7-210 AND 44-7-220, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO SHORTEN CERTAIN TIME FRAMES OF THESE PROCEEDINGS AND ELIMINATE THE ROLE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS. - RATIFIED TITLE
