Sen. Ross Turner

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT LAW REGARDING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FACILITY TO IDENTIFY AND ADVERTISE AS AN ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE UNIT, EVALUATION OF STAFFING LEVELS FOR A FACILITY'S ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE UNIT, AND A REVIEW OF THE NEED FOR REGISTERED NURSING COVERAGE IN A FACILITY'S ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE UNIT; AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BY JANUARY 1, 2025, FOR UPDATING AND IMPROVING THE LAW'S REQUIREMENTS FOR ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE UNITS HOUSED IN COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES.

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.

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 BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 55-1-1, RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE DIVISION FROM THE STATE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AUTHORITY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BE GOVERNED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO AMEND SECTION 55-1-5, RELATING TO AERONAUTICS GENERALLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS IS APPOINTED BY THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION UPON THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE AND TO MAKE OTHER CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 55-11-10, 55-15-10, 13-1-10, 1-30-25, 2-13-240, 11-35-1550, 12-36-1710, 23-33-20, AND 46-13-60, ALL RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLES 6 AND 7 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 13 RELATING TO THE AERONAUTICS COMMISSION AND DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS.

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 ENACTING THE "PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 103 TO TITLE 38 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, ESTABLISH FAMILY LEAVE BENEFITS, OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS OF FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE POLICIES, AND PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY MEN'S SOCCER TEAM MEMBERS AND COACHES FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 NCAA MEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

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 SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE GREENVILLE CHARTER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND ITS ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF FOR THEIR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE GREENVILLE COUNTY COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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.