South Carolina 2007-2008 Session
Tracking Level: Monitor (69)
H 3018MonitorSocial Host and Underage DrinkingW.D. Smith
-2/27/2007House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gullick
Codes: alcohol
H 3022MonitorMinimum Wage IncreaseJennings
-1/9/2007House Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry HJ-25
H 3047MonitorDrug Invovement and Child EndangermentKirsh
-1/9/2007House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-33
Codes: drug
H 3049MonitorCriminal Gang Prevention ActToole
-1/30/2007House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Funderburk
Codes: gang
H 3058MonitorConsideration of Criminal DV Convictions in Other StatesW.D. Smith
-6/13/2008Act No. 255
Codes: domestic violence
Comments:  
  • would amend current law to add that criminal domestic violence convictions in other states will be considered for purposes of enhance the penalty.

 

H 3083MonitorMinors' Use of Cell PhonesLittlejohn
-1/9/2007House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-51
Codes: minor
Comments: -H3083 would restrict minors (under 18 yrs) from using cellular phones while operating a vehicle.

-States that a person could not be stopped for using a cell phone but can only be fined in conjunction with another offense, is not admissible in civil action, and one can not be searched solely because of this violation.

-First offense: suspends license for no more than thirty days.  Second offense: license suspended for no more than six months.  Third Offense: license suspended for no more than one year.

H 3089MonitorFailure to stop in school zoneKirsh
-2/21/2007House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Weeks
Codes: vehicles
Comments:
  • Would make it unlawful for a driver to fail to stop when signaled to do so by a road guard in a school zone.
  • Violations would be a misdemeanor.
  • Violators would be fined $500 or imprisoned not more than 30 days.
  • Would require placement of signs in school zones informing drivers the hours the road guard is on duty and the penalty for violators.
H 3097MonitorVirtual SchoolRice
-5/22/2007Act No. 26
Codes: school
H 3100MonitorParental Involvement Requirement Kirsh
-1/11/2007House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cotty
Codes: parent
H 3101MonitorSpecial Needs Scholarship ProgramRice
-4/16/2008House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Knight, Leach
Codes: school
Comments: would establish the Special Needs Scholarship Program that provides special needs students with the option to attend a public or nonpublic school of their choice.


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