H 4375
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 58-33-220, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS UNDER THE BASE LOAD REVIEW ACT, SO AS TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION MUST NOT ACCEPT A BASE LOAD REVIEW APPLICATION, NOR MAY IT CONSIDER ANY REQUESTS MADE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 58, OTHER THAN IN A DOCKET CURRENTLY PENDING BEFORE THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 33, TITLE 58 ARE REPEALED UPON THE CONCLUSION OF LITIGATION CONCERNING THE ABANDONMENT OF V.C. SUMMER UNITS 2 AND 3; BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH AND PROCEDURES UNDER WHICH ELECTRICITY RATES FOR CERTAIN RATEPAYERS WHO ARE PAYING ADDITIONAL CHARGES UNDER THE BASE LOAD REVIEW ACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR PLANTS OR PROJECTS SHALL BE REVISED AND DETERMINED, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS OF LAW WHICH APPLY AND DO NOT APPLY IN REGARD TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF ELECTRICITY RATES AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 34; TO AMEND SECTION 58-33-280, RELATING TO REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED RATES UNDER THE BASE LOAD REVIEW ACT, SO AS TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE COMMISSION MUST GIVE SUBSTANTIAL WEIGHT TO AN AGREEMENT WHERE BOTH THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF AND THE UTILITY AGREE ON THE REVISED RATES AND INSTEAD PROVIDE IN THIS INSTANCE THAT THE COMMISSION MAY GIVE WEIGHT TO THE AGREEMENT IN ISSUING ITS REVISED RATES ORDER BUT MAY CONSIDER ADDITIONAL FACTORS AT ITS DISCRETION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-602, RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, SO AS TO REVISE THESE QUALIFICATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-604, RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER ADVOCACY, SO AS TO DELETE A PROHIBITION AGAINST THE DIVISION REPRESENTING CONSUMERS IN UTILITY MATTERS, AND PERMIT THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS IN CERTAIN MATTERS BEFORE THE COMMISSION AND APPELLATE COURTS THAT AFFECT CONSUMERS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-607, RELATING TO PERMITTING THE CONSUMER ADVOCATE TO MAINTAIN ACTIONS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW AND TO INTERVENE IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS, SO AS TO DELETE LANGUAGE WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE ABOVE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY IN MATTERS ARISING UNDER TITLE 58 AFFECTING PUBLIC UTILITIES, SERVICES, AND CARRIERS; TO AMEND SECTION 58-4-10, RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, SO AS FURTHER DEFINE THE TERM "PUBLIC INTEREST" IN REGARD TO THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF'S REPRESENTATION OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST BEFORE THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND SECTION 58-4-80, RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ORDERS OF THE COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ON APPEAL, THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF DOES NOT REPRESENT THE COMMISSION; AND TO AMEND SECTION 58-4-55, RELATING TO THE PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, RECORDS, AND INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO NONCOMPLIANCE, INSPECTIONS, AUDITS, EXAMINATIONS, AND COSTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE REQUIREMENT OF A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT OR PROTECTIVE ORDER, EXCEPT UNDER SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE WHEN SUCH INFORMATION MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WHEN SUCH INFORMATION MAY BE DISCLOSED, TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY, AND TO ALLOW THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF TO APPLY IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR SUBPOENAS TO BE ISSUED TO ENTITIES OVER WHICH THE COMMISSION DOES NOT HAVE JURISDICTION. - ratified title
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Nov 09 2017 |
Act No. 258
Jul 12 2018
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H 5454
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Pastor Mae Bailey At The Celebration Of Her Twenty-Five Years Of Continuous And Faithful Service To New Life Praise Temple In Bishopville.
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Jun 28 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 28 2018
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H 5456
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Mr. Ben Smith, Jr., On The Occasion Of His One Hundredth Birthday And To Wish Him Much Happiness In The Days Ahead.
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Jun 28 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 28 2018
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H 5436
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Congratulate Hebron Zion Presbyterian Church (Usa) Of Johns Island On The Occasion Of The Twenty-Eighth Anniversary Of Its Merger And To Commend The Church For A Century And A Half Of Service To God And The Community.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5441
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate The Reverend Ray C. Holloway Of Mccormick County Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement, To Commend Him For His Many Years Of Dedicated Service As An Educator, And To Wish Him Much Happiness And Fulfillment In All His Future Endeavors.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5452
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Dr. Ivory Torrey Thigpen On His Tenth Anniversary Of Gospel Ministry As Senior Pastor Of Columbia'S Rehoboth Baptist Church And To Wish Him God'S Richest Blessings As He Continues To Serve The Lord.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5424
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Commend The Honorable Marygail K. Douglas Of Fairfield County For Her Dedicated Service In The House Of Representatives On Behalf Of Her Constituents And The Citizens Of South Carolina And To Wish Her Much Success And Happiness In All Her Future Endeavors.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5439
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Untimely Passing Of Jasmine Macie Elmore Of Orangeburg County, And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5432
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Salute The Cambridge Academy Girls Soccer Team On Its Excellent Season And To Congratulate The Team'S Fine Athletes On Their Impressive Win Of The 2018 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 1A State Championship Title.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5431
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Congratulate Jackson Branch Missionary Baptist Church Of Brunson On The Occasion Of Its Historic One Hundred Fiftieth Anniversary And To Commend The Church For A Century And A Half Of Service To God And The Community.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5449
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Congratulate Killingsworth Home On Providing Its Faithful Christian Ministry For More Than Seven Decades And To Wish This Fine Institution God'S Richest Blessings As It Continues To Serve.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5446
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate The Cardinal Newman Varsity Baseball Team, Coaches, And School Officials On An Extraordinary Season And For Capturing The 2018 South Carolina Independent School Association Class 3A State Championship Title.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5440
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Dr. Herbert Bailey, Jr., On The Occasion Of His Elevation To The Office Of Bishop And To Wish Him Many Years Of Transforming Lives And Impacting Future Generations.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5451
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate The Carolina Music Museum Of Greenville On Its Recent Grand Opening And To Extend Best Wishes For A Flourishing Future To This Outstanding New Addition To The City'S Cultural Landscape.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5422
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Commend The Honorable William K. "Bill" Bowers Of Hampton County For His Dedicated Service In The House Of Representatives On Behalf Of His Constituents And The Citizens Of South Carolina, And To Wish Him Much Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5433
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Recognize And Congratulate Jazmin Elaine Brown On The Occasion Of Her Graduation From Stratford High School In Goose Creek With The Distinction Of A Perfect Attendance Record From First Grade Through Twelfth Grade.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5447
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate And Honor Kelly Golden Of Charleston County On A Distinguished Career In Broadcast Journalism And To Wish Her Much Continued Success And Happiness.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5427
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate And Honor Lauren Alexis Gergick Of Berkeley County Upon Her Graduation As Valedictorian From Stratford High School And To Wish Her Continued Success In The Years Ahead.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5434
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate Dr. Wendell Estep, Pastor Of First Baptist Church Of Columbia, On His Retirement And To Commend Him For More Than Three Decades Of Extraordinary Leadership And Service To His Congregation And The Columbia Community.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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H 5442
(2017-2018 Regular Session)
A House Resolution To Congratulate And Honor Doris And Redd Reynolds For Their Indefatigable Work With American Legion Post 7 And American Legion Auxiliary And To Wish Them Much Continued Happiness And Fulfillment.
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Jun 27 2018 |
Introduced And Adopted
Jun 27 2018
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