COMMITTEE REPORT April 25, 2018 S. 874 Introduced by Senator Talley S. Printed 4/25/18--H. Read the first time April 3, 2018. THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS To whom was referred a Bill (S. 874) to amend Section of the 1976 Code, relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicles, to add organ procurement organization vehicles to the, etc., respectfully REPORT: That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment: Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting: / SECTION 1. Section 565170(A) of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately numbered item to read: organ procurement organization vehicles transporting “( ) human organs, human tissue, or medical personnel for the purpose of organ recovery or transplantation in a situation involving an imminent health risk; provided, a driver of such a vehicle must possess a by South Carolina or the state valid driver’s license issued in which the driver resides, must maintain requisite motor vehicle insurance coverage, and, before driving such a vehicle, must successfully complete a nationally accredited safety driving course that is specific for emergency vehicles or includes training on the operation of emergency vehicles. A is not valid if it driver’s license is expired, suspended, or / revoked.” Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform. MERITA A. ALLISON for Committee.
COMMITTEE REPORT April 25, 2018 S. 874 Introduced by Senator Talley S. Printed 4/25/18--H. Read the first time April 3, 2018. THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS To whom was referred a Bill (S. 874) to amend Section of the 1976 Code, relating to the definition of authorized emergency vehicles, to add organ procurement organization vehicles to the, etc., respectfully REPORT: That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment: Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 and inserting: / SECTION 1. Section 565170(A) of the 1976 Code is amended by adding an appropriately numbered item to read: “( ) organ procurement organization vehicles transporting human organs, human tissue, or medical personnel for the purpose of organ recovery or transplantation in a situation involving an imminent health risk; provided, a driver of such a vehicle must possess a valid driver’s license issued by South Carolina or the state in which the driver resides, must maintain requisite motor vehicle insurance coverage, and, before driving such a vehicle, must successfully complete a nationally accredited safety driving course that is specific for emergency vehicles or includes training on the operation of emergency vehicles. A driver’s license is not valid if it is expired, suspended, or revoked.” / Renumber sections to conform. Amend title to conform. MERITA A. ALLISON for Committee.
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