HOUSE TO MEET AT 12:00 NOON

NO. 20

CALENDAR

OF THE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OF THE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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INVITATIONS

Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House, barbeque/oyster roast, Clarion Town House Hotel, by the South Carolina Supreme Court Justices, the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Court Judges, the Family Court Judges and the Masters-In-Equity of South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina Association of Probate Judges.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, luncheon, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the United Way Association of South Carolina.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Embassy Suites Hotel, by the South Carolina Association of Counties.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Palmetto Club, by the South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC).

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Thursday, February 19, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Water Utility Council of Spartanburg.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, by the Council of Chambers of York County "York County Day".

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Members of the House, reception, Seawell's, by the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the Community Associations Institution.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Members of the House, luncheon, Palmetto Club, by the South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA).

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Members of the House and staff, reception, Palmetto Club, by the College of Charleston.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

Thursday, February 26, 2015, 8:00-10:00 a.m.

Members of the House and staff, breakfast, Room 112, Blatt Bldg., by the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Association.

(Accepted--January 27, 2015)

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

To recognize the Dutch Fork High School Girls Tennis Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3282--Adopted--January 13, 2015)

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

To recognize the Dutch Fork High School Cheerleading Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3283--Adopted--January 13, 2015)

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

To recognize the James F. Byrnes High School Softball Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3298--Adopted--January 13, 2015)

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

To recognize the Dillon High School Varsity Football Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3318--Adopted--January 15, 2015)

Thursday, February 26, 2015

To recognize the Pickens High School Volleyball Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3367--Adopted--January 21, 2015)

Thursday, February 26, 2015

To recognize the South Pointe High School Football Team, coaches, and other school officials.

(Under H.3532--Adopted--February 5, 2015)

SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS

S. 225 (Word version)--Senators Cromer and Setzler: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND PROVISO 105.15 OF PART 1B OF THE 2014-2015 APPROPRIATIONS ACT, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT RATES PAID TO PHARMACIES PARTICIPATING IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN BY CATAMARAN, THE CONTRACTED PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER FOR THE PLAN.
(Ways and Means Com.--February 03, 2015)
(Recalled--February 11, 2015)

H. 3191 (Word version)--Reps. Newton, Cole, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Finlay, Felder, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Norman, Norrell, Pope, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Long, Douglas, Henderson, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, McCoy and Clary: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-23-665 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REVIEW WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION, FUNCTIONS, AND

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RELATED PROCEDURES OF THE OFFICE, ITS HEARING OFFICERS, AND APPEALS FROM DECISIONS OF THE OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-30, RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO INSPECT OR COPY PUBLIC RECORDS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE RIGHT TO INCLUDE RECEIPT OF EXISTING ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS OF PUBLIC RECORDS, TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH RELATED FEES AND CHARGES MAY BE ESTABLISHED AND COLLECTED, TO REDUCE THE TIME IN WHICH A PUBLIC BODY MUST RESPOND WITH NOTICE OF ITS FINAL DETERMINATION CONCERNING A RECORDS REQUEST FROM FIFTEEN TO TEN DAYS, TO PROVIDE TWO SETS OF TIME LIMITS WITHIN WHICH RECORDS SUBSEQUENTLY MUST BE FURNISHED OR MADE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION OR COPYING BASED ON WHETHER THE DOCUMENTS ARE LESS OR MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD, TO INCLUDE AMONG THOSE RECORDS THAT MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR COPYING AND INSPECTION WITHOUT WRITTEN REQUEST DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS ALL DOCUMENTS PRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC BODY OR ITS AGENT THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED TO OR REVIEWED BY ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC BODY DURING A PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PRECEDING SIX-MONTH PERIOD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC BODY MAY COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS FOR MAKING CERTAIN RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR COPYING AND INSPECTION WITHOUT WRITTEN REQUEST DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS BY MAKING THE RECORDS AVAILABLE ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INTERNET WEBSITE; TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-100, RELATING TO REMEDIES AVAILABLE FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE HEARINGS BEFORE THE OFFICE OF FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REVIEW TO SEEK SPECIFIC ENFORCEMENT, TO CHALLENGE THE REASONABLENESS OF FEES, AND TO SEEK RELIEF FROM UNDULY BURDENSOME, OVERLY BROAD, AND OTHERWISE IMPROPER REQUESTS TO PUBLIC BODIES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-110, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REMOVE EXISTING CRIMINAL PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION FOR A VIOLATION, AND TO

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PROVIDE FOR THE AWARD OF DAMAGES AND ATTORNEY FEES.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 18, 2014)
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 11, 2015)

H. 3192 (Word version)--Reps. Newton, Cole, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Finlay, Felder, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Norman, Norrell, Pope, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Long, Douglas, Henderson, G. M. Smith, G. R. Smith, McCoy, Clary, M. S. McLeod and Thayer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 30-4-80, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AGENDA FOR THE MEETINGS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH ITEMS MAY BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 18, 2014)
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 11, 2015)

WITHDRAWAL OF OBJECTIONS/REQUEST FOR DEBATE

UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS

MOTION PERIOD

SECOND READING STATEWIDE CONTESTED BILLS

H. 3041 (Word version)--(Debate adjourned until Wed., Feb. 18, 2015--February 11, 2015)

H. 3186 (Word version)--Reps. Finlay, Cole, Anderson, Bales, G. A. Brown, R. L. Brown, Felder, Funderburk, Hart, Knight, Lucas, Murphy, Newton, Norman, Norrell, Pope, Putnam, Rivers, Southard, Spires, Tallon, Taylor, Wells, Williams, Willis, Long, Henderson, G. R. Smith, G. M. Smith, McCoy, Clary, J. E. Smith, W. J. McLeod, Weeks, Whipper, Hicks, Atwater, Ballentine and Stavrinakis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-100, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN REGARD TO ETHICS AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION

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OF "BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE IS ASSOCIATED"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 8-13-1120, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO CONTENTS OF STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE FORM AND REQUIRED CONTENTS OF STATEMENTS OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS.
(Prefiled--Thursday, December 18, 2014)
(Judiciary Com.--January 13, 2015)
(Fav. With Amdt.--February 04, 2015)
(Requests for debate by Reps. Bannister, Bedingfield, G.M. Smith, Tallon and Weeks--February 11, 2015)
(Debate adjourned until Tue., Feb. 17, 2015--February 12, 2015)


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