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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Almighty God, Whose love is eternal, Whose power is infinite, and Whose truth endures forever, be our Refuge, our Strength, our Help in every situation. Support us when difficult decisions face us, and when problems seem complex. Be with us, as You were with the Israelites, as a pillar of cloud by day and by fire by night to lead us. May our faith in God deliver us from tension that would tear us apart and from worries that would wear us out. Keep our vision clear, our thoughts pure, and our actions courageous.

Engraft with us Your words of assurance: "He that abides in Me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit". Amen.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 4242 -- Reps. Gonzales, Hallman, Fulmer, Rama, R. Young, Whipper, Wofford, Holt, Inabinett, G. Bailey, J. Bailey, A. Young, D. Martin and Barber: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-137 SO AS TO ESTABLISH NO WAKE ZONES ON THE ASHLEY RIVER.

H. 3559 -- Reps. Wilder, Baxley, Manly, Corning, Waites, Wells, Wright, L. Martin, T.C. Alexander, Kempe, Farr, Hendricks and Marchbanks: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO INCLUDE THAT PROGRAM APPROVAL STANDARDS AND APPROVED PROGRAM OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDING CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF VISION INSURE THAT STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE COMPETENCE IN THE BRAILLE SYSTEM; AND TO AMEND TITLE 59, RELATING TO EDUCATION, BY ADDING CHAPTER 34 SO AS TO ENACT THE BLIND PERSONS' LITERACY RIGHTS AND EDUCATION ACT.

At 10:20 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, January 28.

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