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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr. as follows:

Our thought for today is from Ecclesiastes 9:17: "The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools."
Let us pray. Lord God, tender in mercy and gracious in blessings, give to these Your people the wisdom and logic to do Your will in this place. Provide them with the tools to do their work. Hold them in the palm of Your hand and touch those who are ill and recovering. Bless our leaders of this State and Nation. Hold our defenders in Your hand, providing them safety. Hear our prayer, O God. Amen.

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

The following Bills were read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title of each be changed to that of an Act, and that they be enrolled for ratification:

S. 951 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE BARNWELL 19, BARNWELL 29, OR BARNWELL 45 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

S. 952 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE ORANGEBURG 3, ORANGEBURG 4, OR ORANGEBURG 5 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

S. 954 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE CHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

S. 955 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE UNION COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

S. 956 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

S. 957 (Word version) -- Senator Short: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

S. 953 (Word version) -- Senators Setzler, Knotts, Cromer and Courson: A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO THREE SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY THE STUDENTS OF ANY SCHOOL IN THE LEXINGTON 1 OR LEXINGTON 2 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS, OR OTHER DISRUPTIONS MAY BE FORGIVEN IF APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD.

The following Joint Resolution was taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:

H. 5019 (Word version) -- Rep. Harrison: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON INDIGENT DEFENSE MAY TRANSFER UNSPENT FUNDS FROM CARRY-FORWARD MONEYS FROM THE LAST FISCAL YEAR TO THE OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE TO HELP OFFSET THAT AGENCY'S BUDGET REDUCTIONS.

At 10:40 a.m. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 30.

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