March 5, 1999

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE BILL 278

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, and thence referred to the EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Boitano, Leavell, Stockard, Smith

Absent: None

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