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                                                     March 8, 2000

MR. SPEAKER:

     The Senate receded from the striking amendment(s) to ENGROSSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL NO. 2420, adopted as amended on March 2, 2000.  Under Suspension of Rules, the bill was returned to Second Reading for purpose of amendment(s).  The Senate adopted amendment(s) #284, and passed the bill as amended,

and the same is/are

herewith transmitted                ______________________________

                                                         Secretary

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                                                       Chief Clerk