March 14, 2001

Mr. President:

Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 16, after "DEPARTMENT" strike the remainder of the line and on line 17, strike "APPROPRIATION".

2. On page 10, lines 15 through 23, strike Section 11 in its entirety.

3. Renumber the succeeding section accordingly.

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

No: 0

Excused: Campos, Lyons, Rawson, Rodriguez

Absent: None

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