March 5, 2001

Mr. President:

Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 972

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS.

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 10 For 0 Against

Yes: 10

No: 0

Excused: None

Absent: None

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