March 7, 2001

Mr. President:

Your RULES 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 4, line 16, after "means" insert ", including but not limited to sliding scale copayments or community service,".

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 1 Against

Yes: 6

No: Adair

Excused: Kidd, Maes

Absent: none

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