February 6, 2002

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 12, after "UNITS" strike the remainder of the line and strike line 13 up to the period.

2. On page 3, strike lines 6 through 12 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:

"Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE--CONTINGENCY.--The effective date of the provisions of Section 1 of this act is July 1, 2003 if, before that date, the superintendent of public instruction certifies to the secretary of finance and administration that the first session of the forty-sixth legislature has appropriated sufficient additional funds to fund the increase in enrollment growth program units for school districts in the 2003-2004 school year as provided by Section 1 of this act. If, by July 1, 2003, the superintendent has not made the certification, then Section 1 of this act shall not become effective.".

Respectfully submitted,

__________________________________ Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 1 Against

Yes: 8

No: Lyons

Excused: Beffort

Absent: None

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