March 2, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 144

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

1. On page 2, line 4, after the period insert the following:

"For purposes of this section, "prosthetic device" means an artificial substitute for a missing body part.".,

and thence referred to the TAXATION AND REVENUE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie A. Rodella, Vice Chairwoman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

Excused: Hobbs, Kissner, Mohorovic, Luna

Absent: None

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