February 3, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 148

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

• On page 1, line 21, strike "and" and insert in lieu

• On page 1, line 22, strike "and" and insert in lieu

thereof a comma, and after "3" insert " and 4".

• On page 1, line 24, strike "magistrates" and insert

in lieu thereof "magistrate", strike "divisions" and insert in lieu thereof "division", and strike "4 and".,

and thence referred to the VOTERS & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

R. David Pederson, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against

Yes: 9

Excused: Garcia, Luna, Sanchez

Absent: None

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