February 27, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 450, as amended

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

1. On page 1, line 12, before the period insert "; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY".

2. On page 3, line 9, strike "a majority of".

3. On page 9, between lines 24 and 25, insert the following new section:

"Section 9. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.".

Respectfully submitted,

R. David Pederson, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 11 For 0 Against

Yes: 11

Excused: Luna

Absent: None

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