March 1, 1999

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS 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 19, after the bracket insert "a total raw score of 140 (70%) before January 1, 1993 or, if after January 1, 1993,".

2. On page 5, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following new section:

"Section 3. TEMPORARY PROVISION.--Any person who, on the effective date of this act, is licensed as a psychologist associate and has met all of the requirements of Section 61-9-11 NMSA 1978 shall be issued a license as a psychologist without having to retake the examinations required by that section.".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Boitano, Garcia, Stockard, Smith

Absent: None

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