February 24, 1999

Mr. President:

Your WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Carlos R. Cisneros, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Duran, Jennings, Kidd, Maes

Absent: None

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