March 10, 1999

Mr. President:

Your FINANCE 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 1, line 21, strike "year" and insert in lieu thereof "years" and on line 22, after "2000" insert "and 2001".

2. On page 2, line 2, after "jurisdictions" insert "and the labor department to provide specific wage data for claimants included in the study".

3. On page 2, line 3, strike "2000" and insert in lieu thereof "2001".

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

No: 0

Excused: Carraro, Griego, Ingle, McKibben, Rodriguez

Absent: None

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