February 17, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE JOINT MEMORIAL 18

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

1. On page 2, line 21, strike "program" and insert in lieu thereof "programs".

Respectfully submitted,

Max Coll, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 14 For 0 Against

Yes: 14

Excused: Buffett, Picraux, Watchman

Absent: None

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