February 14, 2000

Mr. President:

Your WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS.

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 1 Against

Yes: 5

No: Rawson

Excused: Carraro, Kidd, Nava

Absent: None

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