January 24, 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, 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 4 For 3 Against

Yes: 4

No: Jennings, Romero, Cisneros

Excused: Carraro, Nava

Absent: None

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