February 14, 2000

Mr. President:

Your JUDICIARY 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 12, strike "OBSERVING,".

2. On page 1, line 18, strike "OBSERVING,".

3. On page 1, line 20, strike "observing,".

4. On page 1, line 21, strike "observing," and insert in lieu thereof "intentionally".

5. On page 2, line 8, strike "observing,".

6. On page 2, line 16, after the semicolon strike "or".

7. On page 2, line 18, strike "observing,".

8. On page 2, line 19, strike the period and insert in lieu thereof "; or".

9. On page 2, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following new paragraph:

"(5) a member of the news media who is gathering information that reasonably could be used to produce a newspaper or television news story."

10. On page 2, line 20, strike "observing,",

and thence referred to the PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Davis, Lopez, Tsosie

Absent: None

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