February 2, 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, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 12, strike "AND BUSINESS SERVICES".

2. On page 1, line 20, strike "AND COMPUTER BUSINESS SERVICES".

3. On page 1, line 21, strike the colon, strike all of lines

22 through 24 and strike line 25 through "(2)".

4. On page 2, line 4, after "software" strike the remainder

of the line.,

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 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

No: 0

Excused: Carraro

Absent: None

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