February 4, 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 2, line 14, strike "March" and insert in lieu thereof "August".

2. On page 2, line 18, strike "April" and insert in lieu thereof "September".,

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 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Carraro, Duran, Jennings, Kidd

Absent: None

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