February 14, 2000

Mr. President:

Your COMMITTEES' COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

SENATE BILL 499

has had it under consideration and finds same to be GERMANE, in accordance with constitutional provisions.

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

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(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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