February 16, 2000

Mr. President:

Your CONSERVATION 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, strike lines 21 through 23.

Respectfully submitted,

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Fernando R. Macias, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Eisenstadt, Feldman, Leavell, Payne, Sanchez

Absent: None

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