January 30, 2001

Mr. Speaker:

Your BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 59

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, line 8, strike the closing quotation mark.

2. On page 2, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following new subsection:

"D. A religious entity purchasing individual or group health insurance coverage may elect to exclude prescription contraceptive drugs or devices from the health coverage purchased."".

3. On page 4, line 6, strike the closing quotation mark.

4. On page 4, between lines 6 and 7, insert the following new subsection:

"C. A religious entity purchasing individual or group health maintenance organization coverage may elect to exclude prescription contraceptive drugs or devices from the health coverage purchased."".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Fred Luna, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 9 For 1 Against

Yes: 9

No: Hobbs

Excused: Hanosh, James Taylor, Thomas Taylor

Absent: None

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