February 8, 2001

Mr. Speaker:

Your AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 358

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

1. On pages 3 and 4, strike Subsection B in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof:

"B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the status of an acequia or community ditch association as a political subdivision of the state if the acequia or community ditch association was established prior to the formation of the irrigation district and has been governed by officers elected pursuant to Chapter 73, Article 2 or 3 NMSA 1978 continuously since the formation of the irrigation district."".

Respectfully submitted,

Joe M Stell, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

Excused: Wright

Absent: None

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