February 22, 2001

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dede Feldman, Vice Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 4 For 2 Against

Yes: 4

No: Adair, Hurt

Excused: Boitano, Komadina, Robinson

Absent: None

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