March 8, 2001

Mr. President:

Your FINANCE 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, line 13, strike "; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION".

2. On page 8, line 22 through 25, and on page 9, lines 1 through 3, strike Section 3 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

No: 0

Excused: Carraro, Rodriguez

Absent: None

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