February 28, 2001

Mr. President:

Your RULES 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 CONSERVATION COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Gorham, Romero

Absent: none

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