January 21, 2002

Mr. President:

Your COMMITTEES' COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE BILL 163

has had it under consideration and finds same to be GERMANE, in accordance with constitutional provisions, and thence referred to the INDIAN & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Richard M. Romero, Chairman

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(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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