January 30, 2002

Mr. President:

Your COMMITTEES' COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and finds same to be GERMANE, in accordance with constitutional provisions, and further recommends that it now be referred to the SENATE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Richard M. Romero, Chairman

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(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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