March 19, 2003

Madam 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 2, line 21, strike "The" and insert in lieu thereof "Subject to appropriation by the legislature, the".

2. On page 2, line 22, strike "seventy-five percent of".

3. On page 3, line 15, before "county" strike "A" and insert in lieu thereof "Subject to appropriation by the legislature, a".

4. On page 3, line 16, strike "seventy-five percent of".

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: Campos, Carraro

Absent: None

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