March 13, 2003

Madam President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS 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 4, line 13, strike "and".

2. On page 4, line 25, strike the period and insert in lieu thereof "; and".

3. On page 4, after line 25, insert the following new paragraph to read:

"(12) work toward a self-directed care option in the disabled and elderly and the developmentally disabled medicaid waiver programs, subject to appropriation and availability of federal and state funds.".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dede Feldman, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 3 For 2 Against

Yes: 3

No: Boitano, Komadina

Excused: Boitano, Garcia, Hurt, Papen

Absent: None

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