March 18, 2003

Madam President:

Your CONSERVATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

FOR HOUSE BILL 976, as amended

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Carlos R. Cisneros, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Aragon, Duran, Gorham, Kidd

Absent: None

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