February 7, 2003

Madam President:

Your CORPORATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION 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 3, line 25, strike "a".

2. On page 4, line 1, strike "a".

3. On page 4, line 4, strike "a construction contract" and insert in lieu thereof "any surety".

4. On page 4, line 13, strike "without limitation".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Roman M. Maes, III, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Cisneros, Ingle, Kidd, Robinson

Absent: None

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