March 9, 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 6, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following new section to read:

"Section 4. A new section of the Nonprofit Health Care Plan Law, Section 59A-47-28.4 NMSA 1978, is enacted to read:

"59A-47-28.4. [NEW MATERIAL] COVERAGE FOR COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE DENTAL HYGIENISTS.--An individual or group subscriber contract delivered or issued for delivery in New Mexico that, on a prepaid, service or indemnity basis provides for treatment of persons for the prevention, cure or correction of any illness or physical or mental condition shall include coverage for the services of a dental hygienist in a collaborative practice pursuant to the Dental Health Care Act."".

Respectfully submitted,

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Dede Feldman, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Boitano, Hurt

Absent: None

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