FIFTY-FIRST LEGISLATURESB 44/a
SECOND SESSION, 2014
February 4, 2014
Mr. President:
Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred
SENATE BILL 44, as amended
has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:
1. On page 1, between lines 18 and 19, insert the following new section:
SECTION 1. Section 22-2-8.8 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1999, Chapter 193, Section 1) is amended to read:
"22-2-8.8. [GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATES] HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CREDENTIAL.--The department [of education] shall issue a [general educational development certificate] high school equivalency credential to any candidate who is at least sixteen years of age and who has successfully completed the [general educational development] high school equivalency tests."".
2. Renumber the succeeding sections accordingly.
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Gerald Ortiz y Pino, Chairman
Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________
(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)
Date ________________________
The roll call vote was 7 For 1 Against
Yes: 7
No: Ivey-Soto
Excused: None
Absent: None
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