January 26, 1999

SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENT number _______ to HOUSE BILL 1, as amended

Amendment sponsored by Senator Joseph J. Carraro

1. On page 10, between lines 7 and 8 insert the following new section:

"Section 14.

A. There is appropriated from the general fund to the legislative council service one million three hundred thirty thousand dollars ($1,330,000) to provide a district office or staff for each legislator for expenditure in fiscal year 2000 as follows:

(1) six hundred thirty thousand dollars ($630,000) to be divided equally among the members of the senate; and

(2) seven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000) to be divided equally among the members of the house of representatives.

B. The New Mexico legislative council shall develop policies, procedures and limitations regarding the use of these expenditures by the legislative council service on behalf of the members. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2000 shall revert to the general fund.".

2. Renumber the succeeding sections accordingly.

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Joseph J. Carraro

Adopted ___________________ Not Adopted _______________________

 (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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