February 8, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 261

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following subsections:

"C. The department may contract with appropriate qualified researchers and legal support that the attorney general's office determines are necessary.

D. The attorney general shall seek compliance of the federal government with the provisions and rights provided in the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.".

2. Renumber the succeeding subsections accordingly.

3. On page 2, lines 7 and 8, strike "Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000)" and insert in lieu thereof "One hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000)".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

R. David Pederson, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 10 For 0 Against

Yes: 10

Excused: Luna, Taylor, T.

Absent: None

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