February 18, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 270

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

1. On page 6, line 2, after the paragraph designation "(9)" strike the remainder of the line, strike all of lines 3 through 5 and insert in lieu thereof:

"physician, osteopathic physician, expanded practice nurse, optometrist or dental surgeon.".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie A. Rodella, Chairwoman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 11 For 0 Against

Yes: 11

Excused: Sanchez

Absent: None

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