February 25, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 518

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

1. On page 1, line 12, before the period insert "; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY".

2. On page 3, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following new section:

"Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.".

Respectfully submitted,

Debbie A. Rodella, Chairwoman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against

Yes: 9

Excused: Lutz, Sanchez

Absent: Mohorovic

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