March 4, 1999

Mr. President:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

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

1. Strike Senate Public Affairs Committee Amendment 4.

2. On page 33, strike lines 11 through 14 and insert in lieu thereof:

"I. If English is not the primary language of the applicant, the board may require that the applicant pass an English proficiency examination prescribed by the board."".

3. On page 44, line 18, strike "shall" and insert in lieu thereof "may".

4. On page 44, line 18, after "authority" insert "only for the substances listed in this section".

5. On page 44, line 22, after "certification" insert:

"and submitted proof of successful completion of additional training required by rule of the board. The board shall adopt the rules determined by the board of pharmacy for additional training required for the prescription or administration of caffeine, procaine, lidocaine, oxygen, epinephrine and naturally derived hormones, other than those administered topically. The boards shall consult as appropriate.".

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 4 For 2 Against

Yes: 4

No: Davis, Lopez

Excused: Aragon, Payne

Absent: None

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