March 15, 1999

Mr. President:

Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

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

1. On page 1, line 12, after the semicolon strike the remainder of the line and on line 13, strike "FUND;".

2. On page 1, line 13, before the period insert "; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY".

3. On pages 2 and 3, strike Sections 2 and 3 in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof:

"Section 2. APPROPRIATION.--Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) is appropriated from the general fund to the state highway and transportation department for expenditure in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 by the aviation division to carry out the provisions of this act for an air service assistance program. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2000 shall revert to the general fund.

Section 3. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.".

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Campos, Ingle, Lyons, McKibben, Smith, Tsosie

Absent: None

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