March 4, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your VOTERS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 9

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

1. On page 2, line 6, after "created." insert "Qualifications of the office of commissioner will be set by the Legislature.".

2. On page 2, line 7, strike "six years" and insert in lieu thereof "four years".

3. On page 2, line 8, after "election" insert ", and after serving such term shall be elected for a term of four years thereafter".

4. On page 2, lines 9 and 10, strike in their entirety.

5. On page 2, line 11, strike "term has intervened.".

Respectfully submitted,

Edward C. Sandoval, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 9 For 4 Against

Yes: 9

No: Buffett, Dana, Lutz, Macko

Excused: None

Absent: None

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