February 2, 2001

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS 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 25, strike "five" and insert in lieu thereof "one".

2. On page 2, between lines 23 and 24, insert the following new subsection:

"E. Under no circumstances shall a mall or an owner, partner or shareholder of an entity that owns the mall, collectively or individually, be subject to a civil action, tort claim or other court action for damages or compensation of any kind as a result of its compliance or attempts to comply with a provision of this section.".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

No: 0

Excused: Boitano

Absent: None

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