February 26, 2001

Mr. President:

Your RULES 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 9, line 7, after "Act" insert "or other applicable laws or rules".

2. On page 9, line 8, strike "obtaining" and insert in lieu thereof "attaining".

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 4 For 1 Against

Yes: 4

No: Kidd

Excused: Adair, Duran, Gorham, Romero

Absent: none

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