February 28, 2001

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. On page 1, line 23, strike "of 1993".

2. On page 4, line 8, strike "fire station,".

3. On page 4, line 15, strike "fire station,".

4. On page 4, line 18, strike "fire station,".

5. On page 4, line 24, strike the quotation mark and between lines 24 and 25 insert the following subsection:

"K. A fire station that is used for community activities pursuant to a joint powers agreement between the fire department or volunteer fire department and another governmental entity shall be deemed to be operated or maintained by a single governmental entity for the purposes of and subject to the maximum liability provisions of Section 41-4-19 NMSA 1978. As used in this subsection, "community activities" means operations, events or programs that include sports or athletic events or activities, child care or youth programs, after-school or before-school activities, summer or vacation programs, health or education programs and activities or community events."".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Ingle, Lopez, Martinez

Absent: None

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