March 2, 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 13, strike "FOURTH DEGREE FELONY" and insert in lieu thereof "MISDEMEANOR".

2. On page 1, line 18, strike "BAIL BONDSMAN OR".

3. On page 1, line 19, after "ATTORNEY" insert "OR BAIL BONDSMAN".

4. On page 1, line 21, strike "intentionally" and insert in lieu thereof "knowingly".

5. On page 1, line 25, strike "fourth degree felony" and insert in lieu thereof "misdemeanor".

6. On page 1, after line 25, insert the following new section:

"C. Local jails will supply a list of all court-authorized and licensed bail bondsmen in the vicinity.".

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 4 For 2 Against

Yes: 4

No: Payne, Sanchez

Excused: Feldman, Gorham, Komadina, Lopez

Absent: None

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