February 16, 2001

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, amended as follows:

1. On page 33, strike lines 1 through 3 and insert in lieu thereof:

"B. The primary care provider is responsible for providing health care provider services to the patient, except for:

(1) services in medical emergencies; and

(2) services for which the primary care provider determines that specialist services are required, in which case he shall advise the patient of the need for and the type of specialist services.".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 4 Against

Yes: 5

No: Boitano, Hurt, Komadina, Papen

Excused: None

Absent: None

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