January 30, 2002

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 2, strike lines 9 through 12 and insert in lieu thereof:

"WHEREAS, the state of New Mexico's commercial building energy code is not in compliance with federal building energy policy standards; and

WHEREAS, although new homes in our state have been built using the New Mexico Energy Conservation Code Application Manual for residential buildings since 1993 and that code is a more flexible and conserving code than current federal requirements, many older homes in New Mexico have not been updated with readily available energy savings components; and".

2. On page 2, strike lines 16 through 18 and insert in lieu thereof:

"WHEREAS, beneficial construction cost tradeoffs can result from improving building envelope performance, thereby allowing the downsizing of mechanical equipment; and".,

and thence referred to the PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Linda M. Lopez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Duran, Gorham, Maes

Absent: None

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