March 10, 2003

Madam President:

Your EDUCATION 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 19, strike "Subsection D" and insert in lieu thereof "Subsections B and E".

2. On page 2, between lines 5 and 6, insert the following new subsection to read:

"B. A retired member who was retired on or before January 1, 2001 and who has not since suspended or been required to suspend retirement benefits pursuant to the Educational Retirement Act and is reemployed by a local administrative unit may continue employment at the local administrative unit and shall not be required to suspend retirement benefits.".

3. Reletter the succeeding subsections accordingly.

4. On page 2, line 7, strike "D" and insert in lieu thereof "B".

5. On page 2, line 13, strike "D" and insert in lieu thereof "B".

Respectfully submitted,

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Cynthia Nava, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 1 Against

Yes: 6

No: Boitano

Excused: Garcia, Sharer

Absent: None

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