February 27, 2003

Madam President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO NOT PASS, but that

DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 12, strike "; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION".

2. On page 2, lines 12 and 13, strike "and the water trust board,".

3. On page 3, line 2, after "policies" insert "to maximize beneficial use, including reuse and recycling by conjunctive management of water resources and by doing so to promote nonforfeiture of water rights".

4. On page 3, line 9, after "promote" insert "river,".

5. On pages 6 and 7, strike Section 2 in its entirety.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dede Feldman, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Boitano, Komadina, Pinto

Absent: None

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