February 11, 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 PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, line 1, after "conduct" insert a colon and the subparagraph designation "(a)".

2. On page 2, line 10, after the semicolon insert "or".

3. On page 2, line 11, strike "(3) implement" and insert in lieu thereof the subparagraph designation "(b)".

4. Renumber the succeeding paragraphs accordingly.

5. On page 2, line 14, strike "(a)" and insert in lieu thereof the item designation "1)".

6. On page 2, line 16, strike "(b)" and insert in lieu thereof the item designation "2)".

7. On page 2, line 19, strike "(c)" and insert in lieu thereof the item designation "3)".

8. On page 2, line 22, after "conduct" insert a colon and the subparagraph designation "(a)".

9. On page 2, line 24, after the semicolon insert "or".

10. On page 2, line 25, strike "(5)" and insert the subparagraph designation "(b)".

11. Renumber the succeeding paragraphs accordingly.

12. On page 3, line 24, after "for" insert "revising,".

13. On page 5, between lines 8 and 9, insert the following new subsection:

"D. If the funding is insufficient for all the initiatives in this section, the department shall prioritize the initiatives in conjunction with the appropriate legislative interim committee.".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dede Feldman, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Komadina, Pinto

Absent: None

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