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 1, lines 18 and 19, strike "EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID BY EMPLOYER" and insert in lieu thereof "LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PURCHASE BY AN INDIVIDUAL".,

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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