February 2, 2003

Madam President:

Your FINANCE 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 12, before the period insert "; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY".

2. On page 1, line 17, strike "year" and insert in lieu thereof "years 2003 and".

3. On page 1, between lines 21 and 22, insert:

"Section 2. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.".

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against

Yes: 9

No: 0

Excused: Rawson

Absent: None

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