March 7, 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, lines 12 and 13, strike "MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR" and insert in lieu thereof "AUTHORIZING".

2. On page 2, strike lines 11 through 25 and on page 3 strike lines 1 through 4 in their entirety.

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

No: 0

Excused: Campos, Carraro

Absent: None

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