March 1, 2003

Madam President:

Your JUDICIARY 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 7, after "to" insert "an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo located wholly or partially in New Mexico, or to".

2. On page 2, line 9, after "Mexico" insert "that is authorized to purchase land and control activities on its land by an act of congress or to purchase land on behalf of the Indian nation, tribe or pueblo".

3. On page 5, line 2, strike "mineral" and insert in lieu thereof "minerals".

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Gorham, Martinez, Payne

Absent: None

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