March 9, 2003

Madam President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, amended as follows:

1. On page 1, line 21, after the period insert:

"Exempt from this requirement are public employees who demonstrate satisfactory proof of health insurance coverage comparable to that offered through their employer.".,

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 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Boitano, Garcia, Hurt

Absent: None

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