February 25, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your CONSUMER AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 641

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 3, line 11, strike "Each" and insert in lieu thereof "For each".

2. On page 3, line 12, after "department" insert ", the department".

3. On page 3, line 12, after "report" insert "to the committee".

4. On page 4, line 12, after "specifications" insert "and compliance with the Patient Protection Act".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS & FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Patsy Trujillo Knauer, Chairwoman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

Excused: Hawkins, Vigil

Absent: None

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