March 4, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your GOVERNMENT AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 816

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

1. On page 10, line 5, insert the following new section:

"Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is January 1, 2000.".,

and thence referred to the APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

James G. Taylor, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

Excused: Saavedra

Absent: None

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