March 10, 1999

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS 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 5, line 18, after "of" insert "communications,".

2. On page 8, line 16, after "client" insert "treatment and".

3. On page 10, line 16, strike "audiologist" and insert in lieu thereof "audiologists".

4. On page 13, line 12, strike "months" and insert in lieu thereof "months'".

Respectfully submitted,

______________________________

Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Boitano, Garcia, Stockard, Smith

Absent: None

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