February 24, 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 3, line 8, strike "OR FOREIGN".

2. On page 4, line 15, after "merge" insert "only".

3. On page 4, line 16, after "another" insert "domestic".,

and thence referred to the CORPORATIONS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 1 Against

Yes: 6

No: Feldman

Excused: Garcia, Stockard

Absent: None

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