March 1, 2003

Madam President:

Your CONSERVATION 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 1, lines 11 and 12, strike "ADOPTING THE SANDIA HAIRSTREAK AS THE STATE BUTTERFLY" and insert in lieu thereof "PROVIDING FOR AN OFFICIAL STATE BUTTERFLY, AN OFFICIAL STATE REPTILE AND AN OFFICIAL STATE AMPHIBIAN".

2. On page 1, line 23, after "STATE BUTTERFLY" insert "--STATE REPTILE--STATE AMPHIBIAN".

3. On page 3, line 4, delete the quotation mark.

4. On page 3, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following new subsections to read:

"O. The New Mexico whiptail lizard, scientifically known as Cnemidophorus neomexicanus, is adopted as the official reptile of New Mexico.

P. The New Mexico spadefoot toad, scientifically known as Spea multiplicata, is adopted as the official amphibian of New Mexico."".,

and thence referred to the PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Carlos R. Cisneros, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

No: 0

Excused: Aragon, Duran, Payne

Absent: None

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