March 14, 2003

Madam President:

Your CORPORATIONS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILLS 427 & 647

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Roman M. Maes, III, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 1 Against

Yes: 7

No: Sanchez, B.

Excused: Aragon

Absent: None

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