March 7, 2003

Madam President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, amended as follows:

1. On page 2, line 9, strike "The" and insert in lieu thereof "If federal matching funds are available in the medicaid program for reimbursement of acupuncture or other services provided by doctors of oriental medicine, the".

2. On page 2, line 20, strike "The" and insert in lieu thereof "If federal matching funds are available in the medicaid program for reimbursement of acupuncture or other services provided by doctors of oriental medicine, the".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dede Feldman, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 0 Against

Yes: 5

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Boitano, Pinto, Sanchez, M.

Absent: None

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