March 12, 2003

Madam President:

Your JUDICIARY 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 22, after the semicolon insert "or".

2. On page 3, line 25, strike the semicolon and insert in lieu thereof a period.

3. On page 4, strike lines 1 through 18.

4. On page 14, line 13, after the semicolon insert "or".

5. On page 14, line 16, strike the semicolon and insert in lieu thereof a period and a closing quotation mark.

6. On page 14, strike lines 17 through 25 and on page 15, strike lines 1 through 3.

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 1 Against

Yes: 8

No: Gorham

Excused: McSorley

Absent: None

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