February 20, 2003

Madam President:

Your RULES 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, line 19, strike the second occurrence of "the".

2. On page 1, line 19, after "residents" insert "near the city".

3. On page 1, line 23, after "water" insert "utility".

4. On page 2, line 6, after "water" strike "resource" and insert in lieu thereof "utility".

5. On page 2, line 7, after "determine" strike "water rights issues," and insert in lieu thereof "policies for the acquisition and allocation of water rights and how".

6. On page 2, line 12, strike "resource" and insert in lieu thereof "utility".

7. On page 2, line 17, after "water" insert "utility".

8. On page 2, line 22, after "other" strike "state and".

9. On page 2, line 23, strike "over water" and insert in lieu thereof "regarding water utility management".,

and thence referred to the CONSERVATION COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Linda M. Lopez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Ingle, Nava

Absent: None

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