March 13, 1999

Mr. President:

Your FINANCE 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 2, between lines 12 and 13, insert the following new subsection:

"D. For the purpose of tuition payment at resident student rates at the university of New Mexico, "resident student" may include any person who is a Native American and a citizen of the United States and enrolled in a graduate or professional degree granting program.".

2. Reletter the succeeding subsections accordingly.

Respectfully submitted,

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Ben D. Altamirano, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 8 For 0 Against

Yes: 8

No: 0

Excused: Eisenstadt, Griego, Ingle, Rodriguez, Tsosie

Absent: None

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