February 15, 1999

Mr. President:

Your WAYS & MEANS 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 13, after "PODIATRIC" insert ", PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OPTOMETRY".

2. On page 2, line 6, after the comma insert "physical therapists, optometrists,".

3. On page 2, line 13, after the comma insert "physical therapists, optometrists,".

4. On page 2, line 18, after the comma insert "physical therapists, optometrists,".,

and thence referred to the FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Carlos R. Cisneros, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Carraro, Jennings

Absent: None

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