March 19, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE BILL 566, as amended

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. Strike Senate Finance Committee Amendment 3.

2. On pages 2 and 3, strike Sections 2 and 3 in their entirety and insert in lieu thereof:

"Section 2. APPROPRIATION.--Five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) is appropriated from the state road fund to the state highway and transportation department for expenditure in fiscal years 1999 and 2000 by the aviation division to carry out the provisions of this act for an air service assistance program. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2000 shall revert to the general fund.

Section 3. EMERGENCY.--It is necessary for the public peace, health and safety that this act take effect immediately.".

Respectfully submitted,

Max Coll, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 13 For 3 Against

Yes: 13

No: Pearce, Saavedra, Watchman

Excused: Abeyta

Absent: None

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