February 16, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

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

1. On page 2, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following new paragraph:

"WHEREAS, legislative proposals for penalties, incentives, payment programs and other mechanisms have been offered from time to time to address the problem of uninsured motorists; and"

2. On page 2, line 8, after WHEREAS, insert "one such proposal is".

3. On page 2, line 9, after "gasoline" insert "which".

4. On page 2, line 10, after "insured;" insert "and".

5. On page 2, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following new paragraph:

"WHEREAS, the legislature should examine and evaluate a range of proposals for addressing the problem of uninsured motorists, including but not limited to the "pay as you drive" system;".

6. On page 2, lines 14 and 15, strike "to study the feasibility of a "pay as you drive" motor vehicle insurance system for" and insert in lieu thereof "to study a range of options for lowering the cost of buying insurance and increasing the percentage of insured motorists in".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

Daniel P. Silva, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 10 For 2 Against

Yes: 10

No: Godbey, Mohorovic

Excused: Whitaker

Absent: None

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