March 11, 1999

Mr. President:

Your CONSERVATION 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 3, line 12, after the semicolon insert "and".

2. On page 3, between lines 12 and 13, insert:

"WHEREAS, other states, including our neighboring state of Texas, have enacted a system that provides access for sportsmen and recreationists on private lands adjacent to the states' trust lands; and

WHEREAS, these programs have resulted in greater economic returns to the educational beneficiaries and larger opportunities for sportsmen and other recreational users;".

3. On page 3, between lines 18 and 19, insert:

"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study include a review of the Texas program as well as programs of other states; and".

Respectfully submitted,

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Fernando R. Macias, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: None

Excused: Eisenstadt, Lyons, Sanchez

Absent: None

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