March 7, 1999

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS 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 17, following the word "system" insert

", the public".

2. On page 2, line 3, strike "the state is best positioned to ensure".

3. On page 2, line 5, after "data" insert "is important".

4. On page 2, line 23, after "alliance" insert "and interested members of the public".

5. On page 3, line 22, after "sector;" insert "the public and".,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

__________________________________ Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

No: 0

Excused: Boitano, Howes, Ingle,

Absent: None

SJ021PA1 .127132.1