03/22/2001 10:45 AM Senate RLS

CHAIRWOMAN  PEARCE announced  a revised fiscal  note for SB   65-PAY                                                        
EQUITY FOR  STATE EMPLOYEES  was before the  committee.  The  amount                                                        
for FY 2003  was reduced  to zero because  it is not known,  at this                                                            
time, whether a full-scale study will be necessary.                                                                             
                                                                                                                                
SENATOR COWDERY  moved to adopt the  March 20, 2001 fiscal  note for                                                            
SB 65.  There being no objection, the motion carried.                                                                           
SENATOR ELLIS asked whether the fiscal note for SB 65 is for                                                                    
$50,000 or $500,000.                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                                
CHAIRWOMAN PEARCE said the cost will be $50,000.  That money will                                                               
be used to determine whether a full scale study is necessary.