2003-05-02                     Senate Journal                      Page 1097
HB 61                                                                                             
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 61(FIN) BY THE HOUSE FINANCE                                                  
COMMITTEE, entitled:                                                                                
                                                                                                    
          "An Act establishing an exploration and development                                       
          incentive tax credit for operators and working interest                                   
          owners directly engaged in the exploration for and                                        
          development of gas for sale and delivery without                                          
          reference to volume from a lease or property in the                                       
          state; and providing for an effective date."                                              
                                                                                                    
was read the first time and referred to the Resources Committee.