SENATE BILL NO. 177 "An Act relating to the international trade and business endowment; and providing for an effective date." Senator Pearce commented on behalf of this bill. She said there was no hidden agenda. The balance of the endowment was at about $7 million and they would transfer the original $4.5 million, leaving the interest and balance in the University foundation. She noted there would be forthcoming fiscal notes from the University and Commerce. Senator Pearce moved SB 177 contingent upon receipt of fiscal notes and letters from the University and Department of Commerce. Without objection it was reported out with individual recommendations and contingent upon receipt of fiscal notes and letters. Co-chair Sharp outlined the evening meeting saying the committee would take up HB 51. ADJOURNMENT Co-chair Sharp recessed the committee until 6:00 p.m. this evening.