SENATE BILL NO. 148                                                                                                             
"An Act  relating to  allowable absences  for certain  members of                                                               
the armed  forces and their  spouses and dependents  for purposes                                                               
of eligibility  for permanent fund  dividends; and  providing for                                                               
an effective date."                                                                                                             
     BILL POSTPONED TO 4/8/03