AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES TO THE HOUSE SUBSTITUTE

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That the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) shall study the impact of this act on Virginia businesses, libraries and consumers. JCOTS shall appoint a technical advisory committee to advise the Joint Commission on its work. The members of the technical advisory committee shall include, but not be limited to, the following: two members of the Senate, two member of the House of Delegates, a representative of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, a representative of the Virginia Manufacturers Association, a representative of the insurance industry, a representative of the Virginia Library Association, and a representative of the Richmond Technology Council.

All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Joint Commission, upon request.

The Joint Commission shall report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2000