AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. NORMENT

1. Line 38, introduced

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all of lines 38 through 44

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4. To political subdivisions, for costs incurred for the removal of Chinese drywall hazardous materials, from, and subsequent repair of, dwelling units.  In order to qualify for disbursements from the fund pursuant to this subdivision, the existence of the hazard in the dwelling unit shall be certified by the political subdivision, and application for the funds shall be made by the political subdivision on behalf of the owner of the dwelling unit constructed in the calendar years 2006 and 2007.  Any moneys disbursed from the fund shall be paid directly to the political subdivision, and the political subdivision shall decide how and by whom the removal of the hazardous materials and repairs shall be completed.