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Michael Roth: “I believe the amendment in its present form is satisfactory. I did initially have some serious concerns--some concern…”

On the recordMay 7, 1998
I believe the amendment in its present form is satisfactory. I did initially have some serious concerns--some concern that an innocent taxpayer might find money owed him that would be offset by the State under situations where that would not be appropriate. But we have worked together and have come up with an amendment that takes care of that concern. The majority is willing to accept the proposed amendment.
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Michael Roth

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Discussing an amendment related to taxpayer concerns.

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