I had one of my reporters talk to Pataki Wednesdayat the Angelica (Allegany County) Fair, and of course, ask about the status of the rifle bill. He said, "I don't think it has been sent down yet. The principal makes very good sense but I don't commit until I actualloy see the bill because sometimes there is a difference in what people say a bill says and what it really says. When it comes down, I'll look at it and make a decision." His secretary said last week that it would probably still be a couple of weeks before it "gets on his desk." Will let you know as soon as I know.