Its chances for final passage are uncertain.
The bill is expected to be brought for final passage next Monday.
With the way clear for final passage, Mr. Bush urged the Senate to approve the bill.
For final passage, the Constitution requires two-thirds of senators present.
According to the latest head count, one more Republican vote is needed for final passage.
Assuming the agreement holds, the legislation could come before the House and Senate for final passage next week.
Mr. Spano said he is certain he has the nine votes needed for final passage from the County Legislature.
Then, if approved as expected, it would go before convention delegates in Charlotte, N.C., for final passage in early September.
Whatever the prospects for final passage, advocacy and industry groups cannot afford to let a bill they consider hostile to their interests advance unchallenged.
Democratic lawmakers in both the House and Senate, however, said this week that the prospects for final passage of any privacy measure were not strong.
There will be a final review in April 2001 by the Management Council, then back to the N.C.A.A. board of directors that spring for final passage.
