January 30, 2001

Mr. President:

Your PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 3, line 7, after the semicolon strike "or".

2. On page 3, line 11, after "or" insert "7) any other factor the court deems necessary to establish a custodial, personal or financial relationship with the adoptee; or".

3. On page 27, line 8, after "is" insert "included in an agreement. When an adoptive placement is made voluntarily through an agency or pursuant to Section 32A-5-13 NMSA 1978, the court may, in its discretion, appoint a guardian ad litem.", strike the remainder of the line, strike lines 9 and 10 in their entirety and strike line 11 through the period.

4. On page 27, lines 20 and 21, after "agreement", remove the brackets and line-through and strike the underscored language.,

and thence referred to the JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Shannon Robinson, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Adair, Feldman

Absent: None

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