FORTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE

FIRST SESSION

February 25, 1999

HOUSE FLOOR AMENDMENT number ______ to HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL 469

Amendment sponsored by Representative Arthur C. Hawkins

1. On page 2, line 7, after "defendant" insert "charged with a felony".

2. On page 8, on lines 1 through 3 strike the underscored language and strike line 4 through the comma.

3. On page 8, line 5, before the semicolon insert:

"if the defendant is charged with a felony that involves the infliction of great bodily harm on another person; a felony that involves the use of a firearm; aggravated arson, as provided in Section 30-17-6 NMSA 1978; criminal sexual penetration, as provided in Section 30-9-11 NMSA 1978; or criminal sexual contact of a minor, as provided in Section 30-9-13 NMSA 1978".

4. On page 9, line 5, after "with" strike the remainder of the line, strike all of line 6, and strike the underscored language on line 7, and insert in lieu thereof:

"a felony that involves the infliction of great bodily harm on another person; a felony that involves the use of a firearm; aggravated arson, as provided in Section 30-17-6 NMSA 1978; criminal sexual penetration, as provided in Section 30-9-11 NMSA 1978; or criminal sexual contact of a minor, as provided in Section 30-9-13 NMSA 1978".

5. On page 9, lines 18 and 19, strike the underscored language and insert in lieu thereof:

6. On page 10, lines 14 and 15, strike the underscored language and insert in lieu thereof:

7. On page 17, line 3, after "defendant" insert "charged with a felony".

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Arthur C. Hawkins

Adopted ___________________ Not Adopted ___________________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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