February 3, 2003

Mr. Speaker:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 41

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

1. On page 3, lines 10 through 12, strike "The division shall take the proceedings necessary to enforce the payment of money found to be due and unpaid to the employee" and insert in lieu thereof "The division shall implement procedures necessary to enforce the payment of money found to be due to the employee".

2. On page 3, lines 20 through 21, strike "or initiate independent action".

3. On page 3, line 22, after "complaint" insert "with the district court".

4. On page 3, line 24, strike "two" and insert in lieu thereof "three".

5. On page 3, line 25, strike "A civil action arising out of a".

6. On page 4, strike lines 1 and 2 in their entirety.

Respectfully submitted,

W. Ken Martinez, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 7 For 3 Against

Yes: 7

No: Godbey, Thompson, Youngberg

Excused: Foley

Absent: None

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