FIFTY-THIRD LEGISLATURESB 249/a

FIRST SESSION, 2017

February 22, 2017

Mr. President:

    Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

SENATE BILL 249

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

     1. On page 1, line 18, strike "The" and insert in lieu thereof "A center at the university of New Mexico school of law that focuses on child and family justice, in consultation with the".

    2. On page 1, line 18, strike ", in collaboration with" and insert in lieu thereof "and".

    3. On page 1, line 19, before "training", insert "education," and strike "to".

    4. On page 1, line 20, strike "a person who serves as a judge or hearing officer" and insert in lieu thereof "and instruction for judges, hearing officers, attorneys and other persons who work or volunteer".

    5. On page 1, line 20, after "matters", insert "that arise under the Children's Code".

    6. On page 1, line 21, strike "custody of a child. The training shall focus on".

                               Respectfully submitted,

                               ___________________________________

                               John Arthur Smith, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

          (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

                  Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 11 For 0 Against

Yes:     11

No:      0

Excused: Cisneros

Absent:  None

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