March 6, 1999

Mr. President:

Your JUDICIARY 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 2, line 13, strike "second" and insert in lieu thereof "third".

2. On page 2, line 22, strike "cruelly" and insert in lieu thereof "maliciously".

3. On page 3, lines 13 through 16, strike Subsection G in its entirety and insert in lieu thereof:

"G. If a child is adjudicated of cruelty to animals, the court shall order an assessment and any necessary psychological counseling or treatment of the child.".

4. On page 4, line 4, after "accepted" insert "Mexican and American" and on line 5, after "practices" insert ", unless otherwise prohibited by law".

5. On page 6, line 5, after "shall" strike the remainder of the line, strike all of lines 6 and 7 and insert in lieu thereof "hold a hearing to determine the disposition of the animal.".

6. On page 6, line 8, strike "shall" and insert in lieu thereof "may".

7. On page 6, line 15, strike "shall" and insert in lieu thereof "may".

8. On page 8, line 2, strike "fourth degree felony" and insert in lieu thereof "petty misdemeanor".

9. On page 8, line 4, strike "31-18-15" and insert in lieu thereof "31-19-1".

10. On page 8, line 8, strike "third" and in lieu thereof "fourth".

11. On page 8, line 12, strike "shall" and insert in lieu thereof "may".

12. On page 9, line 2, strike "fourth degree felony" and insert in lieu thereof "misdemeanor".

13. On page 9, line 3, strike "31-18-15" and insert in lieu thereof "31-19-1".

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: None

Excused: Payne

Absent: None

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