February 8, 1999

SENATE FLOOR AMENDMENT number _______ to SENATE BILL 258

Amendment sponsored by Senator Cisco McSorley

1. On page 2, line 17, after the period insert the following sentence:

"When the party involved is a minor, then his parent must consent to arbitration. When the party involved is a minor with a guardian ad litem, the guardian ad litem must provide written consent. When the party involved is a minor without a parent or guardian ad litem, then in order for arbitration to proceed the court must find that arbitration is in the best interest of the minor.".

2. On page 2, line 19, after "one" insert "or more".

3. On page 2, line 25 strike "and".

4. On page 6, line 16, before "modifying" insert "setting or".

5. On page 9, line 6 before the period insert the following:

"when both parties consent to the rehearing before the arbitrator who made the award".

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Cisco McSorley

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 (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

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