March 9, 1999

Mr. Speaker:

Your JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE BILL 548, as amended

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

1. On page 4, line 21, after the period insert:

"If the body is cremated, the county shall ensure that the cremated remains are retained and stored for no less than two years in a manner that allows for identification of the remains. After the expiration of two years the cremated remains may be disposed of, provided the county retains a record of the place and manner of disposition for not less than five years after such disposition."..

Respectfully submitted,

R. David Pederson, Chairman

Adopted Not Adopted

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

The roll call vote was 6 For 0 Against

Yes: 6

Excused: Godbey, Luna, Martinez, Rios, Vaughn, Sanchez

Absent: None

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