March 15, 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 1, lines 22 and 23, strike ", except in cases

involving domestic abuse as provided in Subsection C of this section".

2. On page 3, line 14, strike "and".

3. On page 3, line 17, strike the period and insert in lieu

thereof "; and".

4. On page 3, line 18, strike "C. If there is a judicial

determination" and insert in lieu thereof "(9) whether a judicial adjudication has been made".

5. On page 3, line 22, after "member" insert a period and

strike the remainder of the line.

6. On page 3, strike line 23 in its entirety.

7. On page 3, line 24, strike "D. Upon making a

determination" and insert in lieu thereof "If a determination is made".

8. On page 3, line 25, strike the semicolon.

9. On page 4, strike lines 1 through 3 in their entirety.

10. On page 4, line 4, strike "(2)".

11. On page 10, strike lines 3 and 4 in their entirety.

12. Reletter succeeding subparagraphs accordingly.

Respectfully submitted,

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Michael S. Sanchez, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 5 For 1 Against

Yes: 5

No: Sanchez

Excused: Aragon, McSorley

Absent: None

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