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        January 26, 2001



Mr. President:

    The Human Services Committee reports a favorable recommendation on H.B. 31, CHILD WELFARE OVERSIGHT PANEL AMENDMENTS, by Representative T. Beck, with the following amendments:
1.    Page 2, Line 55:    After "Subcommittee" insert "the Executive Office, Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee,"

2.    Page 2, Line 58:    After "system;" insert
        "(h) study actions the state can take to preserve, unify, and strengthen the child's family ties whenever possible in the child's best interest, including recognizing the constitutional rights and claims of parents whenever those family ties are severed or infringed."

3.    Page 3, Line 59:    Delete "(h)" and insert "(i)"

4.    Page 3, Line61:    Delete "(i)" and insert "(j)"

        Respectfully,



        John W. "Bill" Hickman         Committee Chair

Voting: 5-0-1
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