House of Representatives
State of Utah
UTAH STATE CAPITOL COMPLEX . 350 STATE CAPITOL
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P.O. BOX 145030 . SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5030 . (801) 538-1029 February 23, 2012
Madam Speaker:
The Judiciary Committee recommends H.B. 161, RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN, by
Representative L. Christensen, be replaced and reports a favorable recommendation on 2nd Sub.
H.B. 161, RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN with the following amendments:
Kay L. McIff
Voting: 9-3-1
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(1)
The full, balanced consideration and application of the principles and
protections
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recognized and provided in state law constitutes the best interests of a child.
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Before the 2013 General Session of the Utah Legislature, the Judiciary, Law
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(f) allowing increased opportunity for extended family members to help resolve
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parental deficiencies in their family without state interference, or loss of a child from the
entire
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family;
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(g) whether the division should:
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(ii)
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(i)
be designated as an authorized lead entity and redirect its current
focus and
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practices in relation to federal law and the receipt of federal funding to strengthen
families and
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prevent child abuse under 42 U.S.C. 5116; and
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unification to the fullest extent possible and as described in the January 2011 legislative
audit
(h) the full, balanced consideration and application of the principles and
protections recognized and provided in state law constitutes the best interest of a
child
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(3)
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(2)
The division shall provide the interim committee with:
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practices of the state.
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The interim committee may request additional information from
the division, as
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necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section.
Respectfully,
Committee Chair
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Bill Number
*HB0161S02*
HB0161S02