1.1    .................... moves to amend H.F. No. 1262 as follows:
1.2Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:

1.3    "Section 1. COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY COURT PROCESS STUDY.
1.4    The Supreme Court shall convene a study group to conduct an evaluation of family
1.5court processes in Minnesota. The evaluation must consider the processes, programs,
1.6and legal mechanisms available to individuals involved in family disputes, and include
1.7consideration of best practice models from other states. In appointing members to the
1.8study group, the Supreme Court must ensure that the viewpoint of academics and policy
1.9analysts, judges, court administrators, litigants, attorneys, relevant state and local agencies,
1.10and other interested parties are represented. The study group must report to the legislature
1.11on its recommendations for improving the efficiency, functionality, and accessibility of
1.12family court processes no later than February 15, 2009."