1873-S3 AMH RODN ADAM 135

3SHB 1873 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-5672.3/08) 1203

By Representative Rodne

FAILED 2/16/2008

   On page 2, beginning on line 1 of the amendment, after "means" strike all material through "death" on line 4 of the amendment and insert "the demonstrated ongoing support or interaction of a substantial emotional, psychological, or financial nature within a meaningful relationship of community or companionship existing at or reasonably near the time of the incident causing death"

   On page 4, beginning on line 6 of the amendment, after "means" strike all material through "death" on line 9 of the amendment and insert "the demonstrated ongoing support or interaction of a substantial emotional, psychological, or financial nature within a meaningful relationship of community or companionship existing at or reasonably near the time of the incident causing death"

   On page 5, beginning on line 10 of the amendment, after "means" strike all material through "death" on line 13 of the amendment and insert "the demonstrated ongoing support or interaction of a substantial emotional, psychological, or financial nature within a meaningful relationship of community or companionship existing at or reasonably near the time of the incident causing death"

EFFECT: Amends the definition of "significant involvement" to: (a) require that the emotional, psychological, or financial support be ongoing and substantial; (b) provide that the relationship between the parties must be meaningful and a relationship of "community or companionship"; and (c) limit it to involvement that exists at or reasonably near the time of the incident causing death (the underlying amendment also includes involvement existing at or near the time of the death).