1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 3204, the first engrossment, as follows:
1.2Page 1, delete section 1
1.3Page 2, after line 1, insert:

1.4    "Sec. 2. [518.0011] PUBLIC POLICY STATEMENT.
1.5The public policy of this state is to:
1.6(1) ensure that each child has frequent and substantial contact with the child's parents,
1.7as long as the child's parents have shown the ability to act in the best interests of the child;
1.8(2) ensure that parents and caregivers provide a safe and nurturing environment for each
1.9child; and
1.10(3) encourage parents to share the rights and duties of raising their child."
1.11Page 8, line 30, before the period, insert "as defined by section 645.44, subdivision 14"
1.12Page 9, line 29, before the period, insert ", provided that the court finds that the party
1.13from whom fees, costs, and disbursements are sought has the means to pay them"
1.14Page 11, line 7, before the period, insert "in writing as defined by section 645.44,
1.15subdivision 14"
1.16Page 11, after line 23, insert:
1.17"(l) An order issued under this section requiring reimbursement of costs or fees does
1.18not require a party to have direct contact with another party."
1.19Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
1.20Amend the title accordingly