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position is repugnant and noted that this decision has affected women in a very negative way and stops them from being able to fully participate in society. He added that certain routine procedures are now legally questionable, leaving painful and deathly consequences for women. He stated that the intent of the ordinance is to be good stewards of Lakewood's limited resources, and that it does not overturn state code. He continued to say that the ordinance is not a statute about abortion, and that it is focused on finances and how to prioritize police investigations. Chair Shachner then highlighted the differences between the last two substitute versions of Ordinance 20-2022. There were some grammatical changes, change to the name of the statute, and clarified recitals that indicate the intent of the statute. It was noted that Lakewood's crime rate has been relatively flat and that there is a need to prioritize Lakewood's investigations to ensure prosperity and efficient operation in the Division of Police. Section A enumerates 6 different criteria that shall not be examined unless all other felony and misdemeanor cases are closed, essentially deprioritizing investigating abortion/reproductive healthcare. Chair Shachner noted that 100% of the 22 eComments made were in support of Ordinance 20- 2022. He then reviewed and addressed concerns raised about Section Al, Section 6, and various other sections and subsections throughout the legislation. The committee then discussed the sequence of events and proper parliamentary order by which to make amendments, substitutions, etc. with input from Clerk Bach and Councilmember Bullock. Motion by Chair Shachner, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to recommend Ordinance 20- 2022 for adoption by the full Council. Motion by Chair Shachner, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to substitute Ordinance 20- 2022. Discussion Chair Shachner then offered a friendly amendment, which was seconded by Councilmember Bullock, to section A6 to replace the word"delivered"with "served," so as to provide a more legally accurate term. All in favor. Motion passed. Motion by Chair Shachner, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to replace Section 1B1 with"if the pregnant person was coerced or forced by another to receive abortion care; or." All in favor. Motion passed. Councilmember Kepple stated her appreciation for the updates to the amended legislation and thanked Chair Shachner for his work on it. Councilmember Baker noted he wanted to make sure that the rule of law was being upheld in Lakewood and concurred that the amendments prioritize what the city's police force should investigate. He alluded to clerks in the past not issuing marriage licenses for unions they did not 2