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has taken the position that in the absence of legislation

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so providing, a man cannot be imprisoned for failure to

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comply with a court decree for alimony or child support.

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Therefore, it is desirable to continue this method of en-

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forcing such decrees; and most attorneys feel that it is

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and would be necessary to have a statute or Constitutional

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provision to that effect.

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However, I see absolutely no reason for this

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topic to be covered in the new Constitution if it can be

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covered by legislation, thereby avoiding the unnecessary

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cluttering of the Constitution.

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I would suggest, sir, this could be handled

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by transitory provisions and would adequately protect

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the present situation; and that we hold anything on this

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on the basis that it is properly and can be properly covered

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in the transitory section.

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THE CHAIRMAN: I am lost. Hold what?

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DELEGATE KIEFER: This amendment — or rather,

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this section.

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I think we would be willing to delete it if it

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can be properly, if the protections afforded in it can