AGENDA

Judiciary, Law Enforcement,

and Criminal Justice Interim Committee

Utah Legislature

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 • 2:00 p.m. • Room 30 House Building

1.  Committee Business

        •    Call to order - Rep. Curtis Oda, House Cochair

        •    Approval of the minutes of the October 19, 2011 meeting

2.  Child Support Guidelines Amendments

This bill changes the appointment and dissolution dates for the Child Support Guidelines Advisory Committee and makes clarifying corrections to the statute.

        •    Rep. Curtis Oda

        •    Mr. Adam Caldwell, Child Support Advisory Guidelines Committee

3.  Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Amendments

This bill modifies the Peace Officer Standards and Training Act regarding Training Council membership.

        •    Rep. Richard A. Greenwood

4.  Theft Amendments

This bill modifies the Criminal Code by creating an offense of commercial burglary with respect to individuals who return and commit retail theft at a property where that individual has previously been prohibited from returning.

        •    Rep. Paul Ray

5.  Firearms Revisions

This bill modifies current provisions regarding the possession of a firearm.

        •    Rep. Paul Ray

6.  Competency to Stand Trial Amendments

This bill modifies the process for determining a defendant's competency to stand trial.

        •    Rep. Kay McIff

        •    Mr. Paul Boyden, Statewide Association of Prosecutors

7.  Grand Jury Amendments

This bill provides exceptions to the requirement of a 72-hour notice for a minor to testify before a grand jury.

        •    Rep. Kay McIff

        •    Mr. Paul Boyden, Statewide Association of Prosecutors

8.  Expedited Jury Trial Act Amendments

This bill removes confusing language regarding a case in which a jury might return a "no-cause" verdict.

        •    Rep. Brian S. King

9.  Gambling Amendments

This bill modifies the definition of certain promotional activities that are exempted from statutory provisions governing fringe gambling.

        •    Rep. Don L. Ipson

        •    Mr. Gary Crane, Layton City Attorney

10. Asset Division in Divorce Proceedings

This bill would prohibit the court from awarding property in a divorce in such a manner as to cause one of the parties to be dependent on public assistance.

        •    Sen. Patricia W. Jones

        •    Ms. Drew Quinn, Administrative Law Judge, Dept. of Health         

11. Other Business / Adjourn