judiciary interim committee

1. Committee Business

· Call to order and approval of the minutes of the November 15, 2023 meeting

· Committee and staff introductions

· Updates to Open and Public Meetings Act

· Reminder to complete 2024 legislator survey

· Staff overview of sunset reviews and required reports

2. Judiciary Interim Committee 2024 Study Items

The committee will review the list of items that have been proposed for interim study, may modify the list, and will adopt the proposed or amended list of study items (see JR7-1-401).

· Jonathan Adams, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (OLRGC)

· Committee discussion/action

3. Authority to Open Judiciary-Related Bill Files

JR7-1-602 allows the committee to grant authority to the chairs to independently open bill files on behalf of the committee during the first interim meeting of the year.

· Jonathan Adams, Policy Analyst, OLRGC

· Committee discussion/action

4. Appellate Decisions that Call for Legislative Action

The Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court sometimes suggest in their written opinions that the

Legislature take an action, such as clarifying a certain provision of a statute. Staff will review the 2023-24 appellate decisions that call for legislative action.

· Jacqueline Carlton, Associate General Counsel, OLRGC

· Committee discussion/action

5. Sunset Review of Limitations on Employer Liability

In accordance with 63I-1-103, the committee will review sunsetting provisions of SB95 “Limitations on Employer Liability” (2022), which addressed the liability of an employer for negligently hiring an employee that has been previously convicted of an offense.

· Jonathan Adams, Policy Analyst, OLRGC

· Senator Derrin Owens

· Jake Hinckley, Director of Workforce Development at Sunroc, a Clyde Company

· Committee discussion/action

6. Justice Court Reform Task Force

The committee will consider the Justice Court Reform Task Force’s request that a bill file be opened to address any recommendations the Task Force makes this interim.

· Senator Kirk Cullimore

· Committee discussion/action

7. Other Items/Adjourn