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Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee - January 31, 2023
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Recording 1
Chair Owens called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m.
Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Joseph Fitzgerald presented the LFA introduction to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ). CCJJ has a diverse funding stream. He reported that the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFA) has found one potential reduction item within CCJJ's budget - Judicial Performance Commission.
Tom Ross, Executive Director, CCJJ, introduced the Commission with an overview of the agency.
2a-CCJJ EOCJ Presentation
2b-Utah Office for Victim of Crime EOC FY24
2c-UOVC Request One-Pager
Ken Matthews, Deputy Director, CCJJ, discussed FY 22 Highlighted Works focusing on grant administration, research studies, and the Sentencing Commission.
Director Ross addressed General Session 2022, H.B. 403.
Ken Matthews reviewed FY 24 Building Blocks: CCJJ - Victims of Crime Commission, CCJJ - Victims of Crime Services and Grants, UOVC - Victim Assistance Training and Coordination, UOVC - Restitution Department, IDC - Grant Program, and IDC - Indigent Appellate Defense Division.
Gary Scheller, Director, Office of Victims of Crime (UOVC), introduced Building Block - CCJJ Victims of Crime Commission
Rep. Owens asked for clarification regarding the $30M one time request. Is it going to be used for implementation of the data bases? Director Scheller responded.
Gary Scheller continued his presentation noting that UOVC has a number of statutory requirements. He spoke to Building Block - UOVC Victims Assistance Training and Coordination and UOVC Restitution Department.
Matt Barazza, Executive Director, Indigent Defense Commission (IDC), acknowledged a need for the Commission not only to comply with the constitutional requirement of the 6th Amendment, but also to recognize and value the principal of fundamental fairness, as well as protecting constitutional liberties on an individual level. IDC has two main divisions: (1) Grant Program, and (2) Appellate Defense Division.
Director Barazza responded to a question from Rep. Hollins asking how well are they doing with making sure that they are complementing and not replacing public defense?
Jennifer Yim, Executive Director, Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, (JPEC), noted the Commission is an independent entity to evaluate the performance of judges with the desired result is to have an impact on voting outcomes. She asked that the potential reduction item, Judicial Performance Commission, be reconsidered.
Office of the Attorney General
Joseph Fitzgerald presented the LFA introduction of the Attorney General's Office.
Sean Reyes, Attorney General, introduced the mission of the Attorney General's Office (AGO). He focused on the crisis the AGO is facing related to hiring and retention of employees.
Brian Tarbet, Chief Civil Deputy, spoke to the dire needs of the Attorney General's Office and noted their inability to compete with private sector salaries.
Brian Tarbet and Sean Reyes responded to a question from Rep. Burton related to the issue of hiring and losing staff.
Brian Tarbet and Sean Reyes responded to a question from Rep. Musselman asking for clarification related to outside counsel and budget.
Utah Communications Authority
Gary Syphus presented the LFA introduction to the Utah Communications Authority (UCA) providing an overview of the Authority.
Quinn Stephens, Executive Director of UCA and Chief Legal Attorney, addressed a review of the Authority, its mission and goals. He discussed an appropriation request.
4. Utah Comm. Auth. Presentation 2023
Director Stephens responded to a question from Rep. Burton asking what other states are doing and Rep. Owens' question related to his positions as director and legal counsel.
Rep. Musselman moved to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2023, January 23, 2023, January 25, 2023, and January 27, 2023 meetings.
Legislator Requests for Appropriation
Sen. McKell assisted by Amy Haws, Executive Director, Colorado River Authority - Colorado River Authority of Utah ($7,000,000 one time)
Rep. Hawkins assisted by Nicole Holgreen, Executive Director, Bridle Up Hope - Bridle Up Hope, Youth Mental Health and Resiliency Program ($300,000 one time)
Bridle Up
Rep. Musselman assisted by James Ebert, Executive Director, Girl and Boys Clubs of Weber-Davis, and Jamie Ellis, Weber School District - Roy Teen Community Center ($300,000 one time)
Roy Boys and Girls Club
Rep. Wilcox assisted by Allen White, Office of the Attorney General - Internet Crimes Against Children Affiliation Fund ($1, 200,000 ongoing)
Rep. Bennion assisted by Dr. Matt Thiese, Associate Professor, Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, Barbara Cameron, Association of Community Councils, and Jacob Petersen, Undersheriff, Salt Lake County - Noise Camera Pilot Program ($216, 600 one time)
Rep. Dailey-Provost assisted by Mike Schoenfeld, Lieutenant, Unified Police Department, and Nick, citizen - Formerly Incarcerated Laser Treatment ($175,000 one time)
Tattoo Removal
Sen. Hinkins assisted by John Young, Undersheriff, San Juan County, and Matt McDonald, San Juan County Administrator - San Juan County Jail and Court Remodel ($14,000,000 one time)
San Juan Jail Renovation
Sen Hinkins assisted by Geri Gamber, Executive Director, Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments, Patrick Mullen, Staff, Regional Growth Program, and Stuart Clason, Staff, Regional Growth Program - Utah Regional Growth Program ($540,000 one time)
Rep. Ivory assisted by Tom Ross and Jennifer Campbell, Executive Director, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition - Utah Victim Services Commission ($500,000 one time)
Rep. Dunnigan assisted by Mariah Hurst, Executive Director, Youth Providers Association - Youth Provider Inflationary Cost Adjustment ($1,500,000 ongoing)
Youth Providers
Rep. Dunnigan moved to adjourn.
Chair Owens adjourned the meeting at 10:38 a.m.
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes
Call to Order/Approval of Minutes
Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Office of the Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
Utah Communications Authority
Utah Communications Authority
Legislator Requests for Appropriation
Legislator Requests for Appropriation
Other Business and Adjourn
Other Business and Adjourn
AGENDA
AGENDA
MINUTES
MINUTES
NOTICE
NOTICE
2a-CCJJ EOCJ Presentation
2a-CCJJ EOCJ Presentation
Bridle Up
Bridle Up
Roy Boys and Girls Club
Roy Boys and Girls Club
San Juan Jail Renovation
San Juan Jail Renovation
Tattoo Removal
Tattoo Removal
Youth Providers
Youth Providers
2b-Utah Office for Victim of Crime EOC FY24
2b-Utah Office for Victim of Crime EOC FY24
2c-UOVC Request One-Pager
2c-UOVC Request One-Pager
4. Utah Comm. Auth. Presentation 2023
4. Utah Comm. Auth. Presentation 2023
5j-Victim Services Appropriation
5j-Victim Services Appropriation
5j-HB244 Utah Victim Services Commission Updated 1-30-22
5j-HB244 Utah Victim Services Commission Updated 1-30-22
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