| Members Present: Sen. Allen M. Christensen, Senate Chair Rep. Paul Ray, House Chair Rep. Raymond P. Ward, House Vice Chair Sen. Keith Grover Sen. Daniel Hemmert Sen. Todd Weiler Rep. Steve R. Christiansen Rep. Kim F. Coleman Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost Rep. Brad M. Daw Rep. Marsha Judkins Rep. Adam Robertson | Rep. Norman K. Thurston Members Absent: President J. Stuart Adams Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Luz Escamilla Rep. Sandra Hollins Staff Present: An Bradshaw, Committee Secretary Russell T. Frandsen, Finance Officer Clare Tobin Lence, Finance Manager Kimberly D. Madsen, Financial Analyst |
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Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the
meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
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| 1. Call to Order |
| Chair Ray called the meeting to order at 9:49 a.m. |
| 2. Public Input on Topics on Today's Agenda |
| Katie Carlson, Director, Utah Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, spoke about the types of treatments required by people suffering from addiction. |
| 3. DHS - Executive Director Operations (EDO) - Base Budget |
| 5b-EDO - Purposes - 2020 GS |
| Clare Tobin Lence, Finance Manager, Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst (LFA), explained the Executive Director Operations Base Budget. |
| Mark Brasher, Deputy Director, Department of Human Services (DHS), responded. |
| Clare Tobin Lence explained possible motions for the committee's consideration. |
| Rep. Christiansen moved to amend the target for performance measure #1 for Executive Director Operations to 98%. |
| Sen. Weiler asked staff to weigh in on the implications if the motion to amend is accepted and Clare Tobin Lence responded. |
| Mark Brasher was asked to provide the department's response to the motion to amend. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to raise the standard to 90%. The substitute motion failed with a vote of 5-5-7. | |||
| Yeas - 5 | Nays-5 | Abs-7 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. M. Judkins Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. B. Daw Rep. P. Ray Rep. N. Thurston | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Robertson |
| Rep. Christiansen's motion passed with a vote 8-2-7. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays-2 | Abs-7 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. B. Daw Rep. M. Judkins Rep. P. Ray Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Ward | Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Robertson |
| MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to approve the following motions from the sheet entitled "Social Services Subcommittee - Motions for Subcommittee Consideration" dated 1/27/2020: all #CD motions except #CD4 and #CD5, with #CD7 as amended. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. B. Daw Rep. M. Judkins Rep. P. Ray Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Robertson |
| 6-Issue Brief - 2019 Interim - Accountable Process Budget - Department of Human Services |
| 4. EDO - Accountable Process Budget - Status of Recommendations |
| Clare Tobin Lence presented Accountable Process Budget - Status of Recommendations. |
| Mark Brasher provided DHS's response to the recommendations. |
| Rep. Judkins asked where the report was referenced. |
| MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to approve the following motions from the sheet entitled "Social Services Subcommittee - Motions for Subcommittee Consideration" dated 1/27/2020: #CD4 and #CD5. The motion passed with a vote of 10-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays-0 | Abs-7 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. B. Daw Rep. M. Judkins Rep. P. Ray Rep. N. Thurston Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Robertson |
| 5. DHS - Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) - Base Budget |
| 7a-USH Budget Cut Response - January 2020 |
| Clare Tobin Lence presented the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) - Base Budget. |
| Rep. Thurston asked for clarification and Clare Tobin Lence responded. |
| Rep. Judkins asked for additional information and Clare Tobin Lence responded. |
| 7c-DSAMH - Purposes - 2020 GS |
| Doug Thomas, Director, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), provided the division's response. |
| Chair Ray asked for more clarification and provided additional information. |
| Rep. Thurston discussed making a motion giving DHS flexibility in the budget and Chair Ray responded. |
| Clare Tobin Lence continued with her presentation. |
| 7d-DUI Funds Reporting - 2019 Rule Change |
| Dallas Earnshaw, Superintendent, Utah State Hospital, discussed dedicated credits and budget cuts. |
| Rep. Judkins asked a question and Clare Tobin Lence, Dallas Earnshaw, and Chair Ray responded. |
| Clare Tobin Lence continued with her discussion of the DSAMH budget. |
| Doug Thomas provided additional information regarding the funding of residential treatment. Chair Ray asked for more information and Doug Thomas responded. |
| Clare Tobin Lence continued with the presentation. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for additional information and Clare Tobin Lence responded. |
| Doug Thomas provided responded to the state audit of the division. |
| Clare Tobin Lence explained motions for the committee to consider. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for additional information and Doug Thomas responded. |
| Rep. Ward made a comment on outside funding entities. |
| MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to approve the following motions from the sheet entitled "Social Services Subcommittee - Motions for Subcommittee Consideration" dated 1/27/2020: all# CH The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays-0 | Abs-5 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. B. Daw Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. M. Judkins Rep. P. Ray Rep. A. Robertson Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. N. Thurston |
| 7g-Motion - Christiansen - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Prevention Services |
| Rep. Christiansen moved to approve the motion titled "Motion - Christiansen - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Prevention Services" dated 1/30/2020. |
| Sen. Christensen made a comment on the motion. |
| Rep. Dailey-Provost asked for DSAMH to provide their input on the motion and Doug Thomas responded. |
| SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Rep. Dailey-Provost moved to change due date to August Interim 2020. The substitute motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays-0 | Abs-5 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. B. Daw Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. M. Judkins Rep. P. Ray Rep. A. Robertson Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. N. Thurston |
| 6. DSAMH - New Funding Requests |
| 8-Itemized Budget - DHS New Funding Request |
| 8bi-USH Presentation 2020 GS |
| 8bii-USH Competency Restoration Handout 2020 GS |
| 8biii-NGRI January 2020 |
| Clare Tobin Lence discussed DSAMH - New Funding Requests. |
| Dallas Earnshaw presented information regarding the efforts of Utah State Hospital to meet settlement agreement requirements. |
| Rep. Robertson asked for information on patient costs and Dallas Earnshaw responded. |
| Rep. Christiansen asked for clarification on the wait list and Dallas Earnshaw and Doug Thomas responded. |
| Rep. Dailey-Provost asked for a comparison between the costs of incarcerated individuals and patients of the State Hospital. |
| Dallas Earnshaw discussed the need to fund services and staff at the State Hospital. |
| Rep. Ward asked about occupational safety standards and Dallas Earnshaw responded. |
| Doug Thomas and Kim Myers, Assistant Director, DSAMH, gave a presentation on budgeting needs. |
| Rep. Daw asked for information about other states who utilize this program and Kim Myers responded. |
| Rep. Judkins asked about Medicaid match for Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams and Doug Thomas responded. |
| MOTION: Sen. Christensen moved to adjourn. The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays-0 | Abs-5 | |
| Sen. A. Christensen Rep. S. Christiansen Rep. K. Coleman Rep. J. Dailey-Provost Rep. B. Daw Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Hemmert Rep. M. Judkins Rep. P. Ray Rep. A. Robertson Rep. R. Ward Sen. T. Weiler | Sen. J. Adams Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. L. Escamilla Rep. S. Hollins Rep. N. Thurston |
| Chair Ray adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m. |