| Members Present: Sen. Keith Grover, Chair Rep. Lee B. Perry, Chair Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Kathleen Riebe Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher Sen. Evan J. Vickers Rep. Kim F. Coleman Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Kelly B. Miles Rep. Val K. Potter Rep. Marie H. Poulson | Rep. Paul Ray Rep. Angela Romero Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist Rep. Mark A. Strong Members Absent: Rep. Mike Schultz Staff Present: John Feinauer, Policy Analyst Esther D. Chelsea-McCarty, Associate General Counsel Jackie Rogers, Associate General Counsel Tracey Fredman, Administrative Assistant |
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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.Committee Business |
| Chair Perry Called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. |
| MOTION:Rep. Potter moved to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2020, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Rep. S. Hollins Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. K. Grover Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. P. Ray Rep. M. Schultz Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong |
| John Feinauer, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, provided an overview of the statutorily required reports that have been submitted to the committee. |
| 2.DUI Revisions |
| 2 - Draft Legislation, DUI Revisions, v3 |
| Rep. Steve Eliason introduced draft legislation, "DUI Revisions," for discussion. |
| William Carlson, Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, discussed provisions of the proposed legislation. |
| The following individuals commented on the proposed legislation: |
| Tonya Ryan, victim advocate, Cache County Attorney's Office; |
| Greg Frei, father of victim in DUI crash; |
| Sarah Frei, victim of DUI crash; |
| Mark Moffatt, criminal justice policy advisor; |
| Steve Burton, Director, Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; and |
| Chief Tom Ross, Bountiful City Police. |
| MOTION:Sen. Vickers moved to recommend draft legislation, "DUI Revisions," as a committee bill.The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. D. Ipson Rep. P. Ray Rep. M. Schultz |
| 3.24/7 Sobriety Program Expansion |
| 3 - Draft Legislation, 24/7 Sobriety Program Expansion, v6 |
| Rep. Perry presented an overview of the provisions of draft legislation, "24/7 Sobriety Program Expansion." |
| Rep. Pitcher reported on the success of the pilot program in Weber County and noted that the proposed legislation would implement the program statewide. |
| MOTION:Rep. Romero moved to recommend draft legislation, "24/7 Sobriety Program Expansion," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-3. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Sen. D. Ipson Rep. P. Ray Rep. M. Schultz |
| 4.Roadway Obstruction |
| 4 - Draft Legislation, Roadway Obstruction Amendments, v5 |
| Rep. Hawkins introduced and reviewed provisions of draft legislation, "Roadway Obstruction Amendments." |
| During the committee discussion, the following individuals commented on the proposed legislation: |
| Sheriff Ryan Arbon, Weber County; |
| William Carlson, Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office; |
| Mark Moffat, criminal justice policy advisor; and |
| Marina Lowe, American Civil Liberties Union. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ray moved to recommend draft legislation, "Roadway Obstruction Amendments," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 8-6-2. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 6 | Abs- 2 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. D. Ipson Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. P. Ray Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. S. Hollins Rep. K. Miles Rep. M. Poulson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist | Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Schultz |
| 5.K-9 Policy Requirements |
| 5 - Draft Legislation, K-9 Policy Requirements, v2 |
| Sen. Thatcher presented provisions of draft legislation, "K-9 Police Requirements." |
| The following individuals commented on the draft legislation: |
| Chief Chad Soffe, Woods Cross Police; |
| Chief Ken Wallentine, West Jordan Police; and |
| Sheriff Chad Jensen, Cache County. |
| MOTION:Sen. Thatcher moved to recommend draft legislation, "K-9 Police Requirements," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. M. Schultz |
| 6.Statutory Responses to Riots |
| 6 - Draft Legislation, Riot Amendments, v2 |
| Chair Perry discussed provisions of draft legislation, "Riot Amendments." |
| The following individuals commented on the draft legislation: |
| Sheriff Ryan Arbon, Weber County; |
| Sheriff Chad Jensen, Cache County; and |
| Marina Lowe, American Civil Liberties Union. |
| MOTION:Rep. Ray moved to recommend draft legislation, "Riot Amendments," as a committee bill.The motion passed with a vote of 10-3-3. | |||
| Yeas - 10 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 3 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Rep. J. Stenquist Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. S. Hollins Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero | Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Schultz Rep. M. Strong |
| 7.Stalking |
| 7 - Draft Legislation, Stalking Amendments, v2 |
| Rep. Pierucci introduced draft legislation, "Stalking Amendments." |
| William Carlson, Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, reviewed provisions of the proposed legislation. |
| Steve Burton, Director, Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, commented on the proposed legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Romero moved to recommend draft legislation, "Stalking Amendments," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. M. Schultz |
| 8.Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice Reporting Requirements |
| 8 - Draft Legislation, CCJJ Reporting Requirements, v4 |
| Rep. Miles discussed provisions of draft legislation, "CCJJ Reporting Requirements." |
| Kim Cordova, Director, Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in support of the draft legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Potter moved to recommend draft legislation, "CCJJ Reporting Requirements," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. M. Schultz |
| 9.Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force |
| 9 - Draft Legislation, Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force, v5 |
| Rep. Romero introduced draft legislation, "Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force." |
| The following individuals commented on the draft legislation: |
| Moroni Benally, Restoring Ancestral Winds; and |
| Chief Brian Redd, Department of Public Safety. |
| MOTION:Hollins moved to recommend draft legislation, "Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. M. Schultz |
| 10.Medical Examiner Amendments |
| 10 - Draft Legislation, Medical Examiner Amendments, v9 |
| Rep. Merrill F. Nelson presented the background and provisions of draft legislation, "Medical Examiner Amendments." |
| Chief Tom Ross, President, Utah Chiefs of Police Association, spoke in support of the legislation. |
| MOTION:Rep. Potter moved to recommend draft legislation, "Medical Examiner Amendments," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. M. Schultz |
| 11.Law Enforcement Internal Investigation Requirements |
| 11 - Draft Legislation, Law Enforcement Internal Investigation Requirements, v7 |
| Sen. Iwamoto reviewed the provisions of draft legislation, "Law Enforcement Internal Investigation Requirements." |
| Scott Stephenson, Director, Peace Officer Standards and Training, spoke in support of the proposed legislation. |
| The following individuals commented on the draft legislation: |
| Cameron Diehl, Executive Director, Utah League of Cities and Towns; |
| Mark Moffat, criminal justice policy advisor; and |
| Chief Tom Ross, President, Utah Chiefs of Police Association. |
| MOTION:Rep. Hollins moved to recommend draft legislation, "Law Enforcement Internal Investigation Requirements," as a committee bill. The motion passed with a vote of 15-0-1. | |||
| Yeas - 15 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 1 | |
| Rep. K. Coleman Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. K. Miles Rep. L. Perry Rep. V. Potter Rep. M. Poulson Rep. P. Ray Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. J. Stenquist Rep. M. Strong Sen. D. Thatcher Sen. E. Vickers | Rep. M. Schultz |
| 12.Asset Forfeiture |
| 12 - Presentation, Asset Forfeiture Reform |
| Daniel Burton, Chief of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Attorney General's Office, updated committee members on the issue of asset forfeiture reform. |
| 13.Other Items/Adjourn |
| Rep. Coleman moved to adjourn the meeting. |
| Chair Perry adjourned the meeting at 11:32 a.m. |