| Members Present: Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox, Chair Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Rep. Melissa G. Ballard Rep. Jefferson S. Burton Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Colin W. Jack Rep. Marsha Judkins Rep. Kelly B. Miles Rep. Val L. Peterson Rep. Andrew Stoddard | Rep. Stephen L. Whyte Members Absent: Sen. Keith Grover, Chair Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher Rep. Angela Romero Staff Present: John Feinauer, Managing Policy Analyst Sarah Flanigan, Policy Analyst Esther D. Chelsea-McCarty, Associate General Counsel Jackie Rogers, Associate General Counsel Taylor Calabrese, 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 Wilcox called the meeting to order at 8:41 a.m. |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to approve the minutes of the October 19, 2022, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 8-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 8 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Peterson Rep. A. Romero Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 2.Domestic Violence Modifications |
| 2a - "Domestic Violence Modifications" (2023FL0173-007) |
| Rep. Candice Pierucci presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Domestic Violence Modifications". |
| The following individuals provided public comment on "Domestic Violence Modifications": |
| Yvanne Rogers, resident |
| MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to favorably recommend "Domestic Violence Modifications".The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-8. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 8 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Rep. V. Peterson Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 3.Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References |
| 3a - "Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References" (2023FL0332-016) |
| Rep. Gwynn presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References". |
| Rep. Gwynn and Esther Chelsea-McCarty responded to questions from the committee. |
| The following individuals provided public comment: |
| Steve Burton, Director, Defense Attorneys for Balanced Criminal Justice |
| Will Carlson, Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorneys Office, Statewide Association of Prosecutors |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to favorably recommend "Criminal Code Recodification and Cross References".The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 4.Criminal Code Recodification Evaluation Task Force Sunset Extension |
| 4a - "Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force Sunset Extension" (2023FL0333-003) |
| Rep. Gwynn presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force Sunset Extension". |
| MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to favorably recommend "Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force Sunset Extension".The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 5.Protective Order Amendments |
| 5a - "Protective Order Amendments" (2023FL0645-008) |
| Rep. Gwynn presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Protective Order Amendments". |
| Rep. Gwynn responded to questions from the committee. |
| The following individuals provided public comment on "Protective Order Amendments": |
| Yvanne Rogers |
| Will Carlson |
| MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to favorably recommend "Protective Order Amendments".The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher |
| Rep. Burton assumed the chair. |
| 6.Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments |
| 6a - "Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments" (2023FL0442-017) |
| Rep. Wilcox, Jeff Gray, Search & Seizure Section Director, Utah Attorney General's Office, and Leslie Corbly, Privacy Policy Analyst, Libertas Institute, presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments". |
| Rep. Wilcox responded to questions from the committee. |
| The following individuals provided public comment on "Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments": |
| Lyla Mahmoud, Legislative and Policy Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union of Utah |
| MOTION:Rep. Miles moved to favorably recommend "Law Enforcement Investigation Amendments".The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 7.First Responder Mental Health Amendments |
| 7a - "First Responder Mental Health Amendments" (2023FL0440-001) |
| Rep. Wilcox presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "First Responder Mental Health Amendments". |
| Rep. Wilcox responded to questions from the committee. |
| MOTION:Rep. Judkins moved to favorably recommend "First Responder Mental Health Amendments".The motion passed with a vote of 13-0-4. | |||
| Yeas - 13 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 4 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 8.School Security Requirements |
| 8a - "School Safety Requirements" (2023FL0638-002) |
| Rep. Wilcox presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "School Safety Requirements". |
| The following individuals provided public comment on "School Safety Requirements": |
| Sheri Mattle, resident |
| Kayley Richards, Juvenile Justice Specialist, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice |
| MOTION:Rep. Ballard moved to favorably recommend "School Safety Requirements".The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 9.Driving Under the Influence Modifications |
| 9a - "Driving Under the Influence Modifications" (2023FL0737-005) |
| Rep. Wilcox presented on 2023 General Session draft legislation, "Driving Under the Influence Modifications". |
| Rep. Wilcox responded to questions from the committee. |
| The following individuals provided public comment on "Driving Under the Influence Modifications": |
| Kim Gibb, Legislative Liaison, Department of Public Safety |
| MOTION:Rep. Miles moved to favorably recommend "Driving Under the Influence Modifications".The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-5. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 5 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. C. Jack Rep. M. Judkins Rep. K. Miles Rep. V. Peterson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. K. Grover Rep. A. Romero Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 10.Annual Report on the Justice Reinvestment Initiative |
| 10a - JRI Modifications Presentation |
| Rep. Wilcox assumed the chair. |
| Tom Ross, Executive Director, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, and Chelsey Burns, IT Manager, Division of Technology Services, presented on the Justice Reinvestment Initiative 2022 report. |
| Tom Ross responded to questions from the committee. |
| 11.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Jack moved to adjourn. |
| Chair Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 10:36 a.m. |