| Members Present: Sen. Keith Grover, Chair Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox, Chair Sen. Don L. Ipson Sen. Kathleen A. Riebe Rep. Melissa G. Ballard Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn Rep. Katy Hall Rep. Sandra Hollins Rep. Trevor Lee Rep. Anthony E. Loubet Rep. Matt MacPherson Rep. Calvin R. Musselman Rep. Angela Romero | Rep. Stephen L. Whyte Members Absent: Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher Rep. Jefferson S. Burton Rep. Andrew Stoddard Staff Present: John Feinauer, Managing Policy Analyst Sarah Flanigan, Policy Analyst Shad Larson, 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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| Chair Grover called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. |
| 1.Committee Business |
| MOTION:Rep. Whyte moved to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2023, meeting.The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Sen. K. Grover Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Loubet Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. A. Romero Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. M. Gwynn Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 2.Criminal Code Amendments |
| 2a - "Criminal Code Amendments" (2024FL0635-006) |
| 2b - "Criminal Code Amendments" Presentation |
| Shad Larson, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, and Rep. Gwynn presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "Criminal Code Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to favorably recommend "Criminal Code Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Loubet Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Musselman Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. M. Ballard Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 3.Domestic Violence Modifications |
| 3a - "Domestic Violence Modifications" (2024FL1052-003) |
| Shad Larson and Rep. Gwynn presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "Domestic Violence Modifications." |
| MOTION:Rep. Gwynn moved to favorably recommend "Domestic Violence Modifications."The motion passed with a vote of 12-0-6. | |||
| Yeas - 12 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Rep. A. Loubet Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Musselman Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. S. Whyte Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher |
| 4.School Safety Amendments |
| 4a - "School Safety Amendments" (2024FL1082-001) |
| 4b - "School Safety Amendments" Bill Summary |
| 4c - School Security Task Force Recommendations |
| Rep. Wilcox presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "School Safety Amendments." |
| Rep. Wilcox responded to questions from the committee and continued presenting. |
| The following individuals provided public comment: |
| Julie King, resident, asked questions about the bill. |
| Clark Aposhian, Utah Shooting Sports Council, spoke in support of the bill. |
| Rep. Wilcox responded to questions from the committee. |
| Shauntelle Cota, Safe and Healthy Schools Coordinator, Utah State Board of Education, spoke to the bill. |
| Karissa McKendrick, student, asked questions about the bill. |
| Chris Ruiz, Utah Association for School Resource Officers, spoke to the bill. |
| MOTION:Chair Grover moved to favorably recommend "School Safety Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 11-1-6. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 1 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Loubet Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. A. Romero | Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. C. Musselman Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 5.Drug Testing Amendments |
| 5a - "DUI Testing Amendments" (2024FL0957-002) |
| 5b - "DUI Testing Amendments" Presentation |
| Jackie Rogers, Associate General Counsel, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "DUI Testing Amendments." |
| MOTION:Rep. Wilcox moved to favorably recommend "DUI Testing Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 9-0-9. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 9 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Grover Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Loubet Rep. M. MacPherson Sen. K. Riebe Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. K. Hall Rep. C. Musselman Rep. A. Romero Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 6.Firearm Modifications |
| 6a - "Firearm Modifications" (2024FL0956-004) |
| Shad Larson presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "Firearm Modifications." |
| The following individuals provided public comment: |
| Steve Burton, Defense Attorneys Association, spoke against the bill. |
| Steve Burton and Shad Larson responded to questions. |
| Jeff Buhman, Statewide Association of Prosecutors and Public Attorneys, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. Wilcox moved to favorably recommend "Firearm Modifications."The motion passed with a vote of 9-3-6. | |||
| Yeas - 9 | Nays- 3 | Abs- 6 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Gwynn Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. A. Loubet Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Musselman Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. S. Hollins Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero | Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. K. Hall Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 7.Public Safety Data Amendments |
| 7a - "Public Safety Data Amendments" (2024FL1109-005) |
| Shad Larson presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "Public Safety Data Amendments." |
| The following individuals provided public comment: |
| Tom Ross, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, spoke in favor of the bill. |
| MOTION:Rep. MacPherson moved to favorably recommend "Public Safety Data Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Musselman Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. K. Hall Rep. A. Loubet Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 8.First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program Amendments |
| 8a - "First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program Amendments" (2024FL0955-001) |
| Rep. Wilcox and Sarah Flanigan, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, presented on 2024 General Session draft legislation, "First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program." |
| MOTION:Sen. Riebe moved to favorably recommend "First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program Amendments."The motion passed with a vote of 11-0-7. | |||
| Yeas - 11 | Nays- 0 | Abs- 7 | |
| Rep. M. Ballard Sen. K. Grover Rep. M. Gwynn Rep. S. Hollins Sen. D. Ipson Rep. T. Lee Rep. M. MacPherson Rep. C. Musselman Sen. K. Riebe Rep. A. Romero Rep. R. Wilcox | Rep. J. Burton Sen. K. Cullimore Rep. K. Hall Rep. A. Loubet Rep. A. Stoddard Sen. D. Thatcher Rep. S. Whyte |
| 9.Corrections Housing and Security Audit |
| 9a - A Performance Audit of the Utah State Correctional Facility |
| 9b - A Performance Audit of the Utah State Correctional Facility Presentation |
| Kade Minchey, Auditor General, and Brian Dean, Senior Audit Supervisor, Office of the Legislative Auditor General, presented on A Performance Audit of the Utah State Correctional Facility. |
| Rep. Gwynn assumed the chair. |
| Kade Minchey and Brian Dean responded to questions from the committee. |
| Brian Redd, Executive Director, Department of Corrections, responded to the audit. |
| Brian Redd responded to questions from the committee. |
| 10.JRI Annual Report (CCJJ) |
| 10a - JRI Annual Update for Legislature |
| Tom Ross, Executive Director, and Ben Peterson, Director of Research & Data, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, presented on the JRI Annual Report. |
| Tom Ross responded to questions from the committee. |
| 11.Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force |
| 11a - Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force Report |
| 11b - Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Statutory Report |
| 11c - Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force Presentation |
| Rep. Romero presented on the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force Report. |
| 12.Other Items/Adjourn |
| MOTION:Rep. Lee moved to adjourn. |
| Chair Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 4:48 p.m. |