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MINUTES OF THE
EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Friday,
January 26, 2024
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8:00 a.m.
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120 Senate Building
Members Present:
Sen. Derrin R. Owens, Senate Chair
Rep. Jefferson S. Burton, House Chair
Rep. Sandra Hollins, House Vice Chair
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Sen. Don L. Ipson
Rep. Cheryl K. Acton
Rep. Tyler Clancy
Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn
Rep. Calvin R. Musselman
Rep. Judy Weeks Rohner
Rep. Angela Romero
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Members Absent:
Sen. Curtis S. Bramble
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Stephanie Pitcher
Sen. Jen Plumb
Rep. James A. Dunnigan
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee
Staff Present:
Gary R. Syphus, Finance Manager
Andrew Talleh, Financial Analyst
Linda Service, Committee Secretary
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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/Approval of Minutes |
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| Chair Burton called the meeting to order at 8:11 a.m. |
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| There were no minutes to approve. |
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| 2.Utah Prosecution Council |
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| Andrew Talleh presented the LFA introduction with an overview of the Prosecution Council. The agency offers statewide prosecution. Their mission is to provide high quality training to state and local prosecutors and law enforcement and to promote ethical and professional justice administration. |
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| 2b-UPC - Legislature Presentation 2024 |
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| Robert Church, Director, Utah Prosecution Council (UPC), explained that UPC was created by statute and the only entity mandated to train Utah's prosecutors, in addition to the training of law enforcement officers. He presented an overview of the Council along with two budget requests for FY2025. |
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| 2-UPC - Budget Talkin Points - EOCJ Chairs |
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| Director Church responded to a question from Rep. Acton related to other states having prosecution councils. |
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| 3.Department of Public Safety |
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| Gary Syphus addressed the LFA presentation for the Department of Public Safety. He highlighted the budget found in COBI, along with federal grants, fees, and proposed budget cuts for repurposing. |
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| Jess Anderson, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety (DPS), responded to questions from Sen. Ipson and Sen. Owens related to the $2,600,000 excess referenced in the presentation by Gary Syphus. |
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| Commissioner Anderson responded to the need and use of emergency funding addressed in the presentation of the Department of Public Safety. He commented on priorities, goals, keeping Utah safe, and discussed the transition of EMS into DPS. Commissioner Anderson then discussed recommended funding. |
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| 3-DPS - Budget Presentation |
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| Rep. Clancy asked Commissioner Anderson a question related to the Governor's plane asking what department that would fall under. He responded and then continued his presentation commenting on Video Redaction Personnel and H.B. 343 Privacy Officer. Rep. Gwynn provided context to the time required to redact video. |
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| Commissioner Anderson completed his presentation of recommended funding with Peace Officers Standards and Training, 911 Dispatch Contracts, Victims Services Staffing, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Lethality Assessment Program Staff, School Safety Support Staff, and Victim Information Network. |
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| Joe Brown, Finance Director, DPS, noted that the Governor requested the state disaster recovery restricted account be replenished. He acknowledged that the budget adjustments suggested by Gary Syphus are fair and that he has been a great analyst for the department. Finance Director Brown appreciated the opportunity to explain why they feel the suggested adjustments are still necessary in their budget and he requested that no funds be taken out of the Enforcement Fund. |
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| Sen. Owens indicated that staff will support DPS in whatever way possible. |
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| 4.Utah Sheriff's Association |
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| The Utah Sheriff's Association was not heard. |
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| Sen. Owens the assumed chair. |
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| 5.Request for Appropriation |
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| Rep. Burton - Criminal Justice Prosecution Policy Advocacy and Education - Jeff Buhman, former Utah County attorney and prosecutor |
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| 5a-RFA-Criminal Justice Prosecution Policy Advocacy and Education-Rep.Burton |
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| Rep. Burton resumed the chair. |
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| Sen. Owens - County Correctional Facility Reimbursement Amendments - Tom Ross, Executive Director, Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ), and Sheriff Tracy Glover, Utah Sheriffs Association |
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| 5b-RFA-County Correctional Facility Reimbursement Amendments-Sen. Owens |
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| Sen. Owens - Department of Justice "Captain Your Story" - Amy Chandler, Natalie Ellis, and Josh Penrod |
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| 5c-RFA-Department of Justice "Captain Your Story"-Sen. Owens |
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| Rep. Burton assumed the chair. |
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| Rep. Lund - Central Utah Correctional Facility and Gunnison, Utah Water System - Lori Nay, Mayor, and Dennis Marker, City Manager, Gunnison, Utah and Eric Hutchings, Utah State Department of Corrections (UDC) |
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| 5d-RFA-Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) |
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| Sen. Owens resumed the chair. |
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| Sen. Cullimore - Juvenile Justice Prevention Through Long-Term Mentoring - Kelsey Lewis, Executive Director, Friends of the Children Utah |
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| 5e-RFA-Juvenile Justice Prevention Through Long-Term Mentoring-Sen. Cullimore |
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| Rep. Dailey-Provost - Security Infrastructure for Domestic Violence Shelters - Liz Owens, CEO, YWCA Utah, and Mindy Maude, YWCA |
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| 5ff-RFA-Presentation-Security Infrastructure for Domestic Violence Shelters |
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| MOTION:Rep. Clancy moved to adjourn. |
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| Sen. Owens adjourned the meeting at 10:42 a.m. |
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