h_phc_2017a_2017-02-07t13:32:42z1 Hearing Summary

Date: 02/07/2017

Location: HCR 0107

02:29 PM -- HB 17-1101



Representative Singer called the meeting back to order.



Representative Rosenthal, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 17- 1101, to the committee. The bill creates the Youth Corrections Monetary Incentives Award Program (program) in the Division of Youth Corrections (DYC) of the Department of Human Services (DHS). The program provides monetary awards for juveniles committed to DYC facilities demonstrating academic, social, or psychological progress. On or before September 1, 2017, DHS must adopt rules for the administration of the program, including participation criteria, guidelines, award amounts for various achievements, and the items for which juveniles may use award money. The rules must include that a juvenile maintain the highest grades possible in each academic term; make consistent progress in his or her therapy or assigned program during each academic term; and use the money earned only for educational purposes, independent living expenses, restitution, or other approved expenses. The DYC must credit and hold in trust any money awarded to a juvenile in the program. If the juvenile does not have an account, DYC must establish one for him or her. The DYC may seek gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources to fund the program.



Representative Rosenthal discussed nonprofit involvement with the bill.



02:37 PM



Representative Rosenthal distributed amendment L.001 (Attachment C), and discussed it with the committee. Representative Rosenthal responded to questions from the committee. The committee discussed amendment L.001, and the fiscal impact of the bill.



170207 AttachC.pdf



02:49 PM -- Dr. Robert Werthwein, DHS, responded to questions from the committee regarding the DYC population and DYC facilities.



02:53 PM



Dr. Werthwein and Representative Rosenthal continued to respond to questions from the committee.

03:03 PM



Representative Rosenthal gave concluding remarks. Committee members commented on the bill.