5167‑S2 NOT ADOPT 3/18/91.1536

2SSB 5167 - S Amd

     BySenator Talmadge

                                                   NOT ADOPTED 3/18/91 - VOICE VOTE

     On page 1, following the enacting clause strike everything and insert the following:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  (1) There is hereby created the joint select committee on juvenile justice.

     (2) The president of the senate shall appoint six members of the senate to the committee, not more than four from the same political party.  The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint six members of the house to the committee, not more than four from the same political party.

     (3) The mission of the committee shall be to identify, analyze, and recommend improvements to any component of the juvenile justice system which is in need of revision.  In doing so, the committee shall consider the need for improvements in treatment, incarceration, public safety, and rehabilitation.  The committee shall interpret its mission broadly and not be limited in its approach to the subject area.

     (4) The committee is directed to seek the broadest possible public input in its work.  The committee is authorized to appoint advisory and technical groups concerned with, and knowledgeable of, the juvenile justice system to assist it in its work.  The committee shall hold its meeting throughout the state and publicize its work to achieve maximum public participation.

     (5) The committee shall examine any statute and practice relating to its mission including, but not limited to, the 1977 juvenile justice act, the family reconciliation act, at-risk youth legislation, and the adequacy of all facilities used for purposes of juvenile incarceration or rehabilitation.

     (6) The committee shall recommend to the 1992 legislature those policy, statutory, and administrative changes it has identified as a way of improving the juvenile justice system.  The recommendations shall be submitted not later than December 15, 1991.

     (7) The committee shall select its own officers.  The legislature shall provide the appropriate staff support to the committee.  The committee shall cease to exist April 1, 1992, unless extended by law."