Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SCR 31 — A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION expressing serious concerns regarding the operations of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Create a work group to gather information and develop necessary policy regarding the Department of Juvenile Justice; urge the executive and judicial branches of the Commonwealth to promptly provide information and address the serious concerns of the General Assembly regarding the treatment and protection of juvenile offenders and staff of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BR 940 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION expressing serious concerns regarding the operations of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SCR 31/GA A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION expressing serious concerns regarding the operations of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
and WHEREAS, there have been reports of gang violence by juvenile offenders in Page 1 of 5 BR094000.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BR 940 multiple detention facilities, and reports of serious violations of the constitutional and statutory rights of juveniles, causing valuable staff to end their employment and report their concerns to the media.
and WHEREAS, there have been reports of gang violence by juvenile offenders in Page 1 of 5 SCR003110.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SCR 31/GA multiple detention facilities, and reports of serious violations of the constitutional and statutory rights of juveniles, causing valuable staff to end their employment and report their concerns to the media.
and Page 2 of 5 BR094000.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BR 940 WHEREAS, on December 1, 2022, "the Governor ordered the Department of Juvenile Justice to open a female-only detention center in Campbell County" effective December 7.
and Page 2 of 5 SCR003110.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SCR 31/GA WHEREAS, on December 1, 2022, "the Governor ordered the Department of Juvenile Justice to open a female-only detention center in Campbell County" effective December 7.
Page 3 of 5 BR094000.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BR 940 (a) Ensure a safe working environment for staff and a safe corrections environment for juveniles;
Page 3 of 5 SCR003110.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SCR 31/GA (a) Ensure a safe working environment for staff and a safe corrections environment for juveniles;
The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, the Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and Page 4 of 5 BR094000.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BR 940 the Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Governor, the Secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and Page 4 of 5 SCR003110.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS SCR 31/GA the Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court.
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Page 5 of 5 SCR003110.100 - 940 - XXXX 1/6/2023 10:30 AM GA
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. received in House

  3. adopted 34-0

  4. to Committee on Committees (S)

  5. introduced in Senate

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (138)

138 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Adopt SCR 31

Passed 34 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12002
Republican 21000
Democrat 1001
Total 34003
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Alvarado — Yea
Schickel — Yea
Smith — Yea
Southworth — Yea
Williams — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Wilson — Yea
Thayer — Yea
Thomas — Yea
Yates — Yea
Nemes — Yea
Turner — Not Voting
Westerfield — Not Voting
Harper Angel — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Not Voting
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SCR 31 do?
Create a work group to gather information and develop necessary policy regarding the Department of Juvenile Justice; urge the executive and judicial branches of the Commonwealth to promptly provide information and address the serious concerns of the General Assembly regarding the treatment and protection of juvenile offenders and staff of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
What is the current status of SCR 31?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SCR 31?
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