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SB 158 — AN ACT relating to juvenile justice and making an appropriation therefor.
Last action — to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Direct the office of the Auditor of Public Accounts to enter into a contract with a third party to conduct a performance review of the Department of Juvenile Justice within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet; establish the authority of the third-party entity and the scope of the review; APPROPRIATION.
Bill Text
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UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRSB 1335158/GA AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.justice and making an appropriation therefor.
The officeOffice of the Auditor of Public Accounts shall contract with a third party to perform a full performance review of the preadjudication facilities operated by, and the programs administered by, the Department of Juvenile Justice within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.
The officeOffice of the Auditor of Public Accounts shall be the engaged party under the contract and shall contract with an entity that has experience in reviewing the performance of state agencies offering juvenile detention facilities and programs.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the officeOffice of the Auditor of Public Accounts shall be solely responsible for procuring the contract through competitive bidding.
The officeOffice of the Auditor of Public Accounts shall not contract with any entity that accredits Kentucky's preadjudication juvenile detention facilities or programs, or Kentucky's postadjudication juvenile detention facilities or programs.
The scope of the performance review shall include, but not be limited Page 1 of 2 BR133500.100SB015810.100 - 1335 - XXXX 3/7/2023 3:333:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 23 RS BRSB 1335158/GA to:
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(3) Review of incidentadopted reportingstaffing proceduresprocedures, and incidentthe reports;compliance or noncompliance with the adopted procedures on-site;
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(5) ReviewReceipt, review, and actions taken by the Department of allJuvenile monthlyJustice reports;related to complaints and concerns from employees;
and (6) Review of all complaintsmonthly andreports; exit interview forms.
and (7) Review of all complaints and exit interview forms.
Page 2 of 2 BR133500.100SB015810.100 - 1335 - XXXX 3/7/2023 3:333:48 PM JacketedGA
Action History
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to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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returned to Committee on Committees (H)
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2nd reading
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taken from Committee on Committees (H)
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returned to Committee on Committees (H)
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1st reading
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taken from Committee on Committees (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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received in House
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3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Floor Amendment (1) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
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posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 07, 2023
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2nd reading, to Rules
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floor amendment (1) filed
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reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Amendment (1-title)
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to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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to Committee on Committees (S)
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introduced in Senate
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
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Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (138)
138 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 138 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (37)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nemes | — | Yea |
| Turner | — | Yea |
| Schickel | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Westerfield | — | Yea |
| ChambersArmstrong | — | Yea |
| Southworth | — | Yea |
| Williams | — | Yea |
| Meredith | — | Yea |
| Wilson | — | Yea |
| Thayer | — | Yea |
| Thomas | — | Yea |
| Yates | — | Yea |
| Harper Angel | — | Yea |
| Gerald A. Neal | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen Berg | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 158 do?
- Direct the office of the Auditor of Public Accounts to enter into a contract with a third party to conduct a performance review of the Department of Juvenile Justice within the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet; establish the authority of the third-party entity and the scope of the review; APPROPRIATION.
- What is the current status of SB 158?
- This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 SB 158?
- Track SB 158 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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