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Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz I Mi,lll'Trenta 1U1 Liheslahlran Guaha11 VICE SPEAKER THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, 155 HESLER PucE, HAGATNA, GuAM 96910 • smadotbjcruz@[mJtiJ.com --- YOUTH AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING __.,....._ TELEPHONE: (6zl) fZZ-2520/t ° FACSIMILE: (6.2!)...11Z.::.~2-- - -- April 19, 2010 The Honorable Judith T. Won Pat, Ed.D Speaker IMina' Trenta Na Liheslaturan Gudhan 155 Hesler Place Hagatna, Guam 96910 VIA: · ~The Honorable Rory J. Respicio /}1;;/ ~ Chairperson, Committee on Rules fj RE: Committee Report on Bill No. 352-30 (LS) / Madam Speaker: Transmitted herewith is the Committee Report on Bill No. 352-30 (LS)- "An act to renumber §20119 and to add a new §§20119 and 20120 to Chapter 20 of 19 GCA relative to prohibiting discrimination for government of Guam programs solely on the basis of conviction of a status offense," sponsored by V.A. Ada and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth, and Public Broadcasting. Committee votes are as follows: _2_ TO DO PASS TO DO NOT PASS _3_ TO REPORT OUT ONLY TO ABSTAIN TO PLACE IN INACTIVE FILE Copies of the Committee Report and other pertinent documents are attached. Si Yu' os Ma' ase for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Benjamin J.F. Cruz Chairman Senator Benjamin j.F. Cruz ~ I Mina'Trenta na Liheslaturan Gwlha11 VICE SPEAKER THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, . 155 HESLER PucE, tuGATNA, GuAM 96910 • un/ltktbjcruz@f;m4iLcom YOUTH AND PUBUC BROADCASTING ·~·· TELEPHONE: (6zl) 4Z7-2520/x • FACSIMJLE: (6z!l_tzz-2p2 COMMITTEE REPORT ON BILL NO. 352-30 (LS) V.A. ADA AN ACT TO RENUMBER §20119 AND TO ADD A NEW §§20119 AND 20120 TO CHAPTER 20 OF 19 GCA RELATIVE TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION FOR GOVERNMENT OF GUAM PROGRAMS SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF CONVICTION OF A STATUS OFFENSE Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz ~----OC'l1!. I Mina'Trenta na Lihesfat,rar~ Gudhan VJcE SPEAKER THIRTIETH GuAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOU RISM , CULTURAL AFFAIRS, 155 HESLER PLACE, HAGATNA, GUAM 96910 • smadotbjcruz@[m4il.com YOUTH AND PUB Ll C BRO'-AD:....CAS::c.........T:..c.l N_ G_:<:l.-~- ~...,..."".__...;cTE::._LE_cP...:.:H..c...ON--'E'-:(,_, 6z'-"r'-) iu..ZL..Z· -'25:..::_20-'-/_r "......: F..:._AC_SI:.c..MI_LE...... :-'-( 6.~. z_c.;.I )-LfZw.z_-2..:._5 2=2 ___ _ April19, 2010 MEMORANDUM To: All Members Committee on Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth, and Public Broadcasting From: Vice Speaker Benjamin) .F. Cruz ~2:7- Committee Chairperson Subject: Committee Report on Bill No. 352-30 (LS) Transmitted herewith for your consideration is the Committee Report on Bill No. 352-30 (LS) - "An act to renumber §20119 and to add a new §§20119 and 20120 to Chapter 20 of 19 GCA relative to prohibiting discrimination for government of Guam programs solely on the basis of conviction of a status offense," sponsored by V.A. Ada. This report includes the following: • Committee Voting Sheet • Committee Report Digest • Copy of Bill No. 352-30 (LS) • Public Hearing Sign-in Sheet • Copies of Submitted Testimony & Supporting Documents • Copy of COR Referral of Bill No. 352-30 (LS) • Notices of Public Hearing • Copy of Public Hearing Agenda Please take the appropriate action on the attached voting sheet. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Si Yu'us ma'ase'! COMMITTEE REPORT - CO:Vi\!ITTI:F 0\: TO[ RfS'd. Ct LTCRAL .\HAIRS, YOt:HJ. .\\:[) PLBI.!C HROADC \\! I?<-.r i BfLL \:0. 352-30 (LS) -· V A. :\d& 4 COI\1MITTEE VOTING SHEET CO!vfiVfiTTEE 0~ TOCRISYI, CCLTURAL AFFAIRS, YOCTH, AND PCBLIC BROADCASTING Bill No. 352-30 (LS)- V.A. Ada-" An act to renumber §20119 and to add a nevv §§20119 and 20120 to Chapter 20 of 19 GCA relative to prohibiting discrimination for government of Guan1 programs solely on the basis of conviction of a status offense." To Place 1 ,~--d Senators To Do To Do ! To Report : To In Si~rnature 1 1 I1 0 Pass Not Pass ' Out OnJv i Abstain Inactive I J ' I I i File jt-=B_e_n-:-ja-m--::-i-n-=J,....,.F=.-c=.ru~z--_---+-------'------1--------+------+-- Chairperso~ Tina Rose Nfuna-Barnes / Vice Chairperson I Ray Tenorio I ! i It ( l James Espaldon I t Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz .A~~ I Mina'Trenta Tut Liheslatvrar1 Gtulhan VICE SPEAKER THIRTIETH GuAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, 155 HESLER PLAcE, HAc.I.TNA, GuAM 96910 • senadotbjcru:z@f;mdil.com YOUTH AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING TELEPHONE: (6zr) 477·2po/r ~?lMILE : (6zr)_:f77·2522 COMMITTEE REPORT DIGEST I. OVERVIEW The Committee on Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth, and Public Broadcasting convened a public hearing on Wednesday, April14, 2010 at 9:00a.m. in I Liheslatura's Public Hearing Room. Among the items on the agenda was the consideration of Bill No. 352-30 (LS) "An act to renumber §20119 and to add a new §§20119 and 20120 to Chapter 20 of 19 GCA relative to prohibiting discrimination for government of Guam programs solely on the basis of conviction of a status offense," sponsored by V.A. Ada. Public Notice Requirements All legal requirements for public notices were met. Notices were disseminated via hand-delivery and facsimile to all senators and all local media outlets on April 7, 2010, and again on April 12, 2010 with requests for publication in the Marianas Variety and the Pacific Daily News. Notice of the hearing was printed in the Pacific Daily News on Monday, AprilS, Wednesday, April 7, and Monday, April12 and was also announced on Committee Chair B.J. Cruz's website and the Guam Legislature's website. Senators Present Frank B. Aguon, Jr., Acting Chairperson V.A.Ada Telo Taitague Judith P. Guthertz The public hearing was called to order at 9:00 a.m. II. SUMMARY OF TESTIMONY AND DISCUSSION Acting Chair Frank B. Aguon, Jr. called the hearing to order and invited Sen. Ada to speak on his Bill No. 352. Senator V.A. Ada explained the bill seeks to seal the records for status offenders, whom are juveniles charged or adjudicated for offenses that would not be illegal if committed by adults. The bill intends to prevent discrimination against a person solely on the basis of such an offense. Senators present had no comments or questions. No witnesses appeared to testify. III. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee on Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth, and Public Broadcasting finds that status offenses such as truancy, possession of alcohol, or possession of tobacco, should not interfere with an individual's ability to participate in government programs or a private agency in receipt of government funds. Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz I Mi1us'Trenta na Lihesl4turan Gwiban VICE SPEAKER . THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, 155 HEsLER PLACE, llic).TNA, GuAM 96910 • [email protected] YOUTH AND PUBUC BROADCASTING TELEPHONE: (6zr) 477•252.?/r • FACSIMILE: (6~._z·_lS'--2_2 __~ The Committee on Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Youth, and Public Broadcasting, to which was referred Bill No. 352-30 (LS), hereby submits these findings to IMina' Trenta na Liheslaturan Guahan and reports out Bill No. 352-30 (LS) with the recommendation TO REPORT OUT ONLY. IMINA' TRENTANA LIHESLATURAN GUAHAN 2010 (SECOND) Regular Session ··.' sill No. 3~2-~(~) -- Introduced by: v. A. Ada r-.t:;2 .., AN ACT TO RENUMBER §20119 AND TO ADD NEW §g 20119 AND 20120 TO CHAPTER 20 OF 19GCA RELATIVE TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION FOR GOVERNMENT OF GUAM PROGRAMS SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF CONVICTION OF A STATUS OFFENSE. 1 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF GUAM: 2 3 Section 1. Section 20119 (Severability) of Chapter 20 of 19GCA is hereby renumbered 4 as Section 20121. 5 6 Section 2. A new Section 20119 is added to Chapter 20 of 19GCA to read as follows: 7 8 §20119. Records of Status Offenders. The juvenile records individuals who have 9 been convicted of only a status offense( s) shall be sealed and not available to any party 10 without a valid court order. 11 12 .Section 3. A new Section 20120 is added to Chapter 20 of 19GCA to read as follows: 13 14 "§20120. Records Discrimination against Status Offenders prohibited. No 15 Government agency or program may, solely on the basis of conviction of a status 16 offense, discriminate against any person who would otherwise be eligible. No private 17 entity that receives Government of Guam funds for any of its programs may, solely on I the basis of conviction of a status offense, discriminate against any person who would 2 otherwise be eligible." 2 Senator Benjamin J.F. Cruz I Mitut,Trenta na Liheslaturan Guahan VICE SPEAKER THIRTIETH GuAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, 15 5 HESLER PLACE, HAGATNA, GuAM 96910 • [email protected] YOUTH AND PUBUC BROADCASTING TELEPHONE: 20/ I • FACSIMILE: 21 PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN SHEET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010 • 9:00A.M. • PUBLIC HEARING ROOM BILL NO. 352-30 (LS)- V.A. ADA - AN ACT TO RENUMBER §20119 AND TO ADD A NEW §§20119 AND 20120 TO CHAPTER 20 OF 19GCA RELATIVE TO PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION FOR GOVERNMENT OF GUAM PROGRAMS SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF CONVICTION OF A STATUS OFFENSE AGENCY OR SUPPORT? WRITTEN ORAL CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS NAME ORGANIZATION (IF ANY) OPPOSE? TESTIMONY TESTIMONY NUMBER .--- ~ ..~ ·· · ~,/·/:/ ' .. ·· / .•./ \ v ~ \ \ IV \ //". ~ \v/ ' \ -\,__ \ \ / \' I .. ..· ~ \~\ " ,,/ / \ ~ \ _ .. .-- ~· · ' r--"_... / / / Btll No. 352-30 (LS) Page .J__ of J_ Senator Benjamin J .F. Cruz I!J~~ I Mina'Tretzta na Liheslaturan Gudhan VICE SPEAKER THIRTIETH GUAM LEGISLATURE CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, CULTURAL !55 H ES LER PLACE, HAGATNA, GuAM 96910 • [email protected] YOUTH AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING 22 March 24,2010 SENT VIA MAIL AND FACSIMILE Bertha Duenas Director Bureau of Budget and Management Research P.O.