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Subcommittee favors bill to cap prices in Department of Corrections canteens; measure would be permissive for wardens
Summary
House Bill 3,929, sponsored by Representative John King, received a 5-0 favorable report after the subcommittee discussed alleged price gouging in prison canteens, heard examples of high retail prices for basic items and confirmed the bill would regulate canteen pricing only if a facility elects to implement the provisions.
House Bill 3,929, filed by Representative John King, received a favorable 5-0 report from the Domestic Relations, Business and Probate Law Subcommittee after discussion about pricing at Department of Corrections canteens. The bill would establish statutory provisions governing how the Department of…
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