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House adopts resolution supporting Garfield County jail expansion; critics warn against implied state commitment
Summary
The House passed HJR12 supporting Garfield County's plan to contract for 80 jail beds, 46-21. Opponents warned the resolution could be read as committing the state to fund contract beds, while the sponsor and statute cited say the resolution does not bind the Legislature or Department of Corrections.
The Utah House passed House Joint Resolution 12 by a vote of 46-21, a resolution that expresses legislative support for Garfield County’s proposed expansion of correctional facilities and its plan to contract for 80 beds.
Representative Noel explained the resolution is a necessary procedural step under statute for counties that wish to…
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