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House advances substitute for HB34 tightening penalties for deliberate smuggling into correctional facilities
Summary
The House adopted a first substitute to HB34 to strengthen penalties for intentional smuggling and distribution of contraband in prisons while sponsors said technical edits avoid new fiscal costs; voting concluded with the bill sent to the Senate for further consideration.
Representative LeVar Christiansen, sponsor of the substitute to House Bill 34, told the House the change was largely technical but would "take a significant step forward" by creating a distinct offense for those who deliberately smuggle contraband into correctional facilities, citing widespread substance histories among inmates.
Christiansen said the interim committee—s review found extensive evidence of smuggling…
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