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House approves formula to set county jail reimbursement rate, citing strain on local budgets
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 221 to establish an "average state daily incarceration rate" for county reimbursement, aiming to provide predictability to counties housing state inmates; supporters said it protects counties from unpredictable costs, while some members warned of a sizable fiscal note and funding obligations.
The Utah House on Feb. 24 approved House Bill 221, a measure to set a standardized daily reimbursement rate for counties that house state prisoners under contract or as reimbursements. Sponsor Representative Michael Noel said the bill sets an "average state daily incarceration rate" based on a three‑year average and adjusts contract and reimbursement rates to better reflect actual costs.
Supporters argued the change would give…
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