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Senate approves jail reimbursement measure after debate over future costs
Summary
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 4 73 on Feb. 26, 1992, to reimburse counties for housing state prisoners after floor debate over long-term costs and program design. Supporters said it helps county facilities; opponents warned of escalating state obligations.
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 4 73, a measure to reimburse counties for housing state prisoners, after floor amendments and extended debate on Feb. 26, 1992.
Senator Carrie Peterson, handling the bill on the floor, explained the amendment would remove an appropriation for the current fiscal year and delay implementation until the next legislative session, arguing the state had already spent available funds. Senator Peterson said the bill asks the director of the Department of Corrections to track state…
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