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Senate advances House Bill 272 after debate on prison-industry competition
Summary
Senators advanced House Bill 272 to the third-reading calendar after floor debate about whether the bill would affect existing prison industries programs. Lawmakers said committee language and existing oversight are intended to prevent unfair competition with private industry.
SENATE — The Utah Senate moved House Bill 272 to the third-reading calendar after lawmakers debated whether the measure would affect existing prison industries that produce items such as furniture.
A senator opened floor discussion by saying, "I support the bill." Colleagues raised a question about whether the…
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