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Senate debates county jail reimbursement; passes bill after amendment
Summary
Senate considered SB 241 addressing county reimbursement for state felony prisoners held in county jails, debated county fiscal strain and state obligations, adopted a floor amendment modifying release authority, and recorded final passage with a roll call; sponsor cited a fiscal gap of approximately $3.69 million.
Senator Jenkins sponsored SB 241 to address the growing shortfall counties face when housing state felony prisoners in local jails. Jenkins said counties were owed roughly $3.69 million under the bill’s fiscal note and urged the body to 'meet your obligations, state.' He introduced Amendment No. 1 to allow certain releases and to adjust how counties and the state share costs.
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