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Senate advances indigent defense commission bill, sponsors call it a top priority
Utah State Senate · March 1, 2016
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Summary
Second Substitute Senate Bill 155, a measure to create a commission to support provision of public defenders, was presented as a top priority by its sponsor and passed the Senate on final passage before referral to the House.
Senators approved Second Substitute Senate Bill 155, a measure described on the floor as creating a commission to help deliver public defense services to people who cannot afford private counsel.
Sponsor remarks emphasized the bill’s priority. On the floor the sponsor said, "This is my top priority…
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