1998 General Legislative Session (2/18/1998) - Part 3

1998 Utah Legislature · February 18, 1998

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House Bill 272 — prison industries question and third-reading placement

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Early floor discussion on House Bill 272 included a senator expressing support ('I support the bill.') and a question whether the bill would affect existing prison industries programs that make furniture. Senator Seale (addressed by a colleague) explained committee language added the phrase 'unfairly compete' and said prison industry oversight and safeguards already exist to prevent unfair competition. A senator emphasized prison education/work programs reduce recidivism and called the question; the Senate ordered a roll-call to read HB 272 for a third time, which passed with 26 ayes, 0 nays,

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Morning floor session of the 1998 Utah Legislature focused on three bills: House Bill 272 (prison industries language), House Bill 278 (vehicle registration color), and a substituted House Bill 258 (expansion of gambling statute to cover certain video gaming devices). Lawmakers debated scope and enforcement, voted on third-reading placement and a substitute, and adjourned until 09:30 the next day.

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