Utah House says ‘no’ to privatization of prison

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4. Stalemate between Utah Senate, House over prison privatization?

Stalemate between Utah Senate, House over prison privatization?
By Brooke Adams
| The Salt Lake Tribune

First Published 8 hours ago • Updated 1 minute ago

House and Senate lawmakers were at odds Wednesday over whether to allow a prison relocation committee to consider proposals to turn a new prison’s programs or operation over to private contractors.

The Senate rejected a House rewrite of SB72 that eliminated the privatization option, punting the bill back to them.

"I’m not pleased with that because it presupposes a conclusion," said Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City and sponsor of the bill. "I don’t believe you should take that option off the table."

Early Wednesday evening, House and Senate leaders appointed a conference committee to try to resolve differences over the bill’s provisions. Representatives appointed were Rep. Brad R. Wilson, R-Kaysville and House sponsor; Rep. Greg Hughes, R-Draper; and Rep. Lynn N. Hemingway, D-Holladay. On the Senate side: Sen. Scott Jenkins, R-Plain City and sponsor; Sen. Steve Urquhart, R-St. George; and Sen. Gene Davis, D-Salt Lake City.

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