By Shawn Ashley Senate approves jail standards measure The Senate considered and approved one bill during its floor session Wednesday. House amendments to SB1737 were accepted and the bill passed 42 to 0. The bill, by Sen. Brian Crain, R-Tulsa, and Rep. Scott Biggs, R-Chickasha, removes specific language regarding required living space for inmate and replaces it with standards set by the American Correctional Association Standards. Sen. Roger Ballenger, D-Okmulgee, asked what impact the standards would have on jail space requirements. Crain said he did not know but he understood the association’s standards were preferred by sheriffs and would be easier with which to comply. The bill now goes to Gov. Mary Fallin for her consideration.
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 21:23:52 +0000
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