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HI HB2035
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Faye Hanohano
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2014-2015 to purchase service contracts for domestic violence programs provided through the judiciary.
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Covered services include victims programs, batterers intervention programs, court outreach, support groups, crisis counseling, legal advocacy, and legal representation for victims.
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Restores funding that was cut by $570,000 in 2009 during the fiscal downturn, noting that domestic violence services demand actually increases during economic hardship.
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Cites evidence that economic strain and unemployment are risk factors for domestic violence, and that reduced services can leave victims without critical assistance.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050 (note: specific appropriation amount is blank in bill text).
Legislative Description
Domestic Violence; Appropriation; Women's Legislative Caucus ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Say excused (1).
1/31/2014