HB 2051 Summary

• Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2018-2019 as a grant to Weed and Seed Hawaii, Inc., to maintain the weed and seed program (specific dollar amount left blank in bill text).

• Weed and Seed is a U.S. Department of Justice initiative combining law enforcement, community policing, prevention/intervention/treatment programs, and neighborhood restoration to reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity in targeted communities.

• Program has been implemented in Kalihi-Palama, Chinatown, Waipahu, and Ewa/Ewa Beach areas with documented significant crime reductions since inception.

• Grant funds to be expended by the Department of the Attorney General under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Effective date: July 1, 2050.