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HI SB1347
Bill
AI Summary
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Appropriates $400,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2019-2020 and $400,000 for fiscal year 2020-2021 to Weed and Seed Hawaii, Inc., via the Department of the Attorney General as a grant under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Establishes the weed and seed strategy as a collaborative federal, state, and county law enforcement initiative with four key components: law enforcement, community policing, prevention/intervention/treatment programs, and neighborhood restoration.
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Acknowledges the program's success in reducing crime in Kalihi-Palama, Chinatown, Waipahu, Ewa, and Ewa Beach areas since its inception.
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Directs the Department of the Attorney General to expend appropriated funds to maintain the weed and seed program in targeted neighborhoods.
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Effective date: July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Weed And Seed Strategy.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Belatti, Yamane excused (2).
3/20/2019