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MS HB118
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
- Authorizes county boards of supervisors to make annual donations from the county treasury to support domestic violence shelters or rape crisis centers serving their area
- Expands existing law that previously only allowed municipal governing authorities to make such donations
- Grants county boards discretion to determine donation amounts they deem advisable
- Defines "rape crisis center" as a facility providing care, counseling, and services to victims of rape, attempted rape, sexual battery, or attempted sexual battery
- Effective date of July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Counties; authorize to make donations to domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
County Affairs2/8/2016
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