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MS HB118

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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