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NC S664
Bill
AI Summary
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Consolidates the North Carolina Council for Women and the Domestic Violence Commission into a single Commission on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Displaced Homemakers with 12 members appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House.
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Merges three separate funding sources (Domestic Violence Center Fund, Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Center Fund, and North Carolina Fund for Displaced Homemakers) into a single Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Displaced Homemakers Fund administered by the Department of Administration.
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Establishes the consolidated Commission's powers and duties to assess statewide needs, coordinate services, develop standardized screening and data reporting systems, and approve abuser treatment programs for domestic violence offenders.
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Updates statutory references throughout North Carolina law to replace references to the separate councils and commissions with the new consolidated Commission on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Displaced Homemakers.
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Redirects marriage license fees ($30) and divorce filing costs ($75) previously split between separate funds to the consolidated Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Displaced Homemakers Fund to support victim services and assistance programs.
Legislative Description
Consolidate DV Commission/Council for Women
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
5/9/2013