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NC S664

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Cook

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations/Base Budget5/9/2013
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/3/2013

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