Bill Summary for H 555 (2017-2018)

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Apr 4 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 555 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 4, 2017
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR STREET GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS.
Intro. by Michaux.

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Appropriates $20 million for 2017-18 from the General Fund to the Governor's Crime Commission (Commission) of the Department of Public Safety to provide grants for street gang violence prevention and intervention programs based on eligibility criteria developed by the Commission, including a matching requirement of 25% and presentation of a written plan for the services to be provided by the funds. Requires that funds be available to public and private entities or agencies for juvenile or adult programs that meet the Commission's criteria. Requires the Commission to report on the uses of the funds by April 1, 2018, to the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Justice and Public Safety, and the Fiscal Research Division. Effective July 1, 2017.