Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to make changes in public safety funding by eliminating the community crime and violence prevention account and reallocating its remaining funds.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes the elimination of the community crime and violence prevention account.
• It mandates that the unspent funds amounting to $4.2 million from this account be transferred to the state’s general fund.

Significant Changes

• There will no longer be a dedicated account specifically for funding community crime and violence prevention initiatives. This change effectively consolidates these funds into the general fund.
• The bill calls for the repeal of specific sections from Laws 2023 which initially established the community crime and violence prevention account.

Relevant Terms

• Public safety
• Community crime and violence prevention
• General fund
• Funding reallocation
• Legislative repeal