2007 House Bill 5054 ↩

Senate Roll Call 946: Passed

To create a state Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board that would make grants and issue contracts to entities that perform the procedures required by sexual assault evidence kits, provide specialized assistance to victims, operate under the auspices of or in partnership with a local sexual assault crisis center, comply with the standards of training and practice of the International Association of Forensic Nurse Examiners, and provide access to forensic medical intervention and treatment services 24 hours a day. The money would come from an assessment imposed on persons convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor. Up to 15 percent of the money could be spent for related training and technical assistance for staff members, and not more than 10 percent for administrative costs.