Bill Details

Chief Author: Relph (R) / O’Neill (R)
View Bill Text: SF 1385 / HF 1252

Current Status

2/23/17  Introduced and referred to Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee.

2/15/17  Introduced and referred to House Public Safety and Security Policy and Finance Committee.

Short Description

Children in need of protection or services in foster care legal representation grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Key Points

  • Appropriates $350,000 in FY2018 from the general fund to the Department of Public Safety for a grant to an organization that provides legal representation to children in need of protection or services and children in out-of-home placement.
  • Requires an equal match from the organization receiving funds, which may be in the form of in-kind services or cash or a combination.