Relative to an appropriation to the department of justice for the purpose of funding the New Hampshire child advocacy centers.
Impact
The bill ensures that Child Advocacy Centers receive essential funding to continue their operations and improve the services provided to affected children and their families. This funding will be distributed across the fiscal years, with the entirety of the budget being allocated before the end of FY 2027. This initiative not only helps to sustain current operations but also potentially enhances the capabilities of these centers to address child welfare issues more effectively. The appropriated funds are expected to empower the centers to offer more comprehensive care and services.
Summary
Senate Bill 64-FN focuses on the appropriation of $3,000,000 to the New Hampshire Department of Justice specifically aimed at funding Child Advocacy Centers within the state. These centers play a crucial role in providing support and services to children who have experienced abuse or neglect by offering various resources and assistance to both the children and their families. The bill is intended to enhance the state's capacity to protect vulnerable populations, particularly children in distressing situations.
Contention
While the bill appears largely beneficial, potential points of contention may arise regarding the allocation of state resources and the ongoing support for these centers. Some legislators and stakeholders may raise concerns regarding the management of the funds, the effectiveness of the Child Advocacy Centers, and the need for accountability in the use of taxpayer money. Ensuring transparency in how the funds are utilized and evaluating the outcomes of the provided services could be key topics in discussions surrounding this bill.
Making appropriations to the department of health and human services to support community and transitional housing through community mental health centers.
Relative to making an appropriation to the department of health and human services for the purpose of funding vaccine administration through public health departments.
Making an appropriation to the university system of New Hampshire and the community college system of New Hampshire for marketing of hospitality management programs.
Making a capital appropriation to the department of corrections toward thereplacement of the New Hampshire state prison for men and authorizing the state toreport mental health data for firearms background check purposes and providing forprocesses for confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related courtproceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.