Human trafficking; creating the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund; providing for legislative appropriations; allowing certain expenditures. Effective date.
Impact
This legislation represents a significant commitment by the state to combat human trafficking through public education, prevention initiatives, and survivor resources. The fund will support efforts such as awareness campaigns about recruitment and exploitation, particularly concerning minors in schools. By coordinating the efforts of law enforcement and service providers, SB914 seeks to create a comprehensive response to human trafficking within Oklahoma.
Summary
Senate Bill 914 establishes the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund in Oklahoma, aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of human trafficking. The bill mandates the creation of a dedicated fund that will receive appropriations and penalties from human trafficking-related convictions. The Office of the Attorney General will manage this fund, which is designed to facilitate various initiatives aimed at combating human trafficking.
Contention
While the bill has garnered support for its proactive approach to human trafficking, there are potential points of contention surrounding funding implementation and resource allocation. Questions may arise regarding how effectively the resources from the fund can be utilized and monitored, ensuring that they directly benefit victims of trafficking and not become lost in bureaucratic processes. Moreover, concerns about the adequacy of support services provided through the survivors' resource center need to be addressed to ensure this initiative fulfills its intended goals.
Carry Over
Human trafficking; creating the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund; providing for legislative appropriations; allowing certain expenditures. Effective date.
Human trafficking; creating the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund; providing for legislative appropriations; allowing certain expenditures. Effective date.
Human trafficking; creating the Victims of Human Trafficking and Prevention Revolving Fund; characteristics; placing under control of the Attorney General; limiting usage of funds; budgetary requirements and limitations; purposes. Effective date.
Human trafficking and child exploitation; creating the Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Prevention Act; directing retailers of Internet-enabled devices to equip products with certain filters; codification; effective date.
Law enforcement canines; creating the Canine Cooperative Grant Program; allowing legislative appropriations, private donations, and federal grants; allowing certain expenditures by the Department of Environmental Quality. Effective date.
Pediatric cancer; creating the Pediatric Cancer Research and Resources Revolving Fund; utilization of funds; expenditures; requiring promulgation of rules; effective date; emergency.