SB 6174-S - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 2ND SUB)

     Declares an intent to:  (1) Prevent acts of violence by encouraging change in social norms and individual behaviors that have been shown to increase the risk of violence;

     (2) reduce the number of at-risk children and youth, as defined in RCW 70.190.010;

     (3) increase the severity and certainty of punishment for youth and adults who commit violent acts;

     (4) reduce the severity of harm to individuals when violence occurs;

     (5) empower communities to focus their concerns and allow them to control the funds dedicated to empirically supported preventive efforts in their region; and

     (6) reduce the fiscal and social impact of violence on our society.

     Enacts provisions dealing with the issues of public health, community networks, public safety, education, employment, and control of the media.

     Makes various appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act.

     Revises taxing procedures to fund programs.

     Repeals RCW 9.41.030, 9.41.093, 9.41.100, 9.41.130, 9.41.200, 9.41.210, 9.41.230 and 70.190.900.