1858 AAS 4/7/95 S2909.1

HB 1858 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Government Operations

                                                    ADOPTED 4/7/95

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 43.280 RCW to read as follows:

    The office of crime victims advocacy is established in the department of community, trade, and economic development.  The office shall assist communities in planning and implementing services for crime victims, advocate on behalf of crime victims in obtaining needed services and resources, and advise local and state governments on practices, policies, and priorities that impact crime victims.  In addition, the office shall administer grant programs for sexual assault treatment and prevention services, as authorized in this chapter."

HB 1858 - S COMM AMD

By Committee on Government Operations

                                                    ADOPTED 4/7/95

    On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "advocacy;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "and adding a new section to chapter 43.280 RCW."

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