Senate Bill 2492

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE AGAINST INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-123, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESIGNATE THE OFFICE AGAINST INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AS THE STATE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR CERTAIN GRANTS CURRENTLY ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO REQUIRE THE COOPERATION OF THE OFFICE AGAINST INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE ORDERLY, EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE TRANSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF THESE GRANTS; TO AMEND SECTION 93-21-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY WHAT FUNDS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR DEPOSIT INTO THE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND; TO REPEAL SECTION 93-21-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES THAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS RECEIVING CERTAIN FUNDING MUST FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the Senate

• Sally Doty

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In the Senate Jan 19 – Feb 3

1. Jan 19Referred to the Senate committees on Judiciary, Division B and on Appropriations
2. Feb 2Reported from JB to AP in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass
3. Feb 3Died in committee in the Senate