DOMESTIC & SEX. VIOLENCE TREATMENT BD.                                          H.B. 5278 (H-1):

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

House Bill 5278 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Representative Sheldon A. Neeley

House Committee:  Law and Justice

Senate Committee:  Judiciary

CONTENT

The bill would amend the domestic violence prevention and treatment Act to change references to "Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board" and "domestic violence" to "Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board" and "domestic and sexual violence", respectively.

The Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide staff to enable the Board to carry out its powers and duties. Among other things, these include advising the Legislature and Governor on the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problem of domestic violence and the needs of victims of domestic violence; and recommending changes in State programs, statutes, policies, budgets, and standards that will reduce the problem and improve the condition of victims. Instead of those duties, the bill would require the DHHS to provide staff to enable the Board to do the following:

-- Advise the Legislature and Governor on the nature, magnitude, and priorities of the problem of domestic and sexual violence and the needs of victims of domestic and sexual violence; and recommend appropriate changes in State laws and programs related to domestic and sexual violence.

-- Develop policies, budgets, and standards that will reduce the problem of domestic and sexual violence and improve the condition of victims.

The bill also would require the DHHS to provide staff to enable the Board to administer grants from the Federal government or a Federal agency and other funds as provided by law or designated by the DHHS.

MCL 400.1501 et al.                                                          Legislative Analyst:  Jeff Mann

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  5-24-18                                                    Fiscal Analyst:  John Maxwell

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.