Bill > S02364

This bill establishes an "Operation SNUG" program within the Division of Criminal Justice Services, which provides grant awards to local governments and community-based organizations to reduce, prevent or respond to gun violence. The bill requires an annual appropriation of at least $30 million to support the Operation SNUG program, with at least $5 million each designated for the Senate and the Assembly to allocate through a specific approval process. Additionally, the bill mandates that at least $20 million annually be awarded to grantees in specific counties throughout the state, with a sub-schedule detailing the minimum award amounts for each county. The commissioner can also use at least $5 million annually to increase funding for the counties listed in the sub-schedule or expand the program to additional counties.