Bill > HB394

This bill appropriates state general revenue funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney specifically for the Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) during fiscal year 2025-2026. The appropriation will support the program's operations, including the ability to hire additional staff as needed. The legislation specifies that the allocated funds must be directly spent by the Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Department for the intended purposes of supporting victims and witnesses through the program. The Victim Witness Assistance Program typically provides support services to crime victims and witnesses throughout the legal process, such as providing information, guidance, and emotional support during criminal proceedings. The bill includes a standard effective date of July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder or typographical error and likely means July 1, 2025). While the exact dollar amount is not specified in the text (shown as "$ or so much thereof as may be necessary"), the bill authorizes funding to support the program's critical victim support services.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=394&year=2026