Bill > HB1614

This bill amends Arkansas law to expand the state's criminal justice grant program oversight by adding the sexual assault services program to the list of grant programs managed by the Governor-designated state agency. The bill modifies the existing Grant Advisory Board's responsibilities and composition, requiring the board to provide review and advice on grant processes for the newly added sexual assault services program, alongside existing programs like the Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act grants. The board will now include a representative from the Arkansas Child Abuse/Rape/Domestic Violence Commission and must submit quarterly reports to legislative committees detailing the status of fund administration and victim services program funding levels. The bill clarifies that board members with financial interests in grant-seeking organizations can discuss but not vote on grant awards, and it maintains the board's role in hearing grievances and reviewing proposed rules for these grant programs. The changes aim to enhance transparency, oversight, and support for victim services across multiple federal grant programs.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1614&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R