HB 3195
Modifies eligibility requirements for distributions from the Children's Advocacy Center One-Time Grant Fund.
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Support
57%
Oppose
43%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for distributing funds from the Children’s Advocacy Center One-Time Grant Fund in Oregon. Specifically, it removes a previous limit on the maximum amount a Children’s Advocacy Center can receive. The Department of Justice will distribute funds, with a portion going to Children’s Advocacy Centers that are seeking accreditation, and another portion distributed based on factors like expanding services in underserved communities and providing behavioral and mental health support. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately upon passage.
Key provisions
- Removes the maximum amount limit for Children’s Advocacy Centers receiving grant funds.
- Directs the Department of Justice to administer a one-time grant program.
- Allocates 50% of funds to Children’s Advocacy Centers providing services on March 27, 2024.
- Distributes remaining funds to Oregon Child Abuse Solutions for accreditation support.
- Requires grant applicants to be accredited by the National Children’s Alliance or have an application pending.
- Allows grants to health care providers for expanding medical assessment services.
- Prioritizes grant awards based on factors like serving underserved communities and providing behavioral health services.
- Requires grantees to demonstrate initial consultation with a designated medical professional within 48 hours (Karly’s Law).
Who is affected
- Children’s Advocacy Centers
- Oregon Child Abuse Solutions
- Healthcare Providers
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Emerson Levy
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of the legislation emphasize the importance of continued funding for programs supporting survivors of child abuse, citing it as a moral obligation to provide necessary resources. Many testifiers also express appreciation for the program's benefits to youth, highlighting the need for increased funding to sustain and expand existing initiatives. The bill is seen as a crucial step forward, particularly in addressing the critical role of Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs) in helping children and families navigate abuse by removing funding caps and investing in expansion and accreditation. Furthermore, supporters argue that the legislation includes valuable amendments, such as those related to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs, which would enhance the effectiveness of support services for vulnerable populations.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
opposition to HB3195, citing concerns about the potential for increased taxpayer burden due to unclear provisions in the bill. They argue that the emergency clause may lead to unintended consequences and higher costs for taxpayers, as it can bypass normal legislative processes. Additionally, some testifiers question the need for an emergency clause in a bill related to early childhood and behavioral health, suggesting that regular legislative processes should be followed instead. Furthermore, there is concern about the lack of transparency regarding costs and funding sources, which may lead to policies benefiting special interests rather than the general public.