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HB 116

An Act relating to grants and costs funded by the restorative justice account; relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date.

33rd Legislature (2023-2024) Introduced by Jennie Armstrong and 16 co-sponsors

Alaska bill revises restorative justice grant funding and restructures the domestic violence council, with unclear budget impacts across state departments.

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Bill Summary · HB 116

Legislative bill overview

HB 116 modifies how Alaska's restorative justice account distributes grants and allocates costs, while making structural changes to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. The bill has progressed through Senate committee review with amendments and fiscal notes indicating budget implications across multiple departments.

Why is this important

Restorative justice programs aim to reduce recidivism and repair harm to victims and communities rather than relying solely on incarceration. Changes to how these funds are distributed and how the domestic violence council operates could affect victim services, offender rehabilitation programs, and public safety outcomes across Alaska.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation details: The specific changes to grant distribution aren't detailed in available summaries, making it unclear whether funding increases, decreases, or shifts between programs
  • Council governance structure: Modifications to the domestic violence council could affect representation, decision-making authority, or program coordination, with unclear stakeholder input
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Multiple fiscal notes (FN3 and FN4) suggest budgetary concerns across Finance, Corrections, and Public Safety departments that may not be fully resolved

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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