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Minutes for HB2781 - Committee on Judiciary
Short Title
Allowing compensation from the crime victims compensation board to be awarded for criminally injurious conduct, and increasing the amount that can be transferred from the crime victims compensation fund to the crime victims assistance fund in each fiscal year.
Minutes Content for Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Chairperson Humphries opened the hearing on HB2781.
Natalie Scott provided an overview of HB2781. She stood for questions. (Attachment 1)
Proponents
Kristen Czugala, Office of the Attorney General, testified in support of HB2781 by stating HB2781 would greatly benefit victims. (Attachment 2)
Richard A. Samaiego, Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board, testified in support of HB2781. He noted HB2781 would greatly benefit the families of victims.(Attachment 3)
Michelle McCormick, Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, testified in support of HB2781. She stated HB2781 would help meet the needs of survivors of violence. (Attachment 4)
The proponents stood for questions.
Proponent Written Only Testimony
Kathy Ray, The Crisis Center, Inc. (Attachment 5)
Chairperson Humphries closed the hearing on HB2781.
