Legislature(2021 - 2022)GRUENBERG 120
02/22/2022 03:00 PM House STATE AFFAIRS
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| HB291 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
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| += | HB 37 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 291 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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HB 291-EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
3:05:46 PM
VICE CHAIR CLAMAN announced that the only order of business
would be HOUSE BILL NO. 291, "An Act extending the termination
date of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and
providing for an effective date."
VICE CHAIR CLAMAN opened public testimony on HB 291.
3:06:53 PM
MANDY COLE, Executive Director, Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape
Emergencies (AWARE), discussed the importance of the Council on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) and the vital role
it played in AWARE's work. She explained that the CDVSA
primarily acted as a funding agency, providing AWARE with the
funds to do its day-to-day work and ensure the safety of
survivors. She said in terms of a granting partner, the CDVSA
was uniquely positioned for its expertise on domestic violence
and sexual assault, adding that its staff was incredibly
understanding and knowledgeable. She pointed out that AWARE
received funding from a variety of different agencies, many of
which lacked the depth of knowledge that the CDVSA possessed.
She shared an anecdotal example.
3:09:13 PM
CHRISTINE PATE, Legal Program Director, Alaska Network on
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA), spoke in support
of HB 291 and the CDVSA's work, highlighting the critical role
the council had in ending domestic violence and sexual assault
in Alaska. She shared personal anecdotes that illustrated
ANDVSA's reliance on the council. She reported that the CDVSA
provided over 50 percent of the funding for the legal program.
Additionally, the CDVSA's support allowed for the development of
a contract model, which increased the amount of people served by
legal services.
3:12:13 PM
VICE CHAIR CLAMAN thanked Ms. Pate for her mentorship. After
ascertaining that no one else wished to testify, he closed
public testimony and announced that HB 291 was held over.
3:13:06 PM
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the committee, the House
State Affairs Standing Committee meeting was adjourned at 3:13
p.m.
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