A BILL IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE THAT WOULD FUND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES STATEWIDE MAKES IT OUT OF THE HOUSE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE. BILL 159 IS SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVES CHRISTINE TRUJILLO, JOANNE FERRARY AND ELIZABETH THOMSON, ALL DEMOCRATS. THE LEGISLATION WOULD ALSO PROVIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES WOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT. BILL 159 NOW HEADS TO THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.
