HF 2510

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 04/12/2021 05:56pm

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money for violent crime enforcement,
domestic abuse prevention, and substance abuse prevention; providing for reports;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 145; 299A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [145.9246] SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES GRANT
PROGRAM.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of health shall provide grants to individuals or organizations in
greater Minnesota to:
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new text begin (1) expand the availability of substance use disorder services through establishing initial
programming efforts to begin an evidence-based program provided that a recipient identify
funding sources that are at least equal to the amount received from the Department of Health
and which will last at least two years;
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new text begin (2) enhance or continue an existing evidence-based approach that demonstrates results;
or
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new text begin (3) fund the planning phase occurring prior to implementation of an evidence-based
approach.
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new text begin (b) In issuing grants, the commissioner of health shall give priority to projects that:
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new text begin (1) serve geographic areas that have the highest crime rate;
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new text begin (2) serve geographic areas that have the highest concentration of disadvantaged youth;
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new text begin (3) serve underserved or marginalized populations; and
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new text begin (4) demonstrate substantial involvement in planning, implementation, and evaluation
by members of the community served.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [299A.625] LOCAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM.
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new text begin (a) The Office of Justice Programs director shall award grants to local units of government
or tribal governments and the governments' community-based partners to implement local
programs to reduce gun violence and promote community-based efforts designed to enhance
community safety and wellness. Grant recipients must employ strategies to interrupt,
intervene in, or respond to violence by working with perpetrators of violence, and victims
of violent crime or surviving family and friends with an emphasis on serving those impacted
by gun violence.
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new text begin (b) Applicants shall identify either the municipality or community-based partner as the
grant recipient. Applicants may identify multiple community-based partners, but shall
identify the way in which money shall be divided. Applicants must demonstrate an
evidence-based approach.
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new text begin (c) Grant recipients may use money for:
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new text begin (1) a planning phase for implementation of an evidence-based approach;
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new text begin (2) initial programming efforts to begin an evidence-based program provided that a
recipient identify funding sources that are at least equal to the amount received from the
grant and which will last at least two years; or
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new text begin (3) enhancing or continuing an existing evidence-based approach that demonstrates
results.
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new text begin (d) In awarding grants, the Office of Justice Programs director shall give priority to
projects that:
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new text begin (1) serve geographic areas that have the highest crime rates;
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new text begin (2) serve geographic areas that have the highest concentration of disadvantaged youth;
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new text begin (3) serve underserved or marginalized populations;
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new text begin (4) provide culturally competent and trauma informed programming;
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new text begin (5) demonstrate substantial involvement in planning, implementation, and evaluation
by members of the community served; and
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new text begin (6) employ promising strategies based on practice-based evidence or the lived experience
of communities of color or American Indians.
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Sec. 3.

new text begin [299A.627] DOMESTIC ABUSE TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMS.
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new text begin The Office of Justice Programs director shall award grants to domestic abuse
transformation programs that demonstrate meaningful and effective programming to reduce
and eliminate domestic abuse within intimate partner relationships. The eligibility
requirements for grant recipients shall be developed by the director in consultation with
stakeholders impacted by domestic abuse and working to end domestic abuse.
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Sec. 4. new text begin REPORTS.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of public safety shall report by December 31, 2022, to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and
divisions with jurisdiction over criminal justice policy and funding on the local violence
prevention grant program under Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.625 and on the substance
abuse disorder services grant program under Minnesota Statutes, section 145.9246.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner of health shall report by October 1, 2022, on the substance abuse
disorder services grant program to the commissioner of public safety for inclusion in the
report to the legislature under paragraph (a).
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new text begin (c) The reports under paragraphs (a) and (b) must include at a minimum information
about each program on the total number of requests for grants, outreach, assistance, and
support, where the requests originated, and the amount of the grant awarded for each
successful request.
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Sec. 5. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Public Safety. new text end

new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general
fund to the commissioner of public safety for the Office of Justice Programs. Of this amount:
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new text begin (1) $....... is for the domestic abuse transformation grant program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 299A.627;
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new text begin (2) $....... is for the local violence prevention grant program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 299A.625, with up to $....... of this amount for administration of the program;
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new text begin (3) $....... is for grants to communities in greater Minnesota to develop violent crime
enforcement teams and for the Office of Justice Programs to provide outreach, technical
assistance, and program development support for small communities to access grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 299A.642; and
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new text begin (4) $....... is for grants to youth intervention programs under Minnesota Statutes, section
299A.73.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin POST Board. new text end

new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund
to the Peace Officers Safety and Training Board for grants to local law enforcement agencies
in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties for additional peace officer training.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Department of Health. new text end

new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of health for the substance abuse disorder services grant
program under Minnesota Statutes, section 145.9246.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Supreme court. new text end

new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund
to the supreme court for treatment courts that operate in district courts and use evidence-based
practices and qualified and trained staff to tailor appropriate services to support individuals
in the judicial system who are addicted to alcohol or drugs, suffering from mental health
issues, or both.
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