Enrolled Bill Summary

State law provides for a compensation to victims of crime fund and a compensation to victims of crime auxiliary fund. Senate Joint Resolution 33 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish the funds as separate dedicated accounts in the general revenue fund. The dedication allows their use, subject to legislative appropriation, for delivering or funding victim-related compensation, services, or assistance. Also, if other appropriations for emergency assistance are depleted, the legislature may provide for fund expenditures to assist victims of mass violence. The amendment takes effect, if approved by voters, on January 1, 1998.