HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10

BY  SCHULTE

A Concurrent Resolution requesting the legislative council to establish an interim study committee to examine domestic abuse.

   WHEREAS, the legislative council is requested to authorize a study for the 2011 legislative interim examining domestic abuse; and
   WHEREAS, the study recommendations and findings shall include but are not limited to the effectiveness of the supervision and monitoring of persons charged with or convicted of violations of criminal no-contact orders or civil protective orders; the availability of domestic abuse shelters and support services to victims of domestic abuse; the authority and effectiveness of the issuance of protective orders for companion animals owned or held by victims of domestic abuse; and the issuance of protective orders in domestic abuse, harassment, and stalking cases; and
   WHEREAS, the study is requested to be conducted by a legislative study committee consisting of seven members of the general assembly representing both political parties and both houses of the general assembly, consisting of four members of the house of representatives and three members of the senate, with the legislative council designating the chairperson and co-chairperson; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE CONCURRING, That the legislative council establish an interim study committee examining domestic abuse and issue its findings and recommendations in a report to the general assembly by January 9, 2012, for consideration during the 2012 legislative session.