JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO DAY ONE, RHODE ISLAND'S SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION AND RAPE CRISIS CENTER

This bill proposes to allocate $500,000 in state funding for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to Day One, Rhode Island's Sexual Assault Coalition and Rape Crisis Center. The funds are intended to support the organization's services for survivors of sexual assault, which include treatment, education, and advocacy for individuals of all ages. The legislation authorizes the state controller to release these funds from the treasury upon receipt of proper documentation. This measure directly affects Day One by providing financial resources to maintain its operations and continue its work in addressing sexual violence within the state.