Repeals the expiration date for the Basic Civil Legal Services Fund
SB 355 repeals the expiration date for the Basic Civil Legal Services Fund, ensuring the fund remains operational indefinitely. This directly affects low-income individuals who rely on free civil legal services (like housing disputes or family law) and the legal aid organizations that provide them. The key provision removes a sunset clause, preventing the fund from automatically ending and allowing continued state funding for these essential services. The bill does not change the fund's purpose or eligibility criteria.
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in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2024
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2024
Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2024
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