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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-04-01

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This bill appropriates $1.5 million in state funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to Safe Alliance, Inc. for its Umbrella Center (Family Justice Center) in Charlotte. The money will be used for land acquisition and a deceleration lane to support services for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this funding expands critical services for vulnerable populations experiencing abuse and trafficking.
• •The Umbrella Center provides coordinated support in one location, making it easier for survivors to access help.
• •Advocates contend that improving the facility's physical infrastructure through land acquisition and a deceleration lane will enhance operations and safety for clients and staff.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $1.5 million in nonrecurring state funds is the most efficient use of limited public resources, or whether the money could address more immediate service needs rather than infrastructure.
• •Some may argue that such facility improvements should be funded through private donations or local resources, or that the state should prioritize other areas of need across North Carolina.