The bill amends the law regarding the State Drug Crime Enforcement and Prosecution Grant Fund, specifically increasing the drug crime special assessment from $125 to $150. This assessment will be levied by district or circuit courts against individuals convicted of or pleading guilty to drug-related offenses. The new legal language establishes that the assessment shall be levied, replacing the previous phrasing.

Additionally, the bill repeals a provision that restricted the use of grant awards funded by the drug crime special assessment for capital outlay or equipment purchases exceeding $1,500 per item. This change allows for greater flexibility in how grant funds can be utilized, potentially enabling law enforcement and related agencies to allocate resources more effectively in combating drug crimes.

Statutes affected:
HB 1603: 12-17-106(a), 12-17-107(c)
Act 812: 12-17-106(a), 12-17-107(c)