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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Victims of violent crimes may get more help paying for such things as medical expenses, under a measure that has been advanced by Nebraska lawmakers.
On Monday, they gave first-round approval to a bill (LB510) that could pump up to $225,000 more a year into a fund for victims.
The extra money would be a significant increase: In 2008, a little more than $100,000 was paid out.
Sen. Pete Pirsch of Omaha introduced the bill. He says Nebraska ranks last for the amount of money it pays to victims.
The extra dollars would come from a $1 court charge on those convicted of crimes, a small portion of wages earned by prison inmates on work release, and federal matching dollars.
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