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CS/SB 786: Homelessness [SPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs ; Crist

Homelessness [SPCC]; Creates the Housing First program to encourage local coalitions for the homeless to adopt the Housing First approach to ending homelessness. Provides a new approach to homelessness by providing housing assistance, case management, and support services after housing is obtained. Provides legislative findings and intent relating to young adults leaving foster care, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2008
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Community Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/13/2007 Senate • Filed
1/24/2008 Senate • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Community Affairs; Health and Human Services Appropriations
3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Community Affairs; Health and Human Services Appropriations -SJ 00049
4/10/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 04/15/08, 10:45 am, 412-K
4/15/2008 Senate • CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 -SJ 00618; CS read 1st time on 04/16/08 -SJ 00624
4/16/2008 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2)
4/17/2008 Senate • Now in Community Affairs -SJ 00618
5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Community Affairs