HB 4013
Modifies eligibility requirements for organizations that may receive grants from unaccompanied homeless youth grant program.
| Status | Chapter Number Assigned |
| Requested by | (at the request of House Interim Committee on Human Services for Representative Anna Williams) |
| Sponsors | Anna Williams (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | Budget report issued |
| Revenue impact | No revenue impact |
Bill Text
Modifies programs supporting unaccompanied homeless youth, including school funding for rent and utilities assistance and higher education waivers.
Overview#
Directs Department of Education to establish pilot program in which certain school districts make one-time distributions to families of students to assist with unpaid rent, past-due utilities or move-in expenses.] Modifies eligibility requirements for organizations that may receive grants from unaccompanied homeless youth grant program. Extends higher education tuition and fee waivers to current or former homeless youth. Extends independent residence facility eligibility to current or former homeless youth. Directs Department of Human Services to submit to interim legislative committees recommendations for legislation to reduce numbers of youth experiencing homelessness. Appropriates moneys to Department of Human Services for certain homeless youth programs. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Public Testimony
| Name | Organization | Position | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trish Garner | American Association of University Women | Support | 2022-02-01 |
| Ivy Major-McDowall | Our Children Oregon | Support | 2022-02-01 |
| Carol Greenough | Tualatin | Support | 2022-02-01 |
| Ann Craig | Jackson Street Youth Services | Unknown | 2022-02-01 |
| Royce Bowlin | Oregon Alliance | Support | 2022-02-01 |
| Jennifer Steinbrenner Hale | Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | Support | 2022-02-01 |
| Kevin Cronin | Housing Oregon | Support | 2022-02-01 |
| Bridget Calfee | HomePlate Youth Services | Support | 2022-02-02 |
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2022-02-01 | H | Referred to Human Services with subsequent referral to Ways and Means. |
| 2022-02-01 | H | Public Hearing held. |
| 2022-02-08 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2022-02-10 | H | Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2022-02-10 | H | Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. |
| 2022-02-18 | H | Assigned to Subcommittee On Human Services. |
| 2022-02-21 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2022-02-21 | H | Returned to Full Committee. |
| 2022-02-23 | H | Work Session held. |
| 2022-02-24 | H | Recommendation: Do pass. |
| 2022-02-24 | H | Second reading. |
| 2022-02-25 | H | Rules suspended. Carried over to February 28, 2022 Calendar. |
| 2022-02-28 | H | Third reading. Carried by Williams. Passed. |
| 2022-02-28 | S | First reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2022-02-28 | S | Referred to Ways and Means. |
| 2022-03-01 | S | Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill. |
| 2022-03-01 | S | Second reading. |
| 2022-03-02 | S | Third reading. Carried by Gelser Blouin. Passed. |
| 2022-03-04 | H | Speaker signed. |
| 2022-03-08 | S | President signed. |
| 2022-03-23 | H | Governor signed. |
| 2022-04-01 | H | Chapter 42, (2022 Laws): Effective date June 3, 2022. |