SB 1000
Adds new entity eligible to receive grant funds to provide services to refugees and adds new categories of refugees eligible for assistance.
| Status | In Senate Committee (SHS) |
| Sponsors | Michael Dembrow (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
Expands refugee assistance programs and requires the Department of Human Services to provide funding for housing services and hire a Refugee Housing Coordinator.
Overview#
Adds new entity eligible to receive grant funds to provide services to refugees and adds new categories of refugees eligible for assistance. Requires Department of Human Services to provide grantees with funding for specified services related to housing. Requires department to hire full-time State Refugee Coordinator and Refugee Housing Coordinator. Appropriates moneys to department to carry out new requirements. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-22 | S | Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. |
| 2023-02-24 | S | Referred to Human Services, then Ways and Means. |
| 2023-06-25 | S | In committee upon adjournment. |