HB 3079

Requires the Department of Human Services to update its 2022 estimate of costs to implement youth experiencing homelessness programs.

Bill Text

• Introduced

Requires the Department of Human Services to update cost estimates for youth experiencing homelessness programs and directs study of budget allocation options to reduce youth aging into adult homelessness.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Emerson Levy, Lisa Reynolds, Deb Patterson, Susan McLain, Hoa Nguyen, Hai Pham, Anthony Broadman

Co-Sponsors: Tom Andersen, David Gomberg, Rob Nosse, Dick Anderson, Lew Frederick, Janeen Sollman, Kathleen Taylor

Overview#

Digest: The Act tells DHS to submit some plans to the Legislative Assembly about homeless youth and it makes changes to who can get help with housing. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.0). Requires the Department of Human Services to update its 2022 estimate of costs to implement youth experiencing homelessness programs. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services Department to study options for allocating 30 percent of their respective budgets in the 2027-2029 biennium toward reducing the number of youth aging into adult homelessness. Directs the Department of Human Services to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing and human services not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027. Expands eligibility for emergency housing.

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