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Senators pass statewide shelter program; critics call $217 million price tag premature
Summary
The Senate approved House Bill 3644 B to create a statewide shelter program administered by the Housing and Community Services Department. Supporters described regional coordinator contracts and standards for 24/7 all-season shelters; opponents criticized the program's $217 million cost and the emphasis on low-barrier shelters.
The Senate on June 26 passed House Bill 3644 B, directing the Housing and Community Services Department to establish a statewide shelter program designed to reduce unsheltered homelessness and transition people into housing stability.
The bill requires regional coordinators to plan and fund shelter services based on region needs, prioritizes all-season 24/7 shelters that use…
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