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Senate committee keeps House extension of cold‑weather GA exemption through June 30 after debate
Summary
After extended debate about motel-based General Assistance and shelter capacity, the Senate Appropriations committee agreed to retain the House-passed extension of the cold‑weather General Assistance (GA) exemption through June 30 in the FY25 budget-adjustment bill.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations voted by committee consensus to retain the House language extending the cold-weather General Assistance (GA) exemption through June 30 for the FY25 budget adjustment.
Committee members framed the decision as a temporary bridge while the Legislature and administration work to increase shelter capacity and design a predictable program. Several senators said they prefer permanent shelter investments to the motel/hotel voucher approach…
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