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SB 748 would expand encampment‑resolution funds and safe parking; committee accepts amendments to remove towing/fines
Summary
Sen. Susan T. Richardson sponsored SB 748 to expand the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) to help jurisdictions acquire and operate safe parking/RV interim sites and strengthen wraparound services. The committee accepted amendments removing towing and punitive enforcement uses of funds; bill moved to Appropriations.
SB 748, presented by Sen. Susan T. Richardson, would expand the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) to allow jurisdictions to finance and operate safe parking and RV interim housing sites, lengthen hours for safe parking operations, and provide acquisition and service funding to support transition off streets.
Richardson said the intent is to help jurisdictions respond humanely to RV encampments and other encampment concentrations by expanding managed safe parking and wraparound services rather than relying solely on enforcement. She…
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