Committee advances homelessness‑prevention substitute that raises eviction‑filing fee to fund diversion programs amid split testimony
The Appropriations Committee reported a substitute for A3282/A4964 that revises homelessness prevention eligibility and raises the eviction filing fee (amended during consideration). Supporters said the fee will fund eviction diversion; opponents warned costs will be passed to tenants and harm small landlords.
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The Assembly Appropriations Committee voted to report an assembly committee substitute for A3282 and A4964 on May 15, advancing a package that revises the state's homelessness prevention program and adds an increase to the eviction‑filing fee to raise revenue for prevention and diversion services.
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