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Senators debate $27M homeless reform fund and local accountability in HB436
Summary
Senators heard extensive debate on House Bill 4 36, a homelessness reform package that would create a restricted state fund and seek $27 million over three years for facilities, services and a statewide diversion fund. Sponsors emphasized accountability through local plans and state committee approval.
Senators spent significant floor time discussing House Bill 4 36, a homelessness and housing reform package that sponsors said is the result of a year-long, multi-stakeholder planning effort.
Senator Weiler, the Senate sponsor, told colleagues the proposal would establish a restricted fund overseen by the state homeless coordinating committee and seeks roughly $27 million over three years — with approximately $4.5 million ongoing and $4.75 million one-time in the current year, and a three-year target of $27 million (about $7 million ongoing and $20 million one-time). He said one-time money would be used for design and…
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