Senate passes bill encouraging supportive, transitional and emergency housing amid local-control debate
By recorded vote the Senate approved Substitute House Bill 2266 to encourage permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing and shelters. Supporters argued the measure will expand capacity for people who are unsheltered; opponents warned it overrides local planning and may strain small jurisdictions.
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The Senate advanced and passed Substitute House Bill 2266 on March 4 after extended floor debate over local control, rural exemptions and program safeguards. The measure directs planning and statutory encouragement for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing and indoor emergency shelters and was declared passed by recorded vote, 29 yeas and 20 nays.
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