Rep. Kehan presents bill to create state homelessness-prevention program under DCA
House Bill 689 would create a state-run homelessness prevention grant program under DCA to continue emergency rental assistance as ARPA funds expire; the committee voted a do-pass recommendation and questions focused on eligibility, overlap with existing trust funds and possible appropriation timing.
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Representative Kehan introduced House Bill 689 to the State Planning & Community Affairs committee, saying the measure "seeks to establish a homelessness prevention program under the direction of DCA." The bill would create a state-level grant program to distribute funds to local organizations and partner with private and local government sources so assistance is geographically distributed.
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