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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5462

SB 5462: Homeless services

Providing that children should not be placed in the foster care system if homelessness is the primary reason for placement into the system.

Summary

  • The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development continues to be responsible for planning for and serving the shelter and housing needs of the homeless. To effectively address the needs of homeless families with children, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development collaborates with the Department of Social and Health Services and other agencies to provide necessary services.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5462), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 22, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
January 12, 2000
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5462, SSB 5462

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

11 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

R. Lorraine Wojahn D-27Alex Deccio R-14Valoria Loveland D-16Shirley Winsley R-28Sid Snyder D-19Harriet Spanel D-40Bob Oke R-26Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Georgia Gardner D-42Albert Bauer D-49Julia Patterson D-33

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5462 in other sessions

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