BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
SB 6647: Homelessness
Responding to the crisis of homelessness in Washington.
Summary
- The Legislature finds that homelessness is a crisis across the state and declares the intention to work in concert with other governments and organizations to provide support and funds to increase services to homeless Washingtonians. The Homeless Assistance Account is created as an appropriated account in the State Treasury.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6647), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Sharon Nelson (D-34)
- Introduced
- February 5, 2016 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to responding to the crisis of homelessness in Washington;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Sharon Nelson (D-34)
23 co-sponsors (22 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bob Hasegawa D-11Pramila Jayapal D-37Marko Liias D-21Annette Cleveland D-49Senator D-46Christine Rolfes D-23Steve Hobbs D-44Andy Billig D-3Senator D-36Maralyn Chase D-32Dean Takko D-19Karen Keiser D-33Kevin Ranker D-40Jeannie Darneille D-27Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Karen Fraser D-22Steve Conway D-29Jamie Pedersen D-43Mark Mullet D-5John McCoy D-38Cyrus Habib D-48Don Benton R-17Jim Hargrove D-24
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
SB 6647 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6647 (2019–20) Homelessness/Commerce data
- SB 6647 (2009–10) Civil air patrol/emergencies
- SB 6647 (2007–08) Higher edu retirement
- SB 6647 (2005–06) Manufactured/mobile homes
- SB 6647 (2003–04) School bus fuels
- SB 6647 (2001–02) Licensing agents & subagents
- SB 6647 (1999–00) New courts/report
- SB 6647 (1997–98) Real estate seller's disclos