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
  1. IntroducedFeb 5, 2016
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. 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

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

SB 6647 in other sessions

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