BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6555: Temporary homeless housing

Concerning temporary homeless housing by religious organizations.

Summary

Prohibits counties, cities, and towns from adopting ordinances that require modifications to structures within buildings that were built in accordance with building codes at the time of construction and are owned by a religious organization that provide temporary housing for the homeless.
Requires the liberal construction of state building and energy codes to effectuate the policy of providing temporary housing for the homeless by religious organizations and to allow for shelter for individuals.
Requires the installation of smoke detectors, upon request by a fire code official, in buildings owned by religious organizations that provide temporary housing for the homeless.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6555), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to temporary homeless housing by religious organizations;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6555 (2019–20) Impaired driving · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6555 (2015–16) Personal needs allowance · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6555 (2013–14) Education investment reviews · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6555 (2011–12) Child protection · Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2012
SB 6555 (2009–10) State route number 908 · Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2010
SB 6555 (2007–08) Jury service · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6555 (2005–06) Special purpose districts · Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 328, Laws of 2006
SB 6555 (2003–04) Sex offender treatment · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor