SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 5767
AS OF MARCH 2, 1993
Brief Description: Establishing emergency shelters for young people.
SPONSORS: Senators Talmadge, Winsley, Prentice, Snyder, Pelz, Moore and Moyer
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Staff: Richard Rodger (786‑7461)
Hearing Dates: March 3, 1993
BACKGROUND:
There is a severe shortage in this state of shelter services for runaway and homeless youth. As a result of this shortage local governments, private businesses, and charities have requested assistance from the state in creating and maintaining shelter services.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Social and Health Services shall award matching grants to local governments to help support short-term runaway shelters. The shelters must be drug free, be for short-term stays, provide reconciliation counseling services, and meet all building and licensing codes.
Grants for the shelters shall be made on a competitive basis to local governments. The grants shall be matched through other public, private, or federal resources, and may include in-kind resources such as materials, supplies, facilities, and volunteer time.
Appropriation: $3,000,000
Revenue: none
Fiscal Note: requested February 12, 1993
Effective Date: July 1, 1993