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