SB 5767 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Requires each county to create a task force to develop a ten-year plan addressing short-term and long-term housing for homeless persons.

Requires that, in addition to developing a ten-year plan to end homelessness, each task force shall establish guidelines, as needed, for the following: (1) Emergency shelters;

(2) Short-term housing needs;

(3) Temporary encampments;

(4) Supportive housing for chronically homeless persons; and

(5) Long-term housing.

Requires guidelines to include, when appropriate, standards for health and safety and notifying the public of proposed facilities to house the homeless.

Requires each county to report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 2006, including information on guidelines developed, potentials for public-private partnerships to address homelessness, and requests for further involvement or support from the legislature. Each county shall continue to develop and coordinate planning efforts, with reports to the legislature of substantive changes and significant additional information.