2319‑S2 AMH OGDE PITT 1

2SHB 2319 ‑ H AMD 1114 ADOPTED 2-21-94

By Representatives Ogden and others

     On page 70, after line 22, strike all of section 327 and insert:

     "NEW SECTION. Sec. 327.  (1) For the period beginning July 1, 1994, the department of community, trade, and economic development may award grants and loans to eligible organizations for the development of facilities that provide housing and related supportive services for homeless, unaccompanied youth.  As used in this section, "eligible organizations" means organizations eligible for assistance under chapter 43.185 RCW.

     (2) The requirements of RCW 43.185.050, 43.185.070, 43.185.080, 43.185.090, and 43.185.120 shall apply to grants or loans made under this section.

     (3) The department of community, trade, and economic development, in cooperation with the department of social and health services and department of health, shall develop a plan to address the housing and supportive service needs of homeless, unaccompanied youth using existing federal, state, and local resources and programs.  In developing the housing and supportive services plan required under this subsection, the departments may consult with homeless youth service providers, homeless or at-risk youth, and low-income housing organizations.

     (4) This section shall expire July 1, 1995."

EFFECT:  The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development can make loans and grants to develop housing and supportive services for homeless, unaccompanied youth; and  requires development of plan to coordinate federal, state, and local resources to meet the needs of homeless, unaccompanied youth.