2SHB 1115 -
By Representative Miloscia
ADOPTED 02/18/2008
On page 5, after line 32, insert the following:
"(22) "Unsheltered homeless" means a homeless individual or
homeless individuals living outside or in a building not intended for
human habitation or in which the individual or individuals have no
legal right to occupy."
On page 6, line 24, after "population))" insert "to meet the needs
of all homeless populations, including chronic homeless, unsheltered
homeless, short-term homeless, families, individuals, and youth"
On page 10, line 14, after "objectives" insert "and performance measures"
On page 10, line 17, after "chronic homeless," insert "unsheltered homeless,"
On page 18, line 28, after "(e)" insert "Timely housing
opportunities for unsheltered homeless;
(f)"
Reletter the remaining subsections.
EFFECT: Defines "unsheltered homeless" and includes this classification of homeless with the other specific homeless populations mentioned in the state and local homeless plan requirement sections. Also specifies that local task forces must establish guidelines for the timely housing of unsheltered homeless persons. Specifies that performance measures must be created by the state and local governments to address meeting the needs of all homeless populations.