Bill
HB 6353
HB 6353 would authorize state funds for homeless shelters to operate and expand services, helping people experiencing homelessness and the shelters that serve them.
HB 6353 — AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS
Overview
- Bill Number: HB 6353
- Title: AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS
- Status: Refer to Joint Committee on Housing (REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing)
- Introduced: January 23, 2025
- Subject: Shelters for the homeless, State Funds
- Classification: Bill
What the bill would do
- The bill authorizes the appropriation of state funds for homeless shelters. The available summary does not include the specific dollar amounts, distribution formulas, or designated programs.
- The primary intent appears to be to provide financial resources to support the operation and/or expansion of homeless shelter services within the state.
Key provisions (as specified in available information)
- Specific allocations, eligible recipients, funding periods, match requirements, reporting obligations, and oversight mechanisms are not detailed in the provided text. The full bill would specify:
- Funding amounts and allocation methodology (e.g., grants to shelters, contracts with providers, or lump-sum state appropriations).
- Eligible recipients (types of shelters or organizations that may receive funding).
- Duration of the appropriation and any renewal or sunset provisions.
- Accountability measures (oversight, reporting, and compliance requirements).
- Any conditions or priorities (e.g., capacity improvements, service enhancements, or geographic distribution).
Who would be affected
- Likely affected: homeless shelters and service providers that operate or partner with shelters.
- Potential beneficiaries: individuals experiencing homelessness who receive services funded by these shelters.
- Possible indirect effects: local governments and jurisdictions partnering with state-funded shelters may experience changes in funding flows or program mandates.
Fiscal and budgetary considerations
- A key fiscal component is the appropriation of state funds; the exact amount and funding mechanism are not provided in the summary.
- The bill would have budgetary implications for the state, including potential ongoing operating support, capital improvements, or programmatic services, subject to the enacted text and appropriation year.
- A fiscal note would typically accompany the bill once text is available.
Procedural timeline and next steps
- Current status indicates the bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Housing.
- Next steps, if advanced, would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, a floor vote in the originating chamber, and then consideration by the other house, followed by reconciliation and enactment.
- For full details on funding amounts, criteria, and timelines, the complete bill text and fiscal notes would be required.
Note: The summary reflects only the information provided. For precise provisions, amounts, and implementation details, refer to the bill’s full text and accompanying fiscal materials once released.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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