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Bill Summary · HJ 43

Summary — HJ 43: Study resolution on coordinated homeless services

Status: Died in Process (House)
Introduced: December 8, 2024
Classification: Joint resolution
Subjects: Health Care Services, Housing, Legislature, Interim Studies, Safety
Replaces: LC 2489

Purpose and intent

HJ 43 is a legislative study resolution that would have directed an interim study of how homeless services are coordinated among state and local agencies and related partners. Based on the bill title and subject tags, the study’s intent was to review intersections of health care, housing, public safety, and human services to identify barriers, gaps, and opportunities to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness and to produce recommendations for legislative or administrative action.

Key provisions (based on available information)

The provided materials do not include the full text of HJ 43. What is clear from the classification and legislative actions is that the measure is a nonbinding joint resolution establishing an interim study rather than creating new statutory programs or appropriations. Typical elements of such a study resolution would include some or all of the following (verify against the text for details):

  • Direction to a designated interim committee or task force to conduct the study.
  • Scope topics such as service coordination across health care, housing assistance, behavioral health, emergency services, and law enforcement; data sharing; funding streams; and best practices.
  • A timeline for study activities and a required report to the Legislature with findings and recommendations.
  • Possible stakeholder outreach to local governments, service providers, persons with lived experience, and state agencies.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies involved in health, human services, housing, and public safety (e.g., departments of Health, Human Services, Housing).
  • Local governments and continuum(s) of care or regional homeless response systems.
  • Nonprofit and private service providers and healthcare organizations that deliver services to people experiencing homelessness.
  • People experiencing homelessness and communities impacted by homelessness, insofar as recommendations could influence future policy or program design.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Drafting began Dec 8, 2024; multiple internal draft milestones occurred through March 2025.
  • Introduced in the House: April 2, 2025; referred to House Human Services Committee (Apr 3).
  • House committee hearing: Apr 7; committee adopted as amended Apr 17; committee report passed Apr 18.
  • House 2nd Reading passed Apr 23; 3rd Reading passed Apr 24; transmitted to Senate Apr 24.
  • Senate: First reading Apr 25; referred to Public Health, Welfare and Safety Apr 25; hearing Apr 28; committee adopted resolution Apr 28; committee report “Bill Concurred” Apr 29.
  • Final status: Returned to House and recorded as “Died in Process” on May 22, 2025.

Potential impact

As a study resolution, HJ 43 would not by itself create programs or appropriate funds. Its main impact would be to produce a formal legislative review and recommendations that could guide future bills, budget requests, policy changes, or administrative coordination efforts to improve service delivery to people experiencing homelessness. Because the resolution died in process, no official study or report under HJ 43 was completed.

Note: The summary above is based on the bill title, subject classification, and legislative history provided. For precise scope, membership, deadlines, and reporting requirements, consult the full resolution text (not included here).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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