SSB 5256 — Making permanent and expanding the child welfare housing assistance program.

What this bill does

Establishes the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program (pilot) as a permanent program instead of a pilot expiring on June 30, 2023. Expands eligibility for the pilot.

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Floor votes

• House — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 11, 2023
  94 yea · 3 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 17, 2023
  49 yea · 0 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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