AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS.
HB 5160 appropriates $33.5 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Housing for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support programs assisting people experiencing homelessness. The bill directs the Department of Housing to use these funds for services and initiatives aimed at helping homeless individuals, including housing support and related assistance programs. It becomes effective on July 1, 2026, providing immediate funding for homeless assistance efforts without creating new programs or altering eligibility criteria.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Apr 7, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing
lower
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Nolan
DDemocratic
P
Herron Gaston
DDemocratic
P
Laurie Sweet
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Martha Marx
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Nick Gauthier
DDemocratic
P
Nick Menapace
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Rebecca Martinez
DDemocratic
P
Saud Anwar
DDemocratic
P
Tone Felipe
DDemocratic
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