Relating to assisting vulnerable populations with pets; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Amends allowable purposes of Emergency Housing Account to include account moneys to be used for grants to assist pets ] companion animals of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Appropriates moneys to account from General Fund for those purposes. Requires Housing and Community Services Department to report on use of funds to interim committee of Legislative Assembly on or before September 15, ] December 31, 2024. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2023.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jun 25, 2023
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
upper
Feb 9, 2023
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Jan 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to Housing and Development, then Ways and Means.
upper
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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