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• Introduced by Sen. Michael Carrell, (R-Lakewood) (R) on January 16, 2009, creates a legislative task force to address housing for individuals at a high risk of being homeless. Directs the task force to use legislative facilities and staff and authorizes outside consulting. Requires cooperation by the department of social and health services, the department of community, trade and economic development, and the department of corrections.
  • Referred to the Senate Human Services & Corrections Committee on January 16, 2009.
    • Substitute offered in the Senate on February 23, 2009, to establish a "focus group" to examine housing for at-risk individuals. The requirement that legislative members and state agencies be appointed is removed. The focus group will invite participation from legislators, state agencies, and interested entities. Legislative members may not claim per diem for participation. The substitute passed in the Senate by voice vote on February 23, 2009.
    • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 23, 2009.
• Passed in the Senate (47 to 0) on March 12, 2009. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the House on March 13, 2009.
  • Referred to the House Local Government & Housing Committee on March 13, 2009.