Virginia Housing Commission; affordable housing for people reentering society. (HJ647)
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Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Description
Virginia Housing Commission; affordable housing; report. Directs the Virginia Housing Commission to study opportunities for and barriers to safe and affordable housing for people reentering society from Virginia%92s jails and prisons and to provide a report of its activities and findings. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2015 | Committee |
| 01/14/2015 | Presented and ordered printed 15103568D |
| 01/14/2015 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/20/2015 | Assigned Rules sub: Studies |
| 01/29/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/10/2015 | Left in Rules |
Comments
The Virginia Housing Coalition supports this study resolution exploring housing barriers for those reentering society. Stable affordable housing is an essential building block for success upon reentry, so exploring opportunities for overcoming barriers to housing is essential.