Virginia Housing Commission; affordable housing for people reentering society. (SJ299)
Introduced By
Sen. Don McEachin (D-Richmond)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
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 |
|---|---|
| 01/20/2015 | Unanimous consent to introduce |
| 01/20/2015 | Presented and ordered printed 15103858D |
| 01/20/2015 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/27/2015 | Reported from Rules |
| 01/29/2015 | Reading waived (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 01/30/2015 | Read second time and engrossed |
| 02/02/2015 | Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote |
| 02/06/2015 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/06/2015 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 02/13/2015 | Tabled 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.