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H 879 - Establish the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program to Replace the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program - Vermont Key Vote

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Title: Establish the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program to Replace the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program and replace previous legislation while providing for new programs in Vermont.

Highlights:

  • Establishes the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program to replace the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program within the Department for Children and Families (Sec. 1).

  • Establishes an advisory committee to inform policy recommendations for the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program (Sec. 2). 

  • Requires members of the committee to have experienced homelessness (Sec. 2). 

  • Specifies that members of the council will be paid a per diem for their services (Sec. 2).

  • Defines terms related to the emergency temporary shelter program (Sec. 4).

  • Specifies that hotels and motels may be used as temporary shelters (Sec. 4). 

Full Bill Text

Title: Establish the Emergency Temporary Shelter Program to Replace the General Assistance Emergency Housing Program

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