SB 992

Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish pilot program to provide grants for permanent supportive housing for individuals recently released from custody for purposes of reducing recidivism, increasing housing stability and reducing use of emergency room and inpatient services.

Status	In Senate Committee (JWM)
Session	2019 Regular Session
Fiscal impact	Fiscal impact issued
Revenue impact	No revenue impact

Bill Text

Directs the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish a pilot program providing grants for permanent supportive housing for recently released individuals to reduce recidivism and improve housing stability.

Original Bill Text

Overview#

Directs Department of Corrections to conduct study on adequacy of funding for counties for community corrections programs and present report on findings to interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to judiciary on or before September 15, 2020.] Sunsets January 2, 2021.] Directs Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to establish pilot program to provide grants for permanent supportive housing for individuals recently released from custody for purposes of reducing recidivism, increasing housing stability and reducing use of emergency room and inpatient services. Defines requirements for grant eligibility. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission for certain biennial expenses.

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-03-04	S	Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2019-03-06	S	Referred to Judiciary.
2019-04-04	S	Public Hearing and Work Session held.
2019-04-19	S	Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)
2019-04-19	S	Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.
2019-06-30	S	In committee upon adjournment.