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AB 258 — Emergency shelters: Emergency Housing and Assistance Program: pets.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law establishes various programs to provide assistance to homeless persons. Existing law requires a state agency or department that funds, implements, or administers a state program that provides housing or housing-related services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, except as specified, to adopt guidelines and regulations to include enumerated Housing First policies. This bill would require that all state programs created on or after January 1, 2022, providing interim housing, as defined, follow specified low barrier practices. The bill would also establish requirements for the adoption and implementation of these practices for programs existing prior to January 1, 2022, as specified.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/20/21 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 20, 2021
- Amended 03/22/21 - Amended Assembly pdf March 22, 2021
- Introduced 01/15/21 - Introduced pdf January 15, 2021
- AB258 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (April 27). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 15).
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Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and JUD.
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From printer. May be heard in committee February 15.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Villapudua · Primary
- Nazarian · Cosponsor
- Santiago · Cosponsor
- Christopher M. Ward · Cosponsor
- Bob Archuleta · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Villapudua
Co-sponsors (4)
- Nazarian
- Santiago
- Ward, Christopher M. Democratic
- Archuleta, Bob Democratic
Not signed on (117)
117 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 117 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Maienschein | — | Yea |
| Chau | — | Yea |
| Holden | — | Yea |
| Kiley | — | Yea |
| Chiu | — | Yea |
| Lorena Gonzalez | — | Yea |
| Mark Stone | — | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Reyes, Eloise Gómez | Democratic | Yea |
| Davies, Laurie | Republican | Yea |
| Gallagher, James | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (8)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kiley | — | Yea |
| Chiu | — | Yea |
| Maienschein | — | Yea |
| Gabriel, Jesse | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Quirk-Silva, Sharon | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 258 do?
- Existing law establishes various programs to provide assistance to homeless persons. Existing law requires a state agency or department that funds, implements, or administers a state program that provides housing or housing-related services to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, except as specified, to adopt guidelines and regulations to include enumerated Housing First policies. This bill would require that all state programs created on or after January 1, 2022, providing interim housing, as defined, follow specified low barrier practices. The bill would also establish requirements for the adoption and implementation of these practices for programs existing prior to January 1, 2022, as specified.
- Who sponsors AB 258?
- AB 258 is sponsored by Villapudua, Nazarian, Santiago, Ward, Christopher M. (Democratic), and Archuleta, Bob (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 258?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 258?
- Track AB 258 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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