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GA HB730

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Petrea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restructures the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless board to 13 members: 2 appointed by City Council, 2 by County Commission, and 9 selected by the chair, appointees, and executive committee, with at least one member having experienced homelessness

  • Sets three-year terms with a two-term limit for board members, requires Chatham County residency, and establishes a 40% quorum requirement with at least six meetings plus one annual meeting per year

  • Designates the authority as the collaborative applicant for HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) requirements, responsible for the homeless management information system, coordinated entry system, annual point-in-time count, and federal funding applications

  • Requires the authority to provide data and support to the Interagency Council on Homelessness for Chatham-Savannah for developing comprehensive homeless services plans

  • Defines key terms including "homeless" (without adequate sleeping accommodations within 30 days), "coordinated entry," and "homeless management information system" for data reporting to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Legislative Description

Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless; provide for membership

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-05-01

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/25/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination3/6/2025

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