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GA HB730
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jesse Petrea
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Requires the authority to provide data and support to the Interagency Council on Homelessness for Chatham-Savannah for developing comprehensive homeless services plans
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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