Homeless encampments on church property

This bill would provide further protections to allow churches to host homeless encampments. 

 

This bill was heard this morning in the Senate Human Services & Corrections.  If your senator is a member of this committee please urge them to vote for this.  Committee members include Senators Hargrove, Regala, Stevens, Brandland, Carrell, Kauffman, and McAuliffe.

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: Support HB 1956 - Homeless Encampments

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

Please support and vote for HB 1956 that give further protections for churches throughout our state to host homeless encampments because of a lack of shelters. I am a part of the Lutheran Public Policy Office's statewide network.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
March 20, 2009


Background Information

This bill would provide further protections to allow churches to host homeless encampments. 

This bill was heard this morning in the Senate Human Services & Corrections.  If your senator is a member of this committee please urge them to vote for this.  Committee members include Senators Hargrove, Regala, Stevens, Brandland, Carrell, Kauffman, and McAuliffe.