Legislation
The Coalition for the Homeless works continuously
in Albany to further State legislation and regulatory policies that
work to reduce homelessness or have positive impacts on homeless,
disabled and low-income people.
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State Budget
The Coalition diligently monitors the State Budget process. The 2003-04 budget is now in place, as gubernatorial vetoes were over-ridden by the Legislature on May 15. Read 2003-2004 Executive Budget documents here. Read about the legislative over-rides here.
Coalition staff and clients frequently testify before legislative committees to advocate for the expenditure or restoration of funds for programs needed to help poor people, including programs funded through the TANF surplus.
Legislation
SCRIE Protection for People with Disabilities
(A.6240 by Assemblymembers Stringer, Grannis; S.3280 bill By Senator
Velella.
Rent increases in rent-stabilized housing place people with
disabilities in danger of eviction and inevitable homelessness. The
Coalition is a leader in the effort to give localities the right to
provide low-income people with disabilities protection from rent
increases similar to that available under the Senior Citizen Rent
Increase Exemption (SCRIE) program. Check bill status.
Seamless Transition to Safety Net Assistance
(S.3514 by Senator L. Krueger)
Those who face expiration of the 60-month time limit on public
assistance benefits face unnecessary obstacles to enrollment in the
state's Safety Net program when the time limit is reached. The
Coalition is a strong supporter of legislation that would make this
transition a seamless one for needy households. Check bill status.
Siting of State Facilities
(A.4795 by Assemblymember Stringer; S.71 by Senator Maltese)
Proposed efforts to oversee the siting of "state facilities" in the
city are so broadly crafted that they could impair the delivery of
essential services. Check bill status.
