S 231 Session 110 (1993-1994)
S 0231 Joint Resolution, By Courson
Similar(H 3118)
A Joint Resolution to establish a task force to oversee the implementation of
the task force recommendations for solving homelessness; to provide for its
membership and duties; and to provide that the members shall serve without
compensation.
01/19/93 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-13
01/19/93 Senate Referred to Committee on General SJ-13
02/11/93 Senate Committee report: Favorable General SJ-19
02/11/93 Senate Read second time SJ-19
02/11/93 Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
legislative day SJ-19
02/12/93 Senate Read third time and sent to House SJ-1
02/16/93 House Introduced and read first time HJ-14
02/16/93 House Referred to Committee on Medical, Military,
Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-14
COMMITTEE REPORT
February 11, 1993
S. 231
Introduced by SENATOR Courson
S. Printed 2/11/93--S.
Read the first time January 19, 1993.
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 231), to establish a
task force to oversee the implementation of the task force
recommendations for solving homelessness, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and
recommend that the same do pass:
SAMUEL H. STILWELL, for Committee.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO OVERSEE THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY
THE TASK FORCE FOR SOLVING HOMELESSNESS; TO
PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES; AND TO
PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE WITHOUT
COMPENSATION.
Whereas, the State of South Carolina recognizes the need of all
citizens of South Carolina to have safe, decent, sanitary, and
affordable housing; and
Whereas, in 1990 the South Carolina General Assembly enacted Act
617 which established a Task Force to Study Homelessness in South
Carolina and to recommend to the General Assembly solutions for this
serious problem; and
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly Task Force on
Homelessness met regularly and worked diligently throughout its two-year existence and on June 2, 1992, issued its final report containing
well-researched, thoughtfully-developed recommendations for
legislative, state agency, and community action; and
Whereas, the implementation of these recommendations is critical to
addressing this statewide problem; and
Whereas, the State, its homeless citizens, and all residents would
greatly benefit from the continuity, expertise, and dedication that
would result from the Task Force on Homelessness providing
oversight and assistance in the implementation of the
recommendations. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. (A) There is created a task force to oversee
implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on
Homelessness. The individuals who served on the Task Force on
Homelessness created by Act 617 of 1990 shall serve on this task
force. They are:
(1) two members of the Senate and three members from the
general public to be appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2) two members of the House of Representatives and three
members from the
general public to be appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3) three members of the general public to be appointed by the
Governor. These members may not have an identifiable interest with
the groups provided in item (7);
(4) the Executive Director of the South Carolina State Housing,
Finance, and Development Authority;
(5) the State Commissioner of Social Services, or his designee;
(6) the State Commissioner of Mental Health;
(7) the presidents or directors, or their designees, of the
following organizations:
(a) Association of Shelter Care Providers;
(b) South Carolina Association of Counties;
(c) South Carolina Association of Realtors;
(d) South Carolina Association of Housing Authority
Directors;
(e) Black Homebuilders Association;
(f) South Carolina Coalition for the Homeless;
(g) Homebuilders Association of South Carolina;
(h) South Carolina Municipal Association;
(i) National Association of Social Workers;
(j) United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (state or local director);
(k) Department of Veterans Affairs.
(B) The chairman of the Task Force on Homelessness shall serve as
the chairman of this task force.
SECTION 2. The task force shall provide oversight and shall
monitor and assist in the implementation of the recommendations
contained in the June 2, 1992, final report of the South Carolina
General Assembly Task Force on Homelessness.
SECTION 3. The task force shall report to the General Assembly
twelve and twenty-four months after this resolution's effective date on
the progress and status of the implementation of the Task Force on
Homelessness recommendations. Upon submitting its last report the
task force is dissolved.
SECTION 4. The task force must be staffed cooperatively by the
State Housing, Finance, and Development Authority, the State
Department of Social Services, and the State Department of Mental
Health. The task force shall conduct its business and carry out its
duties without any additional cost to the State. All members of the
task force shall serve without compensation; no member is entitled to
per diem, mileage, subsistence, or any form of reimbursement.
SECTION 5. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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