House Sponsors: OSTERMAN-MCKEON-GARRETT-RUTHERFORD, MILLER, FEIGENHOLTZ AND SCHOENBERG. Short description: DHS-REFUGEES-IMMIGRANTS-GRANTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a grant program designed to assist not-for-profit community organizations that serve refugees and immigrants. Provides that the Department may make grants to enable such organizations to purchase or build buildings or office space or to renovate property that they lease or own. Limits a grant to $100,000, and requires an organization to match 50% of the amount of a grant. Provides that if an organization sells the property purchased, built, or renovated with grant money within 10 years after receiving the grant, the organization must repay to the State 75% of the amount of the grant. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything. Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Subject to appropriations, requires the Department of Human Services to establish a grant program designed to assist not-for-profit community organizations that provide services to low-income persons. Provides that the Department may make grants to enable such organizations to make capital improvements or purchase a building or buildings for the purpose of providing office space for health care, education, or other community programs. Limits a grant to $100,000, and requires an organization to match 50% of the amount of a grant. Provides that if an organization sells the property purchased or improved with grant money within 10 years after receiving the grant, the organization must repay to the State 75% of the amount of the grant. Effective January 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status