Overview
- The House Commerce Committee voted 7-4 to advance HB 2682 to the full House.
- The proposal would establish a statewide program run by the Arizona Department of Economic Security with a $5 million appropriation.
- Qualifying renters could receive up to $5,000 covering as much as two months of rent, and evictions would be barred for the months covered.
- Reported criteria focus on families in crisis, requiring a child under 18 in the household, at least 12 months in the home, and no more than two months of arrears.
- Sponsors target application decisions within about five days, with supporters citing prevention of homelessness and some lawmakers objecting to expanding government.