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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We appreciate your robust investment in affordable home ownership in the Housing Trust Fund.
- 167 units of affordable housing adjacent to the Lynnwood City Center Light Rail Station.
- The Housing Trust Fund is the backbone of Washington's affordable housing system.
- supportive housing for people exiting homelessness, affordable rental housing for families and individuals
- Thanks for your partnership and your commitment to affordable housing across Washington. Thank you.
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:36 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- expanding affordable housing options statewide for New Mexicans with the highest needs.
- expanding affordable housing options statewide for New Mexicans with the highest needs.
- Affordable housing is the single biggest barrier to ending homelessness in New Mexico.
- We solve homelessness and provide housing that people can access and afford.
- House Bill 140 strengthens the Affordable Housing Act by providing clear oversight and giving local governments
Keywords:
Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility oversight fund, public utilities, utility regulation, commissioners, commission staff, chief of staff, ethics, Gift Act, revolving door, post-employment restrictions, consumer complaints, telecommunications, pipeline safety, natural gas pipelines, oil pipelines, license fees, regulatory oversight, administrative cleanup
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- to the affordable housing crisis and include these investments in the capital budget.
- Through the Housing Trust Fund, she was able to purchase a permanently affordable home.
- by Governor Ferguson for affordable homeownership in the Housing Trust Fund.
- Affordable housing near transit simply hasn't kept pace with Snohomish County's needs.
- I am with the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners.
Bills:
HB2295
Committee:
House Capital Budget
Keywords:
Washington capital budget, supplemental capital budget, capital appropriations, state building construction account, taxable building construction account, climate commitment account, natural climate solutions, housing trust fund, affordable housing, supportive housing, homelessness, manufactured home communities, mobile home parks, school construction, school modernization, school seismic safety, healthy schools, school electrification, SCAP, behavioral health facilities
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before you is Second Substitute House Bill 1859, expanding opportunities for affordable housing developments
- So this bill recalibrates the affordability requirements to increase the likelihood that affordable housing
- from a local housing levy that our community has passed, to affordable housing sales tax, and so on.
- ...housing levy that our community has passed, to affordable housing sales tax, and so on and so forth
- costs, and a lack of housing affordable to all income levels.
Committee:
Senate Housing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Jan 26th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Higher Education & Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, that's the 1900s in my house.
- and affordability.
- I rely heavily on programs that help with daycare, clothing, housing support, and basic needs.
- Sixty-eight percent reported food and housing insecurity.
- My abuser said that I would not be able to afford the institution without them.
Keywords:
financial aid, higher education, private institutions, student awards, affordability, Washington college grant, postsecondary education, nondegree programs, educational access, data collection, parenting students, education, support services, academic performance, college athletics, private equity, sovereign wealth funds, student athletes, financial agreements, 904
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses May 7th, 2026
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Transcript Highlights:
- The rising cost of food, housing, childcare, and utilities is outpacing what families can afford.
- At the same time, housing development is being redeveloped within a public housing area that’s going
- to be bringing new housing online, and it’s moving families from the current public housing into new
- housing while also adding additional units of housing.
- development is being redeveloped within a public housing area that's going to be bringing new housing
Keywords:
ENOUGH Act, ENOUGH fund, anti-poverty, poverty reduction, community development, place-based grants, distressed neighborhoods, economic mobility, housing and livable communities, community schools, cradle-to-career, child poverty, intergenerational poverty, social services, workforce development, education equity, public health, behavioral health, mental health, affordable housing
TX
Bills:
SB 250 , SB 375 , SB 536 , SB 845 , SB 1633 , SB 1944 , SB 1957 , SB 2081 , SB 2137 , SB 2262 , SB 2299 , SB 2419 , SB 2452 , SB 2522 , SB 2549 , SB 2594 , SB 2605 , SB 2631 , SB 2639 , SB 2675 , SB 3029 , SJR 60 , HB 22 , HB 1392 , HB 2525
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
municipal annexation, railroad, adjacent areas, local government, property rights, healthcare provider, Harris County Hospital District, hospital funding, healthcare services, public health program, home loans, nurses, veterans, public servants, Texas Heroes program, low-interest loans, social workers, housing assistance, housing tax credits, disaster recovery
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine housing roadblocks, focusing on paving a new way to address affordability. Mar 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- states afford housing.
- housing, address housing shortages, and build affordable housing. address homelessness, recover from
- of four people who are eligible for affordable housing get affordable housing or rental. assistance of
- housing for for that population, but the housing trust targets deeply and so affordable housing providers
- And so many people will have to work 2.8 jobs or more in order to afford affordable housing.
Keywords:
affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- But in the budget agreement between the House and the Senate and the governor, the governor requested
- Additionally, you saw the child care teacher recruitment programs reflected in House Bill 2778, and you'll
- So that's a bill that has come off the Senate floor and it's now over in the House for them to take up
- So this budget does, and the appropriations committees, and four votes in the Senate and the House, ultimately
Bills:
SB1177
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee met to consider Senate Bill 1177, the general appropriation bill. The chair and budget authors explained that the proposal was built to balance the budget using a mix of general revenue, cash sweeps, and other fund transfers, including money from unclaimed property, revenue stabilization, and other statutory funds. Members also discussed a proposed $35 million OWRB revolving loan fund tied to ARPA interest and a $200 million transfer from the Revenue Stabilization Fund to the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund as part of a long-term savings strategy.
A number of agency-specific items drew questions. Members reviewed the OPEB employer contribution reduction, rent coverage for state agencies, child care and Head Start funding, Department of Corrections revenue from ICE-related agreements, sheriff grant funding, and education funding, including about $99 million in additional formula funding, a $2,000 teacher pay raise, and reading-related appropriations such as Strong Readers and Just Right Reader. The committee also discussed mental health funding, including a $30 million consent decree line, a proposed privatization of CCBHC services with an estimated $10 million savings, and related reduction-in-force costs. Other topics included Attorney General transfers and litigation funding, higher education allocations, Langston University extension funding, historical society requests that were not funded, and a biosolids pilot program.
During debate, supporters argued the bill fulfilled the constitutional duty to pass a balanced budget and highlighted increases for education, health care, and water infrastructure. Opponents criticized the use of one-time cash, tax cuts, and what they described as special-project spending, while raising concerns about transparency and underfunded services such as child care and transportation. After debate, the committee voted 18-5 to pass Senate Bill 1177.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget Apr 6th, 2026
Joint Committee on Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- The Oklahoma Dream Accounts Investment Program Act that will be created, it looks like, in House Bill
- House Bill 4072, the $200 million that's being transferred from revenue stabilization.
- The two chairmen, The two chairmen, respectively, Stinson in the House and Rosino in the Senate, got
- chairmen that handled that said our two subcommittee chairmen, again, being Representative Stinson on the House
- again, that'll be left to the discretion of future legislative bodies if they, what the Senate, future House
Bills:
SB1177
Summary:
The Joint Appropriations and Budget Committee took up Senate Bill 1177, the main budget bill, and first adopted the committee substitute as the working version. Chairman Caldwell presented the bill as the measure funding state government and answered a series of questions about major budget items, including CareerTech funding, child care, school security, teacher pay raises, the state plane purchase, Medicaid, mental health, veterans’ homes, and higher education projects. He said CareerTech received increased funding, child care funding was increased by roughly $12 million over last year, school security funding was continued at $50 million, and teacher pay raises were included through a mechanism that would raise the state minimum by $2,000. He also explained the $3 million state plane item as a restructuring of state aviation assets, and said the budget did not cut law enforcement funding tied to 287(g) agreements.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, let's hear House Bill 2608. Mr.
- Chair, members, House Bill 2608 establishes the military transitional housing grant program under the
- Arizona Department of Housing.
- transitional housing.
- transitional housing.
Keywords:
Arizona political parties, precinct committeeman, precinct committeemen, proxy voting, party bylaws, county committee, state committee, qualified elector, election administration, political party rules, precinct representation, adjoining precinct, county party meeting, proxy attestation, notary public, witnesses, transitional housing, military veterans, grant program, housing services
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The housing affordability side of things, there's a growing housing affordability issue, like I'm sure
- I am the Home Ownership Director at the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
- House Bill 714 seeks to address housing affordability and homelessness in Texas by creating a pilot program
- Survivors face tremendous barriers when trying to access safe, stable, and affordable housing.
- options for safe and affordable housing when survivors are ready to flee abuse.
Bills:
HB158 , HB714 , HB 1198 , HB1630 , HB1998 , HB3509 , HB3788 , HB3875 , HB3948 , HB3977 , HB4097 , HB4313 , HB4314 , HB4317 , HB158
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Ultimately, that'll reduce both the cost to the new housing, giving us more affordable housing, and will
- It's the cost associated with the houses and the developments, ultimately affecting affordable housing
- housing crisis.
- Infrastructure development needs directly contribute to more affordable housing.
- affordability.
Bills:
HB158 , HB714 , HB 1198 , HB1630 , HB1998 , HB3509 , HB3788 , HB3875 , HB3948 , HB3977 , HB4097 , HB4313 , HB4314 , HB4317 , HB158
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
housing, veterans, surplus government property, affordable housing, funding sources, housing assistance, homeless prevention, landlord incentives, rural housing, domestic violence, community development, tenant readiness, program participants, financial assistance, homelessness, rental support, Texas Tenant Readiness Program, tenant assistance, housing stability, Texas Department of Housing
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Before you is a second substitute House Bill 1859, expanding opportunities for affordable housing developments
- density bonus for affordable housing development on property owned by a religious organization and requires
- supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters.
- housing, all called together step housing, in certain zones.
- We do believe this does expand opportunities for affordable housing.
Bills:
HB2664
Committee:
Senate Housing
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- So House Bill 2664 removes the certified mail requirements.
- Housing Association.
- House Bill 2664 is a practical common-sense fix.
- 6,000 small housing providers across the state.
- And we are signed in today as pro on House Bill 2664.
Bills:
HB2664
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
HB 2664, unlawful detainer, eviction notice, landlord-tenant, tenant rights, service of process, certified mail, notice by mail, notice posting, possession action, vacate notice, Washington RCW 59.12, housing law, rental housing, forcible entry and detainer, proof of service, property possession, occupants, lodging house, hotel guest
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- And I Was in the House, and the AMB chair kept saying, well, we've got this unclaimed property that we
- You know, he recognizes that The number one problem related to housing and economic development is the
- But yes, the, just like any property you buy now, relates to building, having a house and so forth.
- It, it, nothing changes from any other house you're building. Follow up, thank you.
- and their housing needs in a way that they have not had in their tool belt before.
Bills:
SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, but I'm going to call up House Bill 1075.
- It's a good bill that's allowing our housing authorities to pull their liabilities.
- changed, and so we just need to make some critiques to the law so that we can adjust to the way our housing
- The bill is allowing our housing authorities to pull their liabilities.
- changed, and so we just need to make some critiques to the law so that we can adjust to the way our housing
Committee:
Joint Housing
MS
Committee:
Joint Housing
MS
Mississippi 2025 Regular Session
Housing - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:45 PM
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> housing.
- </c><00:22:25.280><c> This</c> relating to affordable housing. This relating to affordable housing.
- About the top reason for surrender of pets to animal shelters is the inability to access affordable housing
- Moving on to HB 1593 HD1 relating to affordable housing.
- </c> to HB 1593 HD1 relating to affordable to HB 1593 HD1 relating to affordable housing.<01:45:03.200
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Keywords:
renewable energy, solar energy, self-certification, building permits, environmental regulations, HB1593, affordable housing, pet-inclusive housing, pet friendly housing, rental housing, affordable rental housing, HHFDC, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, tenant pets, companion animals, dogs, cats, landlord-tenant law, security deposit, pet deposit
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support.
The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.