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• Education policy is disconnected from housing, or housing policy does not always take education or workforce
• 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

Bills: S3022, H5187

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

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• 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

Keywords: Housing - Room 409, 24 February, 2026; 11:45 A.M., 925, all

Keywords: Housing - Room 216, 29 January, 2026; 10:45 AM, 925, all

Keywords: Housing - Room 216, 3 February, 2025; 3:45 PM, 925, all

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

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

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• 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.

Bills: HB2424, HB2608, HB2775, HB2805, HB2908

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

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• supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters.
• housing, all called together step housing, in certain zones.
• It modifies the time frame after which a city or county can deny a permit to a housing sponsor as a result
• The bill passed the House 92-0.
• It passed the House 67-30.

Bills: HB2664

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

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• 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

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

Summary: The housing committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2664, with Vice Chair Natasha Hill presiding in place of Chair Peterson. Staff explained that the bill would remove the certified mail requirement for unlawful detainer notices and related notices, instead allowing service by regular mail from within the state, and would change the mailing rules for notices when the tenant is not on the premises. Representative April Connors, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to clean up notice provisions affected by last session’s changes and ensure renters actually receive notices without having to pick up certified mail at the post office. One member asked whether lease renewals were included; Connors said they were not and indicated she would discuss that issue with other sponsors. Testimony was unanimously in support. Housing providers, property managers, landlord associations, and business groups said certified mail has created significant administrative burden, added costs, and often results in notices being returned undelivered. Several witnesses said regular mail would be more practical and more likely to reach tenants, while also reducing costs that can be passed on to owners and renters. Some also argued the current process can be inconvenient or intrusive for tenants, especially those who cannot easily get to a post office or who prefer not to have notices posted on their doors. No one testified in opposition. Committee members asked few questions, and no votes or amendments were taken during the hearing. The chair closed the public hearing after the final testimony and a brief congratulatory comment to Vice Chair Hill for chairing the committee.

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• housing and ensuring that... ...housing organization, and we advocate for policies that improve access
• So, different housing conference.
• So, different housing conference, apartment housing conference.
• Even though there are federal housing subsidies... ...has federal housing subsidies to rent.
• Nebraska landlords are permitted to charge...

Keywords: Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup, 976, house, all

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• housing for the middle class, investments in workforce housing, rehabilitating public housing.”
• Movable tiny houses can provide attainable starter housing that allows graduates, young professionals
• “I support movable tiny houses.
• But this bill has gone through the Housing Committee, and this bill is in Ways and Means on the House
• We've supported housing initiatives and invested local resources to help address the island's housing

Bills: H5386

Keywords: economic development, innovation, investment, housing, small business, global trade, infrastructure, 1212, all

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• Investment Dream Act that'll be created looks like in House Bill 4071.
• House Bill 4072, the $200 million that's being transferred from... Revenue stabilization?
• past utilization numbers, past numbers turned in by the two chairmen, respectively, Stinson in the House
• chairmen that handle that aglar two subcommittee chairman 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, SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• about it in Generality, because the bill hasn't been drafted, but in the budget agreement between the House
• Additionally, you saw the child care teacher recruitment programs reflected in House Bill 2778.
• 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 for votes in the Senate and the House ultimately

Bills: SB1177

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, 914, all

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• , university housing, and nonprofit housing.
• Four units, as well as subsidized housing, university housing, and nonprofit housing.
• , or nonprofit housing.
• housing.
• public housing and subsidized rental housing projects combined.

Bills: H5008

Keywords: rent control, housing stability, tenants rights, affordability crisis, consumer protection, 1212, all

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• Today we have just one bill before us: House File 2437, the omnibus tax bill.
• House File 2437, the omnibus tax bill. Um, and we intend to move this on to the general register.
• So, I'll make the motion that House File 2437 be recommended for placement on the general register.
• All those in uh I renew my motion<00:08:41.039><c> that</c><00:08:41.279><c> House</c><00:08:41.519><
• File 2437 as amended motion that House File 2437 as amended be<00:08:44.159><c> recommended</c><00:08

Bills: HF2437

Keywords: tax credits, tax increments, housing development, local government, economic aid, 1183, house

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• House Bill 158 will be left pending at this time. The chair lays out House Bill 3509.
• and issues tax-exempt bonds to fund its housing. ...housing initiatives.
• The housing affordability side of things, there's a growing housing affordability issue, like I'm sure
• House Bill 714 will be left pending at this time. The Chair lays out House Bill 714.
• I'm in favor of House Bill 3948.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

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

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• I believe House Bill 4313...
• 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
• Are those permitted through the city? They're permitted through the developer.
• I'm in favor of House Bill 1198.

Bills: HB158, HB714, HB 1198, HB1630, HB1998, HB3509, HB3788, HB3875, HB3948, HB3977, HB4097, HB4313, HB4314, HB4317, HB158

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

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• Convening this morning's joint hearing of the House Committee on Tourism as well as the House Committee
• </c><00:18:01.440><c> Bill</c> House Bill 1947 relating to tourism.
• They touch land and water, infrastructure, housing, transportation, public safety.
• They touch land and water, infrastructure, housing, transportation, public safety.
• We're going to permit state counties.

Bills: SB2187

Keywords: housing, economic development, tourism, state department, renaming, Hawaii Revised Statutes, 910, house, all

Summary: The joint House Tourism and Water and Land hearing focused on HB 1947, which would repeal the Hawaii Tourism Authority, create an Office of Tourism in DBEDT, and establish a Division of Destination Management in DLNR. The Attorney General opposed provisions allowing the new tourism office or advisory board to hire independent attorneys, and also noted civil service and transfer-of-functions issues, including the need for standard transition language for employees, contracts, records, and equipment. DNR said it stood on its written comments, while the Department of Taxation also stood on its written testimony. HTA opposed the bill, arguing that Act 132 had already improved its governance and that destination management should remain within a single, holistic tourism framework. HTA said it is better positioned to coordinate with counties, communities, and state agencies on both tourism promotion and mitigation of impacts, and pointed to its strategic plan and DMAP work as evidence. The County of Kauai Office of Economic Development also opposed the bill, saying tourism issues cross multiple agencies and that coordination is best handled by one entity rather than splitting responsibilities between DBEDT and DLNR. One member of the public testified in support with reservations, saying Hawaii needs stronger leadership and control, but also warning that dissolving HTA would be a major change. During questioning, committee members pressed HTA on why destination management should not simply be handled by DLNR if HTA already consults with it on land-use and conservation issues. HTA responded that its role is broader than conservation alone and includes balancing economic development, visitor management, and resident quality of life, while deferring to DLNR on matters within DLNR’s jurisdiction. The hearing then moved to decision-making, where the chairs announced amendments that removed the transfer of destination management to DLNR, added counties and state/county agency assistance to the Office of Tourism, and made other conforming changes. The House committees voted to recommend HB 1947 pass with amendments, with several members voting aye and some voting with reservations, and the hearing was adjourned.

Keywords: Housing Study Committee - Room 216, Oct. 30, 2025; 1:00 PM, 925, all

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• The bill before you is House Bill 2517, providing for enhanced municipal permitting tools for high-capacity
• A valid and fully complete building permit application for a structure that is permitted under the zoning
• We respectfully request an amendment to House Bill 2517 that reflects this approach, allowing permit
• We respectfully request an amendment to House Bill 2517 that reflects this approach, allowing permit
• Somebody shows up with a moving van and asks them why they haven't left the house because their house

Bills: HB2313, HB2451, HB2298, HB2566, HB2517

Keywords: grocery stores, public ownership, food accessibility, community services, economic development, tax increment financing, local government, municipal finance, public infrastructure, property title protection, land record fraud, county auditors, voluntary program, real estate, procurement, contracting, transparency, financial oversight, municipal permitting, transit projects

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2517, which would give regional transit authorities like Sound Transit more flexibility to seek permits before acquiring property, to pursue some permits before land-use decisions are final, and to better align local development regulations with high-capacity transit projects. The bill sponsor said the goal is to reduce delay and uncertainty for major transit investments, and Sound Transit testified that the measure could save as much as nine months. A city representative from Bofel supported streamlining but asked for an amendment requiring notice to property owners before permits are pursued on land not yet owned or controlled by the transit agency. The committee then took up HB 2313 on publicly owned grocery stores. Staff explained the bill would let cities create publicly owned grocery stores in underserved areas, use grants and tax increment financing, and report annually on finances and community food access; a proposed substitute would remove eminent domain, eliminate the tax increment financing option, and narrow some reporting and location provisions. The sponsor described the bill as a tool for communities like Lake City that have lost major grocery access, while supporters from Food Lifeline and Northwest Harvest said food insecurity is severe and local governments need more options when private grocers leave. Opponents, including students, grocery industry representatives, and the Washington Food Industry Association, argued the bill could undercut private stores, burden taxpayers, and may not solve the underlying problem; the sponsor said the bill is intended as an option, not a mandate. The committee also heard HB 2451, a major revision to Washington’s local tax increment financing law. Staff outlined changes including stronger notice and consultation requirements, mitigation and arbitration procedures for impacted taxing districts, tighter “but-for” findings, limits on where increment areas can be placed, and protections for certain taxing districts and future levy lid lifts. Local government, port, fire, library, and hospital district representatives generally supported the compromise as a way to preserve TIF while addressing unintended impacts, though some cities warned the changes could make the tool less useful for redevelopment. Spokane County asked for public safety projects such as fire stations to be included as eligible public improvements. Finally, the committee heard HB 2298, which would authorize county auditors to create voluntary title-protection programs to help prevent land-record fraud by delaying recording of suspicious title-transfer documents for up to five business days. Auditors and county treasurers strongly supported the bill as a proactive tool against rising title fraud, while title and foreclosure industry representatives warned it could interfere with legitimate transactions, not stop forged mortgages or deeds of trust, and create problems for foreclosures and surviving spouses. The committee also received a brief on HB 2566 concerning local government procurement, which would reduce differences between larger and smaller counties in county purchasing rules.

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• housing market with pets?
• </c> for its own public housing. for its own public housing.
• </c> no longer eligible for public housing. no longer eligible for public housing.
• </c> private housing to pet owners as well. private housing to pet owners as well.
• And we just stand on our testimony as submitted, House Bill 2283, House Draft 1.

Bills: HB1984, HB1593, HB2423, HB1691, HB2283, HB2386, HB1824, HB1697, HB2164, HB2165

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.