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• in this space of property management for homeowners, not for commercial, but for homeowners?
• in this space of property management for homeowners, not for commercial, but for homeowners?
• in this space of property management for homeowners, not for commercial, but for homeowners?
• in this space of property management for homeowners, not for commercial, but for homeowners?
• in this space of property management for homeowners, not for commercial, but for homeowners?

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Senate chair of this committee, as well as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
• Our pain to finance their gain.
• It is, in every meaningful sense, a form of rent control for homeowners.
• This bill extends an unequivocal protection for homeowners to renters. That is not a radical idea.
• It is, in every meaningful sense, a form of rent control for homeowners.

Bills: H5008

Committee: Joint Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions

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

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• In this case, it would be cooperative housing that is owned by all the manufactured homeowners in the
• I think, as Senator Weber-Pierce talked about, the ability of homeowners, even if they're mobile homeowners
• They are given the additional 120 days to get their financing together.
• contingency, the type of financing or payment method, or the time period for closing.
• Carol Gonzalez, on behalf of East Finance Organized for Political Equality.

Summary: The committee first took up SB 934 by Senator Wiener, which would extend the time for survivors of conversion therapy to bring malpractice claims and clarify how expert testimony and scientific evidence may be used in those cases. Senator Wiener and supporters, including a survivor and a licensed therapist, described conversion therapy as harmful and argued that survivors often cannot come forward within current limitation periods. Opponents, including attorneys and advocacy groups, argued the bill was an unconstitutional workaround to California’s existing ban and could chill legitimate therapy or expand liability. Committee members pressed both sides on the bill’s scope, with the author emphasizing it does not bar exploratory therapy or medical treatment, only attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was moved on a 7-2-1 vote to the Senate Appropriations Committee, with the item placed on call; the consent calendar was also adopted 6-0 and placed on call. The committee then heard SB 1092 by Senator Allen, as amended, concerning manufactured home parks. The bill would require park owners who intend to sell to give residents or their designated representatives notice and an opportunity to submit a competitive bid, with timelines intended to allow residents to organize financing and complete due diligence. Supporters said the measure would help preserve naturally occurring affordable housing and give residents a fair chance to buy the land under their homes, especially after fire-related losses and increasing investor ownership of parks. Opponents from park-owner and realtor groups argued the bill would burden private property rights, devalue parks, and create an unconstitutional taking by imposing long timelines and restrictions that could deter buyers. Several senators questioned the 240-day process and whether the bill should include clearer good-faith or reciprocity provisions; the author said he was open to further adjustments. The transcript ends during committee discussion of SB 1092, with no final vote shown.

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• from 2015 to 2024 tax credit allocations; and whereas through collaboration among organizations, finance
• Oklahoma Coalition for Affordable Housing works to expand housing and expand opportunity, benefiting homeowners
• housing units by 20,000. needing 170,515 additional housing units by 2035, including 112,505 for homeowners
• from 2015 to 2024 tax credit allocations, and whereas through collaboration among organizations, finance
• , neighbors, employers, and communities across the state of Oklahoma. homeowners, neighbors, employers

Bills: HR1041 , SB137 , SB1255 , SB1226 , SB1238 , SB1258 , SB1325 , SB1460 , SB1543 , SB1730 , SB1921 , SB1733 , SB1216 , SB1256 , SB1061 , SB1534 , SB1873 , SB1653 , SB540 , SB1948

Keywords: Oklahoma, House Resolution, HR1041, Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, Department of Energy, DOE, advanced nuclear, nuclear energy, small modular reactors, SMRs, microreactors, energy innovation, advanced energy, energy security, economic development, job creation, workforce training, research and development, nuclear supply chain, clean energy

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine business including second-reading referrals and committee reassignments. Senate Bill 1627 and Senate Bill 625 were withdrawn from their prior committees and assigned to Rules. The chamber also recognized Dr. James David Campbell as Doctor of the Day and Courtney Copen as Nurse of the Day. Members held several floor presentations honoring the Choctaw High School drama team for winning the 2025 OSSAA 6A-1 one-act play state championship and related speech and debate honors, and the Arapaho-Butler Lady Indians for winning the 2025 Class A fast-pitch softball state championship. A proclamation was read designating March 31, 2026, as Affordable Housing Day, highlighting Oklahoma’s housing shortage and the economic impact of the state’s affordable housing tax credit program. The House adopted House Resolution 1041, which supports designation of a nuclear lifecycle innovation campus in Oklahoma, after Representative Archer explained the measure and requested unanimous consent. During announcements, members noted Transgender Day of Visibility, committee meeting changes, a rural caucus meeting, a public health meeting, and a Capitol devotion. The House then adjourned without objection until Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

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• It guarantees homeowners a clear appeals process to correct errors, and it gives homeowners at least
• First, insurers cannot force homeowners to remove trees.
• Homeowners do take advantage of this program.
• Get it boarded up, get it secured, get a lockbox, the homeowner, you know, the homeowners with the code
• Wanted to know how does a homeowner, if they're— I wanted to know how does a homeowner, if there hasn't

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on a wide range of insurance-related bills, with much of the discussion focused on affordable housing insurance, homeowners insurance practices, climate resilience, and consumer protections after property losses. Senators and representatives testified in support of a resolve to create a commission on affordable housing insurance (S. 768/H. 1279), arguing that rising premiums and deductibles are threatening the viability of affordable housing properties and new development. Supporters also backed bills to establish private flood insurance standards (S. 719), create climate-resilient home retrofit grants (S. 720), expand the MVP climate resilience program (H. 1310/S. 686), and protect urban trees and limit insurer-driven tree removals (H. 1316). Several lawmakers and advocates said these measures would help reduce risk, preserve insurability, and address the effects of increasingly severe storms and flooding. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing insurer use of aerial imagery (H. 1242/H. 2142) and notice periods for nonrenewals or repairs (H. 4042 and related measures). Supporters said insurers should be allowed to use drones and satellite images but with stronger guardrails, including current photos, disclosure of risk factors, an appeals process, and time to cure defects. They argued that homeowners are sometimes blindsided by nonrenewals based on inaccurate aerial photos or given too little time to make repairs. Opponents from the insurance industry said aerial imagery is already regulated by the Division of Insurance, that additional statutory requirements could create confusion and litigation, and that existing notice rules already provide 45 days for nonrenewals and 60-day limits on cancellations. Industry witnesses also warned that some proposed timelines conflict with current law and could restrict useful underwriting tools. Another major topic was H. 1077, which would restrict solicitation by restoration companies and public adjusters at fire scenes. A homeowner described being approached immediately after a house fire by restoration and public-adjuster representatives and said the experience was intrusive and overwhelming; supporters said homeowners need time and space to make informed decisions after a disaster. Public adjusters and restoration contractors opposed the bill, saying they provide needed guidance, emergency mitigation, and claims assistance when homeowners are under stress, and that some existing protections already allow consumers to cancel contracts. The hearing ended after all listed witnesses testified, and the committee voted to close the hearing; no bill dispositions were taken during the session.

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• The other question that I had was gap financing.
• gap financing.
• Renters are more likely to be cost-burdened than their homeowner counterparts.
• So, it helped them in their getting the finances for projects.
• How would that affect their homeowners association legally?

Committee: House Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

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• The amendments would do the following: lower the homeowner age to 55 to be consistent with the Prop.
• In short, this feels about incentivizing older homeowners who perhaps need to move on, trade down, or
• We still think that there are many benefits to tax, to homeowners, and may still be opposed, but for
• This bill only applies to repairs that are required as a condition of financing.
• At a time when electricity prices are rising across California, this policy helps homeowners.

Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met as a subcommittee and announced that all bills on the agenda had revenue impacts placing them on the suspense file, so none were eligible for immediate vote. The chair also reviewed procedural rules, including the deadline for position letters and the suspense-file threshold, and later established a quorum before proceeding through the agenda. Most measures were presented, heard, and then referred to suspense without committee votes. Several bills focused on tax credits or exclusions tied to housing and property. AB 1606 proposed a five-year tax credit for small businesses facing cleanup costs from illegal dumping and encampments; AB 1971 would clarify that home-hardening retrofits are not assessable for property tax purposes; AB 2394 would create a capital gains exclusion to encourage long-term homeowners to sell and downsize; AB 1714 would offer a credit for sellers who complete required repairs for CalHFA-assisted first-time buyers; and AB 2389 would extend the property tax exclusion for newly installed solar systems. Supporters generally framed these bills as targeted relief or affordability measures, while opponents raised concerns about revenue loss, policy effectiveness, or implementation. The committee also heard a series of agriculture-related bills. AB 2427 proposed a tax credit for qualified agricultural producers to offset labor, equipment, infrastructure, and production costs, and AB 2192 would extend the state’s farm equipment sales tax exemption to local sales taxes with a General Fund backfill for local governments. Supporters argued both measures would help preserve California agriculture, jobs, and food security amid rising costs and regulatory burdens; opponents questioned the need for the subsidies and the size of the fiscal impact. Both bills were referred to suspense. Other measures included AB 1611, which would end a tax break on capital gains from single-family home sales for large corporate investors to discourage investor competition with homebuyers; AB 2522, which would exempt over-the-counter medications from sales tax; AB 2444, which would add a state deduction for ScholarShare 529 contributions and align California law with federal Roth IRA rollover rules; and AB 1550, which would allow deductions for tips and overtime. Each drew support from sponsors and allied groups, while tax reform and local government representatives opposed several bills over revenue and policy concerns. All of these measures were also sent to the suspense file, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• The amendments would do the following: lower the homeowner age to 55 to be consistent with the Prop.
• In short, this feels about incentivizing older homeowners who perhaps need to move on, trade down, or
• This bill only applies to repairs that are required as a condition of financing.
• At a time when electricity prices are rising across California, this policy helps homeowners.
• Stan Lander from Nevada, California, homeowner and rooftop solar owner.

Committee: House Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Welcome to House Finance. We're going to start with a bill briefing on HB 2175.
• Representative Barnard, welcome to House Finance.
• , qualified homeowner, It's that transaction, the sale from one homeowner, qualified homeowner, to the
• Greetings, Chair Berg and Legislative Finance Committee. My name is Tom Venable.
• Chair Berg, Vice Chair Street, and members of the Finance Committee. My name is Sarah Austin.

Bills: HB2175 , HB2227 , HB2528 , HB2292 , HB2257 , HB2608

Committee: House Finance

Keywords: durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval

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• There are still to 160 companies writing homeowners coverage in Texas.
• The FAIR plan is Texas's residual insurer for homeowners insurance.
• Homeowner costs for property and casualty correct are we looking at homeowners or auto?
• It says homeowners. Homeowners, okay. Okay, I'm showing you the wrong one. Okay, great.
• Our financing is similar to TDI's. and that were financed by an assessment on insurance policies, of

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• I'm a shareholder in our public finance section and the attorney for the district.
• So please note that the district is still required to finance such sewer infrastructure as well as to
• MUD Number 70 will have the power to finance the construction of water, sewage, and drainage facilities
• Such lengthy and unnecessary delays cost homeowners thousands of dollars due to carried interest costs
• Right, and then those holdings and costs carry over and then are percolated down to the homeowner.

Bills: HB447 , HB897 , HB993 , HB2673 , HB3671 , HB3680 , HB3897 , HB4506 , HB4753 , HB4812 , HB4894 , HB5148 , HB5437 , HB5650 , HB5652 , HB5654 , HB5656 , HB5661 , HB5665

Committee: House Land & Resource Management

Keywords: traffic impact studies, municipal utility district, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, HB 897, Texas land sale, state property, Austin real estate, Travis County, General Land Office, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission, state records facility, archives building, library funding, capital improvements, lease of state land, public land disposition

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• Commission Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program, the Washington Housing Finance Commission
• The bill requires the Housing Finance Commission to investigate and enforce these requirements.
• And the Housing Finance, Low-Income Housing Finance Commission lost track of these projects and says,
• homeowner.
• homeowner.

Bills: HB1542 , HB2527

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints

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• I understand how expensive the rent is for many, many of our homeowners.
• I understand how expensive the rent is for many, many of our homeowners.
• So it's, of all of the things that we finance through bond financing, affordable housing is one of the
• Now, just homeowners and small businesses do the same thing.
• In fact, homeowners, that's what homeowners are doing, but it's even what you're doing when you're remodeling

Committee: Senate Housing

Summary: The committee opened its first Senate Housing hearing of 2026 by taking up several two-year bills and bond measures. SB 222 by Senator Wiener, the Heat Pump Access Act, would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems, allow video/phone participation by contractors during inspections, and limit HOA barriers. Supporters said the bill would cut costs, speed replacements, reduce pollution, and help Californians lower energy bills; the League of California Cities opposed unless amended, citing concerns about a permit fee cap and virtual inspections. After questions about fees, inspection liability, HOA authority, and electrical panel upgrades, the bill passed 10-0 to Senate Local Government. The committee then considered SB 677, a follow-up to SB 79. The author announced the bill would be narrowed to two definition changes and that broader SB 79 cleanup would come in a new bill later in 2026. Testimony reflected both support and concern: some local governments and counties said more clarity was needed on implementation, transit-related definitions, and timing, while housing and transit advocates supported the cleanup and the removal of the ferry-stop provision. The committee approved the amended bill 10-1 to Local Government. SB 417, the Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, proposed a $10 billion general obligation bond for affordable rental housing, supportive housing, homeownership, and preservation. Supporters argued that state housing funds had been exhausted, that thousands of shovel-ready units were waiting for financing, and that the bond would leverage federal tax credits and create jobs. Opponents, including Habitat for Humanity, asked for a dedicated CalHome set-aside for homeownership. Members debated state debt levels, bond repayment, and whether the state should rely more on direct appropriations, but the bill passed 8-1 to Appropriations. The committee also began hearing SB 492, the Youth Housing and Youth Center bond, which the author said was intended to be folded into a larger housing bond package. The bill would authorize bonds for youth housing and youth centers for transition-age youth up to age 25, with the author arguing that early intervention could prevent future homelessness. The transcript cuts off before the committee completed action on SB 492.

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• </c><00:43:37.760><c> property</c> using the existing homeowner property using the existing homeowner
• household finances much more difficult for both new buyers and existing homeowners in recent years.
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• </c> to homeowners to homeowners and<00:45:36.680><c> does</c><00:45:36.840><c> not</c><00:45:37.040>

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And the average homeowner would pay an additional 59 cents annually.
• For homeowners and auto or prior approval.
• For homeowners, we have over 160 companies riding homeowners insurance in Texas.
• Um, most homeowner and auto policy forms include appraisal.
• Fairlan is the insurer of last resort for homeowners.

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• in to finance new affordable housing<00:13:32.880><c> projects</c><00:13:33.360><c> through</c><00:13
• Finance Agency so the current total Finance Agency so the current total amount<00:15:38.079><c> authorized
• We serve low- to moderate-income homeowners and small business owners.
• </c><00:42:28.720><c> are</c> residents that's ERS and homeowners are residents that's ERS and homeowners

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• It is a financing mechanism enabling homeowners to secure low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency
• </c><00:12:28.560><c> enabling</c> And is a financing mechanism enabling And is a financing mechanism
• ><00:12:31.520><c> long-term</c> homeowners to secure low-cost long-term homeowners to secure low-cost
• New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, the<00:15:38.839><c
• </c> Development Finance Authority. Development Finance Authority.

Committee: Senate Commerce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• districts, a new tool to help local governments finance the infrastructure that makes infill housing
• And financing for that infrastructure funding for that infrastructure, to me, And financing for that
• So, no, it doesn't require homeowners to do anything. This empowers homeowners.
• So this gives more ability to homeowners to make those choices for themselves.
• So this gives more ability to homeowners to make those choices for themselves.

Committee: Senate Local Government

Summary: The committee heard a series of housing, local government, and governance bills, with most of the discussion focused on housing production, permitting, and local accountability. SB 1003, by Senator Grayson, would create an Infrastructure Partnership Financing Program to help local jurisdictions and developers jointly fund infill housing infrastructure; it drew support from housing advocates and senior housing groups, while Senator Seyarto questioned whether the state would actually fund another program. The bill was moved on a 3-1 vote and remained on call. SB 1014 would require local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 business days of a preliminary application and limit later surprise requirements; Habitat for Humanity, SPUR, and other housing groups supported it, while the City of San Mateo and local government associations raised concerns about accuracy and timing. It passed 4-2 and remained on call. SB 1036, which would require credit under the Mitigation Fee Act for prior site uses when redeveloping a site, passed unanimously to the Senate floor. SB 1145 would streamline CEQA and federal reuse review for qualifying projects at the former Concord Naval Weapons Station; it drew broad labor and local support, but housing and legal advocates sought stronger affordability and enforceability provisions. The bill passed 6-0 to the Committee on Environmental Quality. The committee also considered SB 908, which would streamline permits for energy-code-compliant residential window replacements and limit local design restrictions and HOA barriers. Supporters said the bill would let homeowners and affordable housing providers reduce energy costs, while opponents argued it could override local design standards; it passed 3-1 and remained on call. SB 1172, the Local Tax Savings Act, would add guardrails and transparency to local tax-sharing and consultant agreements; it was supported by the City of Shafter and the League of California Cities and passed 4-0 to Revenue and Taxation, remaining on call. SB 1283 would expand ministerial approval for EV charging stations to include canopies and on-site energy storage systems and require local ordinance updates by 2027; EV industry groups supported it, while cities and counties warned about safety, liability, and local review. Members discussed battery storage safety and litigation concerns, and the bill passed 4-0 to Judiciary, remaining on call. The committee also heard SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner offices and create an independent medical examiner in response to in-custody death concerns. Supporters cited high death rates, settlements, and the need for independent investigations, while the sheriff’s association and county representatives argued the change would be costly, duplicate services, and override local control. The bill passed 4-1 to Public Safety and remained on call. Finally, SB 1414 would create an independent redistricting commission for San Bernardino County; supporters said it would improve transparency and remove conflicts of interest, while the county opposed the estimated $2 million cost and noted its existing advisory commission. Members generally supported independent redistricting, and the bill was discussed but no final vote was recorded in the excerpt.

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• I'll call this meeting of the House Finance and Policy Committee to order and note that a quorum is present
• We will now move on to our one bill for the day, which is our housing finance bill.
• And this leaves the total Minnesota Housing Finance Fund base at $319.6 million. $319.618 million in
• The program slated to receive more one-time resources in your bill will help the agency finance more
• Since 2012, housing infrastructure resources have financed more than $9.6 billion.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• The Department of Finance has notified us that they will not be joining us today since they do not have
• We are very concerned that if, in the current mortgage interest rate environment, a homeowner adds a
• We'll protect homeowners who reside in communities with a homeowners association by requiring additional
• disclosures to the homeowner, ensuring HOA managers and boards act in the homeowner's best interest.
• The Department of Finance is not with us today. So we will bring it back to the committee.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Appropriations heard a very large suspense-file agenda and repeatedly moved measures to suspense without objection after authors waived presentation and no questions or opposition were raised. SB 994 was removed from the agenda because it had been approved as a late 28.8 and was sent directly to the Senate floor. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the bills before the committee. Several bills drew limited testimony focused on fiscal impacts. On SB 1092 and SB 1093, Chris Weisak of WMA opposed the bills, citing potential litigation costs, reduced state and local tax revenue, higher HCD monitoring and review costs, and additional inspection or review burdens. SB 1041 drew opposition from the California Bankers Association and the California Association of County Treasurers and Tax Collectors over concerns about PACE liens, refinancing costs, and possible abusive liens affecting seniors. SB 1147 drew support from the California Agricultural Teachers Association, but opposition from NextGen Financial and Junior Achievement, who argued it would undermine the recently enacted statewide financial literacy course and could weaken equity and consistency in instruction. One measure, SB 1238 by Senator Wahab, was taken up as a due-pass item rather than suspense. The bill would add HOA-related disclosures and duties, clarify reserve spending limits, and improve transparency of inspection ratings. The California Association of Realtors supported it, and the committee approved SB 1238 on a 5-1 vote, with Senators Cervantes, Cabaldon, Grayson, Richardson, and Wahab voting aye and Seyarto voting no. A few other bills received brief support testimony, including SB 1153 on wildfire response planning for urban retail water suppliers, SB 1061 and SB 1062 with support from WMA, and SB 1302 and SB 1303 with support from professional associations, but most measures were simply held and sent to suspense.