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AR HB2054

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kim Hammer

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Repeals Arkansas Code Title 15, Chapter 5, Subchapter 17, which established the Arkansas Housing Trust Fund Act of 2009

  • Eliminates the special restricted fund maintained by the Arkansas Development Finance Authority that provided grants, loans, and other assistance for affordable housing activities

  • Removes the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee structure created to advise the Board of Directors on housing trust fund matters

  • Eliminates funding sources for affordable housing initiatives including state appropriations, federal grants, private donations, and loan repayments that were deposited into the fund

  • Removes provisions for eligible activities such as construction, rehabilitation, rental assistance, down payment assistance, and housing counseling for households at or below 80% of median household income

Legislative Description

To Repeal The Arkansas Housing Trust Fund Act Of 2009.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Commerce3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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