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GA HR1149
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dale Washburn
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AI Summary
- Creates the House Study Committee on Regulation, Affordability, and Access to Housing, composed of 7 members appointed by the Speaker of the House: 4 House members, a real estate industry professional, a serving mayor or county commissioner, and one additional individual at the Speaker's discretion
- Directs the committee to study housing shortages in Georgia affecting both owner-occupied and rental housing, including rising costs that prevent access for workers in public safety and education
- Requires the committee to examine housing needs for companies relocating to Georgia, local regulation of rental homes, and private property rights related to owning, selling, or renting a home
- Addresses concerns that some local jurisdictions have enacted or proposed occupancy restrictions based on whether a home is owner-occupied or rented, which may worsen the housing shortage
- Committee must file any report with the Clerk of the House of Representatives prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2022
Legislative Description
House Study Committee on Regulation, Affordability, and Access to Housing; create
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
4/4/2022
Committee Referrals
Small Business Development3/30/2022
Full Bill Text
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