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GA HR1149

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dale Washburn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

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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