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OK HB2189
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Meloyde Blancett
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission with 15 members appointed by the Governor (5), Senate President Pro Tempore (5), and House Speaker (5), plus 3 ex officio members, existing until December 30, 2034
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Defines income categories for housing eligibility: extremely low-income (≤30% area median income), very low-income (30-50%), low-income (50-80%), moderate-income (80-120%), and middle-income (120-160%)
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Requires the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency to develop a comprehensive workforce housing needs assessment, annual affordable housing report, and long-term expansion plan with recommendations to the Governor and Legislature
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Establishes the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission Revolving Fund in the State Treasury to improve housing stock and affordability, with no expenditures permitted before July 1, 2025 or before Legislature approves permanent rules
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Commission members serve initial 2-year terms followed by 3-year terms, receive no salary but may receive travel reimbursement, and meetings are subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act
Legislative Description
Housing; creating the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission; Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency; reports; affordable housing; effective date.
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business
2/25/2025