A bill for an act establishing an affordable housing task force.

HF 2312 creates an affordable housing task force to study state and local regulations that increase housing costs, focusing on zoning, building codes, permitting processes, and funding mechanisms. The task force, composed of agency representatives, housing developers, city/county officials, and legislators, will examine how these rules impact affordability while balancing public health and safety. It must submit a report by December 1, 2026, with recommendations to reduce regulatory barriers for affordable housing development. The bill directly affects housing developers, local governments, and state agencies by requiring them to participate in this review process.