An Act to promote sustainable affordable housing
This bill aims to encourage the development of affordable housing that is environmentally sustainable. It directly impacts housing providers, local governments, and residents seeking low-cost living options. The legislation outlines mechanisms to support green building practices within affordable housing projects. By promoting these specific construction standards, the bill seeks to balance economic accessibility with environmental responsibility.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Sep 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Jul 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Amendment (changing reporting date to Wednesday July 31, 2024) adopted, pending concurrence
upper
Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Housing
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Susan Moran
DDemocratic
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