Budget Amendment ID: FY2023-S4-313

ECO 313

Housing Access

Ms. Moran and Mr. O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section X following section:-

"SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a special commission and study on best practices by housing authorities. The commission shall investigate and report on best practices to improve access to affordable housing, including: streamlining administrative requirements, improving communication with potential tenants, easing move-in policies, and reducing cost burden on tenants. The commission shall include the following: the secretary of the executive office of housing and economic development, the chairs of the joint committee on housing, 1 senator appointed by the Senate President, 1 representative appointed by the House Speaker, 2 representatives with expertise in law and housing equity, 3 members with expertise in housing authority operations; 2 representatives of landlords or property owners with a history of accepting state and federal housing vouchers, and at least 1 community member with personal experience navigating the public and affordable housing system. Commission representatives shall represent diverse geographic regions in the Commonwealth. The recommendations shall be reported to the house and senate committees on ways and means and the joint committee on housing revenue by no later than March 1, 2023."