HB 2662

Requires Housing and Community Services Department, in certifying tax credits for affordable housing loans, to give priority to projects that develop affordable housing for sponsoring entities' employees who are direct care workers or human service workers.

Status	In House Committee (HHS)
Session	2019 Regular Session
Sponsors	Alissa Keny-Guyer (Democrat) (Chief), Laurie Monnes Anderson (Democrat) (Chief), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Karin Power (Democrat), Shemia Fagan (Democrat), Sara Gelser Blouin (Democrat), Janeen Sollman (Democrat)
Fiscal impact	May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued
Revenue impact	May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued

Bill Text

Introduced

Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to prioritize tax credits for affordable housing projects serving direct care and human service workers.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Alissa Keny-Guyer, Laurie Monnes Anderson

Co-Sponsors: Rob Nosse, Karin Power, Shemia Fagan, Sara Gelser Blouin, Janeen Sollman

Overview#

Requires Housing and Community Services Department, in certifying tax credits for affordable housing loans, to give priority to projects that develop affordable housing for sponsoring entities’ employees who are direct care workers or human service workers. Applies to loans made on or after January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-01-14	H	First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2019-01-18	H	Referred to Human Services and Housing.
2019-02-25	H	Public Hearing held.
2019-06-30	H	In committee upon adjournment.