2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1246

File Code: Environment Prior Year Introduction As: HB 714/03 - ENV
Sponsored By:
Delegates Oaks, Carter, Rosenberg, C. Davis, Hammen, McHale, and Murray
Entitled:
Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Qualified Offer - Housing Subsidy

Synopsis:

Providing that a qualified offer made to persons at risk for lead poisoning may include a housing subsidy and other relocation expenses for the permanent relocation of the household; requiring a person who intends to use funds from a qualified offer to purchase a house to first complete counseling in budgeting, credit issues, and housing affordability; and imposing a specified limit on a housing subsidy in a qualified offer.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/13
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/27
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41
Delegate Jill P. Carter, District 41
Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45
Delegate Peter A. Hammen, District 46
Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46
Delegate Gareth E. Murray, District 20
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 41
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES
LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES & RENT; etc.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Environment
( 6-801 , 6-839 , 6-840 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered