Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SR709

Introduced

2/29/24

Refer

3/4/24

Introduced

2/29/24

Refer

3/4/24

Caption

Senate Rental Housing Affordability Study Committee; create

Impact

The creation of the Senate Rental Housing Affordability Study Committee is expected to facilitate a thorough examination of the factors contributing to the lack of affordable rental housing in Georgia. The committee will be tasked with identifying conditions, needs, and issues related to housing affordability and will have the authority to recommend actions or legislation aimed at improving the situation. This could potentially lead to actionable strategies that impact state laws regarding housing, zoning, or housing finance.

Summary

Senate Resolution 709 aims to create the Senate Rental Housing Affordability Study Committee in Georgia. This legislative initiative acknowledges the pressing issue of affordable rental housing within the state, as current economic trends have resulted in significant rent increases, further exacerbating the existing crisis. The resolution suggests that the availability of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing is essential to both the well-being of citizens and the economic health of communities across Georgia. Thus, the formation of this committee is deemed necessary to explore potential solutions and improvements to address these pressing housing concerns.

Contention

While the resolution itself does not seem to indicate any immediate points of contention, the broader context of housing and rental regulations often brings forth debates regarding governmental roles in the housing market. Some stakeholders may voice concerns over the efficiency and effectiveness of such studies or the subsequent implementations of any recommendations provided by the committee. The resolution establishes a structure that could either unite or divide opinions based on how future legislative actions evolve from the committee's findings.

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