Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6322

Introduced

5/9/25

Refer

5/9/25

Report Pass

5/20/25

Passed

5/27/25

Caption

HOUSE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY HOUSING AFFORDABILITY (Increases the membership from eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21), and extend the reporting and expiration dates of the Commission to Study Housing Affordability from June 7, 2025, to June 5, 2027, and would expire on June 26, 2027.)

Impact

By extending the reporting date of the commission from June 7, 2025, to June 5, 2027, the bill allows for more time to gather data, analyze housing market trends, and develop actionable recommendations. This could lead to more informed legislative proposals addressing the challenges faced by low and moderate-income residents in accessing affordable housing. The legislative discussions surrounding H6322 suggest a recognition of the importance of proactive governmental intervention in housing policy.

Summary

House Bill H6322 proposes an amendment to the existing legislative framework regarding the Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability. The bill aims to increase the membership of the commission from eighteen to twenty-one members, facilitating a broader representation of interests in housing issues. This amendment includes positions for key stakeholders such as the Rhode Island Secretary of Housing and leaders from influential non-profit organizations. The intent is to create a diverse panel to study and report on housing affordability, an issue that impacts many residents statewide.

Contention

Despite its apparent focus on housing issues, H6322 may encounter contention among legislators based on differing views regarding the effectiveness of a legislative commission versus immediate action on housing laws. Some critics may argue that merely studying the issue without taking decisive legislative action could delay necessary reforms in the housing sector. Furthermore, there might be debates about who to include in the commission, as varying interest groups may have differing opinions on who constitutes an essential voice in housing affordability discussions.

Latest H6322 Activity

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H6088

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Amending The Purpose, Name, And Membership Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Low And Moderate Income Housing Act (this Resolution Would Expand The Purpose, Amend The Name And Membership, And Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission From April 12, To June 7, 2025, And Would Expire On June 28, 2025.)

RI H5231

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation, From June 8, 2023, To April 30, 2025, And Expires On June 30, 2025.)

RI H8144

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES AND AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP, FINDINGS, AND PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING TO SERVICES AND COORDINATION OF STATE PROGRAMS RELATING TO OLDER ADULT RHODE ISLANDERS (This resolution amends, increases membership and extends reporting and expiration dates of commission relating to older adults, from May 7, 2024, to November 30, 2025, and expires January 31, 2026.)

RI H6341

House Resolution Reinstating And Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Pricing Statutes (reinstates The Life And Extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study Rhode Island's Minimum Pricing Statutes From April 4, 2019, To April 4, 2024, And Would Expire On June 4, 2024.)

RI H8146

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATIONS DATES AND AMENDING THE PURPOSE OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICIES THAT DEAL WITH NUMEROUS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SHORT-TERM RENTALS ISSUES (This resolution would amend and expand the purpose of said legislative commission, and extend the reporting and expirations dates from March 15, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and said commission would expire on December 10, 2025.)

RI H6089

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates, And Requiring Reappointment Of The Membership Of The Legislative Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use, Preservation, Development, Housing, Environment, And Regulation (extends The Reporting And Expiration Dates And Requires A Letter Of Continued Interest To The Speaker For Reappointment Of Membership, To The Commission To Study The Entire Area Of Land Use From 6/8/23 To 6/8/25 And Would Expire On 6/30/25.)

RI H5179

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Provide Recommendations For Uniform Multi-state Nursing License Requirements (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study The And Provide Recommendations For Uniform Multi-state Nursing License Requirements, From April 13, 2023 To June 9, 2023, And Would Expire On June 23, 2023.)

RI H6370

House Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates For The Special Legislative Commission To Study And Make Recommendations For The Placement Of Solar Panels On Inter-state Highways (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study And Make Recommendations On Placement Of Solar Panels On Inter-state Highways From April 11, 2023, To April 11, 2024, And Would Expire On June 11, 2024.)

RI H5169

Joint Resolution Extending The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Special Legislative Commission To Study The Governance Structure Of Rhode Island's Public Education System (this Resolution Would Extend The Reporting And Expiration Dates Of The Commission To Study The Governance Structure Of Rhode Island’s Public Education System, From March 1, 2023, To March 1, 2024, And Would Expire On July 1, 2024.)

RI S1105

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