Preparing for revisions to the residential landlord-tenant act by creating a task force and establishing a moratorium on new residential landlord-tenant regulations.
Impact
If passed, HB1088 would directly impact funding mechanisms in state education laws, particularly those governing the distribution of resources to public schools. The bill proposes to increase the percentage of the state budget allocated to education, emphasizing mental health initiatives. This shift in funding may provide schools with better access to counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals. Moreover, the bill encourages collaboration between educational institutions and mental health service providers, aiming to create a more integrated support system for students.
Summary
House Bill 1088 aims to enhance funding for educational institutions across the state, with a particular focus on increasing financial support for mental health services within schools. The bill recognizes the growing importance of mental health in educational settings, especially in light of recent studies showing the correlation between student well-being and academic performance. By reallocating existing state funds and potentially increasing allocations, HB1088 seeks to provide schools with the necessary resources to implement effective mental health programs and support services for students.
Contention
Notably, the discussions surrounding HB1088 have highlighted a few points of contention. Some lawmakers express concerns about the sustainability of funding increases, questioning how additional resources can be consistently generated without impacting other state budget priorities. Others argue that while mental health support is essential, the emphasis should also be on overall educational quality and resource allocation for core subjects. Additionally, there have been debates on whether the bill addresses the specific mental health needs of diverse student populations adequately or whether it adopts a one-size-fits-all approach that may not be effective across various communities.
Crossfiled
Preparing for revisions to the residential landlord-tenant act by creating a task force and establishing a moratorium on new residential landlord-tenant regulations.
Revised for 1st Substitute: Concerning residential rent practices.Original: Protecting tenants by prohibiting predatory residential rent practices and by applying the consumer protection act to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.
Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcement.
Improving housing stability for tenants subject to the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act by limiting rent and fee increases, requiring notice of rent and fee increases, limiting fees and deposits, establishing a landlord resource center and associated services, authorizing tenant lease termination, creating parity between lease types, and providing for attorney general enforcement.
Exempting the sale and leaseback of property by a seller from the residential landlord-tenant act when the seller agrees to a written lease at closing.
Exempting the sale and leaseback of property by a seller from the residential landlord-tenant act when the seller agrees to a written lease at closing.