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S 6774

Defines probable aggregate annual income for the tenant's eligibility under guidelines set for housing authority

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Jackson and 1 co-sponsor

Defines probable aggregate annual income to standardize tenant eligibility under housing authority rules, affecting who qualifies for housing programs.

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · S 6774

Summary of S 6774

Overview

S 6774 is a proposed bill introduced on March 24, 2025, and referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development committee. Its central aim is to define “probable aggregate annual income” for the purpose of tenant eligibility under guidelines established for housing authorities.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a statutory definition of “probable aggregate annual income.”
  • Use this definition to guide tenant eligibility determinations under housing authority guidelines.
  • Create a standardized basis for calculating annual income in the eligibility process, potentially replacing or clarifying existing practices.

Key Provisions (as described)

  • The bill defines the term “probable aggregate annual income” for use in tenant eligibility determinations.
  • The definition is intended to align eligibility decisions with housing authority guidelines, ensuring a consistent calculation framework.
  • The text would specify how this income figure is to be determined, in order to be used in assessing whether a household qualifies for housing programs.

Note: The detailed methodology, inclusions/exclusions (e.g., types of income to be counted, treatment of fluctuating earnings), and any transition provisions would be found in the full bill text, which is not provided here.

Affected Parties

  • Tenants and applicants seeking housing authority assistance or occupying housing authority units.
  • Housing authorities and their staff, who would apply the defined standard in eligibility assessments.
  • Potentially household members whose income contributes to the aggregate figure.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: March 24, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development committee.
  • Legislative actions record shows two identical referals on the same date (likely a clerical duplication).

Related Legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions include S 3570, S 1823, S 3118, S 2378, S 3357, S 2017, and S 4968. These may address similar topics around housing eligibility, income calculations, or housing authority guidelines.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Positive: A clear, statutory definition could reduce ambiguity in eligibility determinations and promote consistency across housing authorities.
  • Potential risks: Depending on how “probable” income is interpreted, the definition could broaden or narrow eligibility, affecting access to housing programs for some households.
  • Administrative: May require training for housing authority staff to apply the definition uniformly and may necessitate updates to software or forms used in eligibility determinations.

Next Steps

  • Committee examination and potential amendments.
  • Public hearings or stakeholder input.
  • If advanced, moves to floor consideration and potential enactment, subject to legislative vote.

For more precise impact, the full text of S 6774 would need to be reviewed to see the exact language, definitions, and any accompanying implementation provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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