Bill
HR 6285
Expands the Special Legislative Commission on Housing Affordability to 20 members, extends its study through June 5, 2027 and its expiration to June 26, 2027.
HR 6285 — Summary
Overview
- Type: House Resolution (amending membership, reporting deadlines, and expiration dates)
- Topic: Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability
- Primary sponsor: Representative June Speakman
- Purpose: Expand the commission, extend its study/reporting horizon, and adjust its expiration date
What the bill would do
- Increase commission size: Add two members, increasing total membership from 18 to 20.
- New members would be:
- Rhode Island Secretary of Housing (or designee)
- President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island (or designee)
- Extend reporting and expiration dates:
- The commission would be authorized to continue its study and report to the House on or before June 5, 2027.
- The commission would expire on June 26, 2027.
- Rescind prior reporting deadline: The existing time-for-reporting provisions established by earlier resolutions (Resolution No. 140, 2021; as amended by Resolutions No. 066, 229 in 2022–2023) would be rescinded, shifting the schedule to the new June 5, 2027 reporting deadline.
Key provisions and changes
- Composition change: 18 → 20 members; two new ex-officio-type positions added (Secretary of Housing and United Way RI CEO).
- Extended horizon: Reporting due date moved from the earlier deadline (as previously amended) to June 5, 2027; general commission expiration extended to June 26, 2027.
- Continuation of study: The commission remains tasked with studying housing affordability, consistent with its historical focus under prior resolutions (original creation in 2021, subsequent amendments in 2022 and 2023).
Who is affected
- The Special Legislative Commission to Study Housing Affordability: its membership and scheduling/expiration terms would be updated.
- State agencies and organizations involved in housing policy and advocacy may have increased opportunities to participate (e.g., Rhode Island Department of Housing, United Way of Rhode Island, related housing and non-profit stakeholders).
- Lawmakers and staff coordinating the commission’s work gain an extended window to analyze housing affordability policy, programs, and needs.
Procedural and timeline notes
- Introduced: April 30, 2025
- Referred to: House Municipal Government & Housing
- Scheduling: Hearing/consideration set for May 6, 2025; committee action noted as “held for further study” on May 6, 2025
- Additional actions listed include later reference to referral to another committee (Education and Workforce) in November 2025, reflecting potential continued consideration or re-referral.
Background context
- The commission originated in Resolution No. 140 (2021) to study the Low and Moderate Income Housing Act; it has been repeatedly amended to adjust scope and timing. HR 6285 continues the commission’s work with a broadened membership and extended timeline.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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