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68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

SR 103 establishes a working group to enhance rental housing supply and improve landlord-tenant interactions, benefiting landlords, tenants, and housing advocates.

Read in full – ADOPTED – voice voteFloor Sponsor – OkuniewiczTitle apvd – Filed in Office of Secretary of Senate

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Bill Overview

Bill Number: SR 103
Title: Requesting the Judiciary to Convene a Working Group to Research Landlord-Tenant Issues Specific to Increasing the Supply of Rental Housing and Improving Landlord-Tenant Interactions
Status: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1)
Introduced: March 07, 2025
Classification: Resolution
Subject: Attorney General, Housing, Landlord-Tenant Code, Working Group

Purpose and Intent

The primary aim of SR 103 is to address ongoing challenges in the landlord-tenant relationship, particularly focusing on two key areas:
1. Increasing the Supply of Rental Housing: The resolution seeks to explore strategies that can enhance the availability of rental units in the housing market.
2. Improving Landlord-Tenant Interactions: It aims to foster better communication and understanding between landlords and tenants, which may lead to more harmonious living conditions and reduced conflicts.

Key Provisions

Establishment of a Working Group: The resolution requests the Judiciary to form a working group dedicated to researching landlord-tenant issues.

Research Focus: The working group will investigate methods to increase rental housing supply and propose improvements for landlord-tenant interactions.

Collaboration with Stakeholders: The working group is expected to engage with various stakeholders, including landlords, tenants, housing advocates, and legal experts, to gather diverse perspectives and insights.

Impact

Stakeholders Affected: The resolution will impact landlords, tenants, housing advocates, and policymakers. By addressing the issues at hand, it aims to create a more balanced and fair rental market.

Potential Outcomes: The findings and recommendations from the working group could lead to legislative changes or new policies aimed at improving the rental housing landscape.

Legislative Timeline

March 07, 2025: SR 103 was introduced.

March 12, 2025: The bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN).

March 28, 2025: The bill was added to the public hearing agenda.

April 01, 2025: The CPN committee recommended the measure be passed with amendments.

April 03, 2025: The report and resolution were adopted, as amended (SD 1).

Related Legislation

HR 153: A companion bill that may address similar issues.

SCR 123: Another related resolution that could complement the objectives of SR 103.

In summary, SR 103 represents a proactive approach to tackling landlord-tenant issues by establishing a working group that will focus on enhancing the rental housing market and improving interactions between landlords and tenants. The resolution's adoption signifies a commitment to addressing these critical housing challenges.

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