On page 1, line 1, of the Introduced bill, delete " an affordable housing impact statement" and insert " a housing cost impact statement"
On page 1, line 6, of the Introduced bill, delete "An agency shall, when submitting any proposed rule that will have a direct impact on the cost of single-family or multi-family housing, prepare an affordable housing impact statement that includes:
(1) An explanation, in plain, easy-to-read language, regarding the effect of the rule on the cost of housing, the basis for the enactment, and the reason that the rule is necessary;
(2) The type of housing that will be subject to the rule;
(3) (a) The projected reporting and recordkeeping for compliance with the rule; and
(b) The professional skills necessary to prepare the report or record;
(4) A cost estimate, per housing unit, of compliance with the rule; and
(5) A description of any less intrusive or less costly alternative for achieving the purpose of the rule.
In preparing the affordable housing impact statement, an agency is required to use only readily available information and existing resources." and insert " Before an agency may promulgate any rule prescribing new standards or requirements for building or remodeling a residential structure that is based on a model code developed by a national or international organization of trade professionals, including standards for electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems, energy conservation, or fire prevention, the agency shall prepare a housing cost impact statement setting forth the need for each new standard or requirement and the estimated cost, per dwelling unit, of compliance. To determine the estimated cost of compliance, the agency shall obtain from three licensed contractors, or other applicable building trades professionals operating in this state an estimate of the total cost to consumer of all materials, labor and taxes necessary to comply with the proposed new standard or requirement. The agency shall use the average of these estimates in preparing the impact statement. For purposes of this section, residential structure, means any one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, or townhouse not more than three stories above grade."
On page 2, line 9, of the Introduced bill, delete "impact statement on affordable housing " and insert "housing cost impact statement "
On page 2, line 17, of the Introduced bill, delete "impact statement on affordable housing " and insert "housing cost impact statement "
On page 2, line 23, of the Introduced bill, delete "impact statement on affordable housing" and insert " housing cost impact statement "
On page 3, line 16, of the Introduced bill, delete " impact statement on affordable housing" and insert " housing cost impact statement"