Senate Bill No. 336 mandates the Department of Housing to conduct a comprehensive study of the state's housing policies. This study will evaluate each housing program, the specific policy issues they were intended to address, and their overall effectiveness. The Commissioner of Housing is required to report the findings of this study to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly responsible for housing matters by January 1, 2027. The bill is effective upon passage and introduces a new section to the existing law.
The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the Department of Housing possesses the necessary expertise and resources to fulfill the study's requirements. The legislative process for this bill has seen support from the Housing Committee, which reported it favorably with a vote of 13 in favor and 5 against. The title of the bill has been updated to reflect its focus on housing policy.