House Resolution No. by Representative Jordan establishes the Task Force on the Dream Starter Program, aimed at studying the development and implementation of a unified statewide homeownership assistance program in Louisiana. The resolution highlights the importance of homeownership as a means for families to build wealth and the historical barriers faced by African American and minority communities in accessing homeownership due to discriminatory practices. The task force will evaluate various aspects of the proposed program, including its structure, funding strategies, eligibility criteria, and performance measurement, with the goal of creating a cohesive and scalable initiative that addresses the racial and economic disparities in homeownership.

The task force will consist of members from various state agencies and organizations, including the Louisiana Housing Corporation, the Department of the Treasury, and the Louisiana Bankers Association, among others. It is tasked with submitting a report with recommendations for the program by February 1, 2027. The resolution emphasizes the need for a data-driven approach to ensure the program's effectiveness and accountability while allowing for flexibility to adapt to regional housing conditions. The task force will operate under the Open Meetings Law and will be staffed by the Louisiana Housing Corporation, with its first meeting scheduled no later than September 1, 2026.