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HF 2312Renumbered as HF 2659 · February 20, 2026

Establishing an affordable housing task force

Sponsored by Rep. Brett Barker (R)

Topics:Business & economyCities & countiesTechnology & privacyHousing supply & costs

Same legislation: HF 2659

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Also covers HF 2659.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 2659 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2659 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill establishes an affordable housing task force to study state and local regulations that contribute to the cost of affordable housing and to examine the corresponding public benefit of such regulations relative to their impact on housing costs. The bill requires the task force to examine zoning and land use regulations, state and local building codes, permitting and approval processes, and state and local funding mechanisms affecting the development and availability of affordable housing.

Read the full explanation

The bill establishes the membership of the task force, which includes representatives from state agencies, housing developers, local government officials from cities and counties of varying population sizes, and members of the general assembly. The bill requires the task force to submit a written report to the general assembly and the governor by December 1, 2026, detailing the task force’s findings and recommendations, including any proposed statutory or administrative changes intended to reduce regulatory barriers to affordable housing while preserving public health and safety.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 16, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 17, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Lobbying

18 for · 1 against · 16 undecided · Who →

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

91st General Assembly

HF 2312RenumberedHF 2659Cleared committeefrom HF 2312

Earlier and later bills are matched by wording or an identical title; check the text to be sure it’s the same idea.