Housing authorities; notice of intent to demolish or liquidate housing projects.
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HB 921 — Housing authorities; notice of intent to demolish or liquidate housing projects.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 397 (effective 1/1/21)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Housing; housing authorities; notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of housing projects. Requires that any housing authority required to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of a housing project must also serve a notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of such housing project, containing specified information, at least 12 months prior to any application submission date to (i) the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, (ii) any agency that would be responsible for administering tenant-based rental assistance to persons who would otherwise be displaced from the housing project, and (iii) each tenant residing in the housing project. The bill requires the authority to also provide such notice to any prospective tenant who is offered a rental agreement subsequent to the initial notice. During the 12-month period subsequent to the initial notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or dispose of the housing project, the housing authority is prohibited from (a) increasing rent for any tenant above the amount authorized by any federal assistance program applicable to the housing project; (b) changing the terms of the rental agreement for any tenant, except as permitted under the existing rental agreement; or (c) evicting a tenant or demanding possession of any dwelling unit in the housing project, except for a lease violation or violation of law that threatens the health and safety of the building residents. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021. This bill is identical to SB 708.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 6 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 921 adds references to previous legislative sessions, which helps provide context for the housing regulations being discussed. Additionally, it specifies instructions regarding how tenants can obtain information about the application process and timeline for housing projects. These changes are important because they enhance transparency and ensure tenants are informed about potential impacts on their housing situation.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 397 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 36-7.2, relating to housing;
[H 921] Approved March 23, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0397) View text Current html March 23, 2020
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB921ER) View text html February 28, 2020
- Committee Substitute Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB921H1 html February 06, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (HB921) View text html January 07, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 397 (effective 1/1/21)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Impact statement from DPB (HB921ER)
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (32-Y 0-N)
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Reported from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 0-N 1-A)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB921H1)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (58-Y 42-N)
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Read third time and passed House (58-Y 42-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB921H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 20105672D-H1
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Read second time
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Read first time
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Committee substitute printed 20105672D-H1
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Reported from General Laws with substitute (14-Y 7-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N)
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House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (HB921)
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Assigned GL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102248D
Sponsors
- Betsy B. Carr · Cosponsor
- Michael J. Jones · Primary
- Lashrecse D. Aird · Cosponsor
- Jeffrey M. Bourne · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 144 not signed on · 42 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (144)
144 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 144 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 32 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 32 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barker, George L. | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Not Voting |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 57 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 42% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 22% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Not Voting |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 32% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer, Emily M. | — | Yea |
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Aird, Lashrecse D. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Cole, Mark L. | — | Nay |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Nay |
| Hurst, Chris L. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Nay |
| James W. Morefield | — | Nay |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Nay |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Nay |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Not Voting |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Nay |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 921 do?
- Housing; housing authorities; notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of housing projects. Requires that any housing authority required to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of a housing project must also serve a notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or otherwise dispose of such housing project, containing specified information, at least 12 months prior to any application submission date to (i) the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, (ii) any agency that would be responsible for administering tenant-based rental assistance to persons who would otherwise be displaced from the housing project, and (iii) each tenant residing in the housing project. The bill requires the authority to also provide such notice to any prospective tenant who is offered a rental agreement subsequent to the initial notice. During the 12-month period subsequent to the initial notice of intent to demolish, liquidate, or dispose of the housing project, the housing authority is prohibited from (a) increasing rent for any tenant above the amount authorized by any federal assistance program applicable to the housing project; (b) changing the terms of the rental agreement for any tenant, except as permitted under the existing rental agreement; or (c) evicting a tenant or demanding possession of any dwelling unit in the housing project, except for a lease violation or violation of law that threatens the health and safety of the building residents. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021. This bill is identical to SB 708.
- Who sponsors HB 921?
- HB 921 is sponsored by Betsy B. Carr, Michael J. Jones, Aird, Lashrecse D., and Bourne, Jeffrey M..
- What is the current status of HB 921?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2020. Enacted.
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