North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1071 — Allow Durham County to Provide Employee Housing.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 1071 clarify that the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Durham County can provide and maintain affordable housing specifically for school employees, with a minimum of 75% of these units reserved for teachers. An important addition to the bill is that it reaffirms that any housing built under this act must still comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations. These updates ensure that the affordable housing initiative supports teachers while meeting safety standards, which is essential for providing a secure living environment.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1071 Short Title:
1071 May 25, 2022 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40718-NG-105 Short Title:
Representative Alston.
Representatives Alston, Morey, Hawkins, and Reives (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DURHAM COUNTY TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR TEACHERS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DURHAM COUNTY.
Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 27, 2022 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION AND DURHAM COUNTY TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR TEACHERS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DURHAM COUNTY.
115C-518, and Article 12 of Chapter160AoftheGeneralStatutes,oranyotherprovisionoflaw,andsubjecttotherestrictions set out in this act, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Durham County may enter into a partnership, joint venture, land trust, or similar arrangement with each other to construct, provide, and maintain affordable housing on property now owned by the Durham Public Schools Board of Education or by Durham County.
115C-518, and Article 12 of Chapter160AoftheGeneralStatutes,oranyotherprovisionoflaw,andsubjecttotherestrictions set out in this act, the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Durham Countymayenter into a partnership, joint venture, land trust, or similar arrangement with each other to construct, provide, and maintain affordable housing on propertynow owned by the Durham Public Schools Board of Education or by Durham County.
115C-518, and Article 12 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, or any other provision of law, the Durham Public Schools BoardofEducation, Durham County, orthepartnership, joint venture, land trust,orsimilarentity referenced above may, pursuant to this act, enter into residential housing unit lease agreements for housing units owned by the board or the county.
115C-518, and Article 12 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes, or any other provision of law, the Durham Public Schools Board ofEducation, Durham County,or thepartnership, joint venture, land trust, orsimilarentity referenced above may, pursuant to this act, enter into residential housing unit lease agreements for housing units owned by the board or the county.
The board, the county, or the partnership, joint venture, land trust, or similar entity referenced above shall restrict the rental of such units exclusively to Durham Public Schools teachers, sworn law enforcement officers, or other first responders employed by local government entities in Durham County, and other Durham Public Schools employees.
The board, the county, or the partnership, joint venture, land trust, or similar entity referenced above shall restrict the rental of such units exclusively to Durham Public Schools teachers, sworn law enforcement officers, or other first responders employed by local government entities in Durham County, and other Durham Public *H1071-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 Schools employees.
Of housing constructed, provided, or maintained pursuant to this act, at least *DRH40718-NG-105* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 seventy-five percent (75%) of housing units shall be reserved for use by Durham Public Schools teachers.
Of housing constructed, provided, or maintained pursuant to this act, at least seventy-five percent (75%) of housing units shall be reserved for use by Durham Public Schools teachers.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1071?
HB 1071 is sponsored by K. Smith, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Autry, Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Gailliard, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), and Meyer.
What is the current status of HB 1071?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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