Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 2189 — Housing; creating the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission; Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency; reports; affordable housing; effective date.

Last action — Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

104 added · 100 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 2189, new definitions for "extremely low-income household" and "very low-income household" were included, specifying the income limits for each category based on the area median income. This change is important because it clarifies which households are eligible for specific housing assistance programs, ensuring that support is targeted at those who need it most. The addition helps create a clearer framework for housing policies and programs within the state.

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STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) HOUSE BILL 2189 By:
STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
Blancett 5 AS INTRODUCED An Act relating to housing;
2189 By:
Blancett 6 8 POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION An Act relating to housing;
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“Extremely low-income household” means a household that has an income not in excess of thirty percent (30%) of the area median Req.
10257 Page 1 income, adjusted for the size of the household, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
12928 Page 1 1.
“Extremely low-income household” means a household that has an income not in excess of thirty percent (30%) of the area median income, adjusted for the size of the household, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development;
“Middle-income household” means a household that has an income of more than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the area median income but no more than one hundred sixty percent (160%) of the area median income, adjusted for the size of the household, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“Middle-income household” means a household that has an income of more than one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the area median income but no more than one hundred sixty percent (160%) of the area median income, adjusted for the size of the household, as Req.
Req.
10257 Page 2 SECTION 2.
12928 Page 2 determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
SECTION 2.
There is hereby created until December 30, 2034, the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission.
There is hereby created until November 1, 2028, the Oklahoma Workforce Housing Commission.
10257 Page 3 transitioning out of foster care, in obtaining affordable housing, and e.
12928 Page 3 transitioning out of foster care, in obtaining affordable housing, and e.
10257 Page 4 b.
12928 Page 4 b.
For the initial appointments of members to the Commission, each appointment shall be for a two-year term.
Thereafter, the terms of the Commission shall be for three (3) years.
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10257 Page 5 C.
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12928 Page 5 C.
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The Commission shall submit a comprehensive annual report to the Oklahoma Legislature, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, and all legislative members of the Commission beginning December 1, 2026.
10257 Page 6 3.
12928 Page 6 3.
10257 Page 7 B.
12928 Page 7 B.
8 60-1-10257 TKR 01/15/25 Req.
8 60-1-12928 TKR 02/25/25 Req.
10257 Page 8
12928 Page 8
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Amendments

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Action History

  1. Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Business

  2. Referred to Business

  3. Referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight

  4. Withdrawn from Rules Committee

  5. Second Reading referred to Rules

  6. Authored by Representative Blancett

  7. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2189?
HB 2189 is sponsored by Meloyde Blancett (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2189?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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