Environment
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
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HB 4036: Relating to affordable housing; and declaring an emergency.
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HB 4036 status: Introduced — Chapter 107, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026 (updated Apr 13, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
69OUT OF 100
Score:69/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Establishes the Housing Opportunity, Longevity and Durability Fund to deposit Article XI-Q bonds to be used by the Housing and Community Services Department to preserve affordable housing at risk of loss. [ Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue $100 million in bonds for the fund for the 2025-2027 biennium. ] Requires the department to, with input from stakeholders, report to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly relating to housing on or before December 1, 2026, on legal and policy barriers to affordable housing production. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Provides $100 million for affordable housing preservation
- Utilizes bonding to stabilize housing assets
- Supports employment in construction/maintenance sectors
Risks
- Increases long-term state debt service obligations
- Inflationary pressure on local housing labor/materials
- Potential crowding out of private capital for housing
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Prevents displacement of at-risk low-income tenants
- Supports long-term housing stability for communities
- Identifies systemic barriers to housing production
Risks
- Limited in scope regarding total housing crisis
- Uneven impact across different geographic regions
- High reliance on state agency administrative efficacy
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Mandatory report to interim housing committees
- Required stakeholder input for policy evaluation
- Increased oversight of fund disbursement
Risks
- Reporting mandates do not guarantee legislative action
- Risk of agency-led findings being overly narrow
- Potential for public interest exclusion in stakeholder selection
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Mitigates health risks associated with housing instability
- Ensures continued access to stable, safe shelter
- Reduces social stress linked to tenant displacement
Risks
- Does not resolve immediate emergency housing shortages
- Maintenance quality depends on individual property management
- Potential for housing degradation before funding arrives
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