Committees · 2021 Regular Session
Housing Committee
Members
As the committee stood at the end of the term. Each name leads to the member's page.
Rick LopesChair
Democrat · 6th District
Brandon L. McGee Jr.Chair
Democrat · 5th District
Saud AnwarVice-chair
Democrat · 3rd District
Frank SmithVice Chair
Democrat · 118th District
Paul CicarellaRanking Member
Republican · 34th District
Joe PollettaRanking Member
Republican · 68th District
Democrat · 72nd District
Democrat · 41st District
Republican · 71st District
Democrat · 3rd District
Democrat · 49th District
Democrat · 24th District
Democrat · 25th District
Democrat · 10th District
Republican · 99th District
Bills
Bills sent to the committee in the 2021 Regular Session.
Bills sent60
2% of the bills sent to joint committees
Reported out47%
28 of 60; 1 moved on without a report, 31 stopped in committee
Time in committee27 days
most between 14 and 43 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session over its whole term.
202640 bills
reported 70% · typically 12 days, most 12–19 · 0 amendments · 19 members
2025202 bills
reported 20% · typically 14 days, most 14–21 · 0 amendments · 20 members
202438 bills
reported 61% · typically 14 days, most 8–14 · 0 amendments · 16 members
2023127 bills
reported 20% · typically 20 days, most 14–28 · 0 amendments · 16 members
202236 bills
reported 64% · typically 14 days, most 12–15 · 0 amendments · 15 members
202160 bills
reported 47% · typically 27 days, most 14–43 · 0 amendments · 15 members
202038 bills
reported 63% · typically 19 days, most 19–21 · 0 amendments · 14 members
201977 bills
reported 22% · typically 31 days, most 8–41 · 0 amendments · 13 members
201814 bills
reported 79% · typically 20 days, most 13–20 · 0 amendments · 14 members
201767 bills
reported 25% · typically 41 days, most 20–42 · 0 amendments · 14 members
201631 bills
reported 71% · typically 19 days, most 13–19 · 0 amendments · 13 members
2015101 bills
reported 29% · typically 30 days, most 10–48 · 0 amendments · 13 members
201418 bills
reported 89% · typically 14 days, most 7–21 · 0 amendments · 12 members
201372 bills
reported 19% · typically 25 days, most 19–35 · 0 amendments · 12 members
20129 bills
reported 67% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 11 members
201159 bills
reported 29% · typically 14 days, most 8–14 · 0 amendments · 11 members
201013 bills
reported 85% · typically 14 days · 0 amendments · 11 members
200953 bills
reported 36% · typically 42 days, most 32–57 · 0 amendments · 11 members
200836 bills
reported 53% · typically 13 days, most 13–19 · 0 amendments · 10 members
200787 bills
reported 38% · typically 47 days, most 43–49 · 0 amendments · 10 members
200622 bills
reported 45% · typically 8 days, most 7–13 · 0 amendments · 11 members
200576 bills
reported 37% · typically 36 days, most 36–44 · 0 amendments · 11 members
200435 bills
reported 60% · typically 22 days, most 14–22 · 0 amendments · 13 members
200356 bills
reported 23% · typically 28 days, most 19–47 · 0 amendments · 13 members
200248 bills
reported 17% · too few to say · 0 amendments · 12 members
200184 bills
reported 31% · typically 30 days, most 28–50 · 0 amendments · 12 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2021 Regular Session, newest first.
60 bills
House Bill 6494 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AFFORDABILITY INCENTIVE ZONES AND BONDS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY.
Sent April 26, 2021 · Reported out after 3 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6521 · AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO ZONING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND PROHIBITING LIST-BACK AGREEMENTS.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 6528 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEALING OF EVICTION RECORDS.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6529 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AUTHORITIES.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 6530 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6531 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN EVICTION PROCEEDINGS, THE VALIDITY OF INLAND WETLANDS PERMITS IN RELATION TO CERTAIN OTHER LAND USE APPROVALS, AND EXTENDING THE TIME OF EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN LAND USE PERMITS.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
House Bill 6532 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING STATE FUNDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND HOUSING.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Reported out after 12 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6533 · AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF METHODS TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Reported out after 14 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 944 · AN ACT CONCERNING STORAGE OF A TENANT'S POSSESSIONS AND USE AND OCCUPANCY PAYMENTS.
Sent February 25, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 935 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING.
Sent February 24, 2021 · Reported out after 13 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 874 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE PERMITTING AND SAFETY OF RENTAL UNITS.
Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 875 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE RISK OF HOMELESSNESS FOR THOSE RELEASED FROM THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
Sent February 11, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 15 days
Senate Bill 876 · AN ACT CONCERNING BONDS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY.
Sent February 11, 2021 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 877 · AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPARENCY OF RENTAL RATES FOR TENANTS RECEIVING RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Sent February 11, 2021 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 880 · AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES TO MUNICIPALITIES FOR HOUSING AUTHORITIES.
Sent February 11, 2021 · Reported out after 26 days · did not pass the Senate
House Bill 6430 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AUTHORITY JURISDICTION.
Sent February 10, 2021 · Reported out after 29 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6431 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUSTICE-IMPACTED PERSONS.
Sent February 10, 2021 · Reported out after 29 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6432 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AUTHORITY APPLICATION PROCEDURES.
Sent February 10, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 6 days
House Bill 6433 · AN ACT CONCERNING WALK-THROUGHS OF RENTAL PROPERTY PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY AND LATE RENTAL PAYMENTS.
Sent February 10, 2021 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 6436 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OPEN CHOICE VOUCHERS PILOT PROGRAM.
Sent February 10, 2021 · Reported out after 27 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and became law
40 more
House Bill 6437 · AN ACT REQUIRING LANDLORDS TO NOTIFY TENANTS OF FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS.
Sent February 10, 2021 · Reported out after 27 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5833 · AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF SATELLITE DISHES FROM RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS.
Sent February 9, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 6408 · AN ACT REQUIRING HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS TO PROSPECTIVE TENANTS.
Sent February 9, 2021 · Reported out after 30 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5942 · AN ACT IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE INITIATION OF CERTAIN FORECLOSURE ACTIONS.
Sent February 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
House Bill 5904 · AN ACT REINSTITUTING THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
Sent February 4, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 1 day
Senate Bill 804 · AN ACT CONCERNING INCLUSION IN CERTAIN COMMUNITIES, ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Sent February 1, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 35 days
House Bill 6239 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING FUNDING ALLOCATION AND SEGREGATION.
Sent January 29, 2021 · Reported out after 41 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 6240 · AN ACT CONCERNING PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTIES.
Sent January 29, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 27 days
House Bill 5910 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FUND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS TO ADDRESS PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY A NATURAL DISASTER.
Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 12 days
House Bill 5911 · AN ACT CONCERNING STATE FUNDING AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING.
Sent January 28, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 19 days
House Bill 5679 · AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR CERTAIN FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Reported out after 43 days · then passed the House of Representatives, and not the Senate
House Bill 5680 · AN ACT CONCERNING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5681 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITY REIMBURSEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Reported out after 43 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
House Bill 5682 · AN ACT CONCERNING MUNICIPAL ZONING REGULATIONS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5683 · AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 5684 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING VOUCHERS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN A SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5685 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENT CONTROL.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
House Bill 5686 · AN ACT CONCERNING COVID-19 RELATED PROTECTIONS FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 20 days
Senate Bill 482 · AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY DEPOSITS.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 483 · AN ACT ALLOWING TENANTS TO MAKE ADVANCE RENTAL PAYMENTS.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 484 · AN ACT CONCERNING STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF EVICTED TENANTS.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 485 · AN ACT CONCERNING LANDLORD CONSIDERATION OF PROSPECTIVE TENANTS.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 486 · AN ACT CONCERNING COSTS OF STORING TENANTS' PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 487 · AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AUTHORITY JURISDICTION.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 488 · AN ACT RESTORING THE PRIOR PROVISIONS OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STATUTE.
Sent January 27, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 354 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS.
Sent January 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 28 days
Senate Bill 355 · AN ACT CONCERNING A LANDLORD'S ABILITY TO CONSIDER THE CRIMINAL RECORD OF PROSPECTIVE TENANTS.
Sent January 26, 2021 · Reported out after 42 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 356 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFIT GRANT PROGRAM FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Sent January 26, 2021 · Reported out after 42 days · then passed the Senate, and became law
Senate Bill 393 · AN ACT REQUIRING A STUDY OF METHODS TO ALLEVIATE HIGH ROOM TEMPERATURES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.
Sent January 26, 2021 · Reported out after 44 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 394 · AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF HOUSING OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.
Sent January 26, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
House Bill 5337 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM TO ASSIST LANDLORDS.
Sent January 22, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 194 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RIGHT TO HOUSING.
Sent January 22, 2021 · Reported out after 46 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives
House Bill 5110 · AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR HOUSING RESOURCES FOR THE HOMELESS AND TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Moved on without a report after 16 days · did not pass the House of Representatives
Senate Bill 85 · AN ACT EXPANDING THE EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 86 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE SYSTEM TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES FOR THE HOMELESS AND TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 87 · AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN PROTECTIONS FOR GROUP AND FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Reported out after 58 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 88 · AN ACT CONCERNING RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Sent January 12, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Senate Bill 48 · AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Sent January 8, 2021 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 49 · AN ACT INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE.
Sent January 8, 2021 · Reported out after 62 days · did not pass the Senate
Senate Bill 50 · AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE HEALTHY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Sent January 8, 2021 · Stopped in committee after 0 days