CHAPTER 261

H.P. 1009 - L.D. 1445

An Act To Protect the Integrity of Maine State Housing

Authority Funds

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4722, sub-§1, ¶X, as amended by PL 2003, c. 704, §5, is further amended to read:

X. Advise the Governor and other officials of State Government on matters relating to energy conservation; and

Sec. 2. 30-A MRSA §4722, sub-§1, ¶Y, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 704, §6, is amended to read:

Y. Expand access to housing for young professionals and young families. The Maine State Housing Authority shall develop recommendations to create or modify programs with the goal of expanding access to housing for young professionals and young families. The Maine State Housing Authority shall specifically consider strategies to assist renters and first-time home buyers who are under 35 years of age and explore options for linking assistance levels to student loan obligations. The Maine State Housing Authority shall collaborate with the Maine Community College System, vocational high schools and community action programs to encourage the development of affordable housing in high-cost housing areas of the State.

(1) The Maine State Housing Authority shall report its findings and recommendations regarding expanded access to housing for young professionals and young families to the Future for Youth in Maine State Work Action Tactics Team established in Title 5, section 13161 and