TITLE I
THE STATE AND ITS GOVERNMENT

Chapter 4-H
STATE COUNCIL ON HOUSING STABILITY

Section 4-H:1

    4-H:1 State Council on Housing Stability Established. – There is hereby established the state council on housing stability for the purpose of implementing the plan to create housing stability for all citizens of the state of New Hampshire.

Source. 2022, 251:2, eff. June 24, 2022.

Section 4-H:2

    4-H:2 Membership. –
I. The initial members of the state council on housing stability shall be those appointed by Executive Order 2020-22. Any subsequent vacancy shall be filled by the appointing entity. The council shall be comprised of the following members:
(a) Two individuals, one of whom shall be a young adult, who have current and/or recent lived experience with housing instability, appointed by the governor.
(b) Commissioners or executive directors, or their designees, of the following agencies:
(1) Department of health and human services.
(2) Department of education.
(3) Department of safety.
(4) Department of transportation.
(5) Department of business and economic affairs.
(6) Department of corrections.
(7) Department of employment security.
(8) Department of military affairs and veterans services.
(9) New Hampshire housing finance authority.
(10) Community development finance authority.
(c) The bureau chief of the bureau of housing supports, department of health and human services.
(d) The director of the division of behavioral health services, or designee, department of health and human services.
(e) The director of the division for children, youth and families, or designee, department of health and human services.
(f) One representative of each of New Hampshire's Continuum of Care, appointed by each continuum.
(g) A representative of the New Hampshire Municipal Association, appointed by the association.
(h) A representative of a local educational agency, appointed by the governor.
(i) A landlord, appointed by the governor.
(j) A real estate developer, appointed by the governor.
(k) Two representatives of local providers of housing services, appointed by the governor.
(l) A representative of Housing Action New Hampshire, appointed by the association.
(m) A representative of a county economic development council, appointed by the council.
(n) A representative of a regional planning council, appointed by the council.
(o) A representative of the Community Behavioral Health Association, appointed by the association.
(p) A representative of the faith based community, appointed by the governor.
(q) A representative of a member agency of the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, appointed by the coalition.
(r) Two representatives of the philanthropic community with expertise in housing instability, appointed by the governor.
(s) A representative of the business community with an interest in affordable housing, appointed by the governor.
(t) Three legislators, one appointed by the governor, one appointed by the senate president, and one appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(u) Three mayors, or their designees, representing different regions of New Hampshire, appointed by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.
(v) A representative from a law enforcement agency, appointed by the New Hampshire Chiefs of Police Association.
(w) A representative from NAMI New Hampshire, appointed by the alliance.
II. The council is authorized to perform its work virtually. If a physical meeting is necessary, legislative members of the council shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the council. The council may form subcommittees as necessary in the course of its work.

Source. 2022, 251:2, eff. June 24, 2022.

Section 4-H:3

    4-H:3 Duties; Quorum; Authority to Accept Grants. –
I. The state council on housing stability shall monitor and update the plan which makes recommendations to address and/or undertake the following:
(a) Necessary measures to strengthen New Hampshire's housing market and to create housing stability for all citizens.
(b) Conduct an affordable housing needs assessment in each county to determine the housing deficit.
(c) The barriers to affordable housing and what can be done to remove such barriers.
(d) The necessary system of care to support individuals and families to obtain and maintain stable housing.
(e) Integrate and coordinate a housing stability governance structure across state government and connect to local communities by conducting ongoing needs assessment and strategic planning.
(f) Enhance the interoperability of data systems within and across government agencies to inform and monitor program and service access, equity, and quality.
(g) Have housing options available throughout citizens' lifespans, based on the needs and desire people have at different times of their life.
(h) Develop a comprehensive state plan on homelessness.
II. The state council on housing stability shall be jointly facilitated by the department of health and human services, the department of business and economic affairs, and the New Hampshire community development finance authority. The first meeting of the council shall be called by the legislative member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives pursuant to RSA 4-H:2, I(t) within 45 days of the effective date of this section.
III. A majority of the appointed council members shall constitute a quorum. All official actions of the council shall require a majority vote of those present and voting.
IV. The council may accept grants and other assistance to support its work, contingent upon the approval of the governor and executive council. Such items may be brought forward by any state agency that is represented on the council.

Source. 2022, 251:2, eff. June 24, 2022.

Section 4-H:4

    4-H:4 Reporting Requirement. – On or before November 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the council shall provide an a report of its activities and the status of the plan to create housing stability for all citizens of the state to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library.

Source. 2022, 251:2, eff. June 24, 2022.