Bill Amendment: VA HB1028 | 2024 | Regular Session

NOTE: For additional amemendments please see the Bill Drafting List

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Bill Title: Affordable housing; assisted living facilities.

Status: 2024-04-17 - House sustained Governor's veto [HB1028 Detail]

Download: Virginia-2024-HB1028-Governor_s_veto_explanation.html

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(HB1028)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

 

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto House Bill 1028, which allows certain localities to require new assisted living facilities to set aside affordable rental units. 

Requiring affordable housing unit set-asides as contemplated by this bill can discourage the supply of new housing and shift housing costs onto other residents. I agree with the patron that affordable housing for Virginia’s senior citizens is a priority, but housing is best made more affordable by encouraging development rather than mandating cost-raising regulations on Virginia’s builders. 

Accordingly, I veto this bill.