Republican lawmakers are combining House and Senate bills in an effort to prevent local governments from requiring the acceptance of federal housing assistance. As early as next week the Kentucky General Assembly could give final passage to legislation regarding payment for rental housing. The merged bill came out of committee on Wednesday. GOP Winchester Representative Ryan Dotson said it’s not a local control issue, but a property rights issue. Senate Bill Sponsor Steve West said local ordinances requiring consideration of housing vouchers can be counterproductive.
“So, the more mandates you put on people, the more government regulation and intrusion…once you start to delve into that ecosystem…you may have less low income housing rather than more low income housing,” said West.
