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House Housing Committee votes to interim study bill on rental-payment credit reporting
Summary
The House Housing Committee voted unanimously to interim study HB 65, a bill about reporting on-time rent payments to credit bureaus. Lawmakers said the idea could help renters build credit but that implementation questions remain.
The House Housing Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to interim study HB 65, a bill that would encourage or require reporting of on-time rental payments to credit reporting agencies.
Committee Chair Chairman Alexander called the motion and Representative Paige moved to “interim study this bill.” Representative Halland seconded the motion, which carried 16-0 and was placed on the committee’s consent calendar.
Committee members said the concept has merit but that the mechanics need more work. “When this bill came up previously, we all felt that this idea of reporting of on time rental payments to help folks build their credit was a positive step to take,” a committee member said during discussion, adding there may be alternatives to requiring landlord participation.
The motion to interim study does not advance policy; it directs further review and discussion before any formal recommendation. The committee placed HB 65 on the consent calendar following the roll call vote.
The committee conducted a standard roll call; the motion carried 16-0. No implementation details or fiscal impacts were specified during the work session.
