1.1.................... moves to amend H.F. No. 3591, the second engrossment, as follows:
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1.7Renumber the subdivisions in sequence
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1.10Page 24, line 28, delete ". The tenant shall recover from"
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1.17Page 28, line 6, reinstate the stricken language and delete the new language
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2.10    "Sec. 40. PUBLIC POLICY; HOUSING PROVIDERS.
2.11The state of Minnesota recognizes:
2.12(1) the impact of regulations on housing providers. Minnesota's regulatory demands and
2.13compliance obligations are placing a heavy financial burden on housing providers. While
2.14these regulations are designed to ensure safety and quality standards, they often lead to
2.15inflated construction costs, operational expenses, and administrative challenges. The
2.16cumulative result is a significant increase in housing costs, which are ultimately transferred
2.17to tenants through higher rents;
2.18(2) the disproportionate burden of regulations on small-scale housing providers. The
2.19legislature acknowledges that small-scale housing providers, including individual housing
2.20providers and community-based organizations, bear a disproportionate burden of regulatory
2.21compliance costs. These providers often lack the resources and economies of scale to absorb
2.22the financial impact of regulations, leading to increased operating expenses and, consequently,
2.23higher rental prices;
2.24(3) the broader economic implications of burdensome regulations and excessive fees
2.25and fines on housing providers. Excessive costs hinder the development of new housing
2.26units and deter investment in improving existing properties. This housing supply stagnation
2.27exacerbates affordability challenges and stifles economic growth and innovation in the
2.28housing sector; and
2.29(4) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on housing providers. The legislature
2.30acknowledges the unprecedented challenges faced by housing providers in Minnesota during
2.31the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures such as eviction moratoriums and rent freezes placed
3.1additional strains on housing providers, particularly small-scale providers. These measures
3.2disrupted rental income streams, strained financial resources, and hindered the ability of
3.3housing providers to meet their operational expenses and mortgage obligations. As a result,
3.4many housing providers have faced financial instability, foreclosure risks, and the inability
3.5to maintain or improve their properties, further exacerbating the affordability crisis and
3.6compromising housing quality for tenants. The legislature recognizes the need to address
3.7the unique challenges faced by housing providers."
3.8Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
3.9Amend the title accordingly