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This bill updates and clarifies the definitions within the Oklahoma Housing Authorities Act by making several key modifications. The bill revises terminology throughout the statute, replacing references to "this act" with "the Oklahoma Housing Authorities Act" and updating agency names like changing "Public Housing Administration" to "United States Department of Housing and Urban Development". The bill expands the definition of an authority's "area of operation" to allow housing authorities of cities and counties to undertake construction or rehabilitation projects anywhere in the state, provided they consult with relevant local authorities. It also provides more detailed and precise definitions for terms such as "housing project", "persons of low income", and "slum", ensuring that these terms reflect current housing policy and urban development standards. The definitions now include more comprehensive descriptions of housing-related activities, clarify income guidelines for low-income housing, and broaden the scope of what constitutes a housing project to include planning, acquisition, demolition, construction, and related activities. Additionally, the bill maintains the original law's intent while modernizing its language and expanding the potential reach of housing authorities in addressing community housing needs.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb333&Session=2600