Housing 2022/23 Curriculum Kit

Adán Espino introduces himself, his role as a lobbyist and the focus of this series of videos: To guide the class through the legislative process, focused on the issue of housing.

Here are some topics in this video:
- Who participates in the legislative process and why your voice matters.
- The collaborative nature of government and the role of a lobbyist
- Coalitions and associations are a great way for people to advocate collectively.
- Explains just what lobbyists do and how they do it.
- Brief introduction on issue of affordable housing - a very broad and faceted subject.

Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) - What is the Legislature? (2 min)

Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) is your straightforward guide through the often confounding legislative process.

The Legislature is made up of people. Regular people.
We have a part-time legislature:
Odd years are the long session (105 days)
Even years is the short session (60 days)
The two sessions combined make up a Biennium
When the session is over they return to their regular jobs.

Watch the entire Civics 101 in 120 Seconds (ish) PLAYLIST HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL75F8E2rv4SDcy6Oz3plxQCqpfNUb2HGf

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This quick overview of the Legislative website will show you the many key actions at your disposal.

Rep. Bateman talks in depth about the nature of opposition to HB 1782 and the potential for better strategy when addressing this issue in future legislative sessions.
- She reviews the scope of the home shortage issue and the region's long history of demand outpacing supply.
- She discusses the need to build the coalition and understanding to bring the bill up again next year.
- She mentions climate change and multimodal transportation being linked to housing density.
- Mentions the generational gap of understanding between the older folks in power and what younger people are facing with impossible housing costs.
- Points out that even if this bill had passed, there’s still a multiple year lag before you start to see the benefits of such a policy change.

Rep. Barkis {R}. discusses the lack of housing supply as a major issue. He explains his view of why HB 1782, of which he was a co-sponsor, died before getting debated on the Floor. He then discusses some other Housing bills that are still in play, but ultimately expresses his discontent in not seeing the issue of housing addressed in a meaningful way this session.
Opens with a little context regarding his efforts and discussions with communities regarding ‘housing elements’ and identifying growth needs and policy.
Points out that 1782 was the ‘vehicle’ this year for addressing the shortage challenge.
Lays out the ‘Stakeholder’ divide. Explains the pushback for the bill and mentions the amendments along the way. Re-caps that it didn’t make it to floor for a vote - references the 9.5 hour bill. Just not enough votes in the majority caucus,
Where has the focus shifted for remainder of the session for housing?
Budget
Points out other bills that are out there
A few might make it across the finish line.
We are just not getting to the issue, we have to break down these political divides. We have not moved the needle.