Oklahoma Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt Introduces Bills to Address State Housing Crisis

Senate Democratic Leader Julia Kirt has introduced several bills to tackle Oklahoma's housing crisis. SB275 aims to establish a Workforce Housing Commission to enhance housing strategies, while SB938 seeks funding for local housing solutions. Kirt highlighted the urgent need for affordable housing, noting a shortage of over 77,000 rental units for low-income workers. The proposals focus on creating smaller, affordable homes and emphasize collaboration between state and local leaders to improve housing accessibility for all Oklahomans.