HA 1 to HS 2 for HB 70

This Amendment makes the following changes to HS 2 to HB 70: (1) Removes the requirement that landlords request lead-abatement or remediation work at least 4 months prior to the certification deadline in order to obtain a deferment. (2) Requires the Department to provide 30 days advance notice to a landlord that misses a certification deadline prior to an assessment of a civil penalty. Provides the landlord with the opportunity to fix the violation or request a deferment prior to the assessment of a civil penalty. (3) Clarifies that the feasibility review committee be composed of one small property owner (or a representative of a small property owner), and a large property owner (or a representative of a large property owner). (4) Clarifies that one member of the feasibility review committee must be a member of the House of Representatives and one member must be a member of the Senate. (5) Adds additional questions that must be answered in the formal report issued by the feasibility review committee.