4. Laws pertaining to municipal moratoria on development permits, as allowed under Title 30-A, section 4356, to the extent those laws create barriers to the creation of affordable housing. In reviewing this issue, the committee shall consider and make recommendations on exempting affordable housing units from such moratoria and applying that exemption only to affordable housing located within a locally designated growth area identified in the municipality's comprehensive land use plan;

5. Laws pertaining to municipal rate of growth ordinances, as allowed under Title 30-A, section 4314, to the extent those laws create barriers to the creation of affordable housing units. In reviewing this issue, the committee shall consider and make recommendations on exempting affordable housing units from such laws pertaining to municipal rate of growth ordinances;

6. Barriers to the creation of affordable rental housing, including the unavailability of deposit assistance, in areas of the State where rental housing is unaffordable;

7. Barriers to the construction or availability of affordable housing for veterans, seniors, retirees, persons with disabilities and homeless persons; and

8. Other barriers to the construction or availability of affordable housing identified by the committee or by stakeholders; and be it further

Sec. 2. Consultation with stakeholders. Resolved: That the committee shall consult with stakeholders during this study and in the development of its recommendations. Those stakeholders include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development;

2. The Director of the Maine State Housing Authority;