For anyone who has joined a recent FHBA Governmental Affairs call, the 2019 Legislative Session has the look and feel of one to be dominated by construction related issues. Nearly every candidate mentioned the need to enhance career and technical education opportunities. Workforce Several proposals enhancing the workforce training are pending, including one which requires …
Wow! What a night to be watching election results. With Ron DeSantis winning the race for Governor, a sweep of the Florida Cabinet with FHB PAC endorsed candidates, a solid conservative majority leading the Florida House, and, at best, the Democrats flipping one State Senate seat (more on that below), the political climate remains positive …
Home Builders Winning Advocacy Effort on Display Last Night Read More »
As members of the FHBA, we want to help you make an informed decision on election day. Click here to view FHB PAC’s supported candidates and FHBA’s position on two key amendments.
This past weekend, the FHBA Board of Directors voted to Oppose Amendment 1, and voted to Support Amendment 2. Both amendments impact the home building industry. AMENDMENT 1, INCREASED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION: Summary:Â Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed valuation of homestead property greater than …
FHBA Takes Positions on Two Key Constitutional Amendments Read More »
The Florida Home Builders Political Action Committee (FHB PAC) is pleased to announce its endorsements for state cabinet primary races. The FHB PAC seeks to ensure a favorable environment for the home building industry. Governor: Ron DeSantis Attorney General: Ashley Moody Agriculture Commissioner: Matt Caldwell Chief Financial Officer: Jimmy Patronis “This a once in a …
Florida Home Builders PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements in State Cabinet Races Read More »
It is that time of year, the beginning of summer break when members often ask what are the Governmental Affairs activities since the legislature in on its summer hiatus? Well, let me summarize this past week: Building Commission Activities: FHBA Director of Governmental Affairs, Doug Buck, and Code Consultant, Joe Belcher, began a two week …
Legislative Summer Hiatus Does Not Result in Rest for Governmental Affairs Read More »
With the exception of a few bills, the sun has set on the 2018 Legislative Session. Overall, the session was a success, moving several issues forward while thwarting bad ideas which threaten our industry. Below are the major bills that passed this past session, all but one have been acted upon by the Governor. In …
The Bottom Line: Governor Scott Signs FHBA Priorities Into Law Read More »
FHBA Legislative Updates – Preliminary Sine Die Report: As of Friday, March 9, the 2018 Legislative Session is adjourned after approving the final budget Sunday afternoon. This report is a preliminary of priorities, pending further review of all the bills and amendments adopted to bills that found their way to the Governor for consideration. FHBA …
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of February 26, 2018 As we head into this the last and final week of Session, priority legislative initiatives are postured well. All of our priority legislation has passed the House. Note, just because a bill has passed the House, has little controversy surrounding it does not ensure passage. Every …
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of February 12, 2018 Legislative Conference (by FHBA GA Chair, Frank Severino): I want to thank the nearly 100 members who trekked to Tallahassee putting a local face on this year’s legislative priorities. Timing is everything in this process and FHBA members converged at an opportune time. As we were …
