If I had to sum up the 2019 Legislative Session for the home building industry in one word, OUTSTANDING! The tenor of the House and Senate begin with the appointed leaders, House Speaker Jose Oliva and Senate President Bill Galvano. A big thank you to both of them for fostering a free-market environment that recognizes …
If you’ve ever wanted to make changes during the establishment of Florida Fire and Building Codes, this is your opportunity! The Florida Fire Code Advisory Council seeks to fill its FHBA licensed contractor seat, once honorably held by the late Jay Carlson. The Council, composed of 11 appointed seats, advises and recommends to the State …
Today begins the final week of the 2019 Legislative Session. Our impact fee bill passed both chambers a few weeks ago and other FHBA priorities remain in play. Much work is to still be done this final week of session but at this time our goals are where we need them to be for passage. …
We are at that point in session, where it is much like watching paint dry, conversations and strategy are being worked behind the scenes, and we are all scrambling to put things on other bills. Next week, the only committee scheduled to meet is the Senate Rules Committee. All other times both chambers will be …
Growth Management Package CS/CS/HB 7103 by Rep. Fischer – Passed favorably out of State Affairs on a vote of 14 to 8 and is ready for action on the House Floor. CS/CS/SB 1730 by Sen. Lee – Was amended in Infrastructure & Security and passed on a vote of 7 to 1. It has 1 …
For those following this year’s Legislative Session, you know that an enormous amount of construction related legislation has been filed. We made it through week #5 and most of FHBA’s issues are still in play for passage. In addition, the House & Senate passed their budgets and the Budget Conference process can begin. Funding of …
The frantic pace of the legislature continues. The building permit transparency bill sponsored by Senator Keith Perry and Representative Jayer Williamson was approved by both the House and Senate and sent to the Governor for his approval. FHBA President Bill Truex has already transmitted a letter to Governor DeSantis recording our support. Representative Byron Donalds …
A circus is not always a bad thing, I enjoyed them growing up. I like the 3 rings of activity and never having to focus on the same thing for too long. Yes, week 3 of the 2019 Legislative Session was a three ring circus. No less than 30 industry related bills were considered, 14 …
The FHBA hosted a successful Spring Conference last week, highlighted by Tuesday’s Day on the Hill. Over 100 FHBA members attended the conference, walking the halls of the Capital lobbying for our interest. Key issues lobbied included: Impact Fees, Growth Management, Construction Workforce, Affordable Housing, Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems, Mitigation Banking, Industry De-regulation, the …
The proposed new “waters of the U.S” rule is an important victory for our members but we need your help now: Contact the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers today and tell them you support this new rule. This revised rule will save home builders that rely on a predictable permitting process time and money. …
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