Here we are, starting the second week of the 2019 Legislative Session on the eve of our annual Day on The Hill. The FHBA is proud to announce that we have over 100 participants registered to attend our Legislative Conference. Frankly, we can use the help. Our tracking list is over 40 pages! Why are …
The Bottom Line: Construction Issues Bountiful During the 2019 Session Read More »
Join in as FHBA’s legislative staff, Rusty Payton, CEO/Chief Lobbyist, and Douglas Buck, Director of Governmental Affairs, review FHBA’s legislative priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. The webinar will also review Lobbying 101 for those attending the FHBA Legislative Spring Conference on March 11-13. Date: Friday, March 8, 2019 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm …
When you head to the Capitol this Legislative Session, be sure to prepare by heading to SadowskiCoalition.org for the brand new informational materials prepared specifically for each legislator: House and Senate. These documents, which can be printed and given out, will show your legislator how much money should be going to your community for Affordable …
Tell Your Legislator to Fully Fund Affordable Housing Budget – Sadwoski Funds Read More »
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 …
Not only are we in “pre-session” mode – analyzing bills for impact on the construction industry, working to get our priorities sponsored and filed, and meeting policymakers with construction concerns – home building issues are being highlighted at multiple venues. Here are three examples: House Commerce Committee Tackles Root Causes of the Affordability Crisis The …
Earlier this month, FHBA sent every FHBA member a reminder that new Septic Tank regulations delayed for six months by us would become effective on January 4th. In retrospect, we should have qualified the statement with a disclaimer that these provisions would become effective assuming no one proffers a further challenge. The Florida Springs Council …
Five BMAPs and Associated Septic Tank Rules Delayed! Read More »
FHBA, through its many years addressing the reoccurring issue of septic tanks, has worked amicably with governing bodies to determine the best course of action that will improve Florida’s water quality while allowing for home building to continue. However, we already have a sense of a fight that is brewing among our long-standing opposition. On …
As many of you are aware, FEMA recently declined to issue additional flood insurance policies claiming the sale of such policies were a non-essential service that must be discontinued as a result of the Federal Government partial shut-down. NAHB Chairman, Randy Noel, released a statement condemning such action and commenced imploring FEMA to reconsider its …
Though most of Tallahassee focused, and rightfully so, on the installation of the Florida House and Senate Leadership, FHBA enjoyed celebrating other victories and finally saying goodbye to the 2018 elections. As expected, Rep. Jose Oliva from Miami was installed as Florida’s Speaker of the House and Bill Galvano, who hails from Sarasota, was installed …
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of one and the appointment of three to the Florida Building Commission. Hamid Bahadori, of Lake Mary, is the vice president of Jansen Hughes, Inc. He is reappointed for a term beginning November 16, 2018, and ending February 7, 2021. FHBA Member, John Wiseman, 54, of Nokomis, is …
FHBA Member Appointed to Florida Building Commission Read More »
