Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on the remaining two FHBA priority bills, bringing a successful 2019 Legislative Session to conclusion. Most important to our industry...
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The 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
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...
Beyond Moral High Ground To Help Friends
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...
Week Seven of Legislative Session
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...
Week Six of Legislative Session
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...
Week Five of Legislative Session
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...
Week Four of Legislative Session
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...
Week 3 of Session and the Circus Continues
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...
FHBA Hosts Successful Day on the Hill
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...
The Bottom Line: Construction Issues Bountiful During the 2019 Session
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...