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...
Archive for category: Advocacy
07.112018February 12, 2019
Home Builders Winning Advocacy Effort on Display Last Night
By Candace YeagerIn Advocacy, FHB PAC, FHBA News, Legislative, Local HBA, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Regulatory
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...
19.102018February 12, 2019
Don’t Forget to VOTE!
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...
19.102018February 12, 2019
FHBA Takes Positions on Two Key Constitutional 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...
19.102018February 12, 2019
Florida Home Builders PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements in State Cabinet Races
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...
16.062018February 12, 2019
Legislative Summer Hiatus Does Not Result in Rest for Governmental Affairs
By Candace YeagerIn Advocacy, FHB PAC, FHBA News, Florida Building Code, Legislative, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
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...
30.032018February 12, 2019
The Bottom Line: Governor Scott Signs FHBA Priorities Into Law
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...
12.032018February 12, 2019
FHBA Legislative Session Recap
FHBA Legislative Updates – Preliminary Sine Die Report: As of Friday, March 9, the 2018 Legislative Session is adjourned after approving the final budget Sunday...
05.032018February 12, 2019
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week 8
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of February 26, 2018 As we head into this the last and final week of Session, priority legislative initiatives are...
18.022018February 12, 2019
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week 6
FHBA Legislative Updates – Week of February 12, 2018 Legislative Conference (by FHBA GA Chair, Frank Severino): I want to thank the nearly 100 members...