On behalf of more than 8,000 builder and trade partner members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), we want to thank Governor Scott for signing Construction Bill, HB 1021, into law. With the Governor’s signature, this law will help Florida’s building codes remain strong, and protect Florida families by allowing our state to refine …
Update 11:40 AM EST: The Florida Building Commission (FBC) removes proposed mandate for lightning protection systems per FHBA request. The FBC will establish a study group to determine need and fiscal impact. Stay tuned for more information on the FBC lightning protection systems study group. For more information, contact Douglas Buck at dbuck@fhba.com. – – …
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The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) recently sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott asking that he veto HB 1021, FHBA’s priority bill which brings some sanity to Florida’s Building Code development process. We can no longer sit back and let out of state interests continue to dictate how Florida develops its code. As …
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Seeks Veto of FHBA Priority Read More »
As you have probably heard by now, the FHBA enjoyed a very successful 2017 Legislative Session. More details will follow on successes with Estoppel Fee Caps, repealing the automatic sunset of the Condo Bulk Buyer liability issue, Pollution Notification Legislation and others. Right now, we need your help to communicate with Governor Scott the importance …
President’s Report: Take Action Now – Don’t Let Our Priority Be Vetoed Read More »
Late Friday evening, the Florida Legislature completed most if its business passing individual bills. Later today, both the House and Senate will convene to pass the budget. Since the budget and its conforming and implementing bills are “Conference Reports,” they cannot be amended. Below is a brief status report on FHBA’s Legislative Priorities. A more …
The Bottom Line: 2017 Legislative Session Summary Read More »
With the 2016 Primary Election Cycle now behind us, FHBA is pleased to announce that 17 out of 19 FHB PAC supported candidates won. Although one of our losing candidates was Wayne Harris in HD-4, FHB PAC split its support in that position, where the winner, Mel Ponder, was also a supported candidate. We are …
FHBA and NAHB Encourage You to Vote This Election Season Read More »
For the past several months, we have been waiting with baited breath for the final decision by Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) regarding the pending worker’s compensation increase. Last week, we finally got our answer, and not one that works best for our industry. OIR unofficially announced a 14.5% increase to workers’ compensation insurance. …
As many of your local Builder Associations ramp up for Fall Membership drives, we wanted to take the opportunity to share what we as a federated organization – Local HBA, FHBA, and NAHB – have accomplished for you as a valued member in 2016: FHBA testified at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation’s public hearing …
With the 2016 Primary Election Cycle now behind us, FHBA is pleased to announce that 17 out of 19 FHB PAC supported candidates won. Although one of our losing candidates was Wayne Harris in HD-4, FHB PAC split its support in that position, where the winner, Mel Ponder, was also a supported candidate. We are …
FHBA President-election Jeremy Stewart addressed the Officer of Insurance Regulation early last week. Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier held the public hearing in response to the 19.6% proposed workers compensation increase as recommended by the National Council of Compensation Insurers (NCCI). Click here to view Jeremy’s testimony which focused on the impact of the proposed workers …
FHBA President-Elect Addresses Worker’s Comp Hearing Read More »
