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...
Archive for category: Legislative
07.112018February 12, 2019
Home Builders Winning Advocacy Effort on Display Last Night
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In 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...
01.102018February 12, 2019
The Bottom Line: FHBA Front and Center at Statewide Political Event
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In FHBA News, Legislative, Local HBA, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), The Bottom Line
This past Saturday evening, FHBA leadership was honored to represent the industry at the Republican Party Victory Dinner. Representing the FHBA were President-Elect, Bill Truex,...
23.092018February 12, 2019
Florida Workers’ Comp Rates Going Down Again, But Future Challenges Remain
Florida businesses could see another significant rate decrease in workers’ compensation rates next year if Florida regulators approve the latest filing from the National Council...
31.082018February 12, 2019
Proposed 13.4% Decrease in Workers Comp
On Monday, August 27, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed a proposed average 13.4 percent decrease in workers’ comp rates with the Office...
24.082018February 12, 2019
FWC Public Comment Period for 6 Draft Guidelines
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released draft permitting guidelines for 6 additional state-threatened species: 2 fish, 2 amphibians, 1 mammal and 4...
24.082018February 12, 2019
OSTD Workshop Recap from SEBC
By Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)In FHBA News, Legislative, Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
The FHBA membership was treated to a comprehensive presentation by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Executive Director of The Florida Onsite Wastewater...