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...
Archive for category: Legislative
Tell Your Legislator to Fully Fund Affordable Housing Budget – Sadwoski Funds
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...
The Bottom Line: 2019 Pre-Session Observations
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...
Home Building Issues Highlighted at Capital
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...
Five BMAPs and Associated Septic Tank Rules Delayed!
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...
Septic Tanks, Focus of Upcoming Legislation
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...
Government Shutdown: FEMA and Flood Insurance
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...
Wiseman Appointed to Building Commission, FHBA Members Serve in Legislature and Recounts Result in Little Change
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...
FHBA Member Appointed to Florida Building Commission
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...
Home Builders Winning Advocacy Effort on Display Last Night
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...