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 PAC endorsed candidates, a solid conservative majority leading the Florida House, and, at best, the Democrats flipping one State Senate seat (more on that below), the political climate remains positive …
Home Builders Winning Advocacy Effort on Display Last Night Read More »
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 and FHBA’s position on two key 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 industry. AMENDMENT 1, INCREASED HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION: Summary: Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to increase the homestead exemption by exempting the assessed valuation of homestead property greater than …
FHBA Takes Positions on Two Key Constitutional Amendments Read More »
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 ensure a favorable environment for the home building industry. Governor: Ron DeSantis Attorney General: Ashley Moody Agriculture Commissioner: Matt Caldwell Chief Financial Officer: Jimmy Patronis “This a once in a …
Florida Home Builders PAC Announces Candidate Endorsements in State Cabinet Races Read More »
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, 3rd Vice President, Michael Bourré, Governmental Affairs Chairman, Frank Severino, Past President Ron Lieberman (who won the FHB PAC 1,000 Club Raffle), and CEO, Rusty Payton. Following a VIP Reception, where …
The Bottom Line: FHBA Front and Center at Statewide Political Event Read More »
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 on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). But the trend of lower rates may not last for long as two-year-old Florida Supreme Court decisions begin to catch up with insurer loss experience…read more
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 of Insurance Regulation. If approved, the proposed rate decrease would take effect January 1, 2019 for new and renewal policies. This is NCCI’s experience filing that is made every year, …
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 wading birds. While most of the 6 species are limited to certain counties and certain habitats or areas within those counties, the wading bird guidelines apply to birds found statewide. …
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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 Association (FOWA) on the status of septic tank requirements as a result of the spring protection legislation. They are required on parcels of one acre or more in a spring …
On Wednesday, August 1, FHBA staff met with leadership of the Florida Department of Health (DOH). The focus was to emphasize our desire for DOH to approve an additional passive septic tank system that meets the advanced nitrogen reduction requirements of the Basin Management Action Plans (BMAP). The latest new passive systems have finally been …
