2017 Legislation Update #16
HOA Priority Bills:
On Friday, May 5th, Legislators approved a budget, which was sent over to the Governor's desk for signature. The Governor is expected to sign the budget sometime today and this year's legislative session is anticipated to conclude early this week.
Homeowners' associations; open meetings
Status: 4/28 signed by Governor, Chapter 217, Laws 2017
Home-based businesses; regulations
Status: 5/1 signed by Governor, Chapter 228, Laws 2017
Homeowners' associations; dispute process
Status: 3/27 signed by Governor, Chapter 77, Laws 2017
Real estate transfer fees; definition
Status: 4/28 signed by Governor, Chapter 218, Laws 2017
Dead Bills
(please note that a "dead" status may change)
Homeowners' associations; disclosure documents; agent
Status: 1/12 referred to House Committee
Homeowners' associations; cumulative voting; prohibition
Status: 3/31 vetoed
Delinquent property taxes; common areas
Status: 3/23 amended in House with Striker of a campaign finance topic
HOAs; artificial grass ban prohibited
Status: 1/26 from Senate Government Committee do pass
Home based business; operations; employees
Status: 2/14 from Senate Committee of Public Safety do pass
Homeowners' associations; streets; authority
Status: 2/22 failed to pass Senate, 13-17
Homeowners' associations; assessment liens; foreclosure
Status: 1/31 referred to Senate Government Committee
Homeowners' associations; managers; duties; gratuities
Status: 3/15 failed House Local and International Affairs Committee 1-6-0
Homeowners' associations; improvement districts; zoning
Status: 1/31 referred to Senate Government Committee
Homeowners' associations; electronic records; fees
Status: 1/31 referred to Senate Government Committee
Homeowners' associations; Board conflicts
Status: 2/23 failed to pass Senate, 14-16
Homeowners' associations; hearings; attorney fees
Status: 3/1 failed House Local and International Affairs Committee 2-5-0