TBBA Leaders Advocate in Tallahassee

TBBA GA visiting TAllahassee on Industry Issues

Each year around this time, the Florida Homes Builders Association (FHBA) calls its members to Tallahassee to talk about issues affecting us with legislators as they decide what becomes law. Somewhere in the bustle of committee meetings and language revisions, legislators around the Tampa Bay region took time to meet with us last month. We enjoyed having meaningful conversations with Senators Brandes, Latvala and Lee on topics like building codes, growth management and funding for the Future Builders of America (FBA). During the trip, we also had the opportunity to sit down with NAHB CEO Jerry Howard and discuss a myriad of issues they are actively working on including GSE Reform, Immigration and consumer access to credit. We were also treated by Rep. Rayburn and Rep. Grant to a private, guided tour of the Senate Chamber!

It was a great couple of days. If you didn’t have a chance to come with us, hope you can make the trip next year.