Jennifer Loheac, Esq. – Becker & Poliakoff Legislative Action Committee Last October, the Community Association’s Institute (CAI) launched its inaugural Government Affairs Summit in Washington D.C. The exciting two-day event drew volunteer leaders and lobbyists from around the Country for discussions on federal and state issues affecting thousands of community associations. Attendees discussed advocacy at […]
Jean Bestafka, Renaissance Homeowners Association Legislative Action Committee Board Liaison The Legislative Action Committee of the Community Associations Institute has been tracking and monitoring a number of bills to make sure the voice of the membership is heard in Trenton. We are currently monitoring more than 100 bills that may substantially affect how our communities […]
CAI-NJ Redoubling Manager Licensing Bill after Pocket Veto Jean Bestafka, Renaissance Homeowners Association Legislative Action Committee Board Liaison The Manager Licensing bill was unfortunately vetoed at the very end of New Jersey’s 215th Legislative Session. This occurred when the bill was not signed by the governor. CAI-NJ will continue to work with legislators in this […]
CAI Continues to take an active role in combating impending rate hikes on National Flood Insurance Program policies. Congress adjourned for 2013 without reversing flood insurance premium hikes as mandated by the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform (Biggert-Waters) Act. The premium increases, which will be implemented in phases, are already impacting homeowners across the country. […]
Flood Insurance Rate Relief Hits Congressional Roadblock Congress has adjourned for 2013 without reversing flood insurance premium hikes as mandated by the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform (Biggert-Waters) Act. The premium increases, which will be implemented in phases, are already impacting homeowners across the country. In the waning hours of the 2013 congressional session, attempts […]
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to delay increases in flood insurance premiums required by the Biggert Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW Act). The “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act” (HFIA) sets aside substantial flood insurance rate hikes until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) takes action to ensure homeowners have a reasonable […]
Jean Bestafka, Renaissance at Manchester Vice-Chair, Legislative Action Committee The Community Associations Institute, through the Legislative Action Committee, proposes, monitors and fights for legislation to protect all of our communities as well as opposing legislation that would diminish our ability to operate. We also fight for our communities on a national level. By the time […]
Community Associations Institute (CAI) has joined the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) to take an active role in combating impending rate hikes on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies. Organizations supporting the CSFI range from regional economic groups to state-based trade associations representing lenders, Realtors, and insurance agents. By partnering with CSFI, CAI is […]
A Very Busy August Washington DC can become a sleepy town in August. Members of Congress are in their home states, the president goes on vacation, and the normal hustle and bustle of life in the nation’s capital eases up. This was not the case at CAI as members took full advantage of their federal […]
Jean Bestafka – Renaissance at Manchester Vice Chair, New Jersey Legislative Action Committee It has been an exceptionally quiet summer for CAI-NJ at the Statehouse in Trenton. The Manager Licensing bill is still pending a discussion and vote in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, thankfully none of the proposed generator bills have been posted […]
