Video & Transcript : 'disclosure statement' :
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- By adding additional disclosures and requiring that the property owner, if designated as historical without
- The bill requires licensing, transaction... ...reporting, fraud safeguards, and clear consumer disclosures
- for whom this bill is named, took his own life at the age of 28 after being silenced by a non- Disclosure
- While a non-disclosure agreement may have legitimate use for some business agreements, NDAs have also
- Bill 835 relating to the enforceability of certain non-disclosure or confidentiality provisions with
Bills:
HB11, HB12, HB21, HB26, HB30, HB33, HB37, HB45, HB210, HB303, HB630, HB879, HB1041, HB1188, HB1261, HB1318, HB1465, HB1535, HB1593, HB1778, HB2559, HB2596, HB2692, HB2703, HB2712, HB2742, HB2809, HB2890, HB3012, HB3526, HB5061, HB5092, HB5238, HCR92, SB203, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB644, SB731, SB801, SB867, SB913, SB1071, SB1073, SB1086, SB1087, SB1250, SB1310, SB1359, SB1444, SB1483, SB1705, SB1782, SB1861, SB1897, SB1944, SB2023, SB2043, SB2082, SB2133, SB2215, SB2309, SB2497, SB2532, SB2549, SB2566, SB2617, SB2639, SB2696, SB2717, SB2747, SB2751, SB2790, SB2797, SB2799, SB2841, SB2850, SB2857, SB2891, SB2919, SB2928, SB2994, SB3051, SJR34, SB529, SB541, SB693, SB963, SB1968, SB2308, SB2544, SB1173, SB1646, SB1734, SB1833, SB1, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, HB1393, HB2559, HB26, HB3012, HB1593, HB2607, HB3526, HB3810, HB388, HB879, HB12, HB2703, HB30, HB2712, HB2692, HB1633, HB1318, HB685, HB630, HB4753, HB2742, HB303, HB198, HB1535, HB762, HB148, HB1520, HB5061, HB2286, HB1606, HB1041, HB132, HB11, HB45, HB48, HB1261, HB1465, HB1778, HB2596, HB5238, HB33, HB1188, HB210, HB1022, HB1458, HB5560, HB1240, HB1950, HB2027, HB2768, HB2788, HB2791, HB3146, HB3698, HB3699, HB1893, HB3700, HB4850, HB4187, HB1397, HB4885, HB4804, HB3751, HB3611, HB2775, HB2061, HB2003, HB1729, HB1242, HB791, HB2029, HB647, HB2522, HB4738, HB3033, HB3594, HB3474, HB2563, HB2802, HCR90, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB128, SB2043, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1234, SB2926, SB2841, SB1528, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB1250, SB2082, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB2994, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1861, SB1367, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3036, SB3057, SB3043, SB3063, SB3035, SB203, SB2799, SB2688, SB2522, SB2639, SB2459, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB2617, SB2928, SB2566, SB1897, SB1749, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1782, SB1705, SB2696, SB1944, SB2215, SB1232, SB2850, SB2969, SB2497, SB1798, SB2603, SB2607, SB781, HB34, HB128, HB130, HB581, HB668, HB677, HB766, HB2259, HB2960, HB2358, HB2894, HB4384, HB2663, HB748, HB793, HB1193, HB1734, HB2340, HB2350, HB3104, HB5180, HB4739, HB1584, HB4344, HB4238, HB4219, HB3806, HB3805, HB3804, HB3803, HB3229, HB3228, HB1922, HB1522, HB431, HB3597, HB1612, HB4224, HB754, HB1314, HB2254, HB2789, HB3560, HB4643, HB1237, HCR98, SB3070, SB835, SB524, SB2233, SB2683
Keywords:
licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, Medicaid, nutrition support, maternal health, chronic conditions, pilot program, disaster relief, tax rates
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- and primarily we don't feel it's necessary due to the fact that our funeral homes already provide disclosure
- homes due to the fact that our funeral homes already<00:21:09.120><c> provide</c><00:21:09.799><c> disclosure
- </c><00:21:10.799><c> on</c><00:21:11.039><c> this</c> already provide disclosure on this already provide
- disclosure on this measure<00:21:11.760><c> and</c><00:21:11.840><c> our</c><00:21:12.080><c> cremation
Summary:
The Government Operations Committee met on March 20, 2025, and heard two resolutions. STR 239/SR 215 would request the Department of the Attorney General, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to provide universal changing accommodations in state facilities, state parks, and city and county parks. The only testimony noted was late comments from DAG; no one testified in person or on Zoom.
The committee also heard STR 44, which seeks to convene a legislative working group to recommend family notice and standardized consent provisions for pre-contracts governing cremation. Testimony was mixed: DCCA’s complaints and enforcement office asked to include the Department of Health Environmental branch, while the Hawaii Funeral and Cemetery Association, Mililani Group, Dodo Mortuary, and Soy Garden Mortuary opposed the measure, saying funeral homes already provide the relevant disclosures; Senator Carol Fukunaga and one individual testified in support. The chair said the issue belonged more properly in the consumer protection committee, but the committee would still move the resolution forward and note the concerns in the report.
In decision-making, the committee adopted both measures as Senate Draft 1 with technical, non-substantive amendments for clarity, consistency, and style. For STR 44, the committee also agreed to keep DCCA in the working group, add the Department of Health Environmental branch, and change the phrase “mainland jurisdiction” to “other states.” The measures passed with the vice chair and Senator Sam Bentura voting yes, while Senators Morawaki and Favilla were excused.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They were accurate to her understanding and values, but her statements did not reflect medically accurate
- </c><01:11:12.000><c> during</c><01:11:12.400><c> child</c> managing disclosures during child managing
- disclosures during child physical<01:11:14.080><c> and</c><01:11:14.400><c> sexual</c><01:11:14.800>
- So it's really important that those that are hearing the disclosure know how to handle that.
- some good discussions with all of us being informed, because as you see at the end of my written statement
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:56:03.120><c> that</c> specific failures of disclosure that specific failures of disclosure that
- And finally, it says the bill will recreate duplicative disclosure requirements for foreign gift disclosures
- requirements for foreign gift disclosure requirements for foreign gift disclosures<05:00:48.560><c>
- </c> accountable to the basic disclosure accountable to the basic disclosure standards.<05:16:37.680>
- </c> section 117 disclosure requirements. section 117 disclosure requirements.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The language currently reads an annual statement of assurance that no charter school board member, employee
- <c> assurance</c><00:29:23.760><c> that</c><00:29:23.919><c> no</c><00:29:24.159><c> Charter</c> statement
- of assurance that no Charter statement of assurance that no Charter School<00:29:24.840><c> Board</c
- during the course of an disclosure during the course of an investigation<01:20:58.639><c> under</c><
- First, I would like to clarify that one of the following statements on the schedule titled Senate File
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (02/20/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I think for that to occur, it has to be when they make the determination that the non-disclosure is going
- I think for that to occur, it has to be when they make the determination that the non-disclosure is going
- To occur, it has to be when they make the determination that the non-disclosure is going to be—they're
- , whether they're violating if disclosure.
- , whether they're violating if disclosure.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- I made the following disclosure to the subcommittee regarding items A1R and F1D.
- Additionally, the subcommittee approved one member disclosure from Representative Andrew Collins.
- I made the following disclosure to the subcommittee regarding items A1R and F1D.
- Additionally, the Subcommittee approved one member disclosure from Representative Andrew Collins.
Summary:
The meeting began with a quorum call, prayer, and approval of the previous minutes. Members then adopted a resolution honoring Lori McDonald of the Department of Human Services for nearly 28 years of state service, with remarks praising her legislative work, constituent services, leadership, and emergency response roles. McDonald thanked the committee, and the Senate also presented her with a citation, flag, and commemorative coin.
The committee received the May 2026 revenue report, which showed gross adjusted collections of $7.76 billion year-to-date, up 4.4% from the prior year, and a projected surplus of $585.8 million. The executive subcommittee report was adopted, covering emergency rules for DHS and the Department of Education, school district waiver requests, committee fund allocations, cancellation of the July ALC meeting, and authorization for subcommittees to meet in July on urgent matters. The administrative rules report was also adopted after members noted that most rules were approved, with a few pulled by agencies or held.
Members then heard a lengthy exchange on the Arkansas Education Department’s ClassWallet contract and delays in expense review for education savings account payments. Department officials said they were meeting regularly with ClassWallet, enforcing contract standards, keeping some reviews in-house, and adding staff and technology improvements to speed processing while maintaining oversight. The committee also adopted reports from Game and Fish and State Police, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Lottery Oversight, Occupational Licensing Review, Peer Review, Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and Personnel, including a Department of Commerce reallocation tied to a broader shared-services realignment.
Under review of communications, members filed several retirement system investment items as reviewed, approved rural community grant funding, gave favorable advice for state park additions, approved special maintenance funding for state parks, and filed Office of State Technology service-rate changes as reviewed. The meeting concluded with no new business and adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- A 2023 study conducted by the Urban Institute, which reviewed 2023 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data,
- A recent Home Mortgage Disclosure Act analysis shows that California credit unions exceed or equal CRA-compelled
- But funding disclosure is limited and is often the result of dissatisfied investors feuding after the
- the American Property Casualty Insurance Association supports this important step towards full disclosure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- the Committee on Public Education HB 2411 by little relating to the enforceability of certain non-disclosure
- A 2422 by Goodwin relating to the seller's disclosure regarding water services for the water rights and
- AP 2507 by lead to remain to the automatic orders for the non-disclosure of criminal record information
- HB 2519 by Halt relating to the disclosures required to record an instrument conveying real property
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- committee on public education hb 2411 by little really to the enforce ability of certain to non-disclosure
- district of the committee on intergovernmental affairs, AB 2422. by Goodwin relating to the seller's disclosure
- Jurisprudence, HB 2447 by. immediately relating to eligibility of criminal defendants of a non-disclosure
- AB 2519 by Holt relating to the disclosures required to record an instrument conveying real property
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation - 01/20/2026
Environmental Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law in relation to enacting the PFAS Discharge Disclosure
- An act to amend the Environmental Conservation Law in relation to enacting the PFAS Discharge Disclosure
- I just want to say DEC finally put out new guidance about PFAS disclosure in wastewater treatment.
Summary:
The New York State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee held its first standing committee meeting of the year, led by Chair Pete Harckham and Ranking Member Dan Stec. Harckham opened by emphasizing the committee’s productive, cordial approach and noted that federal environmental policy changes may require the state to take on more responsibility. Stec highlighted a potential area of future work involving constitutional amendments related to closed prisons in the Adirondacks and other Forest Preserve counties, framing it as both an environmental and economic issue.
The committee then took up a 15-bill agenda of repasses, with members generally offering brief comments and moving the bills forward. Measures advanced included bills on wild or exotic animals, a parkland alienation exemption for renewable energy projects, civil penalties, surveillance cameras, lifetime licenses for honorably discharged disabled veterans, coal tar in pavement products, toxic substances in playground surfacing, toxic air contaminants, fee disposition, major project public participation in disadvantaged communities, PFAS discharge disclosure, license fee waivers for certain first responders, emergency additions to invasive species lists, and a bottle redemption fraud task force. Most bills advanced unanimously or with little opposition; the civil penalty bill and the coal tar bill each drew one nay, and one bill on fee disposition was referred to Finance.
During discussion of the PFAS disclosure bill, Senator May said DEC had recently issued new guidance on PFAS disclosure in wastewater treatment, but argued the bill was still needed because it would apply more comprehensively to all SPDES permit holders statewide. The meeting concluded with Harckham thanking members and staff, asking legislators to submit new bills or completed work for committee review, and directing them to send materials to Marie Kelly and counsel staff for follow-up.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But the bill requires very specific language about disclosures, disclosing, hey, homeowner, you're going
- So there’s disclosure requirements in the bill, and that’s a good thing, but I fear that the average
- In fact, the disclosure language in the law says that, In fact, the disclosure language in the law says
- that the disclosure has to state that the actual taxes, assessment fees, and charges on the property
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Business and Professions and Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- both our national professional organization and our state professional organization created vision statements
- I have a quick statement and then a follow-up.
- These statements confuse practitioners like me from other states who have no history on the failed structure
- This statement was recorded and shared with legislative staff.
- and alternative health care services from unlicensed practitioners, provided that the required disclosure
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development and Assembly Business and Professions Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- both our national professional organization and our state professional organization created vision statements
- I have a quick statement and then a follow-up.
- These statements confuse practitioners like me from other states who have no history with the failed
- This statement was recorded and shared with legislative staff.
- and alternative health care services from unlicensed practitioners, provided that the required disclosure
Summary:
The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five California regulatory entities: the Respiratory Care Board, the California Council for Interior Design Certification, the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, the Board of Occupational Therapy, and the Board of Naturopathic Medicine. Each agency described its mission, recent modernization or enforcement work, and requested continuation of its authority. Committee members focused on access to care, workforce impacts, fee structures, transparency, and whether proposed changes would improve public protection without creating unnecessary barriers.
For the Respiratory Care Board, the main issues were a possible move from an associate to a bachelor’s degree for entry-level licensure, fee cleanup changes, and ongoing work on the role of LVNs in respiratory tasks. Board representatives said the degree change would better align with national trends and could support future reimbursement and professional advancement, while public commenters and some legislators warned it could worsen shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas. Much of the public testimony centered on families and facilities relying on LVNs for trach and ventilator care in congregate living health facilities, with requests to preserve or expand exemptions. The board also discussed its reserve cap and efforts to modernize licensing and enforcement systems.
The interior design item drew the most debate. CCIDC leaders argued the current voluntary certification/title-act model works, that complaints have not shown public harm, and that licensure would disrupt the workforce and create barriers for experienced designers. Committee members questioned the lack of enforcement authority, transparency, and whether the model provides enough accountability or consistent plan acceptance by local jurisdictions. Public testimony was split between supporters who said the current system is flexible and effective, and critics who said the private structure lacks accountability and creates confusion, especially for commercial work and plan check acceptance.
The Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board reported major modernization gains, including online licensure processing, faster application times, new continuing education audits, and updated supervision and advertising rules. Members and stakeholders discussed a proposed audiology assistant license, which the board and the California Academy of Audiology supported as a way to improve access to care and reduce workload pressures. The Occupational Therapy Board described strong enforcement and licensing performance, a new strategic plan, and a request for additional fee authority to address rising costs and reserve concerns; public testimony largely supported the board and a proposed reduction in advanced practice hand therapy training hours. The Naturopathic Medicine Board emphasized consumer protection, unlicensed practice enforcement, and consumer confusion over titles, saying most of its enforcement workload involves unlicensed activity and that stronger title protection and clearer statutory authority are needed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Business and Professions and Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- both our national professional organization and our state professional organization created vision statements
- I have a quick statement and then a follow-up.
- These statements confuse practitioners like me from other states who have no history on the failed structure
- This statement was recorded and shared with legislative staff.
- and alternative health care services from unlicensed practitioners, provided that the required disclosure
Summary:
The joint Assembly and Senate business committees held a sunset review hearing for five California regulatory entities: the Respiratory Care Board, the California Council for Interior Design Certification, the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, the Board of Occupational Therapy, and the Board of Naturopathic Medicine. Each board or council described its licensing, enforcement, modernization, and consumer-protection work since the last review, and committee members focused on workforce access, transparency, fee authority, and whether current regulatory structures are appropriately tailored to public safety.
For the Respiratory Care Board, the main issue was a proposal to move toward a bachelor’s degree requirement for licensure. Board representatives said the change would better align education with the complexity of care and could help the profession’s long-term status and reimbursement prospects, but Assembly Member Addis and others raised concerns about rural access, staffing shortages, and added barriers to entry. Public commenters, including respiratory therapists, families, and congregate living health facility operators, strongly opposed the degree mandate and urged continued use of LVNs for certain respiratory tasks in community settings. The board also discussed its ongoing work on LVN respiratory care issues, updated suctioning guidance, digitized licensing and enforcement systems, and fee cleanup language.
The interior design item drew the most debate. CCIDC leaders defended the current title-act certification model, arguing it establishes competency without evidence of public harm and avoids the disruption a full licensure system could cause. Several committee members questioned the lack of enforcement authority, the private nonprofit structure, Bagley-Keene compliance, and whether certification meaningfully improves plan acceptance or public safety. Public testimony was split: supporters said the system works and preserves flexibility, while opponents argued the model lacks accountability, creates confusion, and does not reliably prevent plan-check denials or protect the public. The speech-language pathology/audiology board reported major modernization gains, including a new online licensure system, faster processing, continuing education audits, and updated supervision and advertising rules; it also received support for creating a new audiology assistant license category, while a consumer group urged more public members, proactive inspections, and faster discipline. The occupational therapy board reported growth, improved enforcement and licensing performance, and a need for additional fee authority to address rising costs, while public testimony supported reducing advanced practice hand therapy training hours. The final naturopathic medicine item began at the end of the transcript, but no substantive discussion was captured before the excerpt ended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development and Assembly Business and Professions Mar 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- national professional organization and our state professional organization have created vision statements
- I have a quick statement and then a follow-up.
- These statements confuse practitioners like me from other states who have no history on the failed structure
- This statement was recorded and shared with legislative staff.
- and alternative health care services from unlicensed practitioners, provided that the required disclosure
Summary:
The joint sunset oversight hearing reviewed five California regulatory entities: the Respiratory Care Board, the California Council for Interior Design Certification, the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, the Board of Occupational Therapy, and the Board of Naturopathic Medicine. Each agency described its licensing, enforcement, modernization, and consumer-protection work since the last review, and committee members focused heavily on workforce access, public safety, transparency, and fee authority.
For the Respiratory Care Board, the main issues were a possible move from an associate’s degree to a bachelor’s degree for licensure, fee structure changes, and ongoing work on LVNs performing respiratory tasks. Board representatives said the degree proposal was intended to strengthen competency and could be phased in without harming access, but several public commenters—especially respiratory therapists and families of medically fragile children—argued it would worsen shortages, particularly in rural and low-income areas. Other stakeholders supported clarifying LVN authority in congregate living health facilities, while the California Medical Association flagged the proposed Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist classification as having limited current workforce impact.
The interior design segment drew the most debate. CCIDC leaders defended the current voluntary certification/title-act model, saying it establishes competency, has produced minimal complaints, and that licensure would unnecessarily disrupt the workforce and create barriers without demonstrated public harm. Committee members questioned the lack of state-style enforcement authority, transparency, and Bagley-Keene compliance, and some public commenters criticized the private structure and inconsistent plan acceptance in local jurisdictions. Supporters of the current system said the certification and commercial designation help educate building officials and allow qualified designers to work safely, while opponents argued licensure would provide clearer accountability and reduce confusion.
The speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispensers board reported major modernization gains, including online licensure processing, faster turnaround times, and new continuing education audits and advertising rules. The board supported creating a licensed audiology assistant category to improve access to care, and public commenters generally backed the board while urging continued modernization. The occupational therapy board described steady growth, improved enforcement and licensing performance, and requested additional fee authority to address rising costs; the main public comment supported the sunset extension and a reduction in advanced practice hand therapy training hours. The naturopathic medicine board emphasized consumer protection, enforcement against unlicensed practice, and the need to clarify statutes; it said most licensed naturopathic doctors practice in underserved areas and welcomed legislative collaboration on scope and enforcement issues.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- talks about and requires prosecutors to make these determinations as they should under the law on disclosure
- And of course, I did all the reports and took a statement.
- 04.880><c> a</c> course, I did all the reports and took a course, I did all the reports and took a statement
- 06.000><c> that</c><00:26:06.240><c> time,</c><00:26:06.480><c> and</c><00:26:06.720><c> I'm</c> statement
- And at that time, and I'm statement.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there have been some statements made in the initiative section of this bill, but there are some
- I think there have been some statements made in the intense section of this bill, but there are some
- It would be completely understandable for anyone believing the statement to agree to sign the petition
- gatherer at my local grocery store was very aggressive, misrepresented the initiative with a hot-button statement
- sites, verify addresses in person, or comply with the bill's stringent signature verification and disclosure
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional representation, census, state law, legislative boundaries, ballot measures, petitioners, signature gatherers, voting rights, election integrity, initiative process, referendum, signature gathering, ballot measure, citizen actions, support demonstration, 904, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On August 19th, 2024, the Board of Nursing released a statement that said... ...administering over-the-counter
- permission or a standing physician's order, so we... ...have operated under that belief or that statement
- Not that I care, but we tend to appreciate statements from folks with some sort of accolade.
- employed at the school, the length of their employment, the offenses they are being charged with, and a statement
- that under state and federal law, a disclosure of this nature must be handled with appropriate confidentiality
Bills:
HB178, HB178, HB1551, HB1939, HB2040, HB2354, HB2674, HB3029, HB3460, HB3631, HB3662, HB5201, HB5381
Keywords:
efficiency audit, political subdivision, tax rate, fiscal management, government accountability, Texas education, public schools, curriculum, social studies, high school graduation requirements, State Board of Education, Education Code, ethnic studies, world history, world geography, U.S. history, government, economics, personal financial literacy, free enterprise
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 18, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- every year and how they will be noticed, as well as a duplicate notice requirement in the sales disclosures
- So I just wanted to read a brief statement from one of the building officials and see if I could have
- So I just wanted to read a brief statement from one of the building officials and see if I could have
- If I can add a point of clarification also, so the statement was made, and I have not read the report
- I've walked onto sites where they've made those statements.
Summary:
The committee held an informational hearing on condominiums, focusing on recent statutory changes, building safety, reserve studies, inspections, insurance, and related enforcement issues. Pete Dunbar, speaking for the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, reviewed the evolution of Florida’s condominium law and recommended several refinements, including allowing boards to levy special assessments and borrow for post-inspection repairs, easing termination when repair costs exceed value, clarifying treatment of nonresidential condominiums, strengthening recall procedures, clarifying reserve and inspection standards, addressing conflicts of interest, improving electronic participation, and cleaning up notice and disclosure requirements. He also suggested revising insurance provisions so a third coverage option could be used more effectively.
Ron Liseca and engineer Mr. Noguera explained the milestone inspection and Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SERS) process, emphasizing that milestone inspections assess structural deterioration while SERS estimates long-term repair and reserve funding needs. They described the 25- and 30-year inspection timelines, the lack of a central statewide database, and the practical challenges of finding qualified professionals and educating associations. Secretary Melanie Griffin said DBPR oversees 27,750 condominium associations, has increased outreach and complaint resolution, and has seen a 39% increase in complaints this fiscal year. She reported that about 11,270 associations self-reported buildings three stories or higher, and that as of early February DBPR had received 4,096 SERS completion submissions after follow-up outreach, with a median reported SERS cost of $6,000, though she cautioned that much of the optional data is unreliable.
Emilio Rodriguez, a contractor, stressed the cost and capacity challenges facing associations and contractors, warning that some projects are delayed by board disputes, legal challenges, and a shortage of qualified labor, which can lead to higher assessments and repeated repairs. Members asked about enforcement, insurance availability, coastal deterioration, sinking and foundation issues, and private provider conflicts of interest. Witnesses generally supported more uniform standards, better local and state coordination, and possible tighter oversight of private providers, while cautioning against frequent statutory changes that could add confusion. In closing discussion, members highlighted the burden on older residents and fixed-income owners, the need to keep communities habitable, and the importance of clearer allocation of assessments and stronger board accountability.