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• Homeowners Associations (HOAs) can ban home-based businesses within their neighborhoods if they deem
• fit for their HOA.
• An HOA could do nothing to prevent it and take no action to cure it.
• Additionally, the HOA will be unable to restrict it in any way.
• City Council members are elected by all eligible voters, not just property owners or HOA members.

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34, HB23, HB247, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

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• Part of the problem is that the statute governing HOAs is lengthy, complex, and highly technical, and
• It creates that UDS person, and importantly, that person will help with both homeowners and HOAs.
• <00:33:42.559> there<00:33:42.639> were<00:33:42.840> 14 homeowners and HOAs
• Becky Cole said she is an HOA homeowner.
• I'm a local restaurant tour, mentor, board member, HOA member, advocate in Lifelong Motan.

Bills: HF2228, HF46, HF856, HF2149, HF2215

Keywords: homeowners insurance, property insurance, commercial property insurance, insurance affordability, insurance market stabilization, reinsurance, catastrophic reinsurance fund, self-insured pool, premium costs, coverage notice, liability reform, climate risk, climate change, housing affordability, multifamily housing, rental housing, common interest communities, cooperatives, small business insurance, Minnesota Commerce Department

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• You'd ask for it to be displayed. money to the the HOA. It takes away the money to the the HOA.
• So, when you have a new HOA, and this only applies to new HOAs, when you have a new HOA, you don't have
• It was a town home condo in my HOA.
• talked to the president of the HOA talked to the president of the HOA there,<02:05:23.040> the
• <02:05:57.679> for money in this account for the HOA for money in this account for the HOA

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused. The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended. The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.

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• interests that have a relationship obviously with CICs, which is common interest communities, and HOAs
• takeaways<00:06:17.039> from<00:06:17.240> those You've mentioned the bill about HOA
• /c><00:06:38.520> homeowners<00:06:39.240> associations<00:06:40.240> and and HOAs
• homeowners associations and and HOAs homeowners associations and looking<00:06:40.759> at<00:
• so you've mentioned the bill about HOA so you've mentioned the bill about HOA reform<00:07:27.840

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Senator Eric Lucero testified about Minnesota’s housing affordability challenges, arguing that rising interest rates, insurance costs, property taxes, and construction expenses are being passed on to renters and homeowners. He said the core problem is supply and demand: demand has risen while supply has not kept pace, in part because fewer homeowners are selling or downsizing. Lucero said the legislature should look for ways to reduce costs without creating major new state expenses, especially in a budget year with a projected deficit. Lucero highlighted several policy ideas and bills. He said he has introduced a bill to exempt sales tax on building materials, which he argued would lower the final cost of new homes. He also said he is interested in reducing permit costs and examining other factors that affect construction costs, including materials and labor. On insurance and property taxes, he suggested lawmakers should consider reforms or relief measures, while noting that interest rates are largely beyond state control. The discussion also focused on homeowners associations and common interest communities. Lucero said he has been part of a bipartisan work group for about six months that reviewed public testimony and expert input, and that the group has now issued recommendations. He said he and other legislators plan to turn those recommendations into one or more bipartisan bills aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and reducing costs for homeowners. He closed by saying housing affordability affects everyone and that he believes there is momentum this year for reforms that support homeownership and generational wealth.

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• I served as a board member and president of Harris Branch HOA in northeast Austin, located off Farmer
• Section 3E restricts HOA fining authority, and Section 4 requires a vote of the entire HOA membership
• to increase HOA dues more than 5%.
• Regarding the dues cap, it is important to keep in mind that all HOA board members pay the same dues
• HOAs will simply not be able to obtain an owner vote. We will not be able to pay our bills.

Bills: SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907

Keywords: SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

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• HOA to take action to not allow these offenders to be living there.
• The HOA said they could not do anything. We went to the city.
• I had so many conversations with the HOA and with the attorney for the HOA.
• When it came to working with the HOA, they have no desire whatsoever.
• Houses, not in an HOA. Please do wrap up. Thank you.

Bills: HB2244, HB2364, HB2573, HB2749, HB2862, HB2870, HB4117, HCR2004

Keywords: evictions, judgment satisfaction, tenant rights, landlord obligations, court procedures, abortion-inducing drugs, medical abortion, pharmaceutical regulation, felonies, state law, DUI, ignition interlock, substance abuse treatment, driving privileges, alcohol education, felony conviction, misdemeanor designation, court judgment, criminal justice reform, rehabilitation

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• HOA and CIC reform will help Minnesotans achieve the American dream by assisting in housing stability
• <00:24:40.840> through<00:24:41.080> the<00:24:41.520> Senate<00:24:42.520> HOA
• <00:24:42.960> and progressing through the Senate HOA and progressing through the Senate HOA
• interest communities also known as HOAs interest communities also known as HOAs and<00:25:03.320
• HOAs wield uh enormous<00:25:41.679> power<00:25:42.520> uh<00:25:42.720> right

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Currently, in the state of Texas, nearly one in three homes fall under a Homeowners Association (HOA)
• HOAs require agreements to be signed in order for a person to own property in the subdivision where they
• Fees in these HOAs provide services and public spaces that members of the HOA can use and reserve as
• House Bill 621 provides a simple fix to ensure that if a meeting space within an HOA is available, a
• member of that HOA can reserve the space on behalf of the HOA staff of a qualified political candidate

Bills: HB128, HB34, HB128, HB621, HB748, HB2259, HB2960, HB3113, HB4749, SB835

Keywords: heat illness prevention, workplace safety, administrative penalties, advisory board, employee protection, HB 128, sister city, sister-city agreement, international exchange, municipal diplomacy, local government, state agency, political subdivision, foreign adversary, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, major non-NATO ally

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• I know we have some folks in here that live in HOAs, and Rep.
• , and they pay $100 a month to the HOA, and in exchange for that, the public parcels in the HOA get mowed
• You know, the way to look at it, my parents live in an HOA, and they pay $100 a month to the HOA, and
• in exchange for that, the public parcels in the HOA get mowed twice a month.
• HOA is not providing the police officer, firefighter, or EMT to come to your house.

Summary: The Select Committee on Property Taxes heard first from city representatives through the Florida League of Cities, who argued that property taxes are a stable local revenue source that funds core services such as police, fire, parks, public works, and stormwater work. Casey Cook emphasized that cities are optional governments with widely different tax bases and service levels, that exemptions shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, and that transparency already exists through TRIM notices, public budgets, and local hearings. Sarah Campbell of Fernandina Beach, T. Michael Stavris of Winter Haven, and Stephen O’Kee of Port St. Lucie described their budget processes, the share of general-fund revenue coming from property taxes, reserve policies, debt and capital planning, and the impact of inflation, minimum wage increases, and personnel costs. They all said local governments need predictable revenue and that any property tax changes would require careful consideration of replacement funding or service reductions. Members questioned the city panel about whether homebuyers are clearly informed about city versus county taxes and services, the role of HOAs, how many lobbyists cities employ, reserve levels, average salaries, and whether utility revenues are used only for utility purposes. The panel said TRIM notices, realtor listings, and city websites provide tax information; HOAs generally do not provide emergency services; lobbyists help local governments track Tallahassee legislation; reserves vary by city and fund; and utility revenues are generally restricted, though some cities use limited transfers. Members also asked about revenue replacement if ad valorem taxes were reduced or eliminated, and the panel said options would likely include user fees, service cuts, or other local revenue shifts. The chair also asked about public safety consolidation, and the response was that such decisions are local and may shift costs rather than create true savings. The committee then heard from county representatives after an overview by the Florida Association of Counties’ Davin Suggs, who framed counties as shared partners with the state and emphasized the gap between rising market values and the shrinking share of taxable value after exemptions and assessment limits. He said counties face a mismatch between revenue based on taxable value and expenses driven by real-world costs, and noted that most counties either held millage steady or lowered it without reaching rollback rates. He also highlighted that property taxes are only one part of county revenue, with charges for services and intergovernmental revenue often larger in some counties, and that public safety at the county level includes more than law enforcement, such as EMS, emergency management, inspections, and corrections. Deborah Manzo of Okeechobee County described a fiscally constrained rural county with limited staff, a county-supported airport, heavy reliance on property taxes for the general fund, and major cost pressures from inflation, insurance, retirement, and state and federal mandates. She said the county lowered millage slightly over recent years but still depends on multiple revenue sources and special assessments, and she flagged Medicaid, medical examiner costs, and possible firefighter workweek changes as significant concerns. Bay County Administrator Mark McQueen said his county’s budget is shaped by Hurricane Michael recovery, non-discretionary obligations, and rapid growth; he described ongoing FEMA reimbursement delays, substantial borrowing to cover disaster costs, and continuing interest expenses while the county waits for reimbursement. The county panel was still in progress when the transcript ended.

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• So more has to be done to help prospective EV drivers, including in HOAs.
• Um, now, uh, For the HOA.
• From the HOA community had about uncertainty with regards to liability for damage or injury that might
• There's a lack of certainty that's worrying to the HOAs, and they're concerned about how it might make
• We have Louis Brown here, who represents the HOA community in their totality. Mr.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills. SB 457 would direct HCD to develop statistical formulas based on historical development data to help cities complete housing element site inventories, with the author and supporters arguing it would make RHNA compliance more realistic and less costly; the California Building Industry Association opposed, and the bill was later approved on a 7-1 vote. SB 904 would codify and expand wildfire-rebuilding coordination and reporting practices used after recent fires, with supporters saying it would speed recovery and opponents questioning the need for additional reporting; it passed 11-1. The committee also took up SB 1091, which would create a state acquisition-and-preservation program for unsubsidized affordable housing to prevent displacement; it drew broad support from housing and tenant groups and passed 9-1, with members emphasizing preservation as a key housing strategy. Members also considered SB 1267, which would require EV charger installers in common-interest developments to indemnify associations during installation and make homeowners responsible for costs arising from use of privately owned chargers. The bill was presented as a follow-up to prior HOA-related EV charging legislation, with support from HOA, EV, and climate groups and opposition from the California Association of Realtors pending amendments; it passed 10-0. SB 1117 would clarify that ADU impact fees above the 750-square-foot exemption are charged only on the portion above that threshold, not the entire unit, and supporters said it would remove a fee cliff that discourages slightly larger ADUs. Cities, special districts, and fire agencies opposed or opposed unless amended, citing infrastructure funding concerns, but the bill passed 10-0 after extensive debate. The committee also heard SB 1361, which would prevent local governments from taking actions to avoid SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements at existing or planned transit stops. Supporters from L.A. Metro, labor, and housing groups said it would protect transit investments and jobs, while the City of Burbank opposed; the bill passed 9-0. Two consent items, SB 722 and SB 1426, were approved without discussion. Throughout the hearing, members repeatedly stressed the goals of streamlining housing production, preserving existing affordable homes, and reducing barriers to rebuilding and transit-oriented development.

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• So more has to be done to help prospective EV drivers, including in HOAs.
• Um, now, uh, For the HOA.
• I wanted to honor my commitment to the HOA community, you know, during last year's discussions.
• We have Louis Brown here who represents the HOAs in their totality. Yes, in their totality. Mr.
• We have Louis Brown here who represents the HOA is in their totality. Yes, in their totality. Mr.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Senator Abeler, are we likely to do any more meetings like next week on other topics or look at the HOA
• Senator Abeler, are we likely to do any more meetings like next week on other topics or look at the HOA
• And so I don't know the answer to this question, so um the HOA bill is traveling and it's going to wind
• question<00:09:01.360> so<00:09:01.920> um<00:09:02.000> the<00:09:02.160> HOA
• bill is traveling question so um the HOA bill is traveling and<00:09:03.519> it's<00:09:03.680

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• That's why this bill, along with other HOA and CIC bills being introduced this session, is crucial in
• That's why this bill, along with other HOA and CIC bills being introduced this session, is crucial in
• One is to assist homeowners in their disputes with HOAs.
• One is to assist homeowners in their disputes with HOAs.
• A lot of HOA boards, many of them are big entities. They have management companies.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And this time, some HOA refused to let somebody fly a military unit flag.
• I'm just trying to understand current HOA laws.
• Senator Kavanaugh, I understand, I'm just trying to understand current HOA laws.
• I am generally against a lot of the regulations that we see in HOAs.
• And for me, I think if you want to fly— ...regulations that we see in HOAs.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• that uh addresses the issue of uh HOAs that uh addresses the issue of uh HOAs in<00:09:07.839>
• <00:09:16.640> of this through a fee on every uh HOA of this through a fee on every uh HOA
• uh common interest community or CIC HOA uh common interest community or CIC HOA ombbuds<00:22:55.840
• the HOA the HOA registry.<00:23:22.000> Oh,<00:23:22.240> and<00:23:22.400> I
• And that revenue is on uh line 45 HOAs.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• HOAs can ban home-based businesses within their neighborhoods if they deem fit for their HOA.
• would keep the right to have backyard chickens in the hands of the municipal leaders and away from HOA
• The bill gives both condominiums and HOA owners the right to keep chickens on the owner's property if
• So an HOA could not even place limits on the number of chickens, prohibit roosters, require chickens
• City councils are elected by all eligible voters, not just property owners or HOA members.

Bills: SB2784, HB23, HB247, HB1533, HB2011, HB2013, HB2273, HB2421, HB2464, HB3120, HB3424, HB3575, HB3788, HB4370, HB4809, HB5057, HB5084, HB5534, HB5668, HJR34

Keywords: Somervell County, hospital district, board of directors, elections, local governance, staggered terms, third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure

Summary: The committee heard and left pending several local government, property tax, development, and public safety measures before later voting some of them out. Senator Birdwell explained SB 2784 for the Somerville County Hospital District, which would move the board to staggered four-year terms after a transition and was requested to be held pending until the House companion could be acted on; no public testimony was offered. HB 5084 would allow local approval for fireworks sales tied to Lunar New Year celebrations, with testimony from Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin emphasizing local fire risk and the need for county discretion. HB 5534 would let county commissioners post agendas electronically instead of on a physical bulletin board. HB 4370 would expand permissible projects for certain special districts to include geothermal water conveyance systems, and HB 312 would require residential child detention facilities to enter local MOUs, report health and safety information, and conduct background checks for state-funded facilities; both drew supportive testimony and were left pending. HB 5057 would give displaced solid waste providers time to wind down after a city grants an exclusive franchise, and HB 2421 would extend the life of the Save Historic Muni District to continue work on preserving Lions Municipal Golf Course; both were left pending after supportive testimony. HB 2011 would let former owners repurchase property taken by eminent domain if the acquiring entity fails to pay property taxes for two years, and the committee substitute to SB 3065 was also laid out and left pending after a technical correction to eminent-domain language. The committee then took up additional bills on development, appraisal, and local regulation, including HB 3575, HB 4809, HB 2273, HB 247/HJR 34, HB 2464, HB 3424, HB 2013, HB 5668, HB 3788, HB 1533, and HB 23, with testimony ranging from support to opposition on issues such as appraisal procedures, historic property valuation, Galveston emergency governance, border-security tax treatment, home-based businesses, chicken covenants in HOAs, municipal utility district authority, hospital authorities’ use of assets, and third-party building review. HB 23 drew the most extensive testimony, with builders, engineers, counties, and cities split over third-party plan review and inspection authority, liability, licensing, and local code enforcement; many witnesses said the House amendments created problems and the bill was left pending. In the end, the committee voted SB 2784, SB 3065, HB 5686, HB 247, HJR 34, and HB 2011 out of committee, with the first several receiving local and uncontested calendar recommendations where applicable.

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• This bill seeks to improve transparency and consumer protection by requiring all HOAs to publish their
• complete and current fees, rules, and enforcement policies on HOA Texas no later than the seventh day
• This bill enforces a $1,000 penalty for the first day and $500 for each additional day if an HOA fails
• The bill also prohibits an HOA from being able to recoup the cost of the penalty directly through HOA
• Can they get money for their work on the HOA? No, they cannot be. They are all volunteers.

Bills: SB383, SB1012, SB1181, SB1705, SB2075, SB2221, SB2586, SB2864, SB2994

Keywords: SB 383, ERCOT, Texas Utilities Code, interconnection, wind power facility, offshore wind, coastal wind, nearshore wind, Gulf of America, Texas coast, three marine leagues, electric grid, transmission line, distribution facility, renewable energy, battery storage, energy storage, grid access, power grid, electric service

Summary: The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills. A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4. The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.

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• Prohibiting a city or an HOA from saying that you cannot have any or you cannot have personal guard or
• And because one neighbor in the HOA didn't like it, they can't do this.
• I'm here today to to say that I'm not against chicken ownership, but I am pro-HOA governance.
• about avian flu passed around, bird droppings are notorious sources of respiratory diseases. and the HOAs
• Representative McLaughlin Question, have you talked to any of your non-HOA board members?

Bills: HB294, HB405, HB519, HB294

Keywords: food production, property owners' association, home gardening, cottage food, urban agriculture, livestock, community standards, renewable energy, ethanol, biodiesel, incentives, agriculture, grants, honey production, beekeeping, food safety, local regulation, energy efficiency, tax exemption, residential properties

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• As a homeowner myself living in a HOA community, I too faced foreclosure, not due to my inability to
• As a homeowner myself living in a HOA community, I too faced foreclosure, not due to my inability to
• Based on what she said about HOAs, I hope we can still have all your support for all members with the
• HOA bill, which is coming to the floor.
• <01:00:34.400> This homeowners association or HOA. This homeowners association or HOA.

Bills: HF3279, HF1879, HF1417, HF2462

Keywords: housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing

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• going for, you know, kind of, you know, maybe I'm just a little bitter because I'm mooring with my HOA
• Where HOA requested to see the inside of everybody's garage to make... ...where HOA requested to see
• Yeah, I mean, I think if, you know, the HOA was just me blabbering, but in terms of the safety within
• Which is what I see, why it's so different than—I'm not the biggest fan of HOAs either.
• You know, I'm not the biggest fan of HOAs either, but this is a different agreement because the park

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard four items, including one consent bill, and began before quorum was established. AB 760, by Assemblymember Ta, would temporarily allow mobile home park-owned homes to be rented to people displaced by a natural disaster in areas under a declared state of emergency, including adjacent jurisdictions. Supporters said it would quickly add housing after fires, floods, or earthquakes; there was no opposition at the hearing, and members generally praised the narrow committee amendments. The bill later passed on a due-pass-as-amended vote. Chair Haney presented AB 1445, which would let cities create downtown recovery districts to finance office-to-housing conversions and other downtown revitalization projects using growth in property tax revenue. Support came from the California Travel Association, Housing Action Coalition, IKEA, Spur, Abundant Housing, and Circulate San Diego, with members saying the bill could help downtowns recover and expand mixed-use housing. The committee voiced support and interest in broader use of the tool, and the bill was approved on a due-pass-as-amended vote. AB 456, by Assemblymember Connolly, drew the most extensive debate. The bill would prohibit mobile home park managers from requiring interior repairs or improvements as a condition of sale and would require timely written lists of exterior repairs, with supporters arguing that park managers are interfering with sales and delaying closings. Opponents, led by the Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, argued that interior inspections are needed to protect buyers and park residents from unsafe conditions and potential liability. Members raised questions about safety, disclosure, HCD oversight, and liability; after discussion, the bill was moved on a due-pass-as-amended vote, with some members not voting or expressing reservations. The committee also approved the consent calendar.