State and Local Reporter - 03/17/2004 (Plain Text Version)

Duane Willenbring, Chair
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

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In this issue:
The Latest on Notice and Opportunity to Repair Legislation
State Lobbying Study: Constituents Are Most Persuasive Advocates
Local Association Defeats Mandatory Fire Sprinklers with Image-Boosting Campaign
Storm Water Permit Guide Available to NAHB Members
Issue Briefing Paper Examines "No Surprises" Rule in Habitat Conservation
Help Make Housing a Priority in Congress at D.C. Lobby Day
San Diego Voters Reject Growth Control Measure
Mold Fears Not Yet Dead: Legislation Alive in 21 States
California's Regulatory Climate Has Caused Underproduction of 500,000 Homes Since 1995, Study Finds
Industry News Briefs from Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania

The Latest on Notice and Opportunity to Repair Legislation

Bills to create new and enhance existing Notice and Opportunity to Repair laws are making progress around the country.

A list of legislation introduced as of March 16 is below, and be sure to check the next issue of the State & Local Reporter for a more detailed look at progressing legislation.

Legislation to create new Notice and Opportunity to Repair laws:

Georgia Senate Bill 563
Hawaii House Bill 2761, Senate Bill 2358
Illinois House Bills 3627
Maryland House Bill 1324
Mississippi House Bill 722 and Senate Bill 2638
Missouri House Bill 1166 and Senate Bill 1081
Nebraska Legislative Bills 1200 and 1225
Ohio House Bill 175
Oklahoma House Bill 2136
Pennsylvania House Bill 1875
Tennessee House Bill 2787/Senate Bill 2931 and House Bill 2771/Senate Bill 2201

Legislation to amend or enhance existing Notice and Opportunity to Repair laws:

Alaska House Bill 340
Arizona House Bill 1311
California Assembly Bill 2812
South Carolina House Bill 4460
Washington Senate Bill 5536

For information on specific legisation, contact your state lobbyist. NAHB's Sam Leyvas (800-368-5242, x8326) can help with general questions regarding Notice and Opportunity to Repair legislation.