Landmark Affordable Housing Bill Faces Adversity in State Senate Due to Loophole

Landmark Affordable Housing Bill Faces Adversity in State Senate Due to Loophole

Jackson Bakich
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February 20, 2024
With her stint as the leader of the upper chamber in Florida’s state government dwindling in the sunset, State Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s (R-FL) legacy affordable housing legislation could be in danger. SB 102 – the “Live Local Act” – Introduced by State Senator Alexis Calatayud (R-FL), allegedly has a glaring loophole that counties and […]
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Florida's Affordable Housing Funding Issue Enters Reconciliation In Tallahassee

Florida's Affordable Housing Funding Issue Enters Reconciliation In Tallahassee

Staff Report
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April 19, 2021
With two and a half weeks to go in the 2021 Legislative Session, the Florida Realtors are stepping up their lobbying efforts relating to SB 2512 and the distribution of funds from Documentary stamp taxes collected on all real estate transactions to help with Florida's affordable housing funding. Senate Bill 2512 was passed by the […]
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