Legislative
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Legislative Committee
Your legislative interests are protected by FAR’s full-time lobbyists and political experts in Tallahassee. Legislation affecting the rights of Realtors and the real estate interests of the public is closely scrutinized. We review over 2,600 bills a year.

Based on the Legislative Committee’s decisions and FAR policies, lobbyists and Realtor key contacts work for passage of beneficial bills and the defeat of detrimental ones. At the political end, candidates receptive to issues of concern to Realtors are identified and supported through FAR’s many political programs. FAR also offers political training sessions.

Legislative Session Updates
FAR’s continuously updated legislative Web site connects you to Tallahassee. Track bills, contact lawmakers, read legislative updates and more throughout the legislative session.

'Annual Report on the Legislature'
Everything the Legislature has done in a year’s time that affects the real estate industry, gathered in one place — The Annual Report on the Legislature. Call 850.224.1400 for more information.


Issues Mobilization
One of the best ways to gain influence and affect policymaking is to generate public support.

Issues Mobilization is a public advocacy program designed to rally support and raise funds for or against a particular issue. Each Board or Association will be able to access funds to help mount local campaigns based on the amount of their RPAC contribution.

Ask your Board or Association executive for a copy of the issues mobilization kit, which will help you execute a successful advocacy program.

Great American Realtor Days
Carpe Diem — seize the opportunity to voice your opinions on legislative issues during the annual Great American Realtor Days. FAR hosts this annual event in Tallahassee when the Legislature is in session. FAR members can make the trek to the state capital to be briefed on the status of pending real estate legislation and to meet with and lobby legislators. Call FAR’s Governmental Affairs office at 850.224.1400 for more info on the next Great American Realtor Days and make a difference.

Capitol Hill visits
We work for you on federal issues, such as mortgage interest deductions, banks in real estate and insurance. This federal equivalent of the Great American Realtor Days program is held in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) mid-year meetings. Congressional briefing sessions are followed by visits with Florida’s congressmen.

Realtors’ Political Action Committee (RPAC)
RPAC uses voluntary contributions from Association members to help support the election campaigns of qualified candidates for public office who are committed to the protection of private property rights and the free enterprise system.

FAR provides fund-raising training to local Boards and Associations. You can help directly in several ways: by making a contribution; by recommending candidates who deserve RPAC’s support; and by helping to obtain contributions from friends and colleagues in the Association. For more information, call 850.224.0200.

Realtor Legislative Action Center
FAR’s Realtor “Legislative Action Center” is an online message system where members can instantly send an e-mail to legislators. You’ll also find the “Legislative Tracker,” featuring a concise summary of any action taken on a House or Senate bill.

It Takes Two — RPAC and you
We give you the opportunity to make a difference. The “It Takes Two — RPAC and You” program recognizes members who volunteer their time to political activities. FAR can assist members in becoming more active in political campaigns or in becoming a more effective political lobbyist.