Legislative

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 more than 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
During the session, FAR continuously updates the legislative Web site, connecting you with the daily actions in Tallahassee. Track bills, contact lawmakers, read legislative updates and more throughout the legislative session.

'Final 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 Final 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
Seize this 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 Public Policy 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 political candidates that are in favor of protecting private property rights and the free enterprise system. FAR also provides on-site fund-raising training to local Boards and Associations.
Grassroots Action Center
The Realtor Grassroots Action Center is an online message system where members can instantly send an e-mail to legislators. You'll also find a link to "Find Your Legislator."

Legislative Tracker
On this Legislative Tracker page, you'll find a concise summary of any action taken on a House or Senate bill.