The State Affairs Newsletter
Welcome to the summer edition of The State Affairs. In this edition we look back on the year so far. State legislative sessions, successful HBA events and, of course, how we kicked off the year at the International Builders’ Show®.
HBA Highlights
Vice President of the HBA of Tennessee (HBAT) Dan Mitchell, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and HBAT Executive Officer Jann Dower.
Anne Pichette, City of Helena; Andy Shirtliff, executive director of the Montana BIA; and Katherine Booher, Accelerate Montana, at the Montana Housing Partnership Conference in Billings.
Group of students attending the Construction and Trades Day at Helena College hosted by the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce.
Montana BIA Life Director Ron Bartsch, CEO of Sussex Construction, at the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce annual Construction Trades Day.
Around the Capitals
The State and Local Government Affairs (SLGA) team provides a snapshot of housing legislation proposed in several states. Some proposals, like the STARTER HOMES ACT, will boost the local housing stock, while others, like rent control, harm housing attainability. Read more about how SLGA works with executive officers to build a robust model legislation library for the Federation. Learn more.
Modular Homes Boost Housing Attainability in Rural Communities
Genger Charles
managing director, head of external affairs and impact strategy, StudioBuilt by Amherst
The lack of construction workers and the high cost of building in rural areas make modular homes a popular housing choice for Americans in rural communities. NAHB’s State and Local Team connected with Genger Charles, managing director, head of external affairs and impact strategy for StudioBuilt by Amherst, to share insights on how housing policies such as local zoning, permitting, codes and tariffs impact modular home construction. Learn more.
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Housing Wins and Innovative Strategies Featured at IBS
The State and Local Government Affairs Committee met at IBS and voted to award two Governors the Defender of Housing Award this year. In addition, a former Congressman presented an approach to public-private partnerships to boost housing development. The committee also heard success stories from State and Local Fund recipients. Read more.
Highlighting Housing Priorities in the West
State and local team member Jeff Pemstein was the featured speaker at a recent BIA of Tulare & Kings Counties (BIATKC) event. Pictured are event attendees Kevin McCusker, Steve Johnson, Dolores Taylor (executive officer, BIATKC) and Stuart Skoglund.
BIATKC recently hosted Social Lunch, a member event featuring NAHB’s Jeff Pemstein, AVP for the Western Region, as the keynote speaker. Pemstein discussed a wide range of federal policies proposed under the Trump administration and several housing bills being pursued through the State of California legislature this year. Read more.
