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Louisiana Home Builders Association Newsletter
 

July 2014
Month Year
 
 HB 1048 Update

HB 1048 was signed by the governor and is now Act 836

The International Construction Codes for both commercial and residential plumbing is effective January 1, 2016. 

The review process starts October 1, 2014 and shall be completed by June 15, 2015.

Read Act 836

 

2014 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HAS WRAPPED, 

HERE IS YOUR BRIEF RE-CAP:

 

Louisiana Home Builders Association (LHBA) had a highly successful 2014 legislative session.  LHBA took positions or monitored approximately 300 bills.  The top bills of concern varied highly in subject matter from the plumbing code to creating an unfair trade practice for many of our members.  

 

HB 1048 by Rep. Ponti was signed by Governor Jindal and is now Act 836.  This act regarding the new plumbing code is effective January 1, 2016.  A review process begins in October of this year and shall be completed by June 15, 2015.  The International Plumbing Code and the plumbing chapter of the International Residential Code will replace Part XIV (Plumbing) of the State Sanitary Code.  The local governing authority will also now enforce the plumbing code.  Another significant change in Act 836 is the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council will promulgate and amend the state plumbing code in lieu of the Department of Health and Hospitals.

 

Another top priority bill this session was SB 426 which creates a new cause of action for sellers in real estate transactions.  SB 426 by Sen. LaFleur creates an unfair trade practice against a seller who offers to real estate consumers a coupon, discount or incentive to use a particular provider of settlement services.   SB 426 prevents buyers and sellers from negotiating many aspects of their real estate contract.  If SB 426 would have been successful in passage, a seller could not select a closing attorney when paying closing costs for the consumer.  LHBA took a lobby oppose position on SB 426 and this bill ultimately failed on the Senate floor with 13 yeas.  


Thank you to LHBA board members, senior officers, local presidents and executive officers for participating in our red shirt days this year.   The participation made our great efforts successful and is much appreciated!

 

 

 
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LHBA Safety Resource 

 

Our website (www.lhba.org) will link you, as a special member benefit, to a discounted site that will assist you to lead your company through the maze of OSHA requirements quickly and easily at a special discounted price!   

  
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Education 
 
Residential Builders must earn 6 CEU credits each year, even with a multi-year license.  
Upcoming NAHB Webinars
July 9, 10 &11
LHBA Summer Board of Directors
Perdido Beach Resort
Wednesday, July 9th 
4:00 - La Homebuilders Disaster Turst 
4:00 - Executive Officers Meeting -

5:30 - Nominations Committee 

6:30 - Early Bird Reception 

 

Join the LHBA Fiesta Party!!!  Bring a sombrero, wear your flip flops,

enjoy a margarita and have some fun!   Games for the Kids 

 

Thursday, July 10th

7:30 - Senior Officer Breakfast

7:30 - Past Associate VP Breakfast

7:30- Past Presidents Breakfast

8:30 - Legislative Committee

8:30 - Associates Council

9:30 - PR Committee

10:30 - Legal Housing Task Force

11:00 - Energy & Codes Committee

1:00 - Membership Committee

1:30 - Education Committee

1:30 - Remodelers Council

1:30 - PAC

3:00 - President's Council

 

Kids Night Out/ Wild Hearts Sunset Cruise - must RSVP

 

Friday, July 11th

7:30 - Breakfast Buffet

8:30- Board of Directors Meeting


Aug. 12-16
NAHB Association Leadership Institute
St. Louis, MO

Sept. 3-6
NAHB Fall Board
Phoenix, AZ

Sept. 25
LHBA Executive Committee Meeting

Oct. 15, 16 &17
LHBA Board of Directors
Courtyard by Marriott- Covington
 
*For more events going on in your area please contact your local HBA!
 
 

     

 

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Contact Information
Nicole Willems
Louisiana Home Builders Association
660 Laurel Street
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2714
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LHBA MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide Louisiana with quality housing that is safe and affordable.

The Louisiana Home Builders Association is comprised of Builders & Associate members which:

  • Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies
  • Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights


  • Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders


  • Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry


  • Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana



CONGRATULATIONS LOUISIANA! 
 
LHBA has surpassed our 2 year Build PAC goal of $73,844.70 and could NOT have done it with out the help of our members!  Thank you for all of your donations!!! 
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