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Legislative Issues

Government Affairs staff and committees work with cities to protect your ability to do business, and mobilize members toward one of our primary objectives: protecting private property rights.

Generally, SAMCAR mobilization efforts and the mission to protect property rights align with the following policy positions:

OPPOSE

SUPPORT

INFORM
  • Tenants AND Housing Providers  Rights
  • Safe, Fair and Affordable Housing
  • Financial and Tax Incentives Encouraging Home Ownership
  • Climate Adaptation Policies (sea level rise, fire hardening; oppose managed retreat)
  • Home Electrification (costs, rebates; oppose mandates)

Are you aware of an issue in your city? Please alert Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña:

Fernando Peña
SAMCAR
850 Woodside Way, San Mateo CA 94401 (map)
(650) 696-8200
 
 
Published: March 03, 2015
‘Innovation Act" Reintroduced in the House
The Innovation Act (H.R. 9) was re-introduced in the House and would require plaintiffs to disclose who the owner of a patent is before a lawsuit is filed and demand that plaintiffs explain why they are suing a particular defendant in their court pleadings. NAR is a member of the ‘United for Patent Reform' coalition supporting such legislation.
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Published: February 27, 2015
SAMCAR Opposes Rent Control & "Just Cause" Eviction...
Rent control (AKA rent stabilization) is looming in San Mateo County. It is one of the foremost threats to private property rights and will impact home owners and tenants. Please contact your elected officials to oppose rent control in San Mateo County.
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Published: February 26, 2015
Assembly Speaker Resurrects $75 Recording Fee
Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) unveiled a bill to increase funding for affordable housing by adding a statewide $75 real estate document recording fee. Home sales would be exempt.
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Published: February 23, 2015
Push to Renew Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Gains Steam in Senate
An effort is under way in the Senate to renew legislation that spares underwater homeowners from having to pay income tax on mortgage debt forgiven by a lender.
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Published: February 20, 2015
C.A.R. Revises Independent Contractor Agreement
C.A.R. has revised its Independent Contractor Agreement (ICA) to include an arbitration agreement to address both the requirements of a 2011 California appellate court case as well as other cases regarding class action waivers. Learn more in this recent Business Alert.
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Published: February 17, 2015
Bill Introduced to Rectify 3% Inequities
HR 685 "The Mortgage Choice Act" will make two adjustments to the Truth in Lending Act's (TILA) definition of "points and fees" to ensure greater consumer choice in mortgage and settlement services.
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