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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:
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Are you aware of an issue in your city? Please alert Government Affairs Director Fernando Peña:
Published: November 04, 2014
Brisbane Amps Up Sewer Lateral Program
The City of Brisbane is proposing changes to their sewer lateral testing/notification requirements. Point-of-Sale inspection/testing/repair/replacement are NOT included. SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Paul Stewart explains the proposal.
Published: October 28, 2014
90-Day ‘No Flip' Rule Coming Back
After December 31, investors will once again have to own a property for at least 90 days before reselling it at a higher price if they use agency financing.
Published: October 21, 2014
County Bans Smoking in Your Own Home
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has voted 4-1 to enact a second hand smoking ordinance that, among requirements, bans smoking in ownership units. SAMCAR Government Affairs Director Paul Stewart explains which units this ban affects and how the votes came down in the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
Published: October 06, 2014
Mortgage Debt Cancellation Tax Relief Update
There is a slim but powerful chance the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act will be extended by Congress this year but not before the midterm elections in November.
Published: September 30, 2014
Foster City Reconsiders Smoking Ban in Ownership Units
Foster City's City Council is seeking to ban smoking in one's own house as pertains to townhomes and condominiums. SAMCAR members please be prepared for a "Call for Action" to contact Foster City councilmembers prior to the hearing at which the smoking ordinance will be finalized.
Published: September 22, 2014
House Opposes Clean Water Act Over-Regulation
H.R. 5078 will prevent the EPA from treating waters on private property as so-called "waters of the U.S." under the Clean Water Act.