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Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 9

02.09.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

DHS Shutdown Looming Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires on Friday, giving Congress just four days to strike a deal before they take a weeklong Presidents Day recess. This week, the House of Representatives will consider the Republican-backed SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

“Boards Typically Do Not Have Unilateral Authority to Amend” – News-Press

02.08.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I have noticed that our governing documents contain numerous references to the developer, even though the developer is no longer involved. Can the homeowners’ association’s board have the authority to remove or amend these developer-related references from the documents without requiring a vote of the owners, given that these […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Becker’s State Lobbying Update – Week 4: February 2nd-6th, 2026

02.06.2026
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie FriedmanJosé Keichi FuentesNicholas HessingYolanda Cash JacksonMax LosnerLance H. LozanoLaToya ShealsCody RogersJileah Wilder

As the Florida Legislature finishes their week four work, next week signifies what should be the halfway point to the Regular Session.  Preliminary budgets from subcommittees were expected to be released this week, but due to some delays, it appears that the release will occur no earlier than week five. […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying

“Class Is in Session: The ABC’s of Florida’s Board Member Education Requirements” – FLCAJ

02.04.2026
Allison L. Hertz

Benjamin Franklin famously said in 1789, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Had he lived in a community association in Florida, his quote likely would have read “… except death and taxes and changes in Florida community association law.” There were a […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

How Better Business Bureau Tools Can Help Boards Make Safer Hiring Decisions

02.04.2026
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Hiring a contractor shouldn’t feel like a risky gamble—especially when you’re spending association funds and hoping for a great result for your repair or renovation project. On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger talks […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association