Advocacy
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Dec- 2023 -20 December
2024 Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 7, 2023 1:30 pm (MT)Lincoln Auditorium, Garden Level Idaho State Capitol 700 W Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702 Join us February 7th for Idaho REALTORS® Day at the Capitol (All Times MT)The Below Schedule is Subject to Change 1:30 pm: Opening remarks from Idaho REALTORS® President Katrina Wehr & Government Affairs Director Max Pond 2:45PM – 2:55PM: BREAK 4:35PM: Adjourn Day at the Capitol Speakers include: The Honorable Governor Brad LittleThe Honorable Supreme Court Justice Robyn BrodyThe Honorable Lt. Governor Scott BedkeSuperintendent of Public Instruction Debbie CritchfieldHouse and Senate Majority and Minority Leadership Join Us for our Legislative Reception at Beside Bardenay at 5:30 pm. On February 7th, the Idaho REALTORS® will be hosting its annual Day at the Capitol event in Boise. This is a great opportunity for our members to come together and advocate for issues that are important to the real estate industry. We encourage all of our members to mark their calendars for this exciting day . We look forward to seeing you at the Capitol on February 7th!
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Apr- 2023 -27 April
Local Government Affairs Committees
Congratulations! Whether you are starting a government affairs committee or strengthening existing efforts, you are taking significant steps towards being a trusted and influential voice on all things real estate in your community. The fact is there is no offseason in politics. Policies that impact our industry and the people we serve are being developed every day at the city, county, state and national level. Having an effective government affairs committee will empower your association to help meaningfully shape those policies. Download the Local Government Affairs Flyer Download the 2023 Legislative Session Review TIP Advocacy is an immutable part of government affairs. Advocacy is a process. Successful advocacy is a long-term process. Contents Basics and NecessitiesNext StepsDevelop an Action PlanAdvocacy in ActionBuilding a Grassroots Network Resources Basics and Necessities Put simply, government affairs is the process of establishing and maintaining relationships with publicofficials and staff to positively influence the public decisions of legislative (i.e. city councils, countycommissions, state legislatures) or regulatory bodies (city building department, planning and zoning,municipal agencies, state or federal agencies) for your members, clients and communities. Getting Started Establish a government affairs committee. The mission and scope of the committee must be established up front. The committee …
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Jan- 2023 -5 January
2023 Day at the Capitol
Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:30 pm (MT)Lincoln Auditorium, Garden Level Idaho State Capitol 700 W Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702 Join us February 2nd for Idaho REALTORS® 2023 Day at the Capitol The event kicks off in the Lincoln Auditorium at 1:30 PM (MT) *Agenda Subject to Change* 1:30 PM–Opening Remarks (Denise Lundy) 1:40 PM — Max Pond, IR Government Affairs Director 2:00 PM — Lt. Governor Scott Bedke 2:30 PM — Governor Brad Little 3 PM — House and Senate Majority Leadership 3:30 PM — House and Senate Minority Leadership 4 PM — Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robyn Brody Join us at Beside Bardney at 5:30 pm for a Legislative Reception
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Jan- 2022 -12 January
2022 Day at the Capitol
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 1:00 pm (MST)Lincoln Auditorium, Garden Level Idaho State Capitol 700 W Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702 Join us February 1st for Idaho REALTORS® 2022 Day at the Capitol The event kicks off in the Lincoln Auditorium at 1:00 PM (MST) 1 PM–Opening Remarks (Patrick Malone) 1:10 PM — Max Pond, IR Government Affairs Director 1:50 PM — Break 2 PM — Legislative Leadership 3 PM — Idaho Supreme Court Justice Robyn Brody 4 PM — Governor Brad Little
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May- 2021 -25 May
We Want YOU!
We believe advocacy is one of the most important aspects of what we do as REALTORS®. We want to replicate the success of the FPC program at the state legislative level.
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Dec- 2020 -9 December
Boise real estate market ranked in top 5 for 2021.
Boise comes in at number four on Realtor.com's rankings of the top real estate markets for 2021.
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May- 2020 -15 May
Idaho REALTORS® Secure Legislation Tipping the Balance in Favor of First-time Homebuyers
Idaho REALTORS® were determined to bring first-time homebuyers the advantages of dedicated tax-free savings accounts.
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Mar- 2020 -27 March
Congress Clears Coronavirus Rescue Bill Filled with REALTOR® Benefits
COVID-19 relief package is headed to the White House.
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26 March
NAR Wins Major Provisions for REALTORS®
'Seismic' action will benefit independent contractors, small businesses.
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Jun- 2019 -12 June
Idaho REALTORS® Press Release: June 12, 2019
IDAHO (June 12, 2019) — The Idaho REALTORS® have joined the National Association of REALTORS® amicus brief in defense of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Association Health Plan rule. Amicus briefs are legal documents filed in court cases by non-litigants that have a strong interest in the subject matter in question. Earlier this year, a federal court ruled that provisions of the federal rule were unlawful, a ruling adversely impacting REALTORS® seeking more cost effective and comprehensive health insurance solutions through association health plans. “Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act resulted in significant regulatory changes to the individual insurance market, some of which have benefited REALTORS®,” the brief reads. “However, ACA changes have also resulted in significant increases in health care costs, leaving many individuals to forgo coverage, which jeopardizes the health, safety and financial stability of their families and others.” Idaho REALTORS®, along with other local associations in Idaho, including Boise Regional REALTORS®, has agreed to join NAR in protecting AHPs, which has been the subject of litigation since shortly after the rule was finalized in June of last year. To date, over 3,000 REALTORS® and their families have found cost-effective health insurance solutions through …
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