Louisiana Legislature to Reconvene Monday, May 4th
LOUISIANA REALTORS • May 1, 2020
The Louisiana Legislature will reconvene on Monday, May 4th. The Legislature will reportedly concentrate on bills dealing with state budget issues, COVID-19 issues, and those that are meant to help the economy.
Legislative Bill Tracker Updated 5/1/2020
House and Senate Committees will start hearing these bills Monday, May 4th with protocols in place to ensure the health and safety of those who are at the Capitol. Those protocols can be viewed in the document below.
Legislative leadership has asked that as much business as possible be conducted by phone and/or e-mail. Therefore, the Louisiana REALTORS® Lobbying Team will be at the Capitol less this year. However, please be assured that your lobbying team is making phone calls about bills that will affect your livelihood and property rights and will be physically present at the Capitol when necessary.
An updated list of bills Louisiana REALTORS is tracking is available here:
Take advantage of safety training and other resources provided by your local REALTOR® Association in Louisiana.
Construction Update: Act Nos. 239 and 422 Eric Landry, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Louisiana REALTORS® Counsel
NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on how the VA Home Loan offers a great path to homeownership for current and former military service members. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: What Is the VA Home Loan Guaranty? 10 Tips for Packing Smartly for a Move State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions Buying a Historic Property Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Working with a Real Estate Attorney Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for the next consumer guide, which outlines requirements for private mortgage insurance and how it protects lenders and consumers.
