Second 2020 Legislative Special Session Called
Louisiana REALTORS • September 22, 2020
The Louisiana Legislature has called itself to the second Special Session of 2020 to begin at 6:00 p.m. on September 28th. It will convene for thirty (30) calendar days to consider legislation on a total of 70 items. The call can be found here:
Call To Convene
Your Louisiana REALTORS® legislative team will continue to monitor bills and advocate on your behalf throughout the entirety of this Special Session. The following is a list of issues that may arise during this session and that we have identified as most relevant to the real estate industry and you as a REALTOR®:
- Main Street Recovery Program
- Classification of employees and independent contractors
- Tax credits, incentives, rebates, exclusions, exemptions, deferments, and abatements
- Licensing requirements, fees, and permits for certain businesses
- Rural broadband services
- Housing and rental assistance in response to a declared emergency or disaster
- Evictions during a declared emergency or disaster
As each item comes up for discussion, we will provide updates on our Legislative Issues Resource Page. Please continue to check back to stay up-to-date!
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.
