RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Summary
Establishes an Ombudsman's Office for homeowner associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes an Ombudsman's Office Special Fund. Requires board members of condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to meet certain educational requirements through classes offered by the ombudsman. Updates statutes relating to condominium associations, cooperative housing corporations, and planned community associations to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for homeowner associations. Appropriates funds for establishment of the ombudsman's office.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Troy Hashimoto
DDemocratic
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