by Marlee Breakstone | Jun 9, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
CAI legislative action committees (LACs) are groups of CAI members who monitor state legislation, educate lawmakers, and protect the interests of those living and working in community associations. Each committee is comprised of homeowner leaders, community managers,...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Apr 16, 2026 | CAI, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, volunteers
National Volunteer Recognition Week is an annual initiative that recognizes and celebrates the significant impact volunteers have throughout the United States. This initiative doesn’t exist just to check off the task of thanking volunteers for their contributions. It...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 8, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
The first quarter of 2026 has set a fast and focused pace in statehouses across the United States, with CAI’s state legislative action committees at the center of the action. Of the 46 states convening legislative sessions in 2026, more than 17 states have officially...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Feb 27, 2026 | Advocacy, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Other, Public Policies, State Advocacy
Forty-six states will convene legislative sessions in 2026 and many of these states are already in session. More than six weeks into the 2026 legislative session, CAI’s Government & Public Affairs team reports on notable trends in legislation beyond those...
by Marlee Breakstone | Feb 12, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, volunteers
In 2026, CAI is being intentional about celebrating our dedicated advocates and expanding our advocacy network. By highlighting the expansive and impactful grassroots advocacy conducted on behalf of members in legislatures across the country, we can inspire and...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Feb 3, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Federal Advocacy, Manager Licensing, Occupational Licensing, State Advocacy
In 2025, CAI tracked legislation impacting community association manager licensing in eight states, Washington D.C., and at the federal level. With 2025 state legislative sessions officially adjourned CAI is pleased to report no legislation negatively impacting...
