by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 21, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Legislative Action Committees, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
State legislatures across the country continue to shape the laws that govern the 390,000 community associations across the United States, making it more important than ever for board members, community managers, and industry professionals to stay informed. As we reach...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jan 29, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
Legislation that impacts the community association industry does not wait for CAI’s organizational boundaries. It also does not stop at state lines where CAI has chapters. In several states without a formal CAI chapter or legislative action committee presence, state...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Nov 9, 2023 | Manager Licensing, Occupational Licensing
Occupational or professional licensing, also called licensure, is a form of government regulation requiring a license to pursue a particular profession for compensation. Government regulation of professions is typically at the state level. Currently seven states in...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 14, 2021 | State Advocacy
To date, 29 states have entered their pre-filing period for this upcoming year’s legislative session. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the pre-filing process allows bills to be prepared and introduced before regular session convenes. This...
