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John Fondnazio head shotA Message From
John Fondnazio
CCAR President
(925) 817-9053

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

Advocacy is one of the most important ways CCAR protects your business, supports property rights, and helps shape the future of homeownership. In this legislative update, you’ll see how REALTOR® priorities are moving forward at the local, state, and federal levels—from C.A.R.’s work in Sacramento to CCAR leaders heading to Washington, D.C.

You’ll also find a new C.A.R. video that explains how member-driven ideas can become state law, a spotlight on our dedicated LGR Committee and political coordinators, and updates on key issues including taxpayer protections, CEQA reform, and HOA insurance transparency.

Thank you to the members and volunteers who continue to show up, build relationships with elected officials, and make sure the REALTOR® voice is heard where decisions are made.

Warm Regards,

John

Shout Out to CCAR LGR + State/National Legislative Reps

CCAR thanks the 18 members of our Local Government Relations (LGR) Committee for their dedication to protecting property rights and supporting REALTOR® success throughout our communities. Committee members regularly engage with elected officials and attend local government meetings to ensure REALTOR® perspectives are represented when housing and homeownership issues are discussed.

We also recognize our State Political Coordinators (SPCs): Michele Manzone (Sen. Tim Grayson), Debi Mackey (Asm. Anamarie Avila Farias), and Leslie Manzone (Asm. Anamarie Avila Farias and Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan). Leslie also acts as CCAR’s NAR Director and Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, and plays a key role in connecting REALTORS® with policymakers at every level of government.

Next week, a group of CCAR and other state and national leadership will meet with members of Congress and their staff in Washington, D.C.

3 Big Legislative Wins in 2026

Advocacy isn’t just about passing good legislation—it’s also about stopping bad legislation before it becomes law.

So far this year, C.A.R. has successfully opposed several legislative proposals that could have increased costs for homeowners, imposed new burdens on property owners, and created additional challenges for housing providers. Here are three significant bills that have stalled and will not move forward this legislative session:

SB 1404: Stopped Wildfire Prevention Fee on Property Owners

C.A.R. helped stop a proposal that would have reinstated a wildfire prevention fee on property owners in State Responsibility Areas, adding another cost for homeowners already facing rising expenses in high-risk fire zones.  Status: Dead.

AB 1157: Stopped Expanded Rent Control Measures

C.A.R. opposed this bill because it would have made rent caps permanent, lowered allowable rent increases, and removed the single-family home exemption for individual property owners. Status: Dead.

AB 2064: Tenant Screening Restrictions Abated

C.A.R. opposed this bill because it would have limited housing providers’ ability to consider criminal history during tenant screening, creating concerns around liability, resident safety, and small property owner protections. Status: Dead.

From Idea to Impact – How C.A.R. Turns Member Priorities Into Law

C.A.R. has released a new video showing how it develops and advances policy on behalf of REALTORS® and homeowners. Click above for an animated look at how a real estate issue can move from a member-driven idea to state law through C.A.R.’s policy and advocacy process.

Your Advocacy Dollars at Work

Last month, CCAR leadership, along with thousands of REALTORS® met with state legislators during Legislative Day in Sacramento to advocate for solutions to some of the most important housing and real estate issues facing Californians today. | PHOTO L to R:  Michele Manzone, Cathleen Griebling (Delta AOR), CCAR President John Fondnazio, Senator Tim Grayson, Leslie Manzone, Jody Drewry (Delta AOR), Otto Catrina (Bay East), and CCAR President-Elect Donna Souza.

Supporting Taxpayer Protections
C.A.R. approved support for a statewide ballot initiative that would require a two-thirds vote for local special taxes and plans to increase California’s homeowners’ property tax exemption for the first time in 50 years.

Faster Housing and Infrastructure
The Association will support a California Chamber-backed initiative to streamline the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) review process, reducing delays that can impact housing development and economic growth.

Improving HOA Insurance Transparency
Association advocacy efforts in 2026 and beyond will also focus on increasing transparency and consumer protection in homeowners associations, including requiring disclosure of HOA master insurance policies and greater homeowner involvement in insurance decisions.

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