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House rejects homeowners association bill after extended debate on reserves, voting and government intrusion
Summary
House Bill 232, which would have required certain homeowners associations to provide annual budgets and limit fee increases, failed second reading after prolonged floor debate over reserve funding, voting thresholds and whether the legislature should regulate private contracts.
House Bill 232, a measure to require transparency from homeowners associations and limit certain fee increases, failed second reading in the Montana House after an extended and often technical debate that split lawmakers 30-70.
Representative Falk, the bill sponsor, said the measure aims to protect homeowners from sudden fee increases and to require annual budgets and financial reports for covered associations. "I think this is a good bill for a prevention, and a homeownership affordability concern," Falk said on the floor.
Opponents, including Representative Griffith — who said he…
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