ASHI Reporter Articles

ASHI Exhibits at NCSL

Once again, ASHI will exhibit at the National Conference of State Legislators annual show in Nashville, August 15-18. Members of ASHI’s Legislative Committee will network with over 6,000 state legislators, […]

New Certification Law in West Virginia

West Virginia passed a new law that regulates the certification of home inspectors, bringing the number of states regulating inspectors to 31. An active coalition of ASHI, the National Association […]

Regulators Participate in Mock Inspection at ARELLO Meeting

A mock instruction inspection sponsored by ASHI was the highlight of the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials (ARELLO) annual home inspector track in Jacksonville, Florida, April 6-7. Charles […]

State Sessions Wind to a Close, But Don’t Let Your Guard Down

By the end of this month, 36 state legislatures will be out of session for the year, meaning that legislative activity will be halted until 2007. By the end of […]

The Brutality of the Legislative Process: Perception and Reality

Do you remember the first time you drove to your state Capitol to testify before a Legislative Committee? How had you imagined the proceeding? How accurate were you? “Not very” […]

How to Choose a Lobbyist

Your ASHI chapter may, at some point, feel it requires the professional experience of a lobbyist. As the frequency and intensity of legislative activity have escalated in the last six […]

ASHI Legislative Tools

The holidays are finally over, spring is coming (we hope!), and the legislative sessions have begun. By now, 47 states have convened their 2006 sessions. Only Florida, Louisiana and Minnesota […]

Real-Life Lessons About Home Inspection Legislation

There is no rest for the weary.

How’s that for a motivating opening statement?

The topic of state licensing of home inspectors may be getting a bit old to those ASHI members who work in states with well-established regulations. Laws regulating home inspectors are the norm rather than the exception today. Despite how well-established these regulations appear, legislative activity related to home inspection shows no signs of abatement.

Proposed Ohio Legislation

here’s been a flurry of activity on some dormant bills and a new bill introduced, proving once again that no matter how late in the legislative year, ASHI membership cannot be asleep at the wheel.