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What is CLAC?

The California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC) is a committee of the

Community Associations Institute (CAI). CAI is the largest professional and
advocacy organization in America dedicated to monitoring legislation,

educating elected state lawmakers, and protecting the
interests of those living in community associations.

CLAC .....

Is a non-profit, nonpartisan committee comprised of 2 Delegates and 1 Liaison from each CAI California chapter.

Represents 9,000,000 homeowners and property owners in more than 41,000 associations throughout California.
Is comprised of association homeowners, boards of directors, and professionals.
Is not a PAC (Political Action Committee), and makes no financial campaign contributions.
Depends solely on the donations of the community associations and the professionals who serve HOA members and Boards.

What does CLAC Do?

CLAC continuously reviews proposed legislation and takes positions on all bills affecting
homeowners associations (HOAs).
CLAC lobbies lawmakers, key staff, other trade groups, and testifies in committee regarding the governance and lifestyle of living in HOAs.
CLAC launched and hosts a 'Legislative Day in the Capitol' event every spring, an event that brings HOA folks together to lobby their legislators on the hot issues.
CLAC issues free email alerts on key bills to those on our 'CLACTRAC' list who have requested this information.
CLAC annually hosts an 'HOA Roundtable' among seniors, owners, managers, attorneys, realtors, lenders, and legislative stakeholders.
CLAC retains two professional veteran lobbyist and association activists (Skip Daum, Capitol Communications Group and Ron Kingston, California Political Consulting Group) to lead our Sacramento efforts.