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Cortes to Provide Leadership in National Hispanic Legislators Organization

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The District 30 State Representative has been appointed as South
Region Chair of the National Hispanic Council of State Legislators

State Representative Bob Cortes today announced that he has been appointed South Region Chair of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL). He will also serve as a member of the Executive Committee Leadership through 2019. The NHCSL includes Hispanic legislators from all states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States, and it serves as a catalyst for action on issues of concern to the Hispanic community.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Florida, and I’m honored to be selected,” said Cortes. “I look forward to providing leadership in our region and working with legislators from around the country to meet the challenges we face regarding housing, immigration, education, and healthcare.”

The nonpartisan, nonprofit NHCSL was founded in 1989 to be the foremost organization representing the interests of Hispanic state legislators. Its Executive Committee, which Cortes will help lead, sets the agenda for the organization’s policy priorities and works with other stakeholders to advocate on behalf of the Hispanic community.

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Cortes files bill to increase affordable housing options

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Representative Bob Cortes today announced that he has filed House Bill 987, which will promote greater availability of affordable housing options in Florida. The bill will enact several state and local government policy changes to streamline the permitting process required for projects to get off the ground, waive impact fees, and provide additional land for housing construction.
“It should not be difficult for hardworking Florida families to find and keep a roof over their heads,” said Cortes. “With Florida continuing to grow, and especially with so many new residents from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands relocating here, the need for affordable housing in Florida has never been greater.”
In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Cortes has been at the forefront of several proactive policy moves the state has made to facilitate the transition of thousands of new residents from Puerto Rico. HB 987 incorporates several of the recommendations made by the Affordable Housing Workgroup created by the Legislature during the 2017 session. The work group voted on these recommendations earlier this month.
“Even before the hurricanes, we were facing a shortage of affordable housing,” said Cortes. “This bill provides long-term, effective solutions to address this need.”