Reduces State Real Estate Appraiser Board membership and bans discriminatory property appraisals.

This bill reduces the membership of the State Real Estate Appraiser Board from 11 to 7 members. It prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals, including those based on race, color, or national origin. The Department of Law and Public Safety will investigate complaints of discrimination. The Governor will appoint board members, with recommendations from the Senate President and Speaker of the General Assembly. Penalties include restitution, anti-bias seminar attendance, license suspension, and civil penalties for repeat violations.

Reduces State Real Estate Appraiser Board membership and bans discriminatory property appraisals.

This bill reduces the membership of the State Real Estate Appraiser Board from 11 to 7 members. It prohibits discriminatory practices in property appraisals, including those based on race, color, or national origin. The Department of Law and Public Safety will investigate complaints of discrimination. The Governor will appoint board members, with recommendations from the Senate President and Speaker of the General Assembly. Penalties include restitution, anti-bias seminar attendance, license suspension, and civil penalties for repeat violations.