ARDA Government Affairs

ARDA serves as the voice of the timeshare industry and its more than four million owners in Washington and in state capitols across the county.  

The ARDA Government Affairs team has a strong record of successfully advocating on behalf of policies allowing for the vitality and continued growth of the industry while protecting the vacation ownership experience. With the support of volunteer leadership, Government Affairs works with legislators and regulators at all levels of government to educate policy makers and ensure fair treatment across the broad range of issues that impact the industry.

Member advocacy is provided in the following ways:   

The Federal Issues Committee monitors federal legislation and rules concerning timesharing, subdivided land, real estate licensing, property management licensing, telemarketing, general marketing and promotion, and taxes (sales, property, and occupancy) affecting its members.
ARDA Liaison: Sandra DePoy, Vice President of Federal Affairs

The State Legislative Committee (SLC) monitors state legislation and rules concerning timesharing, subdivided land, real estate licensing, marketing and promotions, and taxes (sales, property, and occupancy) affecting its members.
ARDA Liaison: Jason Gamel, Vice President of State Government Affairs

The ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC) is the first line of defense against legislation that may negatively impact timeshare owners. Through ARDA-ROC, owners are a part of an effective grassroots lobbying coalition of timeshare unit owners dedicated to preserving, protecting, and enhancing vacation ownership.
ARDA Liaison: Sandra DePoy, Vice President of Federal Affairs

ARDA State and Regional Committees are organized to address legislative issues at the state and regional level. In addition, many committees provide networking and professional development opportunities for industry members. They include: ARDA-Arizona; ARDA-California; ARDA-Carolinas; ARDA-Caribbean; ARDA-Florida; ARDA-Hawaii; ARDA-Missouri; ARDA-Nevada; ARDA-New England; ARDA-Tennessee; and ARDA-Wisconsin.
ARDA Liaison: Click here for a complete list of state and regional committees.

The Legislative and Regulatory Policy Advisory Committee (LARPAC) addresses multi-state legislative and regulatory issues affecting members and provides funding for efforts consistent with LARPAC goals.
ARDA Liaison: Stephany Madsen, Senior Vice President of Special Projects