POWER HOUR CONFERENCE Alex Martindale - NAHB and David Padgett, HBA President - Padgett Building & Remodeling NAHB Services Advocacy - nahb.org/priorities Legislative priorities and policy resolutions, BUILD-PAC information, Builder Link Alert sign-up and Advocacy Savings facts. Economic - nahb.org/economics Latest housing policy news with detailed economic forecasts and analysis. Education - nahb.org/education 13 professional designations and expert webinars Legal - nahb.org/legalresources Free legal services. Attorneys can review local ordinances and provide legal research for your case. Member Advantage - nahb.org/ma Access to discounts and savings offered by many top companies. Workforce Development - nahb.org/skilledlabor Resources to help shine spotlights on careers in the construction industry, address labor shortages and help educators direct students to meaningful careers. Networking - nahb.org/20clubs Builders and remodelers in non-competing markets that meet and share experiences and improve their businesses. NAHB News & Resources Midyear BOD and Leg Con - June 13-17, 2017 2017 IBS - 14% rise in floor space sold OSHA Confined Spaces Rule Dept. of Labor Overtime Regulation Waters of the United States (WOTUS) NAHB Links NAHBNow.com - NAHB Advocacy App - ValueOfNAHB.org EyeonHousing.org HB3826 is an HBAI initiative to end double taxation of new home sales by home rule municipalities. HB3751 would reserve who decides what assurances are made for the completion of public construction infrastructure that is eventually deeded to a local unit of government. HBAI remains opposed. HB2816 would have mandated that all new construction contain 5% recycled materials. HBAI is opposed. HB2771 & SB1296 mandates all employees to provide sick days for their employees. HBAI is opposed. HB2756 expands an Act allowing stormwater management commissions in certain counties served by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Committee to all counties in Illinois. HBAI opposed HB2615 would have placed new language in the Mechanic’s Lien Act prohibiting contractors from forcing subcontractors to waive lien rights as a condition of doing business with contractor. HBAI supports this position, but there is current language in the Act that already does this. HBAI registered opposition to HB2615 because of another provision in the bill allowing oral agreements on lien waivers. The Illinois Land Title Association opposed the measure, as well, and the bill was held from consideration on the House Civil Law Committee. HB366 would have increased penalties for violating the Employee Classification Act. The sponsor withheld the bill from consideration in the house Labor Committee at the request of HBAI and the Illinois Dept. of Labor. SB09, the omnibus taxation bill that is part of the Grand Bargain in the Illinois Senate, still sits on 3rd Reading there. HBAI will be ramping up opposition to the Service Tax portion of the 500 page bill, as it places a sales tax on home repair services. 4 Alex Martindale, Regional Field Representative of NAHB gave everyone a better understanding of the value of being a NAHB member and the benefits that are available. Bill Ward, Executive Vice President of HBAI shared an update on some of the bills listed below that are affecting the home construction and remodeling industry. Mark Vogt-Vogt Builders, Bill Ward-HBAI and Jeff Schmidt-RP Lumber He encourages everyone to be present at Lobby Day on May 9th and take advantage of the chance to explain our position on bills that will affect our industry and livelihood.
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