March 7, 2007

Over 150 builders came to Albany on March 7, 2007 for the New York State Builders Association Legislative Conference. Join us next year, around the same time to make your voice heard and make a difference for our industry!

Lobby Day Handouts

Issues NYSBA Supports

Statutory Guidelines for Planning Moratorium
Disclosure of Fees on Development Applications
Mandatory Review of Local Codes by State Building Code Council Prior to Enforcement
Architect, Engineer and Land Surveyor Stamps
Electronic Permit Filing
Restore Property Tax Abatement in NY City - 421-b
Affordable Housing Land Use Trial Preference
Increasing New York State Affordable Housing Corporation funding from $25 million to $50 million
Labor Law 240 Reform in Workers’ Compensation Improvement Act
Notice and Cure Provisions in Home Improvement Contracts

Issues NYSBA Opposes
Wetlands Expansion
Transfer Tax for Open Space Acquisition (Community Preservation Fund)
Registration of Home Improvement Contractors
Interest Bearing and Ownership of Escrow Accounts
Expansion of Prevailing Wages to include Housing and Housing Infrastructure
Listing of Remodelor Subcontractors
Change in Condo/Co-op Tax Assessments
Restricting Use of Plastic Pipe
Prohibition on Requiring Subcontractors to Indemnify General Contractors and Name them as Additional Insureds

Lobby Day Meeting Information

Flyer
Agenda
Registration Form