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Session 2010
Bills to watch and why they matter

HB3-Rep. Canfield-would establish constitutional amendment making secret ballot elections in Alabama mandatory-SUPPORT. Why it matters: This bill will if passed will assist us in our effort to combat EFCA should it pass Nationally.

SB11-Senator Smitherman- unemployment compensation legislation-OPPOSE. Why it matters: Currently businesses pay $218 million in unemployment taxes.  This plan would increase that to $450 million.

HB338-Rep. Harper-Electrical Licensing Board-SUPPORT. Simply needed revisions that ABC endorses

SB179-Senator Mitchell-Construction image enhancement legislation-SUPPORT. Technical amendments to the workforce bill from Session 2009

SB121-Senator Barron-1 Billion to road and bridges/transportation-SUPPORT. Funds 10 years of road construction from Alabama Trust Fund

IMMIGRATION-ABC’s Reed will co-chair again Alabama Employers for Immigration Reform and this group is reviewing all immigration bills the week of 1-25-10 for position.

To view these bills visit http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/ACASLogin.asp?SESSION=1051
To get involved with these bills contact Jay Reed at 205-870-9768.

 
Build Alabama Day 2010

Join ABC and seven other industry related associations as we descend upon the State Capitol for legislative briefings and a visit to the Alabama State House.

Participating Associations

  • (ABC) Associated Builders & Contractors of Alabama
  • (ACEC) American Council of Engineering Companies
  • (AGC) Associated General Contractors of Alabama
  • (AAPA) Alabama Asphalt Pavement Association
  • (JECA) Joint Engineers Council of Alabama
  • (ARBA) Alabama Road Builders' Association
  • (ACIA) Alabama Concrete Industries Association
  • (AIA) Alabama Council of The American Institute of Architects

Agenda

  • 1:00 - 2:00 Legislative Briefing at State Capitol Auditorium
  • 2:00 - 5:00 Visits to Alabama State House
  • 5:00 - 6:30 Industry Wide Legislative Reception

Cost: Free

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