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HOUSING INITIATIVE PASSES SENATE
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The Alabama Senate passed the Alabama Home Owners Initiative by unanimous vote on Tuesday. The bill now heads to the House where it has been assigned to the Government Appropriations committee chaired by Representative John Knight of Montgomery. Senator Barron has requested the bill be placed on next Wednesday's calendar. Below are the members of the Government Appropriations committee. The HBAA urges members from their districts to contact these Representatives and stress to them how important SB 367 is to the home building industry.
Government Appropriations Committee
Representative District Home # House Office #
John Knight (Chair) (334) 834-7445 (334) 242-7660
Jack Page (Vice Chair) (256) 546-5365 (334) 242-7742
Victor Gaston (251) 639-2555 (334) 242-7675
Gerald Allen (205) 556-5310 (334) 242-7758
Locy Baker (334) 726-1144 (334) 242-7693
Billy Beasley (334) 775-3291 (334) 242-7686
Greg Canfield (205) 967-5571 (334) 242-7763
Ron Grantland (256) 773-6796 (334) 242-7736
Laura Hall (256) 859-2234 (334) 242-7688
Jody Letson (256) 637-6608 (334) 242-7767
Jay Love (334) 213-0961 (334) 242-7716
Charles Newton (334) 382-3370 (334) 242-4460
Yusuf Salaam (334) 872-6334 (334) 242-7746
Tommy Sherer (205) 387-1321 (334) 242-7694
Elwyn Thomas (205) 274-2316 (334) 242-7762
If your Representative has specific questions that you are unable to answer, let him know that you will have Russell Davis (russelldavis@hbaa.org) contact him and answer his questions. Let Russell or Jason Reid (jasonreid@hbaa.org) know the results of your conversations.
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BOARD & COMMISSIONS COMMITTEE CLARIFIES HOME BUILDER EXEMPTION
IN HB 312
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The Boards and Commissions committee adopted an amendment to HB 312 that clarifies that home builders are not required to obtain a license from the Electronic Security Board to install home security systems. The amendment clarifies that a licensed individual is required only at the time of installing the actual security apparatus and key pad. The new exemption language was adopted for electricians and general contractors as well.
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SENATOR ZEB LITTLE INTRODUCES COMPANION BILL FOR HBAA'S STATEWIDE BUILDING CODE
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Senator Zeb Little of Cullman this week introduced SB 448, the Senate version of the HBAA's Statewide Building Code legislation. This legislation is a group effort by the Code Officials of Alabama, insurance industry, general contractors, architects, engineers, counties, and cities with the purpose of providing a building code for the entire state. Fire officials have already expressed their displeasure with the bill due to their concerns that residential fire sprinklers will not be a part of the code. The HBAA will be meeting with the Code Officials next week to answer any unresolved issues and address some of the fire officials' concerns. HB 633 (Scott, Fairfield) may come before the Commerce Committee as early as next Wednesday. If you speak with your Representative, ask him to support this important legislation.
Go to the link below for a list of Representatives:
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/houseroster_alpha.html
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