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RIGHT OF REDEMPTION REDUCTION DISCUSSED IN EMAIL
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There have been rumblings this week about legislation that would reduce the right of redemption period from one year to 90 days following an email that was sent to every House and Senate member by proponents of the measure. The HBAA has been contacted by a number of Senators and House members expressing support for the housing industry and pledging to help defeat any effort made by others that would be detrimental to the home building community.
The HBAA Governmental Affairs Committee will discuss the issue at its meeting on Tuesday during the ABLE/Winter Meeting in Montgomery.
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SPRINKLER INSTALLER BILL RECEIVED FAVORABLE REPORT
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A bill that would permit master plumbers to install fire sprinkler systems in single family homes received a favorable report in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee this week. Sponsored by Senator Bryan Taylor, the measure is designed to lower the cost of sprinkler installation by creating a new license that a master plumber could apply for that would authorize him to install certain fire sprinkler systems. The measure now moves to the full Senate for action.
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS MEETING TO PLAY HOST TO STATE LEADERS
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Tuesday's Governmental Affairs meeting will include a visit from Chief Justice Charles Malone of the Alabama Supreme Court and other state officials. In addition to these guests, the Governmental Affairs meeting will receive updates on the HBAA's legislative agenda and reports on fundraising from ABPAC Chairman Robert Buchalter and BuildPAC Trustee Bud Canter.
Register today at http://ABLE-EXPO-ALABAMA.com.
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DON'T MISS ABLE, WINTER MEETING & LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION!
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It's not too late to register for the largest Winter Meeting, Legislative Reception and sustainability/energy efficiency conference in Alabama! For just $79, you'll receive admission to Alabama's Better Living Expo, the state's premier conference on sustainability and energy efficiency, as well as all of the HBAA Winter Meeting events. ABLE and the Winter Meeting take place next week, Feb. 27-29, at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center.
Additionally, all members are encouraged to attend the Legislative Reception, which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the ABLE exhibit hall at the Renaissance. This is a great opportunity for you to talk one-on-one with your legislators and address your concerns and thoughts on issues that affect the building and business industries.
To register online, visit http://ABLE-EXPO-ALABAMA.com. Walk-in registration begins Monday at 7:00 a.m. at the Renaissance in the ABLE registration area outside of the exhibit hall.
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