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    • Map of HBA’s
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    • HBAI Talk
      • 2019 Talk
        • Healthcare Survey for Members
      • Talk 2018
        • Things Learned at the Builders Show
        • Board of Directors Meeting @ IBS 2018 Pictures
        • HBAI Reception at IBS
      • Talk 2017
        • Advocacy Leadership Award
        • HBAI on a Mission
        • Housing Hall of Fame Inductees 2017
        • Builder Member Rebates
  • Government Affairs
    • State Laws You Should Know
      • Introduction to State Laws You Should Know
      • Illinois Recreational Cannabis Law Effective January 1, 2020
      • Employee Business Expense Reimbursements 2019
      • Farmland Preservation
      • Home Repair & Remodeling Act
      • Illinois Building Code Freeze
      • Illinois Energy Conservation Code
      • Implied Warranty Law
      • Interest Paid on Certificates of Error
      • Model Home Act
      • Illinois Building Code Freeze
      • Passive Radon Systems
      • Proportionate Property Improvement Valuations – “Pro-Rata Valuations”
      • Public Construction Bonds
      • Septic System Turf Battle
      • Vacant Lot Act
    • HomePAC
    • HBAI Speaker
      • 2022 Speaker Topics
        • January Update
      • 2021 Speaker Topics
        • HBAI OPPOSES MANDATES FOR ELECTRIC CAR CHARGERS & THE STRETCH ENERGY CODE
        •   Home Builders Survive Union Ambush
        • HBAI OPPOSES SB2896 – CAR CHARGERS & STRETCH ENERGY CODE
        • 2021 State Energy Code Price Tag – $10,000 Per Home
      • 2020 Speaker Topics
        • ComEd Deadline to Grandfather Existing Subdivisions/Developments
        • Vote No on the Progressive Tax
        • End of Session Report
        • Session Update 5/20/2020
        • Home Builders Oppose Car Charger Mandate
        • WCC Repeals Work Comp for COVID-19
        • COVID-19 Added to Work Comp Claims
        • Pandemic Housing Issues
        • Home Construction Deemed Essential!
        • Sticker Shock!!!
      • 2019 Speaker Topics
        • Senate Holds Hearing on Subcontractor Failure-to-Pay Bill
        •  2019 Illinois General Assembly Highlights  —  Part II
        • 2019 Illinois General Assembly Highlights — Part I
        • Oppose HB2838 — General Contractors held liable for Subs’ Employee Wages
        • March Madness in Springfield
        • Legislative Committee Begins Its Work
      • 2018 Speaker Topics
        • End of Session Wrap UP
        • General Assembly Approaching Adjournment
        • HBAI to Oppose County Recorders Legislation
        • Lobby Day Harvest Housing Victories
        • HBAI Lobby Day a BIG Success!
        • More Labor Bills – More Anti-Business Legislation – More Regulation
        • Home Builders Prepare to Defend the Public Construction Bond Act
        • HBAI Spring Session Report
        • HELOCS Deductible for Capital Improvements, IRS Says
        • Home Building & Remodeling Once Again Under Attack in Springfield
        • Board Meeting, Installation Banquet & Veto Session
        • Election Night Projections 2018
        • Vote Now for a Home Builder Hero
        • Veto Session in Springfield
        • Four Favors
        • HBAI Takes on the Tasks at Hand
        • HomePAC – IBS – Associate Member Appreciation Month
        • Last Chance for the Century Ride Pledge Drive
        • HBAI Mid-Year Report
        • End of Session Wrap UP
        • Board Meeting, Installation Banquet & Veto Session
      • 2017 Speaker Topics
    • Voter Voice
  • Calendar of Events

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HBAI is the watchdog for builders, contractors, developers and all those involved in home building across Illinois. We work hard to keep legislation and regulatory action favorable to the industry–and especially to how it affects our members’ bottom lines. We keep you informed, connected, and aligned with the best the state has to offer – including ongoing certification and affinity programs, our annual Lobby Day, and opportunities to serve on our board or in other capacities. Let us know when and how you are ready to get involved.

HBAI’s Annual Lobby Day on April 25th in Springfield, IL

April 25 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for HBAI’s Annual Lobby Day on April 25th in Springfield, IL. HBAI’s Lobby Day is featuring speakers from NAHB, HBAI and State Legislators as well as a reception at the Illinois State Library with legislators. We will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the State House Inn’s Governor’s Room with a legislative update and adjourn at 4:30 p.m. We will then walk to the Illinois State Library across the street for our reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Registration is required for this FREE event!

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Be sure to personally invite your State Representative and Senator to the Reception at the IL State Library. Find My Elected Official – Use this link and add your home address to find contact information for your state legislators. HBAI Flyer for Leg Day (1)

Codes & Standards: Washington Offering States $1.2 billion to Adopt
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You are invited to the HBAI Monday Legislative Update! Join HBAI Lobbyist Michael Mannion and fellow members for the most updated legislative information.

When: Each Monday from Feb 6, 2023 – May 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM Central Time

You must REGISTER HERE in advance for the meetings. Once you have registered you will have the opportunity to participate in all HBAI Monday Legislative Updates.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the meetings and will be able to download the information in your calendar. We will be recording these meetings if you happen to miss one.

HBAI Legislative Update March 20, 2023

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Stretch Energy Code - HBAI Comment Letter

HBAI Letter

EV Charging Act – SB 0040

EV Charging Act

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The HBAI is the watchdog for builders, contractors, developers and all those involved in home building across Illinois. We work hard to keep legislation and regulatory action favorable to the industry--and especially to how it affects our members' bottom lines. We keep you informed, connected, and aligned with the best the state has to offer - including ongoing certification and affinity programs, our annual Lobby Day, and opportunities to serve on our board or in other capacities. Let us know when and how you are ready to get involved.

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