March Madness in Springfield

Bill Ward, HBAI

Here are the major bills being addressed by the Home Builders Association of Illinois at the Illinois Statehouse. March Madness wasn’t invented in Springfield, but it has been perfected here.

Legislation Opposed by HBAI

HB2838 (Gershowitz) Makes Contractors liable for Non-Payment of Subcontractor’s Employees

HB2652/HB3399 (Stuart) – Requires all new housing to come equipped “Solar Panel Ready.” Cost Increase: $3500 on a single-family home.

HB255 (Guzzardi) – Repeals Rent Control Preemption.

HB2152 (Flowers) – Statewide Rent Control.

HB3499 (Manley) – In situations where an LLC construction company dissolves, those persons operating the LLC shall be personally liable for any outside Home Warrantees in effect that were constructed by the LLC.

HB1596 (Sims/Hoffman) – No Statute of Repose for Diseases contracted on a worksite. Bill has passed both Houses.

HB2343 (Gordon-Booth) – Mandatory Paid Sick Leave.

HB2619 (Martwick) – Contractor must pay Subcontractors by the end of the month following completion of the work.

HB2643 (Mason) – 15-Day Right of Rescission for Senior Citizens for Home Remodeling & Home Repair.

HB3418 (Andrade) – Construction Safety Act.

Governor’s Proposal for a Graduated Income Tax, Constitutional Amendment

HBAI Supports the Following Legislation

HB3600 (Yingling) – Vacant Lot Act Extension to Builders, Property Owners & Lending Institutions.