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Governor Vetoes "No-More-Stringent" Compromise Bill
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Governor Pence vetoed HB 1082 today. HB 1082 originally began as Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) "No-More-Stringent-Than EPA" legislation, but was amended with compromise language that still provided for legislative review before IDEM rules become effective.
The IBA, along with our coalition partners, strongly supported HB 1082, which would have provided a common-sense approach to environmental rulemaking for the State of Indiana. The bill would not have restricted IDEM's ability to act in cases of emergencies, such as the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
The IBA will meet with legislative leaders to examine possible future action on this issue, and we thank members who reached out to their elected officials. |
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Indiana Single-Family Building Permits Up 37 Percent from February 2015
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Single-family building permits in Indiana increased 37 percent in February compared to the same time last year according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Permits increased 33 percent in February over the previous month.
In February 2016, there were 874 single-family building permits issued compared to 636 in 2015. The single family permit numbers for the first two months of 2016 are up 16 percent compared to the first two months of 2015.
Click here for the press release.
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IBA Statewide Smoke Alarm Donation Campaign in Full Swing
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The Indiana Builders Association (IBA) recently kicked off its statewide smoke alarm donation campaign. The campaign is a partnership between IBA, local homebuilders associations, local fire departments and the State Fire Marshal's Office. Smoke alarms were donated by IBA with assistance from Lowes and First Alert and will be provided to families in need across the Hoosier state.
Click here for the press release.
Members of the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties, based in Warsaw, Indiana, with the help of the Kosciusko County Fire Association, provided more than 50 smoke alarms and batteries to families in need of this life-saving technology in their homes. The Red Cross provided batteries for the smoke alarms.
With the help of the Parker Volunteer Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal's Office, members of the East Central Indiana Builders Association, based in Muncie, Indiana, installed 50 smoke alarms in Parker City homes.
IBA plans to distribute over 600 smoke alarms across the state and will host more distribution events in the coming months. |
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IBA Meets with Staff of Senator Donnelly
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IBA representatives and other industry leaders met with staff members from U.S. Senator Donnelly's office earlier this week in Indianapolis to discuss patent reform at the federal level. The builders association has been an active participant in a coalition pushing for patent reform at the state and federal level. Patent trolls, as they are commonly referred to, have been targeting businesses and home builders across the country costing small business owners costly time and litigation expenses protecting their livelihood.
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Primary Elections are May 3; Register by April 4
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Did you know that Indiana has 4,647,627 registered voters? If you aren't one of them, please register to vote by April 4, 2016. Indiana municipal elections will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To find your polling location, please click here. Please remember to consider candidate's views on the housing industry when casting your vote.
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Denver's New Residential Code Requires Garages to Support Electric Vehicles
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Denver, Colorado recently adopted a new residential code requiring electric vehicle-supporting conduits and panels in garages for new single-family homes and duplexes. The added cost is estimated at $200-$300 per home. Other places with electric vehicle readiness rules for single-family homes include Boulder County, CO; Vancouver, British Columbia; Salt Lake City, UT; Los Angeles, CA and several other California cities. Click here for the story.
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Spring Training for Builders
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Residential Code Training
April 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Terre Haute, IN
National Fall Prevention Stand-down & Training
May 2-6, 2016 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | locations TBD
Certified Green Professional (CGP) Training
May 16-18 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Indianapolis, IN
Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) Training
May 18-20 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Indianapolis, IN
For more information or to register, please contact IBA. |
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