State and Local Reporter - 07/01/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Ernie Platt, Chair
Portland, OR

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In this issue:
State and Local Issues Fund at Spring Board
Chinese Drywall Resources for Builders Posted on NAHB.org
More States Help First-Time Home Buyers Monetize Tax Credit
NAHB Legal Action Fund grants
New Lead Paint Resources from NAHB
Fire Sprinkler Bill Signed by Texas Governor
Montana Governor Schweitzer elected to lead WGA
Hometown Democracy Update
Political Update
NAHB Supports Struggling HBAs With 66 Grants Worth $499,925

State and Local Issues Fund at Spring Board

The State & Local Government Affairs Committee met during Spring Board in Washington, D.C. and consider several applications for funding assistance from the NAHB State & Local Issues Fund.

The State & Local Government Affairs Committee met during Spring Board in Washington, D.C. and consider several applications for funding assistance from the NAHB State & Local Issues Fund.

The State & Local Issues Fund provides financial assistance to state and local associations that are handling legislative, regulatory, or ballot issues that have national significance.

Three award requests were granted, including:

Oregon Home Builders Association for funding to create a model online training program and video based on educational guidelines developed and approved by the EPA.
Texas Association of Builders for funding legislative and regulatory battles to protect private property rights and the ability to implement development projects in areas around military bases.
Spokane (WA) Home Builders Association for a campaign to fight ballot amendment which would bring arduous regulation in environmental, development and construction-specific labor issues.

The State & Local Government Affairts Committee reviews State & Local Issues Fund applications three times a year in conjunction with scheduled meetings of the NAHB Board of Directors.

The deadline for applications for the upcoming Board meeting in Chicago is August 1.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Ambrose at 800-368-5242 x8253.