CISCO’s Legislative Committee is made up of over 40 representatives from Labor and Management and meets throughout the year to discuss legislation of interest and work toward a consensus opinion and unified legislative action on important issues. CISCO only takes an official position on an issue when there is a consensus among its members.

In 2012, CISCO’s Legislative Committee will monitor several legislative initiatives, including:

Capital Bill Funding/Gaming Expansion

Responsible Bidder Ordinances

Workers’ Compensation Pilot Programs

Mechanics Lien Act

Public Utilities Act

Clean Construction Demolition Debris 

 

HB3636 – Mechanics Lien Act

CISCO’s Legislative Committee and Board of Directors have unanimously voted to support a charge to pass legislation that reverses a February 2011 Illinois Supreme Court decision that curtails the amount contractors can regain via the Mechanics Lien Act if the property, upon which contractors did work, goes into foreclosure.  To view a comprehensive pamphlet with a full explanation, just click here.

To view a sample support letter that your organization can send to your local legislators, click here.

Next Committee Meeting: Monday, May 7, 2012 7:30 a.m.

To view the minutes of the March 12, 2012 meeting, please click here.

Location: Concrete Contractors Assn. Office
616 Enterprise Drive, Suite 202
Oak Brook, IL 60523

For information on joining CISCO’s Legislative Committee or for more info on any of the legislation listed, call CISCO at (630) 472-9411.