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2008-2009 HBACT Annual Report 

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2009-2010 Issues List

Advocacy & Policy		Meetings, Awards & Resources
2010 State Legislative Session - Two unregistered Home Improvement Contractors arrested in DCP sting operation  (1-29-2010). HBACT comments on 21 proposed amendments to the 2009 IECC, under consideration by the state Codes & Standards Committee (1-27-2010). HBACT outlines major state agency regulatory hurdles for the legislature's Regulations Review Committee (1-26-2010). HBACT opposes DEP's proposed stream flow regulations as over-regulation of a minor problem that will raise everyone's cost of water and severely limit new economic and housing development (1-21-2010). Provision in healthcare bill unfairly targets construction industry - letter to the editor sent to newspapers; What are Dems in Congress thinking?! HBA of CT testimony on credit crisis - The HBA of CT was invited to testify before a Dec. 9, 2009, joint invitational hearing by the state legislature's Commerce and Banks Committees; NAHB's Survey on AD&C Lending - read the latest findings; FHA announces temporary relief from condo presale requirements. UConn's CLEAR office releases latest riparian buffer analysis - shows current inland wetlands law works very well to prevent development near watercourses. CT Partnership for Balanced Growth - see YouTube video on what CPBG is about. Locals & Legislators Meetings - HBA members meet with legislators to discuss issues. Homebuilders press officials to streamline regulations - see New Haven Register State Releases its 542 pg Economic Plan 2009 State Legislative Summary - Importance of Housing to U.S. Economy : Jobs & tax revenues produced at all gov't levels The "Priced Out" Effect: The cost of adding fees or permit delays to new housing		Sales & Marketing Council Meeting February 23- 198 Bridle Path Lane, New Canaan PROs ONLY (3-5-2010) - One Day Preview Exclusively for the Trade Design & Trades Conference (3-18-2010) - learn the State Building Code, from Dept. Public Safety. CT Market Report: 2009 In Review, Looking Ahead at 2010 New Home Purchase Tax Credits - for both first time buyers AND existing home owners buying up; NAHB's tax credit brochure - Opportunity Knocks & will soon go away! 3rd Quarter, 2009, Showing Signs of Recovery - see latest market report. HOBI Awards - Held Nov. 10, 2009! - see HOBI Winners & Sponsors Sales & Marketing Council Webinars - information and registration. CT Developers Council Energy Efficiency Tax Credit  for work done in 2009 and 2010 (and through 2016 for certain work) State & Local HBA meetings

HBA of CT is proudly affiliated with the following organizations: BA Eastern CT HBRA Fairfield County HBA Hartford County HBA New Haven County HBA Northwest CT

Mission Statement:  Leading Our Members to Professional Excellence!  The HBA of CT represents the residential construction industry in Connecticut through advocacy and education.