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Advocacy
The HBA of Greater Springfield is the chief advocate for the residential construction industry in the ten counties it serves. Association advocacy takes place on the municipal, county, state, and federal levels, and can be categorized into four parts: Regulatory advocacy includes working with regulatory staff (within the bureaucracy) for positive change. Legislative advocacy includes working with elected officials to change, defeat or adopt laws or ordinances that are more favorable to the industry. Political advocacy consists of effectively advocating in the electoral process to help elect similarly-minded officials to public office. It can include campaign contributions, volunteer efforts, campaign management, etc. Legal advocacy is when an unfavorable or abusive law or enforcement method must be challenged in court via lawsuit.
The Fast Pitch to Builders at Vesta Precast was a Hit – CBBT
Some people like to refer to this event as a “Membership Version of Speed Dating” and if you participated you now understand why. Associates were allotted five minutes to talk to builders and let them know a …
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Members Talk Housing to State Legislators
A group of builder members and associate Coalition Advocacy Investors hopped on a bus earlier this month to talk housing with area legislators in the Capitol. There are currently dozens of bills being monitored by the HBA …
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HBA Member Craig Fishel to Run for Springfield City Council
Springfield native and small businessman Craig Fishel will officially enter the race for Springfield’s Zone 4 City Council Seat on Tuesday, December 4, when the filing period opens for candidates who wish to be on the ballot …
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City of Republic Requires Proof of Sprinkler Offer
As area jurisdictions adopt the 2012 International Residential Codes, they must comply with state law prohibiting inclusion of the code’s residential fire sprinkler mandate. Missouri Senate Bill 108, which passed in 2011, extended the prohibition of mandatory …
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For First Time in 5 Years, Greene County Proposes Increase in Building Permit Fee
Background – Greene County has not increased the one- and two-family dwellings building permit fee since ’07. In ’04, the County and HBAGS had reached an understanding regarding the County’s plan for fee collection to cover 70% of …
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Greene County Posts Public Hearings for 2012 Code Adoption
Throughout 2012, your Regulatory Advocacy Committee has been meeting with code officials throughout the region regarding adoption of the 2012 International Residential Code. One of our top priorities has been discussion regarding the cost effectiveness of the …
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Members & Candidates Mix at SCS Home Entertainment & National Home Products
At the October membership meeting, HBA members had a chance to meet and hear from general election candidates, including those supported by your political action committee, the Coalition for Building a Better Tomorrow (CBBT). Click here to …
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Congressman Long Hears From Housing Industry at Expo
Seventh District Congressman Billy Long visited with HBA small business members at the Remodeling Expo on Friday, October 12. Long especially wanted to hear from HBA Remodelers regarding legislation he is co-sponsoring at the federal level to make …
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October Membership Reception – Meet Housing Friendly Candidates!
The November general election is just around the corner and your political advocacy committee and the Coalition for Building a Better Tomorrow have been busy identifying and supporting those candidates who understand the importance of housing recovery …
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Greene County Seeks Builder Feedback on Road Access Policy
The HBA’s Regulatory Advocacy Committee recently met with the City of Springfield, City Utilities and Greene County to discuss code adoption, building regulations and other emerging issues and updates. The City of Springfield provided updates regarding its progress …
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