NYS Legislature Fails to Act on IDA Reform
[6/27/2008]

Highlights of the Spota Bill
[6/4/2008] - A.8582A / S.5506-A was signed into law on January 28, 2008.  This article explains the highlights of this legislation. more

Worker Notification Legislation
[6/4/2008] - Effective February 24, 2008:  Requires contractors and subcontractors to provide written notice to workers of the prevailing wage rate for their particular job classification. link

Support H.R. 5823
[6/3/2008] - Contact your Congressional Representatives and ask them to support this bill which provides assistance to homeless veterans by allowing taxpayers to designate $3.00 of their income tax payment. link

Wicks Reform - Highlights
[6/3/2008]

Spota Bill Heading to Governor
[7/26/2007] - Last week, the Senate unanimously passed the Spota bill by a vote of 60-0.  In June, the Assembly passed the same bill by a vote of 139-2.  We encourage you to contact Governor Spitzer's office to encourage him to sign the legislation into law once it reaches his desk. more

Immigration Bill Defeated
[6/28/2007] - By a vote of 46-53, the US Senate failed to achieve cloture on S.1639, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill.  Immediately following the vote, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) removed the bill from further consideration. more

Legislation to amend Section 220 passed by Senate and Assembly
[6/26/2007] - A.2713b and S.6356 passed both houses of the State Legislature. Highlights of the legsislation can be viewed here. link

District Attorney Spota's Proposed Amendment Summary to Section 220
[6/26/2007]

Bricklayers Resolution Adopted at 33rd Constitutional Convention
[6/19/2007] - RE:  Legislative amendments to prevailing wages and apprenticeship training requirements. link

IDA Form Letter for Affiliates' Use
[6/5/2008] - This letter can be sent to members of the NYS Legislature from your members and/or union leadership. link

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli calls for IDA Reform
[2/29/2008]

Comptroller's IDA Audit
[2/29/2008]

IDA Memorandum of Support - Senate
[1/23/2008] - Send this Support Memorandum to members of the NYS SENATE on your organization's letterhead, and simply fill in the red highlighted areas with your own information.  (Microsoft Word format) link

Talking Points for IDA REFORM
[1/23/2008] - This is general background information on IDA Reform. link