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
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
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