 House Votes to Delay Overtime Rule; More Comprehensive Relief Needed
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 28 voted to delay the Department of Labor's (DOL) controversial overtime rule by six months. The Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools and Nonprofits Act (H.R. 6904) would push the effective date of the overtime rule from Dec. 1, 2016, to June 1, 2017.
This spring, the DOL issued a final rule that will double the current overtime salary limit from $23,660 to $47,476. The rule further stipulates that the salary threshold will be pegged to inflation and automatically adjusted every three years.
Though a six-month delay would be helpful as employers attempt to comply with the new regulation and absorb its impact, NAHB firmly believes that stronger legislative action is needed to reduce the harmful effects of this rule on the nation's small business community.
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Early Voting Starts October 25th
Early voting for the November 8th election begins Tuesday, October 25th and runs through Tuesday, November 1st with the exception
There will be six constitutional amendments on the fall ballot. For more information, please click here:
To view your entire sample ballot specific to your ward and precinct click here:
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LHBA 2016 Fall Board of Directors Agenda
Wednesday, October 12th
3:30 - La. Homebuilders Disaster Relief Trust - Patrons I
4:30 - LHBA Past Presidents - Patrons II
6:00 - Early Bird Reception - Art Gallery
Thursday, October 13th
7:30 - Senior Officer Breakfast
7:30- Past Associate VP Breakfast
8:30 - Remodelers Council - Patrons I
8:30 - Associates Council - Patron II
10:00 - Membership Committee - Patrons II
11:00 - Legal Housing Task Force - Patrons III
11:00 - Energy & Codes - Patrons I
11:30 - EO -Off site
1:00 - Public Relations -Patrons I
1:00 - PAC - Patrons II
2:00 - Education- Patrons III
2:30 - Legislative Committee - Patrons IV
4:00 - President's Council - Patrons I
6-8:00 -
BUILD PAC Fundraiser - Fulton Alley -
Cigars, Wine & Whiskey
- $52 pp cc payment
open bar, appetizers, special label wine, whiskey tasting, cigars
Friday, October 14th
7:30 - Past Presidents Breakfast
7:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30 - Board of Directors Meeting - Patrons I & II
Renaissance Arts Hotel
700 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, La 70130
504-613-2330
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WINE - WHISKEY - CIGARS
Thursday, October 13th
6:00-8:00 PM
Fulton Alley in Downtown New Orleans
**The event is approx. 2 blocks from the hotel (Renaissance Arts)**
$50 per person (Online price of $52.00 covers the transaction fee)
1 Bottle of Special Label Wine from Martin Cellars
Whiskey Tasting & Patio Cigars
Open Bar & Hors d'Oeurves (Crispy Andouille Tots, Cajun Meat Pies, Caprese Skewers & Shrimp Remi Spoons)
THE DEADLINE TO PURCHASE
TICKETS IS OCT 5th!
BUY TICKETS
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BUILD-PAC'S NEW "FAIR SHARE" PROGRAM
BUILD-PAC's new Fair Share campaign is the easiest way to get involved in the political process. We are asking every member to do their Fair Share for the housing industry by contributing just $25 to BUILD-PAC during the 2015-2016 election cycle.
What would happen if every NAHB member did their Fair Share?
If every member does their Fair Share and invests a minimum of $25, then BUILD-PAC will be a $3.5 Million PAC. This would allow BUILD-PAC and housing to have an even greater impact in the 2016 elections.
What is my Fair Share going toward?
Your contribution helps elect pro-housing, pro-business candidates who will support our issues and fight for housing in Congress.
How can I help with the Fair Share campaign?
Please help your state meet its goal. During your state and local meetings back home, ask your peers to do their Fair Share for housing by contributing just $25 to BUILD-PAC in this election cycle. If every member does their Fair Share, then BUILD-PAC's voice will be LOUDER and STRONGER than ever before.
Questions? For more information contact BUILD-PAC staff.
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Continuing
Education
Credit Opportunities
Residential Builders must earn 6 CEU credits each year, even with a multi-year license.
HBA of Northeast LA
Oct 5 - CE Class, Construction Contracts & Law, 6Hrs. A NAHB Designation Class.
Oct 18 - CE Class, First Aid/CPR Certification, 8 Hrs. - Attendees of this 8-hour course will learn basic first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and on completion of the course will receive CPR Certification valid for 2 years.
Nov 10- CE Class, Moisture Management in Buildings - Bulk Water, Condensation, & Humidity, 6 Hrs
. Instructor - Bobby Parks of Healthy Homes of Louisiana.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ASSOCIATION FOR UPCOMING COURSES
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UPCOMING LOCAL ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Acadian Home Builders Association
Oct 18 - Governmental Affairs Luncheon
Oct 19 - Board of Directors Meeting
Capital Region Builders Association
March 25-26 - 2017 Building & Remodeling Show
Booths now available
Theme: There's No Place Like Home 225-769-7696
Greater New Orleans HBA
Oct 20 - Fall Golf Tournament @ Audubon Park Golf Course
Nov 11 - 2017 Board of Directors Installation Ceremony @ Houmas House
Nov 16 - FREE Sales Training, 8:30am @ HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie
HBA of Northeast LA
Oct 17 - Election of Officers & Spike Appreciation, Warehouse #1 Restaurant, 1 Olive Street, Monroe LA 6:00 pm
Oct. 25 - Oktoberfest, 6:00 pm, Don Tomas Taqueria Y Cantina, 614 N. 6th Street, Monroe
Nov 14 - Election of Officers & Spike Appreciation Night, Warehouse #1, West Monroe, LA
Dec 8 - Christmas Party, Installation Banquet & Auction, Bayou Landing, 7805 DeSiard St, Monroe, LA 6:30 pm
Northwest LA HBA
Oct 3 - Golf Tournament, Southern Trace Country Club
Oct 20 - Casino Night, Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club
Oct 29 - Kitchen Tour
Nov 11 - House for Hope Early Bird Drawing
Dec 1 - Christmas Party, East Ridge Country Club
Dec 16 - House for Hope Giveaway
Southwest LA HBA
Nov 3 - Steak Night - Membership Dinner & Board Election
$15 member & guest / $25 Non-member
Burton Coliseum
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LHBA Fall Board of Directors
October 12-14
Renaissance Arts Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
LHBA Executive Committee
December 15
NAHB IBS
Orlando, FL
January 9-12
LHBA Installation & Awards Banquet
and Board of Directors
January 25-27
LHBA Executive Committee
March 30
LHBA Board of Directors & Legislative Day
May 9-11
NAHB Midyear Meeting
Washington DC
June 13-17
LHBA Executive Committee
June 22
LHBA Summer Board of Directors
Pensacola, Florida
August 2-4
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General Liability Coverage for Builders
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Workers' Comp.
Ask about the VIP program!
If you are not a member with us or you have subcontractors that maybe interested, contact Home Builders SIF for more details. 1.877.LHBASIF (1.877.542.2743)
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LHBA Builders Risk Program
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New Homes
Find and list new homes now using our New Homes Directory linked to our website
Click Here!
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Do Business with Members!!!
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As an NAHB benefit, members have access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by many top companies
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LHBA MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide Louisiana with quality housing that is safe and affordable.
The Louisiana Home Builders Association is comprised of Builders & Associate members which:
- Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies
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Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights
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Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders
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Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry
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Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana
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Membership Benefits and Rebates
GET REBATES FROM SUPPLIES YOU ALREADY USE!
As an LHBA member, you can be putting money back into your pocket with our NEW and EXCITING LHBA Member Rebate Program! It's very simple to sign up, but to collect the rebates you've earned in 2012, you MUST sign up before February 20th!
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www.lhba.org
Check out our website to search for events and other news around t
he state
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2016
LHBA Senior Officers
Jim Fine,
President
Conrad Blanchard,
1st Vice President
Nick Castjohn,
2nd Vice President
Curtis Loftin,
3rd Vice President
April Becquet,
Associate VP
Ray Kothe,
NAHB Representative
Peter Young,
Immediate Past
President
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Contact Information
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Stephanie Reid
Louisiana Home Builders Association
660 Laurel Street
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
stephanie@
LHBA.org
(225) 387-2714
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