Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has signed into law legislation that will restore the Mechanics Lien Act to its original purpose; providing preference to contractors and suppliers for the improvements they provide on construction property that has gone into foreclosure.

The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation Monday that will restore the Mechanics Lien Act to its original purpose; providing preference to contractors and suppliers for the improvements they provide on construction property that has gone into foreclosure.

By Bill Ward

If you are a member of HBAI, YOU need to act now by reading this announcement and calling YOUR STATE REPRESENTATIVEto encourage them to VOTE YES ON HB3636.

The Illinois House of Representatives will be in session on January 6, 7, & 8. These are the last three days of the old Illinois General Assembly; the new G.A. will be installed and convened on January 9, 2013.

In the three days left of the old session, a very important bill will be called that requires the support of all home builders, vendors, sub-contractors, and their employees.

By Bill Ward

If there has ever been a more important time to be a part of a national association representing the home construction industry, I don't remember when. Builders, associates, and executive officers came to Washington, D.C. this week for the annual National Association of Home Builders Legislative Conference (NAHB Leg Con).

There were some significant activities last week on HBAI legislative issues.