Legislative Report – January 2020

Legislative Report – January 2020

Federal Legislative Summary If there is any example of how preoccupied Congress has been, it would be the number of bills that were introduced or moved in January 2020. Only three (3) pieces of legislation were tagged for monitoring. H.R....
Alarm Industry Fights Sandy Springs Ordinance in Appeals Court

Alarm Industry Fights Sandy Springs Ordinance in Appeals Court

Last week, the alarm industry made its oral argument at the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to fight alarm company fining for false alarms in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The city’s controversial alarm verification ordinance went into effect last June. Since...
Your Voice on the Hill in 2019

Your Voice on the Hill in 2019

Legislation and regulations are constantly changing, affecting our industry and the communities in which our member companies operate. We strive to keep our members in the know, give them a voice on Capitol Hill and share tools so they can...
Troubling State Legislation from Virginia and Utah in December

Troubling State Legislation from Virginia and Utah in December

We normally see and expect a relatively quiet month for legislative upheaval as most state legislatures wind down for the holidays. Maybe it is just a portend of what we can expect in 2020, but some significant legislation impacting the...
Legislative Report – December 2019

Legislative Report – December 2019

Federal Legislative Summary A federal bill that will add meaningful strength in the battle to end persistent “robocalling” abuses that all Americans suffer from, passed Congress and on December 30, 2019, was signed into law by President Trump. Cited as...
Good News for Industry Despite Gridlock in Washington

Good News for Industry Despite Gridlock in Washington

Is Anything Getting Done in Congress? If you watch the news at the national level (regardless of the network) you would be justified to conclude that gridlock in Washington is the result of the great divide over President Trump. Even...
Legislative Report – November 2019

Legislative Report – November 2019

Federal Legislative Summary Federal bills filed or moving in November continue the themes we have seen over the last few months, online privacy, school security and workforce development. Only seven (7) bills were introduced or moved last month. Download the...
Legislative Report – October 2019

Legislative Report – October 2019

Federal Legislative Summary Several bills were filed during October in Congress that address several issue areas. Those with the most interest involve tax incentives for fire sprinkler system retrofits and bills that address workforce development for skilled trades.  HR 4685...
The Lasting Impact of State Elections on Congress

The Lasting Impact of State Elections on Congress

Every 10 years, a census is conducted in the United States, and based on the results, most state legislatures draw legislative and Congressional district boundaries. While some states have moved away from the highly charged and political process that allows...
Legislative Report – September 2019

Legislative Report – September 2019

State Legislative Summary The most notable and potentially industry-threatening bill to become law this past month was in California, where most employers will now have a very narrow definition to use for determining independent contractors. But California also has a...