Illinois ChapterNational Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. | |||||||
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Recent News03/18/10Senate Bill 51 Becomes Law July 1, 2010 and What ALL Contractors Need to Know!
All contractors doing work with the State of Illinois need to be aware of the changes that become effective July 1, 2010. 03/18/10New EPA Lead Certification Requirments Go Into Effect April 22, 2010The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Lead Certification requirements may seem to have little to do with electrical contractors. But, any type of contractor who performs renovation or repair work that disturbs old, lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be “lead-safe” certified by the EPA and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination — or else face a fine of up to $37,500 per day and also risk potential private lawsuits. 01/20/10New MBE/FBE Requirements for State Construction ProjectsInstead of being provided a time period after bidding to allow contractors to meet the MBE/FBE requirements, contractors must now meet the goal on bid day, or demonstrate a good faith effort as to why the goal was not met. The impact on IDOT projects is still unclear because the law does include an exemption for federally-funded projects and processes. 01/20/10Safety Excellence Award ProgramAll NECA member contractors are invited to apply for the NECA Safety Excellence Award Program by March 1, 2010. 12/14/09IL Chapter, NECA Change of Officers
At our Annual Winter Meeting on December 4, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel in Normal, IL our Board of Directors elected new officers. 12/09/092010 Text Messaging Ban Encompasses More Than Just TextingMost importantly this new law restricts phone use in School and Construction Zones. Please continue to read the entire ban which includes restrictions on internet use on your phone as well. 12/07/092010 IRS Mileage Reimbursement
The new mileage reimbursement rates effective January 1, 2010 are $.50 per mile for business travel. 12/07/09IL Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Advisory
The Illinois Department of Labor's new prevailing wage notification requirements go into effect January 1, 2010. While this was primarily directed to owners, it also requires contractors to notify their subcontractors that prevailing wage applies. 11/12/09Membership VerificationIt is that time of year again. Please take some time to verify your company profile information on the NECA National Website at www.necanet.org and 09/17/09Department of Labor Prevailing Wage AdvisoryThe Department of Labor has distributed their latest advisory on three bills the Governor has signed into law this year. These changes go into effect January 1, 2010. Please read further for complete clarification and explanation of what your requirements as an employer are. 09/17/09IL State Board of Elections Electronic RegistrationEffective September 30, 2009 all contractors holding $50,000 or more in state contracts annually MUST be registered online with the State Board of Elections. This online registration is still required even though you may have previously registered via other means. 08/05/09Electrical Contractor Magazine is looking for Your Story!
They want to know if any of our members have stimulus stories to share. 08/05/09Labor Relations Special Session in Seattle to Focus on "Making Your Local LMCC Work For You."Since 1995, national LMCC language has been required in every NECA-IBEW agreement, and local LMCCs have been up and running in many areas for several years. Does your chapter participate in an active local LMCC? Is yours as effective as it could be? 08/05/0930th Annual Family Fun-in-the-SunThank you to all the people who attended our Annual Summer Outing. 08/05/092009 Golf Outing SuccessThank you to all of our participants! Our 2009 Annual Golf Outing was again a huge success. 04/09/09ICIC News Spring 2009The attached ICIC Spring 2009 Newsletter covers some of the highlights of the Spring legislative session. The newsletter includes information on Governor Quinn's Capital Bill/Tax Increase Package, Expansion of Energy Performance Contracting, Prevailing Wage/Responsibile Bidder Update and Reauthorization of Design-Build Law. 02/05/09What All State Vendors Need to Know about the New Ethics Requirements
This is a brief synopsis of what state vendors must do to comply with Public Act 095-0971. 01/07/092008 Campaign Disclosure Legislation2009 Will bring some changes to the Illinois Campaign Financing Act. Three bills were passed in 2008 that will become effective January 1, 2009. 12/01/082009 IRS Mileage ReimbursementEffective January 1, 2009 the mileage reimbursement rate will change. 11/18/08Annual NECA National Membership VerificationPlease take the time to verify your membership information on the NECA National Website as this information is very important in representing your company correctly both on-line at the NECA National Website and also in the NECA Directory. 07/18/08Ameren Offering Incentives to Reduce the Purchase Price of Energy Efficient Lighting
05/20/08ICIC News Spring 2008
Read more about what has been going on with ICIC. |
Recent NewsletterWednesday, July 8, 2009Thursday, March 5, 2009Wednesday, January 7, 2009Thursday, June 1, 2006Thursday, November 10, 2005
|
3701 South 6th. Street, Springfield, IL 62703 |
