Legislative Agenda

Michael Sturino, IRTBA President and CEO LaToya Price-Childs IRTBA Director of Governmental and Public Affairs Presenters “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

The goal today is to provide you with an executive summary of the concepts that comprise the 2010 – 2011 legislative agenda Executive Summary “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

To protect, improve and promote the transportation design and construction industry in Illinois through: A dvocacy B uilding Business C ommunication D iversity E nvironment Core Purposes “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Legislative/Regulatory Staff Michael Sturino………President and CEO LaToya Price-Childs...Gov. Affairs Director BethTatro………….…..Dir. of External Programs Rich Guidice…………..Consulting Lobbyist from Capitol Consulting Group (CCG) of Illinois Associates: Jeff Glass, Robert Molaro and Jay Keller “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Governmental Affairs (GA) Committee Develops legislative agenda and priorities Determine and communicate association positions Encourages member participation in legislative activities Provides regular communication to members and IRTBA stakeholders “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

GA Committee Members Jim Wolfe (Chair) Ken Aldridge (Vice Chair) John Bryan Tim Faerber Tod Faerber Charlie Gallagher Kathi Holst Gerry Krozel George Krug Jennifer Krug Britt Lienau David Lorig Mike Meagher Mike Piraino Dan Plote Dave Rock John Smith Patrick Terrell Suzanne Zupec Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Illinois Road and Transportation Builders ● 2009 Accomplishments Legislative Agenda Subcommittee Members Jim Wolfe (Chair) Jim Blanusha John Bryan Charlie Gallagher Richard Guidice Jennifer Krug Phil Shea “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

What is the Legislative Agenda 1.As a blueprint for IRTBA's policy work 2.A starting point to inform and respond to policy proposals and legislative initiatives 3.As an advocacy training tool Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

IRTBA will continue to refine it’s priorities as issues develop, positions change and as new legislation and regulations are introduced and enacted. “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Foundation of the Agenda IRTBA Mission Statement Guiding Principles Strategic Plan Current Issues Current Policies Committee Input Input from the General Membership Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Priorities 1.Promote Economic Development & Increase Funding 2.Reform the Transportation System 3.Improve Infrastructure 4.Improve the Business Climate 5.Invest in the Workforce 6.Improve the Environment “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

#1: Promote Economic Development & Increase Funding “To protec, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Funding, Funding, Funding Illinois is facing a crisis in transportation funding. Traditional sources of funding are inadequate, eroding in value, and politically at risk. There are shortfalls in the State and Federal Highway Trust Fund. “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Investment An investment in Illinois transportation system is an investment in Illinois economic recovery Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Supports Increased Funding Increased, sustainable, and dedicated funding Multi-year Federal Funding Package Mandatory Capital Program Using leveraged public, private and local funds Financing new infrastructure through direct user charges “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Increasing Gas Tax 17 years since federal gas tax increased The user fees are not keeping up with increases in construction cost IRTBA supports an annual increase on the basis of an index, formula or the inflation rate Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Support the Development of New Funding Mechanisms That are constant and sustainable sources of funding. “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Oppose Diversions Main Entry: di·ver·sion Pronunciation: di’vərZHən Function: Noun : the act or an instance of diverting: as a : an unauthorized rerouting or appropriation Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Support increasing multimodal funding Federal or State highway funding shouldn’t be diverted to support multimodal funding needs. Identify freight and passenger transportation corridors by mode and prioritize public investment while not sacrificing the needs of any of the transportation modes. “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Utilize technology Utilize JCAR process more effectively Defining and publishing standards Enhancing processes Increasing communication & collaboration #2: Reform and Enhance the Transportation System Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Adopting practices that aren’t tailored for the transportation industry. Reverse Auctions Asset sales and long term leasing IRTBA Opposes “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

#3: Improve Infrastructure IRTBA believes that transportation infrastructure is vital to improving life in Illinois Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Support Infrastructure Development Congestion Relief Safety Pursuing specific projects Utility measures that promote ease of construction “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

#4: Improve the Business Climate IRTBA supports a increased opportunities in a competitive business environment which does not impose unfair restrictions or advantages to any given group. Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

IRTBA Supports Opportunities to partner and engage in dialogue about issues Accurately measure capacity Efforts to prequalify subcontractors Efforts to provide incentives to businesses for increasing DBE/MBE participation “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

IRTBA Supports Tort Reform which strives to end frivolous lawsuits Contractors protection legislation Construction payment bond legislation Reforms which decrease workers compensation cost by decreasing abuse of the system and increasing penalties for fraud. Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

IRTBA Opposes Card Check Legislation IL Wage Preference Acts during periods of high unemployment Joint and Several Liability Efforts to re-instate the Structural Work Act PLA agreements Ending prevailing wage exemption for aggregate truckers “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

#5: Investing in the Workforce Supports constructive and positive labor environment Promotes job creation Investment in the workforce safety Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Expand and Enhance Pipelines for entry into the construction industry Career ladders in construction Capacity for state agencies to work with the unions to help underrepresented populations get jobs in the industry Accelerated training programs Apprenticeship opportunities for employment “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

#6: Supports Improving the Environment Promoting/supporting environmental practices if regulatory action is balanced with public/private resources Providing incentives/assistance vs. penalties Eliminating unnecessary and duplicative regulations and streamlined documentation Supporting Green Jobs Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Design Green, Build Green, Live Green IRTBA was green before being green was in vogue – each year twice as much asphalt is recycled then paper, glass, aluminum combined. The IRTBA’s Green Council strives to proactively develop and employ green transportation initiatives and to improve sustainability in infrastructure with sensible implementation policies. “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

Executing the Legislative Agenda Educating and Mobilizing Members Working with Coalitions Public and Community Relations Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

WHY BECOME INVOLVED? EVERY aspect of your business is affected by some law or regulation EVERY day. “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”

How can you assist? Stay informed Get involved Participate in legislative and grassroot briefings and Springfield/DC Fly-Ins Respond to Calls-for-Action Assist with site visits Participate in legislative network to discuss aspects of legislation Share the priorities with your colleagues Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

Your involvement WILL make a difference! “No man’s life, liberty or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” -- Tucker (N.Y., Surr. 1866) “To protect, improve, and promote the transportation deign and construction industry in Illinois.”