Advocacy Day

Wednesday, January 29th

Advocacy Day

Join HACIA in Springfield, IL, to advocate for retention reform HB1224 (Rep. Davis) and SB74 (Preston). Together, we’ll urge state officials to remove barriers for small and diverse businesses, fostering growth and benefiting the construction industry. Your voice matters—don’t miss this chance to drive meaningful change!

Information

  • Date: January 29th, 2025
  • Time: 12:00PM - 6:00PM CST
  • Location: 401 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62701

Objectives

We’re advocating for reasonable retention reform on state contracts. The federal government already prohibits across-the-board retention, allowing it only for specific reasons. Senate Bill 74, sponsored by Sen. Preston, and House Bill 1224 sponsored by Rep. Davis would adopt the same approach, promoting transparency and equity for contractors and their employees.

Subcontractors, general contractors, and suppliers, your voices matter! Share your experiences and concerns by completing our survey to help identify solutions and advocate for change in collaboration with local governments, agencies, and contractors.