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Message from
AIA Indiana Executive Director Jason Shelley 
 
 Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can answer any questions regarding legislative issues.  

317/634-6993


 

 

 AIA Indiana in Action!

 

Sen. Kenley and Bill Payne, AIA

(L-R) State Senator Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) and Bill Payne, AIA

 

  Rep. Thompson and Dan Overbey, AIA

 (L-R) Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) and Dan Overbey, AIA

 

Joe Bilello, FAIA

Joe Bilello, FAIA testifying in the House Judiciary Committee in favor of HB 1027 - Good Samaritan Provisions for the Architectural Profession  

 

Carolyn Schleif, AIA and Rep. Steve Braun

(L-R) Carolyn Schleif, AIA and Rep. Steve Braun (R-Zionsville)

 

 Donna Sink and Rep. Peggy Mayfield

(L-R) Donna Sink, AIA and Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) 

 

 Jim Schellinger, AIA

Jim Schellinger, AIA testifying in the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee   

 

Hal Kovert, AIA 

 Hal Kovert, AIA testifying in the House Local Government Committee  

 

Hal Kovert, AIA and Rep. Stemler

 (L-R) Hal Kovert, AIA and Rep. Steve Stemler (D-Jeffersonville)

 

Rep. Greg Porter and Sanford Garner, AIA

(L-R) Rep. Greg Porter (D-Indianapolis) and

Sanford Garner, AIA

 

Jim Kienle, FAIA and Marsh Davis

(L-R) Jim Kienle, FAIA and Marsh Davis, Indiana Landmarks 

 

Jim Kienle, FAIA and Jason Shelley

(L-R) Jim Kienle, FAIA and Jason Shelley, AIA Indiana & AIA Indianapolis Executive Director 

 

Rep. Ed Clere and Jason Shelley

 (L-R) Rep. Ed Clere (R-New Albany) and Jason Shelley, AIA Indiana & AIA Indianapolis Executive Director 

 

 Jason Shelley and Dana Wannemacher, AIA

(L-R) Jason Shelley, AIA Indiana & AIA Indianapolis Executive Director, and Dana Wannemacher, AIA

 




 

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 2014 Session of the Indiana General Assembly Begins Today

January 6, 2014 

 

The Indiana General Assembly was supposed to begin their short non-budget session today, Monday, January 6, but the winter storm has pushed that date to January 7.  Currently, Republicans hold super-majorities in both the House (69 Republican - 31 Democrats) and Senate (37 Republican - 13 Democrats). Having a supermajority means the majority party can conduct business with or without the participation of the minority party. The session is scheduled to conclude March 14.

 

AIA Indiana will be very active this session working on proactive issues that include mass transit funding, public project delivery, historic preservation tax credit, professional licensing, and sustainable design.

 

On the defensive side, AIA Indiana will be trying to stop a bill that would ban all nursing home construction in the state. There is currently a Medicaid moratorium which expires on June 30, 2014. Some nursing home operators are supporting a full moratorium on any new nursing bed licenses to limit competition in the market. Under the proposed bill, facilities that construct any nursing homes, including private pay and Medicare, would be restricted from doing so. Passage of this bill would have a negative impact on many AIA Indiana members and Hoosier communities and jobs.

 

Do not hesitate to contact AIA Indiana Executive Director Jason Shelley, jshelley@aiaindiana.org, 317-634-6993, if you have questions or concerns regarding these or any other issues. 

 

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Indiana Satehouse
 AIA Indiana Days at the Statehouse 
  

Use your clout and support your profession by attending an "AIA Indiana Day at the Statehouse."  This is a unique opportunity for you to learn firsthand about the key AIA state legislative and regulatory issues and become a lobbyist for day. You will be able to use your clout to directly impact the legislative process by meeting with your state legislators and discussing the issues important to architects. Current dates available include: January 7, 15, 21, 27, 28, and 29.  Please choose a date and RSVP to AIA Indiana Executive Director Jason Shelley, jshelley@aiaindiana.org, 317/634-6993. The day will begin at 12 p.m. with lunch and end no later than 3 p.m. A unified voice is vital.  Don't wait to get involved!

 

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SAVE the DATE - January 23 - Transit Day at the Statehouse!

 

CLICK HERE to register to attend and to learn more. 

 

This day is dedicated to mass transit advocacy and provides the chance to join others from around the state to meet with legislators, share information and build support for transit funding.

 

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Rep Ed Clere

(Far Upper Right) Rep. Ed. Clere (R-New Albany) speaking to AIA Southern Indiana Chapter members at Kovert Hawkins Architects' office in Jeffersonville, IN.

 

"Lobbying Basics for Communicating with Your Local Legislators" 

 

*Please contact your state senator and state representative and introduce yourself, if you don't already know them. Invite them to tour your firm. Discuss with them the issues that are important to you and your firm. I am sure they will appreciate hearing from you. To contact your legislators, see the information below.

 

House of Representatives Phone - 800/382-9842

Email - http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2014/legislators/

 

State Senate Phone - 800/382-9467

Email - http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2014/legislators/

 

*Take a personal inventory of how you know legislators with whom you have a personal relationship (political or civic activities, church, business relationships, etc.)

*If you are having an open house, or important press release or ribbon cutting event, add your local legislators to the mailing list.

*Ask legislators and other elected officials to attend local AIA chapter meetings.

*Invite your local legislators to visit your firm.

*Invite your local legislator to lunch or coffee.

Do not hesitate to contact AIA Indiana Executive Director Jason Shelley, 317/634-6993 or jshelley@aiaindiana.org, if you have any questions.

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AIA's 45th annual Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference, March 19-21, 2014 - Washington, D.C. - All AIA members are welcome to attend!
 
 
(L-R) Chad Root, Assoc. AIA, Mark Beebe, AIA, Blake Wagner, AIA, Eric Rowland, AIA, Sarah Hempstead, AIA, Craig Penquite, AIA, and Jason Shelley

 

Guided by a vision for the future of the profession, the conference provides AIA leaders with tools to influence and pursue action that will strengthen their components, firms, communities and society at large. There are opportunities for creative dialogue through general sessions, workshops, networking and peer to peer connections. Leaders exchange information and ideas, provide input on AIA initiatives and advocate the AIA's federal agenda to members of Congress, working collectively toward a better future for architects. The agenda emphasizes component leadership and includes a dynamic legislative conference and workshops designed to help component officers and aspiring leaders become effective chapter and civic leaders. CLICK HERE for more information.

 Sen. Joe Donnelly speaking to AIA Indiana members at this office on Capitol Hill.

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Please contribute to the Architects for Indiana Political Action Committee (ARCHPAC).  The importance of our participation in the political process becomes evident each time we must take action to cope with legislative proposals that call for extending the sales tax to services, requiring stock school plans, or providing interior designers stamping privileges!   

Please join many of your fellow Hoosier AIA members who have already contributed and write a $50 check today to ARCHPAC and return it to AIA Indiana, 115 W. Washington St., Suite 955 S, Indianapolis, IN 46204.