Advocacy
The Indiana General Assembly debates many issues affecting Indiana’s home building industry. IBA’s Advocacy Team closely monitors these issues to foster growth in Indiana and to protect our members’ ability to provide housing that is safe and affordable for Hoosiers.
Business Regulation · Taxation · Labor · Energy & Environment · Insurance · Construction Codes & Standards · Land Development
Get Involved
Builders Day at the Statehouse
Each year when the Indiana General Assembly is in session, the Indiana Builders Association hosts ‘Builders Day at the Statehouse’ to connect members and local HBA staff directly to elected officials.
At the Legislative Briefing, you’ll receive an in-depth summary of bills that impact the industry and your business. Immediately following, attend the Legislative Lunch at the Statehouse to talk about housing issues with state officials, senators, and representatives. There’s a second reception in the evening for you to network with members from around the state and state lawmakers. View this year’s photos here.
Legislative Report
Be sure to read the Legislative Report – our weekly e-newsletter sent to members during the legislative session with updates on proposed legislation that impacts the housing industry.
Each report begins with a short video clip that highlights action taken that week and tells you what’s coming next week.
The Legislative Session Recap details the key bills that IBA lobbyists and members championed or opposed throughout the session.
Contribute
Indiana Builders PAC, IBA’s political action committee, is an essential part of IBA’s advocacy program. Indiana Builders PAC maximizes political contributions from association members by supporting pro-housing candidates and incumbents for both statewide office and the Indiana General Assembly.
IBA members are asked to contribute $40 annually to Indiana Builders PAC through their local HBA and can join our Donor Club for greater access to briefings with state elected officials and government leaders.
Contribute today to preserve a positive political climate for the home building industry in Indiana.
Member Tools
Voter Voice
Indiana Builders Association members, their employees and local HBA staff can easily contact their state and federal elected leaders using VoterVoice - a coordinated communications and grassroots advocacy platform.
VoterVoice alerts subscribers to an issue, matches them to their correct elected officials, and guides them through the message sending process to take action on issues that affect their business and the housing industry.
All members and HBA staff are subscribed to VoterVoice, others can sign up at the action center.
Cloverleaf AI
Cloverleaf AI is a video-based research tool that can be your eyes and ears at government meetings on issues that can impact your business. Cloverleaf AI scans through footage of public meetings within the last seven days and alerts users directly of relevant video clips. Additionally, IBA shares a weekly report with builder members and local HBA staff that includes all video clips captured through our statewide campaign. Contact support@cloverleaf.ai to learn more about this free member benefit, activate your account, or customize a campaign.