State Issues

• SMACNA Leadership Conference Highlights Advocacy Priorities

  May 22, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  SMACNA members from across the country gathered in Washington, DC, and met directly with Members of Congress and their staff to discuss key issues affecting the sheet metal and HVAC industries.

• Initial Founding Members of the SMAC-AF Leadership Club Announced — There’s Still Time to Join!

  May 22, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  The Administrative Fund supports the essential work behind the scenes — including policy development, communications, coalition building, and sustained engagement to ensure SMACNA’s voice is heard where it matters most.

• FY27 Budget Proposal Raises Concerns for Local Governments

  Apr 29, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Proposal calls for reductions in non-defense discretionary spending, alongside increased investment in defense and select new initiatives — a shift that could have direct implications for state and local governments.

• Reserve Your Chapter Tables for the 2026 SMACNA Annual Convention

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Getting a table represents a great opportunity to bring your chapter together and enhance your Convention experience!

• Pennsylvania State Rep. Brian Munroe Visits SMCA of Philadelphia Member Prime Sheet Metal

  Apr 29, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Members highlighted the essential role SMCA contractors play in creating family-sustaining jobs, providing strong benefits, and supporting local communities.

• Construction Legal Trends Continue to Evolve

  Mar 26, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Contractors are facing increased scrutiny and evolving expectations across jurisdictions, making it essential to stay informed and proactive.

• Buffalo Bills Stadium Project Draws National Attention

  Mar 26, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  The project — one of the largest public-private stadium investments in the country — underscores the significant role of skilled construction labor in delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure.

• Florida Advances New Union Election Requirements

  Mar 26, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Legislation builds on earlier efforts to reshape public-sector labor policy in the state and reflects a broader national trend of reevaluating union governance, participation thresholds, and accountability.

• Support Our Industry. Join SMACPAC Today

  Feb 25, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Your membership strengthens SMACNA’s voice in Washington and in state capitols across the country.

• Illinois Advances Statewide Zoning Reform

  Feb 25, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Governor J.B. Pritzker has proposed new statewide zoning standards to expand the housing supply.

• States Lead Legal Challenge to DOE Clean Energy Funding Cuts

  Feb 25, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  13 state attorneys general challenged the termination of nearly $8 billion in federal clean energy and infrastructure funding previously authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

• Partners in Progress: Advancing Registered Apprenticeships at the State and Local Level

  Feb 25, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  SMART and SMACNA recently collaborated on a joint session on this topic at the recent conference in Orlando.

• SMART Begins Rolling Out Regional Director Positions

  Jan 12, 2026 |1 min read — State Legislative

  SMART has announced the rollout of new Regional Director positions across the country to strengthen coordination and engagement at the regional level.

• Illinois Employment Law Update: New Laws and Ongoing Legislative Challenges

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Illinois continues to be an active and complex legislative environment for SMACNA members, particularly with respect to employment law, fringe benefit requirements, and prevailing wage policy.

• 2026 Gubernatorial Races: What to Watch

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  The 2026 election cycle will include 36 gubernatorial races nationwide, making it one of the most consequential state election years in recent history.

• Redistricting and the 2026 Political Landscape

  Jan 12, 2026 |2 min read — State Legislative

  Redistricting and gerrymandering efforts are once again shaping the political environment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

• SMACNA Capitol Hill Webinar Series: Critical Issues in Transportation & Infrastructure

  Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

  Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer of the City of Nashville's Choose How You Move initiative, joins us to discuss critical issues in transportation and infrastructure.

• Public Sector Market Forecast: State Fiscal Pressures and Opportunities for Contractors

  Dec 4, 2025 |1 min read — State Legislative

  While state fiscal conditions are tightening, key opportunity areas remain strong — especially in markets supported by federal funding and long-term capital needs.

• SMACPAC Update: Record Growth and a Critical Year Ahead

  Dec 4, 2025 |2 min read — State Legislative

  SMACNA’s Political Action Committee is experiencing unprecedented momentum. Thanks to the support of our members and the rollout of a new, aggressive strategic plan, SMACPAC saw the strongest growth in its history.

• Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill Triggers Major State Fiscal Shifts

  Dec 4, 2025 |4 min read — State Legislative

  Congressional passage of the budget reconciliation package has set off a rapid series of state-level fiscal and policy adjustments that have a direct impact on contractors.

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