Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC….. Did you know?. Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC Is a STATE Political Action Committee.

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Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC….. Did you know?

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC Is a STATE Political Action Committee

Fighting for YOU! We support candidates who support YOU, regardless of party affiliation

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC is bipartisan

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC makes financial contributions to candidates who FIGHT FOR the Illinois construction industry

Fighting for YOU! Who picks IMSCA-PAC supported candidates? Member associations, along with IMSCA staff

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC is funded by IMSCA members through voluntary contributions

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC in Action: Successfully passed AND defeated amendments to the IL Mechanics Lien Act that affect the Illinois construction industry

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC in Action: Introduced and Passed legislation establishing Illinois jurisdiction and application of Illinois laws in contracts for construction disputes

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC in Action: Introduced and passed legislation requiring payment within 15 days to contractors

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC in Action: Successfully DEFEATED all attempts to re- establish the Structural Work Act in Illinois

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC in Action: PASSED legislation requiring the registration of all plumbing contractors with the Department of Public Health

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC in Action: Continue to lobby for passage of HB 3636 to overturn the IL Supreme Court Ruling “Cypress Creek”

Fighting for YOU! How does IMSCA-PAC compare to similar political action committees?

Fighting for YOU! Illinois Bankers Association $138, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! Credit Union Political Action Council CUPAC IL $404, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! Community BANCPAC $139, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! Illinois Association of REALTORS® $1,028, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! Illinois Construction Industry PAC $24, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! Illinois Road Builders PAC $182, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! Associated General Contractors of Illinois PAC $50, (as of 3 rd Quarter)

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC $8, (as of October 22 nd )

Fighting for YOU! In 2012, 13 out of 21 associations and only 4 individuals contributed to IMSCA-PAC

Fighting for YOU! IMSCA-PAC needs your support, Will YOU join the fight?

Fighting for YOU! You protect yourself with car insurance, and home owners’ insurance...

Fighting for YOU! Protecting YOUR BUSINESS is worth an investment in IMSCA-PAC.