The American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore, Inc., in an effort to enhance subcontractors rights, supports an active legislative agenda each year. Since 1994, ASA of Baltimore has been instrumental in having seven pieces of legislation passed that has improved mechanic's lien laws, reduced the scope of "pay if paid" clauses and reduced retainage for public work in Maryland to a maximum of 5%.

In January 2007, through the work of our government affairs committee, House Bill 342 and Senate Bill 695 was introduced. These identical bills seek to cap retainage at 5% for all private work in the state of Maryland! To read the bill go to the Maryland Legislative Website at http://mlis.state.md.us/#bill and type "hb342" or "sb695" in the box and hit enter.  

Last year a similar bill passed in the House by a margin of 131 to 10. However, the bill failed to make it out of committee and our efforts were defeated. Your support could have meant the difference! Join ASA of Baltimore and help us pass this legislation in 2007!

By becoming a member of the American Subcontractors Association you are supporting the only association that works for the sole benefit of subcontractors! At ASA, our focus is to help enhance subcontractor rights and enhance their business knowledge. Our legislative efforts are designed to help you compete fairly in the business world. After all, just because you are a subcontractor does not mean that you are subordinate! Join ASA and help change laws to "level the playing field".

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