Government Affairs

North Carolina

Regulatory Reform ABC of the Carolinas will support policies that reduce regulatory measures burdening the construction industry in North Carolina.

• Oppose any legislation aimed at adding regulatory measures on general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and/or construction industry professionals.
• Support legislation to limit overreach of regulatory agencies at both the federal and state level.

Joint Employer

• Promote a common definition amongst state agencies with regards to the “employee” definition.
• Oppose burdensome interpretations of an “employee” amongst contractors and the employer.

Sales Tax ABC of the Carolinas opposes tax policy that deters business and further economic development.

• Advance measures to scale back the sales tax changes that went into effect January 1.
• Oppose further increases on contracting with regards to service, installation, and material.
• Establish a clear definition of “capital improvements” as defined in current law

Public Construction ABC of the Carolinas supports continued support of transportation and infrastructure in North Carolina.

• Support funding to invest in capital improvements and state owned/leased property.
• Advance services of North Carolina firms for state-issued work.
• Foster a fair and consistent public bidding process on public jobs.

Apprenticeship Funding ABC of the Carolinas supports additional funding for apprenticeship programs in North Carolina.

• Support policy aimed at investing in the next generation of the trades and the construction industry.
• Oppose a state budget that reduces the amount of dollars allocated for apprenticeship in North Carolina.
• Protect the environment that enables the commercial construction industry to further invest in workforce development.

NC Government Links:

• NC General Assembly – https://www.ncleg.gov/
• NC Governor Roy Cooper – https://governor.nc.gov/

• NC State Board of Elections – https://www.ncsbe.gov/

• NC Department of Labor – https://www.labor.nc.gov/

• NC Licensing Board for General Contractors – https://nclbgc.org/

• NC Department of Transportation – https://www.ncdot.gov/Pages/default.asp

   

South Carolina

Regulatory Reform ABC of the Carolinas will support policies that reduce regulatory measures burdening the construction industry in South Carolina.

• Oppose any legislation aimed at adding regulatory measures on general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and/or construction industry professionals.
• Support legislation to limit overreach of regulatory agencies at both the federal and state level.

Transportation/Infrastructure Improvements ABC of the Carolinas will continue to support increased support for
transportation and infrastructure in South Carolina.

• Support financially sound legislation aimed at effectively addressing the state road/highway issue in South Carolina.
• Oppose burdensome tax increases for insufficient projects related to transportation and infrastructure.
• Support fiscally responsible improvements to the Charleston Harbor that will create jobs and increase economic development across South Carolina.

Apprenticeship Funding | Workforce Development ABC of the Carolinas supports additional funding for apprenticeship and
workforce development programs.

• Support policy aimed at investing in the next generation of the trades and the construction industry.
• Oppose a state budget that reduces the amount of dollars allocated for workforce development.
• Protect the environment that enables the commercial construction industry to further invest in workforce development.
• Work with legislators and agency officials to properly allocate funds to the construction industry as well as manufacturing.

SC Government Links:

• SC General Assembly – https://www.scstatehouse.gov/
• SC Governor Henry McMaster – https://governor.sc.gov/
• SC Election Commission – https://www.scvotes.gov/

• SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation – https://llr.sc.gov/

• SC Department of Transportation – https://www.scdot.org/