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This Issue WILL Affect Your Business
Massachusetts SB 1524 / HB 3124 Legislation has been introduced in the Massachusetts State Legislature on the issue of energy efficiency standards for televisionsas well as other consumer electronic product categories and appliances. CEDIA, along with other industry stakeholders, is working to address concerns on the legislation and its potential impact on the residential electronic systems industry. For full information on this legislation, click here. What CEDIA is Doing CEDIA will be meeting with committee members and submitting written testimony and talking points expressing concerns with the legislation in its current form and the impact it would have on small businesses in the residential electronic systems industry. As currently written, the legislation would have a significant impact on the sale and installation of flat panel displays. CEDIA will educate committee members on how electronic systems contractors and manufacturers work daily to meet customers’ desire for energy-efficient homes through other solutions. What You Can Do Become Involved and Let Your Voice Be Heard! The legislation is expected to move from committee at the beginning of January when the Massachusetts legislature is back in session. When the legislature convenes in January it will be vitally important that legislators understand how the proposed legislation would impact your business and the residential electronic systems industry. CEDIA will be providing talking points and more background information on the issue and asking you to contact your state legislators. If you are interested in becoming involved with this VITALLY important issue, contact CEDIA Director of Public Policy, Darren Reaman, by email or at 800.669.5329 ext.144. Thank you in advance for your participation and interest on this issue! |
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