POLITICAL 

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GRASSROOTS ACTION


SEPA Members are encouraged to get involved in politics. While SEPA is active in promoting the interests of Merit Contractors before the legislature and government agencies in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., we are only effective when our members speak out on issues that impact the day-to-day business operations of our members. The ABC National Legislative Conference provides a perfect opportunity for our members to meet with legislators. 



POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 

The purpose of ABC PAC is to work within the federal and state election process to further the goals of Merit Construction through direct involvement in supporting and opposing candidates for The U. S. Senate, the U. S. House of Representatives, the PA Senate, the PA House, county and local office. This is accomplished through educating our members on the importance of political activism and through financial support of Merit Construction candidates.  ABC's PAC is your voice in elective politics. ABC PAC is one of the largest pro-business PACs in the nation.  Contributions to ABC PAC must be from personal funds rather than corporate funds.  Click here to download ABC PAC Contribution Forms.

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Forms for contributing for SEPA & ABC's
Political Action Committee:

ABC PAC Prior Approval Form (click to download)

ABC PAC Pledge of Financial Commitment Form (click to download)

Click here to download the ABC PAC John McCain Endorsement document.


STATE AFFAIRS 

SEPA's Government Affairs program is designed to protect and advance the Merit Construction industry. We do this by working at all levels of government, federal, state and local. We work with elected and appointed government officials at all levels of government, as well as other ABC Chapters in Pennsylvania and like-minded organizations in Harrisburg.

State Legislation and News Tracking

State Labor Legislation Enacted in 2007 - BLS Report 


2008 Legislative Session - Political and Legislative Reference Information

Gubernatorial and State Legislative Partisan Breakdown Matrix 

Gubernatorial Partisan Breakdown Map 

Legislature Partisan Breakdown Map 


State and Local Candidate Questionnaire

Electing candidates that believe in open competition and free enterprise is the first step in our fight against PLA's, the prevailing wage and other merit shop issues. Download a copy of SEPA’s Questionnaire for state and local candidates so you can determine if they have earned your support.


State Official Financial Disclosures


Have you ever wondered what financial interests officials in you state might have?  Now you can find out with just a few mouse clicks.  By using government ethics disclosure laws, the the Center for Public Integrity has made the outside interests of thousands of legislators public.


State Lobbying, Election and Campaign Finance Laws

Are you complying with your state's lobbying, election and campaign finance laws?

State Lobbying and Campaign Finance Information


Get Into Politics or Get Out of Business

The right to vote is one of the most cherished rights a U.S. Citizen possesses. You have a responsibility to yourself and your family to vote for local, federal and state officials.  ABC has a saying, “Get into politics or get out of business”.  In order to assist you, please note the following important dates related to your right to cast a secret ballot to elect officials to represent you in Washington, D.C., Harrisburg and locally:

 

·         Last day to register to vote before the General Election                     October 6

·         Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot                                 October 28

·         Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive absentee ballots     October 31

·         General Election                                                                          November 4

 


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