The December 15 – January 15 State Legislative Report, researched and compiled by the ESA Government Relations department, is now available online. The report is located in the Members section under Government Relations at www.alarm.org. To access the report you will be required to log in using your member user login and password.

The report contains subject highlights of bills followed for the months of December 15 2009 – January 15 2010:

• 18 bills relating to Alarms
• 9 bills relating to Automatic Contract Renewal
• 4 bills relating to CCTV
• 55 bills relating to Licensing
• 2 bills relating to Taxes
• 2 bills relating to Line of Duty Act fees for Alarm Companies

Of particular interest this month:

• 2010 AL H 97, which relates to fire protection sprinkler systems; provides that a fire protection sprinkler system is not required in any unincorporated area in a single-story building that meets certain requirements;
• 2010 VA H 973, which relates to the Line of Duty Act; includes local employees disabled on or after January 1, 1966, in the definition of “disabled employee”. Provides that an additional surcharge of $0.05 shall be billed, collected and remitted in the same manner as the $0.75 fee, except that such funds collected shall be deposited directly to the Line of Duty Death and Health Benefits Trust Fund established pursuant;
• 2010 VA S 97, which relates to line of Duty Act; definitions; provides for funding for the Line of Duty Death and Health Benefits Trust Fund. This bill provides that an additional surcharge of $0.05 shall be billed, collected and remitted in the same manner as the $0.75 fee as specified in Section 56-484.17, except that such funds collected shall be deposited directly to the Line of Duty Death and Health Benefits Trust Fund; and
• 2010 MO H 1218, which specifies that the automatic renewal of a contract for service, maintenance, or repair to or for any real residential property intended for personal, family, or household use will be invalid unless a written notice is given to the customer 30 to 90 days prior to the renewal.

Questions or concerns regarding the information contained within the report should be directed to our Director of Government Relations, John Chwat at Gov.Info@alarm.org.

We ask that the information enclosed be treated as a member benefit and shared only within your organization.

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Members, get your discount codes here.

Are you taking advantage of these cost savings?  ESA provides you with money-saving opportunities as part of your membership. Go to the Web site often and check out the coupon savings and our member discount programs. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.

Members, get your discount codes here.

Security America Offers Affordable E&O Insurance Exclusively to Members
Reduce your premiums by purchasing your general liability/errors and omissions insurance through Security America Risk Retention Group. Security America’s coverage is specifically tailored to meet the needs of electronic life safety, security and systems professionals.

Members can receive direct coverage up to $1 million, excess insurance coverage up to $5 million and an umbrella policy with up to $5 million over primary coverage. Join other ESA member companies that have saved thousands of dollars on their annual premiums by taking advantage of this member-exclusive benefit.

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Members, get your discount codes here.

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Salesgenie.com is an online database that will provide your sales team with unlimited leads to help them identify new prospects, build their pipeline and increase their sales. Salesgenie.com provides unlimited access to 12 national databases, including all businesses and consumers. Also included are brad new businesses, brand new movers, brand new homeowners and a built-in contact manager to organize, sort and print your leads.

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Are you taking advantage of these cost savings?  ESA provides you with money-saving opportunities as part of your membership. Go to the Web site often and check out the coupon savings and our member discount programs. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.

Members, get your discount codes here.

Find the Industry Products and Services You Need

Several billion dollars are spent on alarm products and services annually, and as your industry representative, ESA wants to help you find the right products at the right price. Designed just for you, the Security Industry Marketplace is a new resource that links you to industry products and services from across the country on one easy-to-access webpage.

Manufacturers and distributors of electronic security, life safety, access control and video surveillance, and custom home electronics equipment are listed, as well as resources for central station monitoring and running your business.

Are you taking advantage of these cost savings?  NBFAA provides you with money-saving opportunities as part of your membership. Go to the Web site often and check out the coupon savings and our member discount programs. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.

Members, get your discount codes here.

Reward Yourself with the WorldPoints Program

If only everything in life were this simple. With Bank of America’s WorldPoints rewards program, you earn one point for every dollar in net retail purchases you make using the credit card without complications or hassles. Then, easily redeem your points online or by phone.

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Are you taking advantage of these cost savings? NBFAA provides you with money-saving opportunities as part of your membership. Go to the Web site often and check out the coupon savings and our member discount programs. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.

Members, get your discount codes here.

Paychex Offers Members Discount on Human Resources Services
Let Paychex – a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits services for small-to medium-sized businesses – relieve you of these tasks! NBFAA members receive a 15 percent discount on payroll processing.

Are you taking advantage of these cost savings? NBFAA provides you with money-saving opportunities as part of your membership. Go to the Web site often and check out the coupon savings and our member discount programs. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.

Members, get your discount codes here.

Alarm Debt Liquidation Group Can Help You Collect on Overdue Accounts
The Alarm Debt Liquidation Group, a division of Anderson, Crenshaw & Associates, specializes in the collection of overdue accounts receivable for the alarm industry.

Using their extensive knowledge of both the alarm industry and the collection process, they’re able to consistently achieve high recovery rates, contributing to the profitability and growth potential of their clients. Contact ADLG for specifics on NBFAA discounts and exclusive member benefits.