BIA Advocacy Update

Minn. Legislature Special Session, News from Minn. DLI, BIA leadership and staff head to Washington, D.C., City of Fargo hosting workshops on 2026 LDC, News from NAHB

North Dakota Association of Builders' top 10 bills from 69th Legislative Session, News from NAHB: U.S. House approves tax bill with key housing and business provisions; BIA CEO Bryce Johnson heads to Washington, D.C., with FMWF Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota: Earned Sick & Safe Time Changes, Housing Budget, BIA signs on to letter regarding MN's Residential Energy Code - 69th North Dakota Legislative Assembly ends - Open house for West Fargo Growth Plan - Code Connect: Fargo Land Development Code - 2025 Building Officials Roundtable

BIA files amicus brief for MN worker misclassification challenge, April 30: Meet with building officials, ND Legislative Session ends soon, Stormwater tips & reminders

BIA advocates for the industry at the Capitol; BIA in the News; Upcoming events to meet with local officials

Minnesota reminders: Paid leave and worker misclassification April 30: BIA Building Official Roundtable Moorhead updated sidewalk installation acknowledgement form News from NAHB New blog post: Stormwater tips & refreshers

City of Fargo seeks feedback for 2026 Land Development Code; Minnesota and North Dakota Legislative Sessions; Upcoming Building Industry Connect on March 19; News from NAHB

MN Worker Misclassification Law in effect, North Dakota Legislature, HUD Secretary Turner addresses NAHB leadership, Tariff impacts on the home building industry.

Local economic impact study results; BIA-RRV leadership visits Bismarck during North Dakota Association of Builders' meetings; Builders Association of Minnesota Files Federal Injunction to Halt Implementation of Misclassification Bill

New Year Celebration offered local and national insights; Additional 25% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber; Minnesota paid leave January updates; Minnesota Dept. of Labor and Industry news

Fargo Park District seeks input on a Park System Master Plan; Fargo is reviewing 2024 International  Code updates; Legislative sessions began in Minnesota and North Dakota; New 14-point test in Minnesota for Employee; Classification; NAHB submits comments on OSHA's proposed heat standard