March 2026 CT

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE... from page 8.

We are proud to announce that the 2025 New Jersey Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC) was voted Committee of the Year by the CAI-NJ membership. We thank you for your recognition and confidence in us. Other LAC members were also issued awards: Matt Earle, Esq., the LAC outgoing Chair, was awarded the Jerome M. Fein Distinguished Service Award. Liz Comando, PCAM was recognized as the Chairperson of the Year for CA-PAC. And, Bob Travis, CIRMS received the Outgoing Directors’ Recognition. Related to us, our own Michele Jaker of MBI our lobbying firm, was placed on the list of Most Powerful Women in NJ. n

Bill: A5526 Aa (1R) Sponsors: DeAngelo (D14) Summary: Provides for permit of pool and spa service

business as general contractor for pool and spa building and installation and pool and spa service contracting.

Why it’s important: Boards and managers now know the law requires a permit issued by the Pool and Spa Services Contractors and Pool and Spa Builders and Installers Advisory Committee will include at least one employee holding a valid pool and spa builder and installer license or pool and spa contractor license. Subcontractors working for a permitted business are not required to have their own licenses but must be supervised by licensed contractor.

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