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MINUTES

NEII GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Conference Call

February 21, 2012

1. Call to Order – John Karnash called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m., ET. 2. Record of Attendance.

Name Company John Karnash Jesse Matuson

Schindler Elevator Corp ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp

Dennis Mayer Otis Elevator Company Betsy Ceriello Peggy Webbe Kurt Stepaniak

Otis Elevator Company Otis Elevator Company KONE, Inc.

Khanh Josephson KONE, Inc. Sandeep Kumar KONE, Inc. Tom Austin Abell Elevator Amy Blankenbiller NEII® Government Affairs Consultant Brian Black NEII® Codes Consultant

3. Announcements. John welcomed Tom Austin, Abell Elevator, as a new member of the committee 4. Adoption of Agenda. The committee adopted the agenda as posted on the website. 5. Approval of Minutes. The minutes from the December 19, 2011 conference call were adopted. 6. Personnel. Committee members were asked to review the Government Affairs Committee roster (Attachment 1) rosters and advise Amy of any corrections needed. John Karnash indicated that he would reach out to Pete Salavantis to discuss re-engagement with the committee.

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7. NEII Government Affairs Committee Legislative Assignments. The committee was asked to review the GAC Legislative Assignments document posted on the website and advise Amy of any necessary corrections. John provided a general description of the process of state monitoring to give Tom and overview of how the GAC operates.

8. Schindler Elevator Corp. Legislative Monitoring Assignments.

(a) California – Ellen Widess is due to be confirmed 2/28/12. We are putting together a working group to discuss use of circular letters and other key issues in CA. Information was provided that the portable rides group in CA went to court over the use of circular letters. In addition, the GAC discussed the need to clarify the Leacox brothers representation of Otis versus the industry on the circular letter issue in order to move forward effectively. (b) Delaware. No update at this time. (c) Florida – Legislation to limit the applicability of A17.3 is under consideration. Amy and Brian will draft a letter to submit NEII opposition. (d) Georgia – The state is considering moving elevator inspection to the Department of Agriculture. No position on this proposal was discussed. (e) Idaho – NEII testified in opposition to a bill that would limit the application of A17.3. The bill, however was passed by the House committee. (f) Indiana – The state has begun discussions of 2012 IBC adoption. (g) Iowa – A Buy America bill is under consideration. (h) Louisiana – A meeting was held with Rep Wilmott, industry folks and other interested parties on developing a MEL bill for consideration. Amy will be meeting with Rep. Wilmott, EIWPF and local IUEC rep in March to discuss provisions of such a bill. Also, NEII provided a couple of suggestion for lobbyists to assist with this effort in LA. (i) Michigan – The Chief Inspector, Cal Rogler, has asked for a representative to sit on the code committee. John will follow-up with Lou Bialy. (j) New Jersey. No update at this time. (k) North Carolina. No update at this time. (l) Ohio – The state adopted A17.1 (2010), including references to A17.7. (m) Pennsylvania. No update at this time. (n) Virginia – Several Buy American bill under consideration. (o) Wisconsin – Continued hearing on licensing issues.

9. Otis Elevator Co. Legislative Monitoring Assignments. (a) Arkansas. No update at this time. (b) Connecticut. No update at this time. (c) District of Columbia – Feb. 22 will be a meeting of the Industrial Trades Board. (d) Kansas. No update at this time. (e) Maryland – Legislation is pending in the House and Senate to expand the numbers of seats on the Board and create a limited license for accessibility work. NEII® testified on the different bills, as well as in front of the Elevator Board on key issues. Betsy and Amy are attending a legislative dinner next week with key committee members, hosted by our lobbyists.




(f) Massachusetts – We submitted a letter in opposition to proposed amendment to rules related to installation and maintenance. (g) Missouri – The Elevator Board has gone into high gear after almost a year of dormancy. Many issues of concern were raised (some which were not expected) during the January meeting. There is a meeting of the Board tomorrow, but no draft recommendation on issues has been circulated. Will keep GAC posted. (h) Nevada – The Department stakeholder meeting to review the elevator regulations is scheduled for March 1. Peggy is drafting bullet points on industry issues and will circulate to GAC for review/comment. (i) New Hampshire. No update at this time. (j) New York – Amy did a comparison of a recent bill to the MEL. The bills are very similar, except that the NY proposal would significantly increase the penalties. Peggy will distribute the penalties section of the bill for review. Peggy will follow-up with Stateside to get additional information on the potential for this bill to move. NEII® may provide comments, depending on feedback. (k) New York City – Continued concerns about rules increasing fines. NYC has become more aggressive in this area, with some fines being imposed retroactively. Betsy will organize a working group to meet and discuss the issue facing us in NYC and explore strategies to resolve. All companies were asked to provide Betsy with names of their local people for NYC. (l) Oklahoma – Working with the EIWPF to oppose efforts that would gut the Elevator Safety Act. (m) Oregon. No update at this time. (n) Rhode Island. No update at this time. (o) Vermont. No update at this time. (p) Washington – Whistleblower bill has been resurrected and passed the Senate. We did not receive a Stateside alert until after the fact. We are in the process of hiring a lobbyist in WA to help kill or at least modify the bill before final passage..

10. ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp Legislative Monitoring Assignments.

(a) Alaska. No update at this time. (b) Arizona. No update at this time. (c) Hawaii – Our bill to create a separate fund for elevator fees and secure seed funding for the program are moving through the process. We have testified in both the House and Senate. In addition, a bill to allow third party inspectors was introduced and NEII® provided comments in support. (d) Kentucky – The repeal of all safety codes without corresponding adoption of replacements has been resolved. Related to A17.7, the Inspection Supervisor said that the PBC will not be specifically adopted, but included by reference. (e) Minnesota. No update at this time. (f) Mississippi. MEL legislation has been introduced in both the House and the Senate. We will be providing comments to Gregg Rogers. (g) Puerto Rico. No update at this time. (h) South Carolina. No update at this time. (i) Texas – Has begun process for administrative rules to implement licensing requirements passed by legislature last year. (j) Utah. No update at this time.




(k) West Virginia – The industry continues to have licensing issues in the state. We have been working with the EIWPF to craft a legislative solution. We have agreed to allow LULAs to be included under a limited accessibility licenses, but recognize that this is an exception to our overall position on licensing.

11. KONE Inc. Legislative Monitoring Assignments. (a) Alabama. No update at this time. (b) Colorado. No update at this time. (c) Illinois – Working on the extension of the Elevator Act, which is set to expire in 2013. Khanh provided draft language to define a “major elevator company,” which the GAC approved for use. Khanh also outlined a proposal to rotate the Board Chair position so that no group could hold the seat for two consecutive terms, which was also accepted by the GAC. A bill has surfaced to provide additional exemptions for fraternal or vet groups to extend certificate of operations in those facilities to three years. (d) Chicago – The city has begun efforts to rewrite ordinances. (e) Maine No update at this time. (f) Montana. No update at this time. (g) Nebraska – Several bills held over from last year, as well as a new bill introduced to move the elevator inspections under the state Fire Marshall. The bills from last year are dead, with only the new bill expected to move. NEII working on proposed amendments to define the elevator division, etc. under the Fire Marshall. (h) New Mexico – Efforts on hold to draft an MEL bill until later this year. (i) North Dakota. No update at this time. (j) South Dakota. No update at this time. (j) Tennessee – Amy is going to Nashville to continue work with EIWPF on our bill. Meetings with key legislators have been scheduled for March 6-7. (k) Wyoming. No update at this time.

12. Performance Based Code (PBC) Project.

(a) Target state discussion. i. California – Dan Leacox indicated that Debbie Tudor is interested in meeting to discuss the remaining issues related to the PBC. ii. Washington, DC – Currently on hold. iii. Georgia – The Chief Inspector indicated action is expected in 2012, but we have seen no movement to date. iv. Massachusetts – Bob Rodophele is working to schedule a meeting with key policymakers to discuss this issue. vi. Michigan – Cal Rogler indicated a potential willingness to hold a briefing on the PBC. Lou will keep us informed.

(b) Website Review Group. Amy reported efforts on hold until after the peak of the state legislative season and will resume this summer.

(c) Amy indicated that the 50-State A17.1/A17.7 report and PBC adoption chart had not been updated since our January GAC/CCC meeting.

13. 2012 Lobbist Contract Update. Amy provided the GAC with an overview of current contracts, noting that all have been signed.




14. Model Elevator Law.

(a) The committee was asked to review the MEL Activity Chart updated by Gregg Rogers and posted on the GAC website.

(b) The committee was asked to review the State Activity Chart (Attachment 2) updated by Amy. It was noted that there was a typo in one of the columns that Amy will address.

15. Communication Tools. (a) MEL Tutorial for the website. Amy will work with Betsy Ceriello to develop various products that we can use for internal and external discussions. Draft will be provided to the GAC for review/comment. (b) New GAC Communication Tools. Amy will be participating in the NEII® Communications Committee later this week and will bring draft materials to the GAC for review.

16. GAC Budget Review.

(a) 2012 Budget. John provided an overview of our budget for Tom as the GAC reviewed the most recent numbers. (Attachment 3)

17. New Business.

(a) Meeting with EIWPF on 2010 finances. John indicated that he has received a copy of the financials, but has not been able to set a meeting date yet.

18. Next Meeting Dates.

(a) GAC conference call April 17, 2012 from noon-2pm (b) NEII® Board meeting April 24, 2012 in Morristown, NJ. (c) GAC conference call May 18, 2012 from 3pm-5pm. (d) GAC/CCC meeting July 17, CCC meetings July 18, 19, 2012 in Morristown, NJ. (e) GAC/CCC meeting Oct. 30, CCC meetings Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2012. Location TBD.

19. Adjournment. The GAC/CCC meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 12:33pm Eastern Time. Attachments:

1. NEII® Government Affairs Committee Roster 2. NEII® State Activity Chart 3. 2011 GAC Budget

Government Affairs Committee

Name: TOM AUSTINTitle: PRESIDENTCompany: ABELL ELEVATOR INTERNATIONALAddress: 1256 LOGAN STREETCity: LOUISVILLE State: KY Zip Code: 40204

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E-Mail: [email protected]:

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Name: BRIAN BLACKTitle: NEII CODE AND SAFETY CONSULTANTCompany: BDBLACK AND ASSOCIATESAddress: 4034 NORTH HAMPTON BROOK DRIVECity: HAMBURG State: NY Zip Code: 14075-6410

725

E-Mail: [email protected]: Alternate to Amy J. Blankenbiller NEII Government Affairs

CommitteeAlternate to Edward A. Donoghue NEII Communications Committee

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Name: AMY J. BLANKENBILLERTitle: NEII GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONSULTANTCompany: AJB STRATEGIES, LLCAddress: 5537 SW URISH ROADCity: TOPEKA State: KS Zip Code: 66610-9155

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E-Mail: [email protected]: Alternate to Brian Black NEII Central Code Committee

Alternate to Edward A. Donoghue NEII Communications Committee

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Name: CONSTANCE CAMPANELLATitle: PRESIDENT & CEOCompany: STATESIDE ASSOCIATESAddress: 2300 CLARENDON BOULEVARD, 4TH FLOORCity: ARLINGTON State: VA Zip Code: 22201-3367

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Name: BETSY CERIELLOTitle: MANAGER LABOR RELATIONSCompany: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYAddress: ONE FARM SPRINGS ROADCity: FARMINGTON State: CT Zip Code: 06032

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Name: DARREN COURTNEYTitle: CHIEF LEGAL OFFICERCompany: FUJITEC AMERICA, INC.Address: 7258 INNOVATION WAYCity: MASON State: OH Zip Code: 45040

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Name: STEWART M. GISSERTitle: ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSELCompany: SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATIONAddress: P. O. BOX 1935City: MORRISTOWN State: NJ Zip Code: 07960

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Name: KHANH M. JOSEPHSONTitle: OPERATIONS COUNSELCompany: KONE INC.Address: 4225 NAPERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 400City: LISLE State: IL Zip Code: 60532

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Name: JOHN S. M. KARNASHTitle: VP AND GENERAL COUNSELCompany: SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATIONAddress: P. O. BOX 1935City: MORRISTOWN State: NJ Zip Code: 07962-1935

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Name: SANDEEP KUMARTitle: OPERATIONS COUNSELCompany: KONE INC.Address: 4225 NAPERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 400City: LISLE State: IL Zip Code: 50532

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Name: JESSE MATUSONTitle: DIR. REAL EST. LEASING & COMM. COUNSELCompany: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATIONAddress: 5701 PINE ISLAND ROAD, SUITE 390City: TAMARAC State: FL Zip Code: 33321

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Name: DENNIS M. MAYERTitle: VP AND COUNSELCompany: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYAddress: 1 FARM SPRINGS ROADCity: FARMINGTON State: CT Zip Code: 06032-

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Name: KURT MEYERTitle: VP AND CFOCompany: MINNESOTA ELEVATOR, INC.Address: 19336 607TH STREETCity: MANIKATO State: MN Zip Code: 56001

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Name: PETER SALAVANTISTitle: VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRSCompany: MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC & ELECTRONICS USA, INC.Address: 1560 WILSON BLVD., SUITE 1175City: ARLINGTON State: VA Zip Code: 22209

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Name: ERIC SCRUDDERSTitle: EVP & GENERAL COUNSELCompany: THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATIONAddress: 5701 PINE ISLAND ROAD, SUITE 390City: TAMARAC State: FL Zip Code: 33321

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Name: KURT STEPANIAKTitle: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSELCompany: KONE INC.Address: 4225 NAPERVILLE ROAD, SUITE 400City: LISLE State: IL Zip Code: 60532

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Name: PEGGY WEBBETitle: ASSISTANT COUNSELCompany: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANYAddress: ONE FARM SPRINGS ROADCity: FARMINGTON State: CT Zip Code: 06032

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National Elevator Industry, Inc. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICE 5537 SW Urish Road • Topeka, Kansas 66610 • Office: 785.286.7599 • Cell: 785.580.5070 • Fax: 585.302.0841

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STATE ACTIVITY REPORT Updated February 16, 2012

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MEL STATUS

NEII® EFFORTS

Alabama

GAC: Khanh M. Josephson, KONE CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Mechanic Contractor

2003

Alaska

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Contractor Code updates, including A17.7 under consideration. Industry comments submitted.

Arizona

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

Contractor 2012: Contacted by Industrial Commission to discuss inspection issues.

Arkansas EIWPF: Bruce Hawkins DBH Management PH: 501.354.3196 [email protected] Camie Boggess PH: 501.753.8644 [email protected]

GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Contractor

2006

2011: SB1808 introduced to exempt Capitol grounds from Elevator Act. Bill passed, but then recalled from Governor and died.

California NEII®: Jeff Leacox, Dan Leacox Greenberg Traurig, LLP PH: 916.442.1111 [email protected] [email protected]

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Steve Grainer, Mitsubishi

Mechanic Contractor

2002, 2006 PBC Target State

Continue efforts on PBC adoption. CA Circular on elevator work issued 11/16/11. NEII® response letter sent 12/20/11.


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Colorado EIPWF: Becky Brooks Stealey II, Inc. Denver, CO, 80203 PH: 303.860.0733 [email protected]

GAC: Khanh M. Josephson, KONE CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Mechanic Contractor

2008 2011: New rules issued. Efforts stalled.

Connecticut

GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Louis Bialy, Otis

Mechanic Contractor

Bill introduced 2005, but died in committee. No action at this time.

Delaware

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

District of Columbia

EIWPF: Frank Boston Attorney at Law Baltimore, MD 21210 PH: 410.323.7090

GAC: Elizabeth Ceriello, Otis CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

2009 - licensing bill.

PBC Target Jurisdiction PBC efforts through Council. Proposed rules under legal review. Expect publication in 2012, with a 30-day comment period.

Florida GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Steve Grainer, Mitsubishi

Mechanic Contractor

2002 2004 bill to re-establish Advisory Board signed.

The Building Commission adopted 2010 FL Building Code, which includes A17.1 (2007) and its references to A17.7 (PBC). Effective 11/10/11.

Georgia GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

PBC Target State

Staff has proposed adoption of A17.1 (2010) including A17.7. Undergoing internal review. Chief Inspector indicated action likely in early 2012.


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Hawaii

NEII®: Alicia Maluafiti Lo’ihi Communications Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706 PH: 808.224.3648 [email protected]

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Steve Grainer, Mitsubishi

Mechanic Contractor

Legislation introduced to reinstate Chief Elevator Inspector and secure funding for inspectors. Positive outlook.

Idaho GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

Construction Managers Public Works Contractors

2011: Working on bill to blend MEL w/current law. Reviewing department’s comments.

Testified in opposition to limited application of A17.3.

Illinois EIWPF: Terry Steczo Government Strategy Associates Arlington Heights, IL 60004 PH: 847.749.1232 NEII®: Larry Suffredin Chicago, IL 60601 PH: 312.836.4120 [email protected]

GAC: Khanh M. Josephson, KONE CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Mechanic Contractor

2003 Working on legislation to extend Elevator Act to 2023. Proposing amendments to update Board Chair requirements and address other issues.

Indiana EIWPF: Bart Giesler Indianapolis, 46204 PH: 317.961.4300 [email protected]

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Louis Bialy, Otis

Mechanic Contractor

2002 Testified in opposition to a bill that would have established licensing requirements that vary from MEL.

Iowa GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

General Contractor 2004 .

Kansas GAC: Elizabeth Ceriello, Otis CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Kentucky EIWPF: Ronny Pryor Capitol Solutions Goshen, KY 40026-9700 PH: 502.292.2085 [email protected]

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

2010 State has begun efforts to promulgate rules that will implement the elevator law enacted last year.






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Louisiana GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Meetings are being held with Rep. Tom Willmott to develop MEL bill.

Maine GAC: Khanh M. Josephson, KONE CCC: Louis Bialy, Otis

Mechanic 2002

Maryland EIWPF: Frank Boston Attorney at Law Baltimore, MD 21210 PH: 410.323.7090 NEII®: Joel Rozner Rifkin, Livingston, LLC Annapolis, MD 21401 PH: 410.269.5066 [email protected]

GAC: Elizabeth Ceriello, Otis CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

2003 Testified in opposition to a bill to expand Elevator Board and on licensing issues. Also testifying before Board on key issues.

Massachusetts NEII®: Bob Rodophele Ferriter, Scobbo & Rodophele Boston, MA 02110 PH: 617.737.1800 [email protected]


Mechanic Contractor

PBC Target State

Submitted comments on proposed rules related to installation and maintenance.

Michigan GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Mechanic PBC Target State

PBC adoption strategy currently on hold.

Minnesota GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

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Mississippi EIWPF: Beth Clay The Clay Firm Jackson, MS 39205 PH: 601.353.0059 [email protected]

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

2011: Bill passed Senate, then House with major amendments. Senate declined to concur. Went to conference. Due to fiscal note and potential staff needs, bill failed.

Reviewing new MEL bill received from EIWPF on 2/16/12.

Missouri NEII®: Jonathon Dalton Lewis Rice St. Louis, MO 63102 PH: 314.444.7769 [email protected]

GAC: Elizabeth Ceriello, Otis CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Mechanic

Montana GAC: Khanh M. Josephson CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Mechanic

2005

Nebraska EIWPF: Joe Kohout Kelley & Lehan P.C. Omaha, NE 68106 PH: 402.397.1898 [email protected]

GAC: Khanh M. Josephson CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Mechanic

2003, revised 2008. Covers only three counties but

majority of citizens.

2011 bills to expand Act statewide; related to third party licensing; and to repeal Act are expected to die this year. 2012: A new bill has been introduced to merge Labor into Dept. of EcoDevo and move the elevator inspections under the Fire Marshall. Also a bill to create a code advisory committee within the legislature.

Nevada NEII®: Richard Bryan Lionel, Sawyer, Collins Las Vegas, NV 89101 PH: 702.383.8888 [email protected]

GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Steve Grainer, Mitsubishi

Mechanic Contractor

Stakeholder meeting to discuss elevator policies of concern scheduled for March 1, 2012.





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New Hampshire

GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Mechanic

New Jersey

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

New Mexico EIWPF: D.W. Turner Albuquerque, NM 87102 PH: 505.338.8913 Tina Michael [email protected]

GAC: Khanh M. Josephson, KONE CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

Leonard Bridge IUEC Local #131 Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 292-8715

2010: Joint Memorial passes House and Senate. 2011: Passed legislature. Sent to Governor. No action w/in 30 days resulted in “pocket veto.”

Met with Regulation and Licensing Commissioner in preliminary discussion of MEL bill for 2013.

New York NYC, NY

New York State GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler New York City GAC: Elizabeth Ceriello, Otis CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

NYC: Concerns about retroactive application of fee increases.

North Carolina GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

North Dakota GAC: Khanh M. Josephson, KONE CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Ohio EIWPF: Jacob Evans The Craig Group Columbus, OH 43215 PH: 614.241.2222 [email protected]

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

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Oklahoma GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Mechanic Contractor

2002

Oregon GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Louis Bialy, Otis

Mechanic Contractor

Pennsylvania EIWPF: John Warner Warner Associates Harrisburg, PA 17102 PH: 717.236.2050 [email protected]

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

2010: HB-1349 introduced. Nov.-2010 HB 1349 reintroduced as HB-337. Waiting for the right time for movement.

Rhode Island


Mechanic Contractor

Submitted comments in support of code updates.

South Carolina

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Louis Bialy, Otis

State has adopted of A17.1 (2010) including A17.7. Effective 10/28/11.

South Dakota EIWPF: Richard P Tieszen Tieszen Law Office, Prof. LLC Pierre, SD 57501 PH: 605.224.1500 [email protected]


Tennessee Darnell-Summers Associates Nashville, TN 37209 PH: 615.463.7500 Riley Darnell [email protected] John Summers [email protected]

GAC: Sandeep Kumar, KONE CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

2011: Bill introduced. Hearings held. Bill pulled and worked with Dept. of Labor during off-session to resolve issues.

Revised MEL bill introduced in both House and Senate with both R & D sponsors. Meetings with legislative leadership scheduled for March 6-7.

Texas GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Contractor Licensing bill passed in 2011.






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Utah EIWPF: Dave Spatafore Capsone Strategies, LLC Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 PH: 801.583.3403 [email protected]

GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Phillip Hampton, TKE

Mechanic Contractor

2010

Vermont EIWPF: John Hollar PH: 802.229.5224

GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

2001

Virginia GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

2004

Washington GAC: Peggy Webbe, Otis CCC: Joe Busse, Fujitec

Mechanic Contractor

2002 Met with potential lobbyists 12/16/11 to assist industry on inspection and 1:1 Mechanic to Helper ratio issues. Efforts on hold.

West Virginia GAC: Jesse Matuson, TKE CCC: Vincent Robibero, Schlindler

Mechanic Contractor

Working with the EIWPF to resolve current law preventing our mechanics from getting licenses.

Wisconsin EIWPF: George Klaetsch Public Affairs Strategies Group PH: 608.283.2587 [email protected]

GAC: John Karnash, Schindler CCC: Andy Juhasz, KONE

Mechanic Contractor

2005

Wyoming


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CONTACT INFORMATION: Government Affairs Committee

Central Code Committee

Elizabeth A. Ceriello Otis Elevator Co. Farmington, CT 06032 PH: 860.676.5463 [email protected]

Louis Bialy Otis Elevator Co. Farmington, CT 06032 Tel: 860.676.6227 [email protected]

Khanh M. Josephson KONE, Inc. Lisle, IL 60532 Tel: 630-955-4224 [email protected]

Joseph Busse Fujitec America Mason, Ohio 45040 Tel: 513.932.8000 x5203 [email protected]

John Karnash Schindler Elevator Corp Morristown, NJ 07962-1935 Tel. 973-397-6580 [email protected]

Steve Grainer Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA Cypress, CA 90630 Tel: 714.220.4841 [email protected]

Jesse Matuson ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. Tamarac, FL 33321 Tel: 954- 597-3009 [email protected]

Phillip Hampton ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp. Memphis, TN 38125 Tel: 901.261.1550 [email protected]

Sandeep Kumar 4225 Naperville Road, Suite 400 Lisle, IL 60532 Tel: 630.955.4411 [email protected] Peggy Webbe Otis Elevator Co. Farmington, CT 06032 Tel: 860-676-5028 [email protected]

Andy Juhasz KONE, Inc. Moline, IL 61265 Tel: 309.743.5525 [email protected] Vincent Robibero Schindler Elevator Corp Morristown, NJ 07962-1935 Tel. 973-397-6018 [email protected]














National Elevator Industry, Inc.2012 GAC Services Budget Report (1)

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BILL DATE ISSUE & FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT

CONTRACT PAYMENT

BALANCE OF CONTRACT

OTHER PAYMENTS

TOTAL PAID LEGISLATIVE LOBBYING %

REPORTABLE LOBBYING EXPENSES

MONITORINGLegislative & Regulatory MonitoringStateside Associates $126,000.00

27-Jan-12 Services Jan 1 - Jan 31 $10,500.00 $115,500.00 0% $0.00

Elevator Safety Board DirectoryStateside Associates $8,000.00 $8,000.00

TOTAL MONITORING $134,000.00 $10,500.00 $123,500.00 $0.00 $10,500.00

MODEL ELEVATOR LAW (MEL) DATABASEStateside Associates $10,000.00 $10,000.00

TOTAL MEL DATABASE $10,000.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00

LOBBYING

CaliforniaGreenbergTraurig $40,000.00 $40,000.00

HawaiiLo'ihi Communications $15,000.00

3-Feb-12 Services Jan 1 - Jan 31 $2,500.00 50% $1,250.00 General Eccise Tax $12,500.00 $118.00 50% $59.00

IllinoisLawrence J. Suffredin Jr. $30,000.00 $30,000.00

MarylandRifkin, Livingston, Levitan & Silver, LLC $30,000.00 $30,000.00

MassachusettsFerriter Scobbo & Rodophele PC $48,000.00

18-Jan-12 Services Jan 1 - Jan 31 $4,000.00 0% $0.00 Lobbyist Registration Fee $100.00 0% $0.00

7-Feb-12 Services Feb 1 - Feb 29 $4,000.00 0% $0.00 Overnight Delivery Service $40,000.00 $30.37 0% $0.00

MissouriLewisRice $12,000.00

24-Jan-12 Services Jan 1 - Jan 31 $1,000.00 $11,000.00 15% $150.00

NevadaLionel Sawyer & Collins $18,000.00

6-Feb-12 Services Jan 1 - Jan 31 $3,000.00 $15,000.00 60% $1,800.00

TOTAL LOBBYING $193,000.00 $14,500.00 $178,500.00 $248.37 $14,748.37

$337,000.00 $25,000.00 $312,000.00 $248.37 $25,248.37

$3,259.00

NOTES: (1) NEII 2011 GAC Services Budget $475,000.00

TOTAL MONITORING, MEL DATABASE, LOBBYING & PBC PROJECT (1)

TOTAL REPORTABLE FEDERAL LOBBYING DISCOSURE ACT
