CalAPA and its members monitor legislation and regulatory action at the local, state and federal level to ensure that the interests of the asphalt pavement industry are represented. Issues of significance to the industry will be highlighted here, as well as resources to assist you in contacting your local elected officials to let them know the impact of their action or inaction.
National Asphalt Pavement Association
Click HERE to visit the NAPA Legislative home page, which contains reports on federal funding and other issues of interest to the asphalt pavement industry.
Roster
Click HERE to view a roster of all California State Senators, including their address and phone numbers.
Roster
Click HERE to view a roster of all members of the California State Assembly, including their addiresses and phone numbers.
Utilize the links below to communicate with your local, state and federal elected officials to let them know about the impact to your business and your employees of their action or inaction. When you communicate with lawmakers or regulators, be sure to let CalAPA know so we can keep track of our members' grass-roots efforts.
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Click HERE to download the latest CalAPA backgrounder on highway construction, jobs and funding.
Click HERE to download a sample letter to an elected official on the importance of adequate transportation infrastructure funding.
Roster by zip code
Not sure who is your elected representative in Sacramento? Click HERE to look up your legislator by your zip code.
Official contact page
Click HERE to communicate with U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.
Official contact page
Click HERE for various ways to communicate with U.S. Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif.
Contact Page
Click HERE for information on how to identify and contact your representative to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature are far apart on how they intend to close a nearly $20 billion budget deficit, which continues a tradition in recent years of raiding the state highway account for other purposes. Contact your local elected official via the links below to let them know how the reduced funding for transportation is affecting you and your business.
Hot Topic: Federal Transportation Bill Reauthorization
On September 30, 2009, the nation's core surface transportation programs expired. The federal highway program is operating on a temporary basis since a series of stop-gap transportation funding provisions have been approved as an interim measure. NAPA, CalAPA and other construction industry representatives are urging action on a comprehensive federal surface transportation act. Click on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce or NAPA links below to help.
Congress is debating a "cap-and-trade" energy bill that will impact every American. Click HERE to find out about the bill, how it will impact the asphalt pavement industry, and more, courtesy of the National Asphalt Pavement Association.
Let's Rebuild America Page
Click HERE to find out more about the cost of neglecing our nation's vital infrastructure.
Calif. Alliance for Jobs
Click HERE to visit the website of California Alliance for Jobs, which supports pro-infrastructre ballot measures and other issues.
Pro-infrastructure consortium
Click HERE to visit the website of the Transportation Construction Coalition, which seeks to influence elected officials, policy makers and the public about the importance of adequate funding for transportation.