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APSP Region 3 is currently organizing a region-wide Government Relations Advocacy Committee (GRAC). Member representation from all Region 3 local chapters and Region 3 states are sought. This standing committee will work to keep members and the industry informed and mobilized on important governmental and political issues that have an impact or an affect on the pool, spa, hot tub, and recreational water industries on a regional, state and local level. The APSP Region GRAC, working with local chapters, the Regional Advisory Council, the Regional Manager, and APSP National, will develop and manage a communications plan, assemble and disseminate appropriate tools to local members to positively impact state and local legislation.
Region 3 Government Relations Advocacy Committee Tool Kit
APSP Region 3 Government Relations Advocacy Committee receives the following support:
- Technical standards staff, ANSI standards committees, and advisory support from other APSP National staff and its industry partners.
- APSP Region 3 Manager Support
- Access to solicit financial support from APSP matching GRAC fund.
- New Legislative and Regulatory Tracking System
APSP has recently contracted with MultiState Associates, a full service legislative monitoring service, operating in all fifty states. Region 3 now has 24/7 access to national and state legislative and regulatory tracking information. In addition to bill tracking, a comprehensive list of introduction deadlines, crossover deadlines, carry-over status of state legislation, and much more is available. This is a great tool to assist us at the regional and state level when developing legislative action campaigns that are important to you and your industry
Region 3 Member Tool Kit
At the local level, APSP members are equipped with the following tools to assist them with initiatives at the local level:
- APSP Region 3 Government Relations Advocacy Committee
- The APSP Regional Manager
- APSP Region 3 Government Relations Resource Page
- APSP Advocacy Tool Box: | 
