Legislative & Regulatory News
NLGA Passes Resolution Recognizing Amusement Ride Safety in the U.S.
Yesterday, the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association unanimously passed IAAPA’s recommended policy resolution acknowledging amusement ride safety. The Lt Gov of Louisiana gave a great speech on its importance and the Lt Gov of Pennsylvania showed up for the vote...
Minimum Wage Increase Threatens 1.3 million Jobs say CBO
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a new study that revealed 1.3 million Americans would lose their job if a $15 minimum wage is enacted at the federal level. Some commentators have even estimated that this projection is low and that more jobs could be...
IAAPA files comments to USTR on Proposed Tariff Implementation
On June 17, IAAPA filed comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on its proposal to impose an additional ad valorem duty of up to 25 percent on products of China (List 4 products), pursuant to the Section 301...
Louisiana Governor Signs Ride Safety Update Bill into Law
On Tuesday, June 11, Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards signed into law House Bill 464, a bill that amends Louisiana’s ride safety statute relating to inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions and amusement rides. HB464 changes current law primarily in the...
Ohio Ride Safety Bill Advances in the House
In Ohio, House Bill 189, a bill revising the laws governing amusement ride operations in the state, sponsored by Representative John Patterson (D-99) passed the House 87 to 6 on Wednesday, June 5. Highlights from the bill are: A registered professional engineer,...
Bill introduced in Michigan to Raise Amusement Ride Permit and Inspection Fees
House Bill 4586, a bill that increases fees for amusement ride permits and inspections, sponsored by Representative Thomas Albert (R-86), has been introduced in Michigan. Please click here to see a legislative analysis of the bill.
IAAPA Submits Comments on Proposed Department of Labor Overtime Rulemaking
On May 21, IAAPA as part of the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity (PPWO), a coalition that consists of a diverse group of associations, businesses and other stakeholders representing employers with millions of employees across the country, submitted...
Tennessee Bill Extends Elevator and Amusement Device Safety Board to June 20, 2023
On Wednesday, May, 8, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill 121, a bill that reauthorizes the Elevator and Amusement Device Safety Board through June 20, 2023. IAAPA applauds the state for making ride safety a top priority and maintaining the...
Public Hearing to be Held in Colorado on Proposed Rulemaking on Amusement Rides and Devices
On Thursday, April 25, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety, issued proposed amusement ride and device rulemaking that, among other things, would: Add language for the certification of third party inspectors, add variance...
Harmful Legislation to Restrict and Penalize Amusement Device Operators Defeated!
Thanks to loud opposition from the attractions industry, Senate Bill 412 failed to advance during the 2019 Nevada State Legislative Session. SB412 would have made it a misdemeanor for a person who operates an amusement arcade or amusement center, which is...