NRLA–NY Lobby Day 2026
📅 Wednesday, May 12–13, 2026
Join the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) in Albany for our 2026 New York Lobby Day as we meet with lawmakers to advance practical, industry-driven policy solutions.
Event Schedule
Tuesday, May 12
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Networking Cocktail Reception | 6:00 p.m.
Location: Yono’s -
Spring Leadership Dinner | 7:00 p.m.
Location: Yono’s
Wednesday, May 13
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Breakfast | 9:00 a.m.
Legislative Office Building -
Legislative Meetings | 10:00 a.m.
Lunch & Debrief | 1:30 p.m.
Legislative Office Building
2026 Policy Priorities
Industry-Specific Issues
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Mandatory Warehouse Climate Control — OPPOSE
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New York dealers operate an estimated 80 million square feet of warehouse space
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Blocking this mandate avoids $1.6 billion in renovation and installation costs
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TREES Act Supply-Chain Mandate — OPPOSE
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Dealers project a 10% increase in lumber prices statewide if enacted
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Regulatory Reform
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Review Regulatory Rules — SUPPORT
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New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations (NYCRR) contain 300,095 regulatory restrictions
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Identify outdated or obsolete regulations for potential repeal
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Affordability
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Insurance Reform — SUPPORT
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Proposals to bring down the cost of vehicle insurance rates
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Get Builders Building Again — SUPPORT
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Permitting and inspection reform
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Scaffold Law reform
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Reforms to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
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Retainage Reform — SUPPORT
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Eliminate retainage on material men
Coming from out of town? Book your stay now!
A room block is available at Hampton Inn & Suites-Downtown Albany
Rate: $259/night | Book by: April 24