A: BMDGG is the state political action committee and state political voice of NJBMDA members. It exists to strengthen and raise the profile of NJBMDA as a respected political force in New Jersey state elections.

A: BMDGG works to support the election of individuals for statewide and state legislative office. All contributions stay in New Jersey and go to candidates and legislators who work with NJBMDA on the issues facing the LBM industry.

A: BMDGG supports candidates from all political parties so long as they support NJBMDA issues.

A: Having a PAC assists LBM dealers and associated companies in organizing themselves for more effective political action and maximizes the visibility of the LBM industry in the state Legislature.

A: Mostly financial contributions, but members and our government affairs team also meet with candidates to educate them on the issues in our industry.

A: A body of Trustees consisting of NJBMDA legislative committee members.

A: Trustees consider factors such as the legislators’ committee position, voting records on LBM issues, and responsiveness to the LBM industry when making donation decisions.

A: In New Jersey, individuals, corporations, and labor unions can contribute directly to PACs. Partnerships or LLCs must attribute their contributions to individual partners or members in order to comply with New Jersey’s regulations on political contributions. The maximum donation for any of these entities in New Jersey is $14,400 per calendar year.

A: On April 3, 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy enacted the Elections Transparency Act (ETA). This act brings substantial changes to the state’s campaign finance and pay-to-play regulations including an increase to contribution limits.

For more information visit: Understanding the New Jersey Election Transparency Act (ETA) on the NJBMDA Legislative & Regulatory page.

A: No. Any contribution you make to a trade association or good government PAC will not jeopardize your eligibility for government contracting opportunities. The New Jersey Building Material Dealers Association’s (NJBMDA) PAC, Building Materials Dealers for Good Government, is both.

A: You can write a check payable to BMDGG and mail to:

Dan Schaffer, BMDGG Treasurer

Reeb Millwork Corp. 

5440 Glen Road 

Coopersburg, PA 18036

A: While individuals, corporations, and labor unions can contribute directly to PACs, partnerships or LLCs must attribute their contributions to individual partners or members in order to comply with New Jersey’s regulations on political contributions.

This can be done with a coinciding letter signed by the individual contributor specifying that they are the one making the donation.

A: If possible, we urge you to do both. Donating to a legislator at a local event enables you to make a personal connection with your local legislator and your specific business operations. A donation to the PAC provides our association with a collective voice that enables us to support individual legislators who have taken positions and actions that have benefited the entire state-wide membership.

A: NJBMDA PAC’s only purpose is to help elect legislators who will help the industry. Party affiliation is not considered by the Trustees when making funding decisions. Our association has been fortunate to have legislators on both side of the political aisle who have visited our businesses and successfully supported many important issues of interest to NJBMDL members.