Current Ongoing Legislative Issues Facing the Design,

Decorating, ReDesign and Staging Industry

The National Board, State Presidents and RESA Executive Committee have voted unanimously to support the Interior Design Protection Council (IDPC) and the Institute of Justice (IOJ) in opposing the legislation to create Title and Practice Acts in the Design Industry.  

RESA’s role as the trade association and the authority on staging is to give a voice to the professional stager and representing our member’s wants, needs and objectives.  As such, we see our role as watch keepers for the industry and any events that could affect your ability to conduct your business.  We have been listening to your concerns about this legislation and agree that this situation is a troubling trend in the design industry. We are committed to being your voice so professional stagers across North America are represented and not ignored.

Our decision to get involved was so we were not passively watching from the sidelines, as the effects of these political movements could make it difficult for stagers to operate their businesses as they have been.

 
RESA membership will also get the Newsletter notifications advising you of legislation in your state. Those newsletters will tell you about the specific bills and give you your representative’s names and contact information in addition to a sample letter you should send to have your voice be heard.  During 2007/2008 the Institute of Justice and the IDPC have helped defeat 55 legislative acts, including 4 governor vetoes. They need our assistance in continuing to get legislation denied.

In Canada 6 provinces have a title act, one has a practice act, and one (Ontario) has legislation pending.   So our Canadian membership should also be concerned and keep informed.