Tougher Penalties for Metal Theft: New Law Takes Effect Thursday

In 2008 the Missouri state legislature passed, and Governor Matt Blunt signed, legislation increasing penalties against those who steal commodity metals. Metal theft has become a growing problem on residential construction sites as the price of copper and other commodity metals has increased.  For a summary of the bill history and contents, click here.

The new law takes effect on August 28, and it will be spotlighted at an event featuring a bipartisan gathering of legislators who helped push the bill through. Local law enforcement, contractors, utility providers, and citizen crime prevention groups will join Missouri state representatives Shane Schoeller (R-139), Sara Lampe (D-138), Mike Parson (R-133), and Jim Viebrock (R-134) to bring attention to the new law. HBA members and other interested and affected parties also are invited to attend.

WHAT:  Several organizations including local law enforcement, contractors, utilities and citizen crime prevention groups will gather to increase awareness of damages caused by theft of metals for resale and mark August 28, 2008 as the effective date for new state legislation to help fight these crimes.

WHEN:     Thursday, August 28 10:00 a.m. 

WHERE:    Fantastic Caverns 

                       4872 North Farm Road 125

                       Springfield, MO 65803

CONTACT: Kirk Hansen, Public Information Director

                  Fantastic Caverns

                  (417) 833-2010

Upcoming HBA Events

Time to get your calendars out and mark your upcoming HBA events.

September 11: CBBT Sporting Clay Shoot at the Ozark Shooters complex. There will be a morning session and an afternoon session. Cost is $75 per shooter, other sponsorships are available. Eat BBQ and Shoot Stuff. Click here to register

September 16: HBA Member Awards Banquet will be held at the Clarion Hotel, 5:30 P.M. Cost is $25.00. R.S.V.P. Kay@springfieldhba.com

September 17: HBA Fall Fishing Tournament, Tablerock Lake, Mill Creek 7:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. $75.00 Per Boat. Registration click here.

September 18: Bricks & Sticks Kickoff Luncheon for 2009 St Jude Dream Home, 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M., location yet to be determined. R.S.V.P. Kay@springfieldhba.com

September 23: HBA Golf Tournament at Murder Rock Golf Course in Branson. This is a two person scramble. The entry fee is $160, which includes golf, your cart, lunch and non-alcoholic beverage. There will only be an afternoon flight with check in at noon. Registration click here.

FOR LEASE: Small Two-Office Suite in HBA Building

This small (approximately 330 SF), two-office suite has private entrance and adjacency to shared hallways, restrooms, conference rooms and vending. The suite is located in the north wing of the HBA of Greater Springfield office building at 636 W. Republic Road (building D) in Springfield. The space is ideal for a small business in need of administrative space looking for a south side location and predictability in monthly expenses (lease terms are inclusive of utilities, taxes, common area dues, monitored security, etc.).

Inquiries can be made to Matt Morrow, HBA Executive Officer.