Legislative & Government Affairs Committee
Advocating for the Profession. Protecting the Practice.
The AIA New Jersey Legislative & Government Affairs (L&GA) Committee serves as the voice of New Jersey’s architectural community in state and local policy discussions. This committee is actively engaged in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to proposed legislation and regulatory changes that impact architects, the built environment, and the public we serve.
Our Mission
The L&GA Committee works to:
- Advocate for laws and regulations that support the architectural profession and promote public health, safety, and welfare.
- Protect the practice of architecture from legislation that may undermine licensure, professional standards, or design integrity.
- Educate policymakers on the vital role architects play in shaping resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.
- Collaborate with allied organizations and stakeholders to amplify the voice of architects in government decision-making.
What We Do
- Track legislation affecting architectural practice, licensure, building codes, procurement, land use, environmental policy, and more.
- Engage with legislators and regulatory bodies to inform and influence outcomes.
- Mobilize members through grassroots action alerts and advocacy campaigns.
Why It Matters
Architects are uniquely positioned to influence public policy on the most pressing issues of our time—climate change, housing, infrastructure, historic preservation, and more. AIA New Jersey’s L&GA Committee ensures that architects have a seat at the table when decisions are made that affect our profession and our communities.
Get Involved
Your voice matters. Join the Legislative & Government Affairs Committee or sign up for advocacy updates to stay informed and take action when it counts.
News
The AIA New Jersey Legislative and Government Affairs Update
The AIA New Jersey Legislative and Government Affairs Update from L&GA Committee Chair Kurt Kalafasky, AIA With the change in the legislature this year, all bills under consideration were removed and either withdrawn or reintroduced. We reviewed over 6,000...
AIA New Jersey President Brian Penschow, AIA, Proposes A Strategy to Combat Unlicensed Practice
AIA New Jersey President Brian Penschow, AIA, Proposes A Strategy to Combat Unlicensed Practice AIA New Jersey President Brian Penschow, AIA, is proposing a plan to combat one of the most frequently cited complaints of AIA NJ members, Unlicensed Practice. This is not...
Update on Affordable Housing in New Jersey
Update on Affordable Housing in New Jersey from Matthew Halpin and Ron Weston, AIA Governor Murphy has signed legislation to overhaul NJ’s Affordable Housing system to relieve legal disputes in hundreds of municipalities over their housing obligations. ...