The 65th Legislature has Adjourned
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The 65th Legislature adjourned “sine die” yesterday. Overall, BIAW had a relatively productive and successful session. And Washington escaped significant tax increases such as a carbon tax, capital gains income tax, or massive increases in the B&O tax. BIAW’s advocacy team found a path to common ground on many issues.
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Number of Legislators Not Seeking Re-Election
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A significant amount of legislators have announced that they will not be seeking re-election. Here’s what is public thus far:
- Senator Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) will run for Spokane County Treasurer instead of bid for re-election. Representative Jeff Holy (R-Spokane) will run for this Senate seat, leaving the House seat open.
- Representative Dan Kristiansen (R-Snohomish) and minority leader in the House will not seek re-election.
- Representative Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island), long time House Transportation Chair, will not be running in 2018.
- Representative Melanie Stambaugh (R-Puyallup), the youngest woman in the Legislature, has decided to vacate her seat to focus back on her business.
- Representative Jay Rodne (R-Snoqualmie) announced his retirement from the Legislature and former Rep Chad Magendanz (R-Issaquah) has announced a return bid to the chamber.
- Representative Larry Haler (R-Richland) decided his time in the Legislature has come to a close.
- Representative Terry Nealey (R-Dayton) will not be seeking re-election.
- Representative Ruth Kagi (D-Lake Forest Park), the chair of the House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services, will not be seeking re-election.
- Representative Liz Pike (R-Camas) also announced she would not be returning to the Legislature.
There are sure to be more legislative retirements to be announced, and come November, there may be forced legislative retirements. The entire House is up for election this year and half of the Senate. Campaign season starts today.
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BIAW Seeking Candidates for Executive Vice President
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BIAW is conducting a search for a new Executive Vice President (EVP) of the state association, which represents nearly 8,000 members in Washington's home building industry.
The EVP serves as chief administrative officer, recommends and participates in formulation and implementation of new policies and makes decisions cooperatively with senior officers, executive committee, and board of directors. The successful candidate will lead a team of over 35 professional staff as well as contract lobbyists, attorneys, and other consultants.
The search comes after Executive Vice President Art Castle announced his upcoming retirement. Castle has served as BIAW's EVP for seven years.
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Prevailing Wage Survey to Start Next Month
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BIAW was recently notified that a federal prevailing wage survey will begin in 21 Washington state counties soon. The survey, conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, will determine the prevailing wages that will be paid on federally funded and federally assisted contracts for construction in Washington state in the future.
Employers that receive survey notices and have worked on federal, state, local and privately funded construction properties will be asked to provide payroll information to determine prevailing wages for federally funded projects. The Department of Labor is requesting contractors that had active projects in Building and Heavy construction during the previous year, in the following counties, to participate: Aston, Benton, Chelan, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, King, Kitsap, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Walla Walla, Whatcom and Yakima.
For more information about the survey and how the prevailing wages are determined,
click here »
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Remodeling Projects Wanted!
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BIAW’s annual Remodeling in Excellence Awards (EIR) competition is now open for submissions. This annual competition is designed to recognize outstanding projects across the state that are completed by BIAW members during the previous year.
BIAW’s expert judges will evaluate projects based on quality, design expertise, materials chosen and creativity.
Winning entries will be announced during the EIR reception held in conjunction with the BIAW summer board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 20 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco.
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2018 Smart Communities Awards Now Open
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Nominations are open for outstanding work by local governments and their partners on community planning and development. The awards have been an annual event since 2006.
Nominations are open through April 24, 2018.
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Help Shape New Youth and Pre-Apprenticeship Programs in Construction
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Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center is seeking industry partners to serve as a focus group to help guide the Skills Center as it moves forward in developing a youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program for the construction trades.
Sno-Isle will be communicating with several pre-existing workgroups, as well as the Construction Center for Excellence and the state's Office of Superintendent of Instruction, which oversees K-12 education.
The work of the focus group will likely be done via email and through web conference, and is expected to span at least 12 months.
If you are interested in joining the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center focus group, please email Maggie Bagwell at
BagwellMM@mukilteo.wednet.edu to be added to the listserv.
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Share Your Opinion
Invitation to WA Electrical Stakeholder Meetings
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Washington State's Chief Electrical Inspector Stephen Thornton is holding 18 electrical stakeholder meetings in various locations across the state between March and May 2018.
These meetings are an opportunity to talk in an informal setting about your experiences with the electrical inspection process. The Chief Electrical Inspector would like to hear how his department can better serve you and how to help you stay better informed of any changes that might affect you and your business.
See schedule and find a meeting near you »
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Project Management
Develop or enhance the skills you need for a successful on or off-site production operations management. This hands-on course covers the three phases of a successful venture: planning, implementation, and evaluation. Anyone involved in the pre-construction and construction process will benefit from this course.
Learn more >>
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BIAW Paid Sick Leave Workshops
On January 1, I-1433 required Washington employers to provide paid sick leave to most employees.
Upcoming workshops, taught by instructor Juli Bacon, will nail down the facts you need to know. Bring your questions and current leave policy and follow along with Juli as she dissects the various options you have available in order to be compliant with this new law.
Learn more >>
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Ichiro arriving at Mariners facility in 2001 vs. 2018
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CONTACT US:
Jennifer Hayes
Communications &
Public Relations Director
360.352.7800 x 152
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Building Industry Association of Washington
111 21st Avenue SW | Olympia, WA 98501
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