| Practice Resource Group | Weekly Report |
| Prepared by: AIA Washington Council | Monday, March 8, 2010 |
| AIA Washington Council |
| This is a bill tracking list used by the AIA Washington Council to monitor Washington state legislation. The Bill Tracking Summary is divided into three priority categories (High, Medium, or Low) indicating how much effort the Council puts into working on the proposals. For instance, a High priority is closely monitored and the AIA/WA actively works to educate lawmakers about the proposal. A Low priority is tracked for its impact, but the Council does not actively engage in its progress. Each bill is also given a support rating: Support, Oppose, Neutral, or Monitor. Neutral bills are ones that the Council has an interest in its progress, but has actively decided not to support or oppose. Bills under the "monitor" position are tracked and no position has been developed by the Council. Bills with "Concerns" have provisions the AIA/WA may not be able to support. "Status" refers to a bills status in the legislative process. For more information on bills visit: www.leg.wa.gov. Calendar Items show which bills are being actively considered by the Legislature in the upcoming week. The "TVW" designation indicates those actions that will be covered by Television Washington. Most broadcasts are available for a podcast/MP3 download. Visit www.tvw.org. If you have questions about these bills or would like to propose a bill to be added to the Councils tracking list, please contact Stan Bowman, Executive Director, at bowman@aiawa.org or 800-722-0394. |
| Bill Tracking Summary |
| High Priority Bills | Sponsor | Position | Status |
| 1690 | Authorizing alternative public works contracting procedures. | Hasegawa | Support | S, Rules 2 | |
| ES5529 | Regarding architects. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Jarrett | Support | H, Passed 3rd + | |
| ES1714 | Concerning association health plans. (AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/10/10) | Cody | Oppose | H, Passed FP + | |
| S2517 | Exempting housing authorities from certain state requirements when certain federal law requirements are applicable. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Dammeier | Concerns | S, 2nd Reading | |
| E2S1096 | Enhancing small business participation in state purchasing. (AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/13/10) | Hasegawa | Monitor | S, 2nd Reading + | |
| S2555 | Authorizing the department of labor and industries to issue subpoenas to enforce production of information related to electricians and electrical installations. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Conway | Monitor | Del to Gov | |
| 2575 | Expanding the membership of the capital projects advisory review board. | Upthegrove | Monitor | Del to Gov | |
| S2589 | Concerning on-site wastewater treatment systems designer licensing. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Green | Monitor | S, Rules 2 | |
| 2S2603 | Requiring agencies to give small businesses an opportunity to comply with a state law or agency rule before imposing a penalty. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) | Smith | Monitor | H, Passed FP + | |
| S2745 | Concerning compliance with the environmental protection agency's renovation, repair, and painting rule in the lead-based paint program. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Hudgins | Monitor | S, Rules 2G + | |
| S2789 | Authorizing issuance of subpoenas for purposes of agency investigations of underground economic activity. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Conway | Monitor | Del to Gov | |
| E2805 | Regarding public works involving off-site prefabrication. (AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/15/10) | Ormsby | Concerns | H, Passed FP + | |
| S2997 | Concerning the size of a small employer's group for purposes of health benefit plans. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Cody | Monitor | S, 2nd Reading | |
| 6401 | Concerning an alternative process for selecting an electrical contractor or a mechanical contractor, or both, for general contractor/construction manager projects. | Brandland | Support | H, Passed 3rd + | |
| 2S6575 | Concerning the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on the underground economy. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) | Kohl-Welles | Monitor | H, Passed 3rd + | |
| 2S1095 | Increasing small business access to state contracting opportunities. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) | Hasegawa | Monitor | H, ComEcDevTr | |
| 1198 | Changing public works bid limits. | Haigh | Concerns | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 1200 | Expanding the ability to negotiate an adjustment to a bid price on public works to municipalities. | Haigh | Oppose | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 1255 | Eliminating the business and occupation tax deduction for initiation fees and dues. | Moeller | Concerns | H, Finance | |
| 1391 | Regarding land surveyors. | Springer | Support | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| E2S1393 | Addressing residential real property construction improvements through consumer education, warranty protections, contractor registration requirements, and worker certification standards. (AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/11/2009) | Springer | Oppose | H, Rules X + | |
| S1528 | Prohibiting certain employer communications about political or religious matters. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Sells | Oppose | H, Rules X + | |
| S1554 | Authorizing the department of labor and industries to issue stop work orders for violations of certain workers' compensation provisions. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Conway | Monitor | H, Commerce/Lab + | |
| 1608 | Concerning the practice of interior design. | Williams | Oppose | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| 1617 | Reducing the regulatory burden for Washington businesses. | Smith | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2S1634 | Regarding architects. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) | White | Support | H, Gen Gov Apps + | |
| 1650 | Providing a waiver of penalties for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Probst | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| S1683 | Modifying provisions relating to consumer protection act violations. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Kirby | Oppose | H, Judiciary + | |
| 1712 | Concerning association health plans. | Cody | Oppose | H, HC/Wellness | |
| S1713 | Concerning the Washington state insurance pool. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Cody | Oppose | H, HC/Wellness | |
| 1716 | Providing living wages on public contracts. | Miloscia | Concerns | H, Ways & Means + | |
| 1830 | Establishing business definitions for public contracting. | Santos | Monitor | S, Ways & Means | |
| E1836 | Regarding public works involving off-site prefabrication. (AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/12/2009) | Ormsby | Oppose | H, Rules X + | |
| 1837 | Regarding listing subcontractors on public works projects. | Ormsby | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 1865 | Concerning health insurance. | Ericksen | H, HC/Wellness | ||
| 1866 | Concerning health insurance options. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, HC/Wellness | |
| 1868 | Concerning health insurance for small companies. | Bailey | H, HC/Wellness | ||
| 1870 | Concerning employee health care options. | Condotta | H, HC/Wellness | ||
| 1872 | Providing tax incentives for the purchase of health care plans. | Hinkle | H, HC/Wellness | ||
| 1881 | Regulating soil and wetland science professions. | Williams | Oppose | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| ES1886 | Concerning flood control districts. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Takko | Concerns | H, Rules 3C + | |
| ES1887 | Authorizing the annexation of contiguous territory outside of a diking district that receives services from the district. (AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/11/2009) | Takko | Monitor | H, Rules 3C + | |
| S1992 | Concerning the application of chapter 39.12 RCW to construction projects that involve tax incentives, loans, or public land or property that is sold or leased. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Conway | Monitor | H, Cap Budget + | |
| 2017 | Concerning contractor registration for property owners. | Kretz | Monitor | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| 2087 | Eliminating certain boards, committees, and commissions and the transfer of certain duties effective June 30, 2009. | Springer | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2169 | Concerning the basic health plan. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, HC/Wellness | |
| 2183 | Establishing the small business employee wellness program. | Roach | Monitor | H, HC/Wellness | |
| 2186 | Concerning public policy. | Williams | Oppose | H, Judiciary | |
| 2329 | Authorizing qui tam proceedings. | Pedersen | Oppose | H, Judiciary | |
| 2353 | Delaying the implementation of the family leave insurance program. | Dickerson | Monitor | H, Ways & Means | |
| 2385 | Improving unemployment benefits. | Williams | Monitor | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| 2529 | Requiring construction contractors working on a property to notify the property owner and law enforcement of evidence of potential contamination. | Appleton | Oppose | H, Env Health | |
| 2530 | Concerning a time limit for accepting or soliciting campaign contributions. | White | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| S2553 | Addressing unemployment benefits for certain eligible individuals. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Conway | Monitor | H, Rules C + | |
| S2602 | Establishing continuing education requirements for engineers. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Moeller | Monitor | H, Gen Gov Apps | |
| S2617 | Eliminating certain boards and commissions. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Driscoll | Monitor | H, Ways & Means | |
| 2669 | Adopting the Washington state health care freedom act of 2010 concerning health care services. | Hinkle | Monitor | H, HC/Wellness | |
| 2675 | Concerning an alternative process for selecting an electrical contractor or a mechanical contractor, or both, for general contractor/construction manager projects. | Haigh | Monitor | H, Rules R | |
| S2683 | Changing provisions relating to the economic development commission. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Kenney | Monitor | S, EDev/Trd/Innov | |
| 2700 | Regarding disclosure of political contributions by persons awarded sole source state contracts. | Miloscia | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2798 | Creating the Washington enhanced intelligence act. | Appleton | Monitor | H, Judiciary | |
| 2807 | Concerning basic health care coverage. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, HC/Wellness | |
| 2808 | Regarding commercial activities by state government. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2810 | Establishing a legislative rule-making accountability committee. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2811 | Providing for omnibus civil liability reform. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, Judiciary | |
| 2814 | Providing for health care liability reform. | Ericksen | Monitor | H, Judiciary | |
| S2826 | Concerning the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on the underground economy. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Conway | Monitor | H, Ways & Means + | |
| 2868 | Regarding school district bidding procedures for purchases and public works projects. | Campbell | Concerns | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2878 | Collecting fees to accommodate electronic filing and disclosure of campaign and lobbying reports, and personal financial affairs statements. | Moeller | Concerns | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2928 | Implementing the recommendations of the joint administrative rules review committee. | Hasegawa | Oppose | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 2978 | Requiring the department of labor and industries to develop recommendations on a contractor registration program. | Appleton | Monitor | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| S3015 | Establishing the interstate health insurance compact act. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Cody | Support | H, Rules C + | |
| S3047 | Concerning the University of Washington's public works contracting procedures. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | White | Neutral | H, Rules R | |
| 3055 | Regarding conditions of requirements of contractors' bonds for public contracts. | Hinkle | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 3075 | Regulating soil science and wetland science professions. | Williams | Oppose | H, Commerce/Lab | |
| 3083 | Concerning the full consideration of the economic impacts of agency rules. | Kretz | Monitor | H, SGTribalAff | |
| 3129 | Concerning the unemployment insurance system, but only with respect to improving unemployment benefits and adjusting unemployment contributions. | Conway | Concerns | H, Rules C + | |
| 3166 | Regarding Washington businesses that contract with higher education institutions for goods and services. | Parker | Monitor | H, Education Apps | |
| 5052 | Concerning health insurance for young adults. | Parlette | Monitor | S, Hea/L-T Care | |
| 5091 | Regulating construction and construction-related trades by the department of labor and industries. | Kohl-Welles | Monitor | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| 5096 | Requiring mailed political advertising to be filed with the secretary of state to be archived. | Jacobsen | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 5144 | Regarding false claims against the government. | Kline | Oppose | S, Judiciary | |
| 5224 | Regarding false claims against the government. | Kline | Oppose | S, Judiciary | |
| S5239 | Modifying the definition of "public facilities." (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Hatfield | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 5278 | Making technical changes to boiler and unfired pressure vessel statutes. | King | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 5396 | Regarding retainage of funds on public works projects. | Rockefeller | Support | S, Rules X + | |
| 5397 | Regarding alternative public works contracting procedures. | Rockefeller | Concerns | S, Rules X + | |
| 5398 | Expanding the ability to negotiate an adjustment to a bid price on public works to municipalities. | Rockefeller | Support | S, Rules X + | |
| S5399 | Requiring prompt issuance of change orders for additional work on public works projects. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Rockefeller | Support | S, Rules X + | |
| S5446 | Prohibiting certain employer communications about political or religious matters. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Prentice | Oppose | S, Rules X + | |
| 5514 | Concerning the practice of interior design. | Franklin | Oppose | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| 5584 | Regarding land surveyors. | Pridemore | Support | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| S5589 | Consolidating certain councils, boards, committees, and commissions. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Pridemore | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 5590 | Establishing liability protection for countywide flood control zone districts. | Jacobsen | Monitor | S, Judiciary | |
| 5591 | Modifying whistleblower protection provisions. | Kline | Oppose | S, GovtOp & Elect | |
| S5614 | Addressing the recommendations of the joint legislative task force on the underground economy in the construction industry. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Kohl-Welles | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 5644 | Concerning home inspectors. | Parlette | Monitor | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| 5666 | Regarding competitive solicitation requirements for public facilities districts. | Hobbs | Monitor | S, GovtOp & Elect | |
| 5841 | Delaying the implementation of the health insurance partnership. | Keiser | Monitor | S, Ways & Means | |
| 5844 | Changing public works bid limits. | Tom | Oppose | S, Rules X + | |
| 5849 | Registering business entities and associations with the secretary of state. | Kline | Monitor | S, Judiciary | |
| E2S5895 | Addressing residential real property construction improvements through warranty protections, legal remedies, third-party inspections, contractor registration requirements, worker certification standards, and bonding requirements. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Addressing residential real property construction improvements through consumer education, warranty protections, legal remedies, third-party inspections, contractor registration requirements, worker certification standards, and bonding requirements. ) (AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/11/2009) | Tom | Oppose | S, Rules X + | |
| S5969 | Concerning listing subcontractors on public works projects. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | McDermott | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 5975 | Reducing the reporting requirements and business and occupation tax on small business. | Schoesler | Monitor | S, EDev/Trd/Innov | |
| 5990 | Removing campaign contribution limitations prior to legislative sessions. | Benton | Monitor | S, GovtOp & Elect | |
| ES6037 | Removing oversight of the department of licensing from specific businesses and professions. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Fairley | Monitor | S, Rules X | |
| 6043 | Requiring wood framing used in residential construction be tested for maximum allowable moisture content prior to enclosing the framing. | Tom | Concerns | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| 6246 | Creating provisions relating to asbestos-related liabilities. | Eide | Monitor | S, Judiciary | |
| 6268 | Concerning the administrative procedure act. | Franklin | Monitor | S, Judiciary | |
| 6278 | Expanding the membership of the capital projects advisory review board. | McDermott | Monitor | S, Ways & Means | |
| S6327 | Exempting housing authorities from certain state requirements when certain federal law requirements are applicable. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Regala | Concerns | S, Rules X | |
| 6376 | Modifying contractor licensing laws. | Haugen | S, Lab/Comm/CP | ||
| ES6426 | Eliminating certain boards and commissions. (AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/10/10) | Prentice | Concerns | H, Ways & Means | |
| S6428 | Defining investigative agency for the purpose of exempting disclosure of personal information of persons filing complaints with investigative agencies. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Kline | Monitor | S, Rules X + | |
| 6432 | Creating the Washington enhanced intelligence act. | Kline | Monitor | S, Judiciary | |
| S6433 | Modifying home inspector licensing requirements. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Honeyford | Concerns | H, Rules R | |
| 6438 | Regarding the prevailing rate of wage on public works. | Honeyford | Monitor | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| S6456 | Improving administration of wage complaints. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Kline | Monitor | S, Rules X | |
| 2ES6508 | Changing the class of persons entitled to recoveries under a wrongful death action or survival action. (AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/15/10) | Fairley | Oppose | H, Passed 3rd + | |
| 6535 | Adopting the Washington state health care freedom act of 2010 concerning health care services. | Holmquist | Monitor | S, Hea/L-T Care | |
| 6681 | Concerning the size of a small employer's group for purposes of health benefit plans. | Keiser | Monitor | S, Hea/L-T Care | |
| 6683 | Concerning the transmittal of renewal notices for licenses, registrations, and permits via electronic means. | Tom | Support | S, Rules X + | |
| S6701 | Addressing real property warranties. (DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) | Kline | Oppose | S, Rules X + | |
| 6793 | Relating to unemployment benefits and taxes. | Kohl-Welles | Concerns | S, Rules X + | |
| 6799 | Introducing private competition in industrial insurance coverage. | Honeyford | Monitor | S, Lab/Comm/CP | |
| Calendar Items |
| 3/8/2010 | S2617 | Boards and commissions | Ways & Means | TVW | 8:00 AM | HHR A |