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BIAW President Rick Hjelm Testifies on “Direct Contractor Liability” Bill

On Jan. 31, BIAW President Rick Hjelm appeared before the House Labor and Commerce Committee to testify in opposition to…

Condo Reform for Smaller Number of Units

The Senate Law and Justice Committee is hearing two BIAW supported condo reform bills on Monday, Jan. 28. SB 5334…

Harmful Independent Contractor Bills

On Monday, Jan. 28, SB 5513 (AN ACT Relating to simplifying, clarifying and making consistent employee status under industrial insurance…

Proposals Add to Cost of Homes

Proposed Transportation Funding Package On Thursday, BIAW testified before the Senate Transportation Committee against a proposed, not in bill form…

Taking Aim at GMA Vesting

The perennial bill taking aim at Growth Management Act (GMA) vesting has a hearing in House Environment & Energy on…

Governor’s Proposed Tax Increases

Now that Governor Jay Inslee is looking more and more like a presidential candidate, there is something he won’t be…