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Legislative Priorities
Balance Building & Energy Codes
- Building Code Council membership composition rebalance
- Pause on code updates for a specified time
Increase Land Supply & Streamline Development Review
- Archaeological/cultural surveys
- Buildable lands methodology
- UGA expansions/swaps
- Environmental mitigation factors
- Standardized development regulations
- Expansion of administrative approvals / “by right” housing
- Design professional self-certification
- Review timelines
Fair & Justifiable Fees
- Transparency & proportionality
- Real nexus to project(s)
- Removal or reduced fees for baseline density housing
- Utility hookup timelines
Protecting and Promoting the American Dream of Homeownership
The Government Affairs team partners with BIAW members to protect and promote the American dream of homeownership for Washington families. During the legislative session, we work to pass pro-housing and pro-business legislation and defeat efforts that drive up the cost of buying or remodeling a home.
All year round, we represent you in state agency rulemaking and before the State Building Code Council, providing your perspectives to decision-makers and keeping you informed of new codes and regulations.
Current Codes & Regulations
If you have any questions regarding BIAW External Affairs, contact BIAW Vice President – External Affairs Jan Himebaugh at 360-352-7800 ext. 135.