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Seattle’s Head Tax Makes its way to Olympia

HB 2907 was introduced last week and would allow counties with populations over 2 million to impose an excise tax…

Hill Day – Visit With Legislators

As a part of our winter board meeting, BIAW members have an opportunity to participate in Hill Day on Feb.…

Wage Lien Legislation Proposes Liens Against Employer’s Personal Property

UPDATE: SB 6053, the wage lien bill, remains in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means, but lawmakers are currently…

UPDATE: Direct Contractor Liability Moves in House

UPDATE: Late last month, the harmful Direct Contractor Liability bill went to to the floor of the House. BIAW is working…

BIAW Members Testify in Support of Energy Code Bill

The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) and members from the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, Olympia…

UPDATE: Bi-partisan Bill Provides Energy Code Relief for Homebuilders

UPDATE: HB 2667 is up for a hearing in House Local Government Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 8 a.m. This bill…