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Shoptalk with Sherrie – April 11, 2023
Join SWCA for our Policy Builders Breakfast, on April 26th. Hear from State official Representative Paul Harris about legislature affecting the construction industry.
Here are some of the items we are working on this week:
- Register: April 26th for our Policy Builders Breakfast at the AC Hotel Marriot on the Vancouver Waterfront. Register here.
- SWCA is in the planning stages of this year’s educator externship. If you know an educator that would like to participate or if you would like to host a tour, contact sherrie@swca.org.
- SWCA Classic Cup presented by Northwest Glacier registration opens soon.
In Olympia
Check out the 2023 Legislative Session – Week 12 Review / Week 13 Preview here.
HB 1308: High School Graduation Pathway Options - With the support of SWCA, HB 1308 was voted out of the Senate on a 47 yea, 1 nay vote and is now on its way back to the House as of April 5th. The House will now have to concur with the Senate's amendments before this legislation can be delivered to the Governor to sign into law. The legislation was amended by the Senate Education Committee to clarify students utilizing an alternative pathway must show evidence they meet or exceed standards in math, arts, and English as part of a performance-based approach.
HB 1013: Regional pre-apprenticeships - SWCA has supported HB 1013 all session long. The legislation would create five regional pre-apprenticeship programs, three in Western WA and two in Eastern WA, for the purpose of identifying common best practices for pathways through community engagement with school districts.
The bill is referenced in the budgets and has broad support. It was unanimously voted out of the Senate Ways & Means committee on April 4th - one step closer to final passage. HB 1013 now has until April 12th to be voted out of the Senate chamber.
- Interested in providing feedback or have another bill that you’d like us to track? Email Sherrie.
Community News
- Washington State will be opening their 20-year growth management population projection for all counties in Washington to the public on April 18 at 6pm. Meeting materials can be found here. Info on attending here.
- AWB will be hosting its spring meeting May 9-11 at the Vancouver Hilton. Come together with Washington employers and gain new insights into the economic and policy issues that impact businesses. More here.
Member News
- Dozer Days sponsorship opportunities are now open! Check out all the options here.
- Association for Learning Environments is hosting a tour of Mountain View Highschool on April 11th from 4:30-5:30. This building was designed by LSW Architects who teamed up with Evergreen Public School to design this amazing space. Register here.
- The Vancouver Chamber Business After Hours, will be hosted by Evergreen Habitat for Humanity on April 11 from 5 – 7 pm. Register here.
Have a great week!
Sherrie
