WA State Legislature Wrap Up

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WA State Legislature Wrap Up


Shoptalk with Sherrie – May 2, 2023


Thank you to our speakers, moderators, and everyone who joined us for our first Policy Builders Breakfast!
Here are some of the items we are working on this week:

  • Tickets and Sponsorships are available for our annual Eric Sander Memorial Trap Shoot on June 10th! Email Gina to register.
  • Our next Thirsty Thursday is May 18th, save the date!
  • 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.
In Olympia
2023 Washington State Legislature has adjourned as of Sunday, April 23rd, 2023.
Check out the 2023 Legislative Session – Final Report here.
HB 1308: High School Graduation Pathway Options While the bill was modified, requiring a student to still show proficiency in at least math or English, the
key tenants of the legislation will support requirements to develop early alternatives for students to learn through real-world experiences. Equally as important, the legislation requires families to be provided with information about the alternative pathways regularly beginning in the 8th grade. SWCA also showed support for the bill, meeting with the prime sponsor and testifying. This bill was delivered to the Governor for signature. Effective Date: 7/23/23
 
HB 1013: Regional pre-apprenticeships - SWCA directly engaged on the legislation, providing testimony and meeting with key legislators on the education committee. Our Voices was also partnered with local community partners in support of the bill.
This bill was signed into law by the Governor. Effective Date: 7/23/23
 
SB 5528: Retainage requirements for contractors/subcontractors - The legislation allows an owner, contractor, or subcontractor to establish retainage in an amount equal to not more than five percent of the contract price of the work completed for nonpublic works projects. In lieu of retainage, a subcontractor may tender, and a contractor or owner must accept, a retainage bond in an amount not to exceed five percent of the money earned by the contractor. Effective Date: 7/23/23
 
  • Interested in providing feedback? Email Sherrie.
 
Community News
  • The new Skilled Trade Center (STC) will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at Evergreen High School that will take place on Tuesday May 16th, from 10:45 am – 11:45am.
- Later that evening from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, there will be an open house.
- at the event, RSVP to Chandler Eby, and attach a single PowerPoint slide that includes your logo, and information about career paths and starting salary as well as 2-4 year salary potential.
  • 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
  • Tickets are available for DJC’s Top Projects event being held on June 1st. Register here.
  • The Building Futures Foundation, a nonprofit foundation associated with the Building Industry Association of Clark County, is looking to build the workforce by cementing relationships with area school districts. Read more here.
  • Dozer Days sponsorship opportunities are now open! Check out all the options here.
Are you interested in getting more involved with SWCA? Ask us about our committees! Email info@swca.org for more information.
 
Have a great week!
Sherrie

 

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