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Legislative Priorities

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No new or increased taxes or fees
  • Despite predicted budget shortfalls, Washington is expected to generate more revenue than the previous budget. The problem isn’t a revenue problem, it’s a spending problem.
Subdivision modernization
  • We want to add minor plat requirements, remove public hearing requirements for subdivisions, consolidate permit process procedures, allow concurrent review of preliminary plat and civil construction project plans, and revise outdated sections of the law.
Impact fees
  • We want to require jurisdictions to publish the fees they assess online, advertise deferral options, and place limits on adoption of increases to promote predictability.
Eliminate lot size, lot coverage and maximum floor area ratio requirements
  • It’s time to increase density and encourage diversity of housing types.
Simplify the energy code
  • We want the Legislature to direct the State Building Code Council (SBCC) to adopt the model energy code of 2024. This would preserve state access to Inflation Reduction Act funding through 2029, reduce the complexity of code compliance, and minimize SBCC’s workload.
Change the makeup of State Building Code Council
  • It’s time to restore the balance between government and the private sector.

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.