Steve Goldblatt, recently retired, longtime University of Washington Construction Management faculty member specializing in design and construction law, has been covering the legislative scene in Olympia for more than 25 years.
In this guest blog entry, Steve summarizes six bills that passed the Legislature and have been signed by Governor Chris Gregoire.
Underground Economy Subpoenas: SHB 2789 (Chapter 22, 2010 Laws) authorizes subpoenas for investigations of underground economic activities by Labor and Industries (RCW 51.04.040), Employment Security (RCW 50.12.130), and Revenue (Chapter 82.32 RCW) effective June 10, 2010.
Electrical Trainee Classroom Training: SHB 2546 (Chapter 33, 2010 Laws) requires electrical apprentices and trainees to take 48 hours of approved classroom training biennially (RCW 19.28.161) effective July 1, 2011.
L&I Electrical Subpoenas: SHB 2555 (Chapter 55, 2010 Laws) authorizes Labor and Industries to issue subpoenas to enforce Chapter 19.28 RCW effective June 10, 2010.
Higher Ed Group Purchasing: HB 2858 (Chapter 61, 2010 Laws) authorizes institutions of higher education to participate in group purchasing agreements (RCW 28B.10.029) effective June 10, 2010.
Architects: ESSB 5529 (Chapter 129, 2010 Laws) updates the Architects Act (Chapter 18.08 RCW) for the first time since 1985 to reflect modern practices by modifying applicants' requirements, exam procedures, practice exemptions, professional development, business entity registration, and out-of-state firm requirements effective June 10, 2010, July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2012.
GC/CM Subcontractor Selection: SB 6401 (Chapter 163, 2010 Laws) authorizes an alternative selection method for electrical and mechanical subcontractors on general contractor/construction manager projects (Chapter RCW 39.10) effective June 10, 2010.
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