Government Affairs
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) works to provide the CWHBA Board of Directors with regulatory insight for the benefit of the membership. The GAC operates in both Yakima and Kittitas Counties. Assisted by staff in both locations, the committee members monitor local government, provide testimony, and report on a broad range of subjects like land use, property rights, fee increases, code changes and local elections. The Affordable Housing Council of Central Washington (AHCCW) is the political action arm of the CWHBA. In conjunction with the GAC this committee works to raise money and fund select political issues and candidates for the benefit of the membership.
Members serving on the Government Affairs Committee and/or the Affordable Housing Council of Central Washington provide staff with pertinent insight when representing the association and its members. Our government affairs efforts are guided by the goals established by the Board of Directors and the CWHBA Strategic Plan. Keep up with government affairs by reading the Building Today newsletter or viewing our reports on this website.
Government News
- New EPA certification requirements - April 01, 2010 Under the current Lead-based Paint Activities Regulations passed by Congress during the Clinton
- Illegal Worker Enforcement - Focus on Employers - April 30, 2009 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on April 10 released a new "Worksite Enforcement Strategy
- L&I's draft Fall Protection rule - April 08, 2009 The Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) is developing a set of fall protection rules
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Update - April 01, 2009 Recent changes make clear that the employer is to provide the necessary PPE at no cost to the
- Handyman Specialty Clarified - September 01, 2008 As a result of changes to the Contractor Registration law in the 2007 Legislative Session, the
State Agencies
Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
Enforcement Links
- Workers Comp. FRAUD and Abuse Hotline or 1-888-811-5974
- Report Unregistered Contractors
- Verify Contractor
Safety Program Links
Department of Ecology
Local Government
Central Washington community links for Building Permit applications and forms.
City
County
Other Resources
Eonomic Benefits of Housing in Washington
On March 18th, the Sacramento Regional Research Institute released its much-awaited "The Economic Benefits of Housing in Washington" report. The report quantifies the economic impacts of new home construction and the broader housing industry on the state economy, including output, jobs, and local and state taxes. Both the Executive Summary and the full report are available at the Building Industry Association of Washington.
"Building the Economy, One Home at a Time" Series Available On-line
Designed for legislators and elected officials, these informational papers show how homebuilding can save the state economy.