FEDERAL NEWS AIA Pledges Support for the Invest in America Act AIA National is supporting a newly-introduced federal bill, the Invest in America Act (HR 2210), which was introduced on April 10 by Rep. John Larson (D-Connecticut) and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-Texas). The legislation repeals the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA). Originally […]
Advocacy Update – March 2019 Thursday, March 21, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2019FEDERAL NEWS AIA Grassroots An AIA Seattle contingent attended AIA’s Grassroots conference in Washington, D.C. this month and participated in Hill Day, where AIA members from across the nation head to Capitol Hill to meet with their legislators. AIA Seattle Board members Alissa Rupp FAIA and Margaret Knight AIA attended along with staff members Lisa […]
Advocacy Update – February 2019 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – February 2019FEDERAL NEWS Virtual Capitol Hill Day AIA members not attending AIA National’s Grassroots conference in DC next month are invited to participate in a Virtual Capitol Hill Day instead. On March 6, AIA members will be able to use this portal to communicate with your federal lawmakers on the priority requests identified by AIA National: […]
Advocacy Update – September 2018 Thursday, September 27, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – September 2018NATIONAL NEWS AIA Seattle Director Represents AIA at Global Climate Action Summit AIA Seattle Executive Director Lisa Richmond joined the AIA National delegation at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco in mid-September. The Summit was convened by the United Nations and Governor Jerry Brown to develop and promote actions that states and cities […]
Advocacy Update – August 2018 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – August 2018NATIONAL NEWS AIA Adds Voice in Opposition to Asbestos AIA National issued comments to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Acting Administrator this month on asbestos, opposing a proposed new federal rule that would create a pathway to consider new uses of asbestos. AIA’s Sarah Dodge, Senior Vice President of Advocacy + Relationships, commented, “Either by […]
Advocacy Update – July 2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – July 2018STATE NEWS I-1631 Reaches Ballot, Endorsements Sought The signature gathering effort for Washington Initiative 1631, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency, was successful. The measure will appear on the November 2018 ballot statewide. AIA Seattle’s Board of […]
Advocacy Update – June 2018 Thursday, June 28, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board, Uncategorized Comments Off on Advocacy Update – June 2018STATE NEWS Mass Timber AIA Washington Council submitted a proposal to the State Building Code Council (SBCC) in May to permit the use of mass timber in the construction of taller buildings. Proposals are currently being reviewed by the SBCC’s technical advisory groups, which will provide recommendations to the SBCC. AIAWA’s proposal is based on […]
Advocacy Update – May 2018 Friday, May 25, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – May 2018STATE NEWS AIA Seattle Endorses I-1631 AIA Seattle’s Board of Directors has endorsed Washington Initiative 1631, the Protect Washington Act, which would establish a carbon fee to reduce incentives for fossil fuel use, generate funds to invest in renewable resources and promote energy efficiency. From the Board’s endorsement: AIA Seattle has a history of supporting […]
Advocacy Update – April 2018 Thursday, April 19, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – April 2018STATE NEWS Carbon Ballot Measure This month a Thurston County judge approved the ballot title language for I-1631, this year’s carbon initiative aimed at reaching the November ballot. Ballot titles can make or break an initiative, and the judge’s decision was a win for initiative proponents as it frames the question in terms of […]
Advocacy Update – March 2018 Thursday, March 22, 2018 in For the Profession, For the Public, Home Page, Public Policy Board Comments Off on Advocacy Update – March 2018STATE NEWS Legislative Session This year’s 60-day legislative session was characterized by significant movement on several Democratic priorities that had been stalled in recent years. As a result of the Democrats taking full control of state government in 2018, bills involving gun control, gender pay equity, net neutrality, voting rights, mental health, campaign finance legislation, […]
