AIA|WA’s November Advocacy Newsletter may be downloaded HERE. It covers the November state elections and previews the 2021 state legislative session – which will be unlike any other in the state’s history.
We would also like to highlight the following AIA|WA events:
Capitol Connections – Jan. 25-29
Capitol Connections is AIA|WA’s annual lobby day in Olympia, where
architects discuss issues important to the profession directly with
their legislators. The event will be entirely virtual this year, with a
kick-off webinar briefing, an opportunity to hear from key legislators
on our issues, and online meetings with your legislators throughout the
week. This is a great opportunity to get a glimpse into how your state
legislature operates and an easy way to start building relationships
with your legislators. It won’t ever get easier to participate than in
2021, so please consider joining your fellow architects from across the
state in this important outreach effort. More info.
WEBINAR: Clean Buildings Act Overview for Architects – Dec. 11, noon-1 pm
This webinar is designed to help architects understand the new Clean
Buildings standards (voluntary until 2026) and to start thinking through
the types of conversations they will need to have with commercial
clients about it. The state Department of Commerce, which runs the
program, will provide an overview, followed by Q&A. More info.
WEBINAR: Navigating the State Legislative Session – Jan. 8, noon-1 pm
Join us for this webinar immediately before the legislative session
begins. We’ll review how the legislative process works and help you
learn to navigate the state’s legislative website with ease. These
skills will allow you to follow the bills and issues you are interested
in and better understand how you can maximize contacts to your
legislators and best impact the process. More info.