LEGISLATION
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NUCA of Washington has a strong presence in helping our members fight their cases in court as well as helping push legislation that will facilitate better work conditions for our members. In addition, many of our member companies have fought battles in court that have set a precedence in our industry – both legislatively and by example. Here is a list of documents, cases and more for your reference. We hope these examples and case studies will become invaluable to you and your business practices.
Check out the other pages dedicated to legislative work by NUCA of WA below.
2018 Legislative Committee Update
Significant Legislative Accomplishments
Case Study Documents
Lien Rights
References
- Contractors Burden to Recover Claims for Changes
- Changed Conditions – Know Your Rights
- “One Call” Challenge
- Scoccolo vs City of Renton
- Frank Coluccio Construction vs King County
NUCA of Washington Legislative Committee
The Legislative Committee works continuously to improve the working environment of civil construction contractors and the industry as a whole. Whether it is monitoring bills, discussing legislative advocacy, alerting members about critical issues impacting the industry, or identifying opportunities for new legislation, the committee works hard to ensure healthy, profitable, and fair working conditions for Washington’s civil construction industry.
Significant Legislative Accomplishments
Here are some of NUCA of Washington’s significant legislative accomplishments…
Defense
- Prevented small jurisdiction from obtaining GC/CM authority.
- Worked with legislature and CPARB to ensure only quality owners get GC/CM authority.
- Prevented permanent diversion of PTWF REET funding source to general fund.
- Prevented $50 million raid to fund Kingdome roof repair.
- Prevented fund revenues from being bonded.
- Prevented several PWTF transfers to CERB programs.
- Amended “Jobs Development Program” to study $50 million transfers resulting in cessation of programs.
Offense
- Enacted the venue bill, which helps level the playing field in construction contracts with counties throughout the state. It allows contractors to sue a county in either that county or one of the two nearest counties (HB 1601).
- Amended “Offers of Settlement” statute to apply to claims regardless of amount (HB1671).
- Enacted law preventing low bidders claiming to error to re-bid the same project (SB5757).
- “Dig Safe” bill (HB857).
- Creation of the Public Works Trust Fund (PTWF) (SB4404).
- Created funding for the PWTF (SB4228).
- Created pre-construction loan program in the PWTF (HB2063).
- Assisted in a passage of all PWFT Project Loan Legislation since inception.
- Assisted CTED in enacting rule allocating PTWF 75/25.
- Enacted “Offers of Settlement” statute (SB6408).
When it comes to legislative issues that are important, you have a voice. Contacting your local representative by phone, letter or email is a great way to express your opinions, concerns, or support on legislation that impacts the underground utility industry and the way you work.