Report from Olympia - SBCC TAG Meetings
by Ron Newbry, WABO Lobbyist

It has been an interesting last two weeks.  The legislature finally came to an agreement on the budget and, as that activity came to an end, lobbyists began turning their attention to client problems with state agencies.  I began receiving a number of calls from lobbyist colleagues who thought that I represented the State Building Code Council.  They explained that their clients were furious, frustrated, and exasperated at what was happening with the Building Code Council regarding the energy code process.  After I explained that I represent building code officials and not the Council, they tempered their comments.  Regardless, I decided that it was time for me to watch the process first hand.

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WABO Annual Business Meeting - June 21-22, 2012
Tulalip Resort, Marysville, WA

Make plans to attend this important WABO event.

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WABO Adopts Position on Energy Code

Members attending the WABO Winter meeting approved positions on the Energy Code. The positions established were based on the results of the WABO Energy Code survey taken last month and will provide a clear direction for the organization on the issue.

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Pacific NW ICC Host Chapters (including WABO) Seeking Volunteers for the ICC Annual Conference

We are using a new program called VolunteerSpot to schedule volunteers for the ICC Annual Conference and Final Action Code Hearings on October 20 – October 27^th 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center. WABO would like to show our support.

Click here to sign up and THANKS.

Emergency Management Mutual Aid Toolbox

Apply to become an Emergency Responder

You will find everything you need to prepare your community for any kind of disaster.

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