Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Washington

Political Activism

Washington State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Washington.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

The State of Washington has two legislative chambers - a Senate and a House. There are 49 Senators and 98 House members.

The legislative session begins on the second Monday in January. They meet for 105 days in odd numbered years when the budget is debated. In even numbered years, they meet for 60 days.

Senators serve four-year terms and house members serve two-year terms.

There are no term limits in Washington State.

Qualifications are minimal to be elected to either chamber. You must  be a U.S. citizen, a citizen of the State of Washington and a registered voter to run.

Democrats have a trifecta in this state.

To learn more about the Washington Legislature or to find your elected officials, follow the link below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE LEGISLATURE OR TO FIND YOUR STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLICK HERE.

Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.

S.B. 5600

2022

Concerning the Sustainability and Expansion of State Registered Apprenticeship Programs - SUPPORT

Status: Enacted

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/24/2022

‍Author: Sen. Karen Keiser (D-WA-033)

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: An act Relating to the sustainability and expansion of state registered apprenticeship programs; amending RCW 49.04.050; adding new sections to chapter 49.04 RCW; creating new sections; and providing expiration dates.

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S.B. 5714

2022

Creating a Sales and Use Tax Deferral Program for Solar Canopies Placed on Large-Scale Commercial Parking Lots and Other Similar Areas

Status: Enacted

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/24/2022

‍Author: Sen. Reuven Carlyle (D-WA-036)

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT Relating to creating a sales and use tax deferral program for solar canopies placed on large-scale commercial parking lots and other similar areas; adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW; and providing an effective date.

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H.B. 1846

2022

Providing a Tax Preference for Rural and Nonrural Data Centers

Status: Sent to Executive

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/10/2022

‍Author: Rep. April Berg (D-WA-044)

‍Topics: Labor Standards, Prevailing Wage, Project Labor Agreements

‍Summary: AN ACT Relating to providing a tax preference for rural and nonrural data centers; amending RCW 82.08.986 and 82.12.986; adding new sections to chapter 82.08 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.12 RCW; creating new sections; and providing expiration dates.

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S.B. 5604

2022

Adding References to Contractor Licensing Laws in Workers' Compensation, Public Works, and Prevailing Wage Statutes

Status: Sent to Executive

‍Date of Last Action:* 1/31/2022

‍Author: Rep. April Berg (D-WA-044)

‍Topics: Clean energy, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT Relating to adding references to contractor licensing laws in workers' compensation, public works, and prevailing wage statutes; and amending RCW 39.04.350, 39.06.020, 39.12.050, 39.12.055, 39.12.065, 39.12.100, 51.08.070, 51.08.180, 51.08.181, 51.12.070, 51.12.120, 51.16.070, and 51.48.022.

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H.B. 1080

2021

Concerning the Capital Budget

Status: Enacted

‍Date of Last Action:* 3/31/2021

‍Author: Steve Tharinger (D-WA-024)

‍Topics: Fire Stop

‍Summary: AN ACT Relating to the capital budget; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements

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H.B. 1831

2022

Concerning Installation, Maintenance, and Related Certification Requirements for Electric Vehicle Support Equipment

Status: Out of Committee

‍Date of Last Action:* 2/2/2022

‍Author: Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-WA-028)

‍Topics: Right To Work, Labor Standards

‍Summary: AN ACT Relating to installation, maintenance, and related certification requirements for electric vehicle support equipment

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators

House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2012)

Suzan DelBene (D)

2nd District:

(Since 2001)

Rick Larsen (D)

3rd District:

(Since 2011)

Jaime Herrera Beutler (R)

4th District:

(Since 2015)

Dan Newhouse (R)

5th District:

(Since 2005)

Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R)

6th District:

(Since 2013)

Derek Kilmer (D)

7th District:

(Since 2017)

Pramila Jayapal (D)

8th District:

(Since 2019)

Kim Schrier (D)

9th District:

(Since 1997)

Adam Smith (D)

10th District:

(Since 2021)

Marilyn Strickland (D)

Senators

Maria Cantwell (D)

(Since 2001)

Patty Murrary (D)

(Since 1993)

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Washington. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Washington.

Resident Agent Requirement? No. WAC 390-16-049.

Local Bank Requirement? No.

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary and Non-Voluntary. WAC 390-16-049.

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Federal and out-of-state PACs are exempt from the full state registration and reporting requirements as long as less than 20 percent of their aggregate funds go to supporting or opposing Washington candidates or ballot measures. WAC 390-16-049.
  • Federal and out-of-state committees do have to complete Form C-5 for expenditures of more than $50. Id. at 390-16-050.
  • Unions with fewer than ten members residing in Washington, and PACs who have  received fewer than ten contributions of $10 or more within the previous 180 days  cannot make contributions to candidates for state office or to PACs. RCW 42.17A.405(12). 

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $2,000

Legislative Official: $1,000

Local Candidate: $1,000

Political Party: $5,500 for Party Committees and $1,000 for Caucus Campaign Committees.

Mega PAC

Statewide Official: $2,000

Legislative Official: $1,000

Political Party: $5,500 for Party Committees and $1,000 for Caucus Campaign Committees.

Union

Statewide Official: $2,000

Legislative Official: $1,000

Political Party: $5,500 for Party Committees and $1,000 for Caucus Campaign Committees.

Labor Management Cooperative Trust Political Summary

The Mechanical Insulators LMCT has included as much information as possible concerning State, Federal and Canadian Province legislative information. Search for your state/province and you will find a brief description of pertinent information on your state or province legislative concerns that applies to the Union Mechanical Insulation Industry. Keep in mind that these will change with the legislative sessions and that COVID-19 may have had an impact on the information provided in these political pages. The LMCT will offer updates in a timely manner. Please do not hesitate to send in any political items that you feel are significant so that others can see what was accomplished in your state. You can contribute letters, pictures and results of your state's legislation. The LMCT needs your involvement by reaching out and sharing legislation that needs to be added.

If you have any questions please contact:

Executive Director

Pete Ielmini

Deputy Director

Gina Walsh