LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
ACEC Washington provides information and positioning regarding government action that affects the engineering community. Advocating on behalf of ACEC members to the government, we lobby to promote the improvement and success of engineering companies. ACEC and AELC have defined the Priority Issues facing firms today.
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Architects & Engineers Legislative Council (AELC)
The Architects & Engineers Legislative Council (AELC) is a lobbying coalition of organizations serving the design professions: ACEC Washington, AIA, ASCE, ASLA, IEEE, LSAW, SEAW and WSPE.
The purpose of AELC is to work cooperatively on legislative objectives and issues for the improvement of business conditions through this joint legislative council. Chief Lobbyist for AELC is Cliff Webster.
Washington Construction Industry Council (WCIC)
ACEC Washington works with organizations representing the entire construction industry, including AGC, ABC, AIA, and many more, on issues that affect our businesses.
Liability Reform Coalition (LRC)
ACEC Washington participates with other professional organizations and business groups similarly concerned about Tort Liability issues, including the elimination of joint and several liability, and the passage of Certificate of Merit legislation in Washington to protect professionals from frivolous lawsuits. AELC lobbyist Cliff Webster is the state chairman of LRC.
ACEC PAC Contributions
Contribute to ACEC PAC, which advocates the interest of the consulting engineering business in Washington, D.C.
It is critical that the engineering industry be involved in the business of politics, and ACEC/PAC is the industry’s preeminent vehicle for political engagement. Governmental decisions on the issues that affect the engineering industry can have a decided impact on your business and the future success of our industry. It is critical we help to elect policy-makers who understand our concerns and who will be open-minded to our views.
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