Advocacy

ACEC Washington is committed to advocating for the interests of the engineering and design services industry before local, state, and federal governments. Our advocacy efforts are reinforced by the active participation of our member firms and their employees, who play a vital role in grassroots civic engagement. Our primary legislative and regulatory objectives can be found on our Advocacy Priorities Page.  Our primary advocacy focused events are below.

Day on the Hill

Each year, ACEC Washington coordinates a day where members can visit with elected officials in Olympia, providing an opportunity for Members to discuss the issues being faced by the industry. Information and talking points will be provided to participants.

If you wish to participate in the Day on the Hill, please contact ACEC Washington to coordinate your involvement.

Consulting Congress Day

As part of the activities at the ACEC National Convention in Washington, D.C., ACEC Washington facilitates meeting with our elected officials to advocate issues important to the industry. Members are provided with talking points and information needed to advocate on behalf of the industry to officials.

Having citizens from across the state at Consulting Congress Day is hugely important in meeting with the State of Washington’s Representatives and Senators.

If you are participating at the ACEC National Convention, please contact ACEC Washington to coordinate advocacy efforts during the convention.

PAC Contributions

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. Collectively we help to elect policy-makers who understand our concerns and who will be open-minded to our views.

Legislative Affairs Program

ACEC Washington's Legislative Affairs Program has been very effective in meeting the challenges that affect the profitability and marketability of consulting engineering firms. The Legislative Issues Committee works with ACEC members and other professionals in the industry to review, support and oppose legislation and policies that present challenges to Washington's business environment.

Architects & Engineers Legislative Council (AELC)

The Architects & Engineers Legislative Council (AELC) is a lobbying coalition of organizations serving the design professions.

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 Christine Brewer and Kris Teft from Brewer Public Affairs.

Grassroots Advocacy

Each Legislative session our membership will be asked to contact their respective elected officials on behalf of the industry. Whether it's a favorable bill or a negative bill, at times ACEC will solicit reactions to proposed legislation.  Watch your email box for Legislative Alerts and please respond. The best method to influence your official is to tell them how this bill will affect your business.

QBS Issues

Running into Qualifications Based Selection issues? Email Aaron Adelstein with your concerns. ACEC Washington can inform agencies of the QBS policies of Washington State.