YOU as a member benefit of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) you have Lobby Washington, LLC working for you. This means that on your behalf, the RCAW pays Lobby WA for its expertise on lobbying and legislating for the roofing industry in Olympia. They are designed to provide a comprehensive solution to the lobbying and legislative needs for the roofing community. 

YOU will receive details about proposed new laws, how they will affect you and your business and what you can do to influence their passage or defeat. You will also receive details about new state regulations that will affect your businesses and how you can influence their adoption or non-adoption. We will alert you on ways to avoid fines, penalties, assessments etc. And YOU get to vote on issues effecting your businesses. Your vote sets the roofing industry’s position on the issues to key decision makers.

YOU have an energetic and powerful dream team of government relations experts working for you full-time at our state capitol in Olympia, Lobby Washington, LLC has a highly respected and very effective squad of experts fighting to protect you and your business. Lobby Washington, LLC’s team, includes Chester Baldwin, Lobbyist & Attorney and Mark Gjurassic, Lobbyist, who are bulldogs when it comes to stopping harmful new government regulations. They keep us informed on all roofing related action items and advise how we can influence their passage or defeat. They continually push for freedoms from government interference for small businesses and much more. YOU will be able to talk in front of key decision makers on why their damaging laws, regulations, restrictions, etc. are holding small business down or putting them out of business. Lobby Washington, LLC is a truly huge benefit of your membership.

Legislative Committee | If you’re interested in being a part of the solution in Olympia, please join the RCAW Legislative Committee. Please contact, Executive Director, Amanda Fields at Director@RCAW.com or (253) 691-4824 for more information.

BE THE SOLUTION | Olympia Hill Day 2027 — Information Coming Soon.

Join Lobby Washington in a series of lunch with legislators events throughout June, July, and August at the Double Tree Guest Suites by Hilton in Seattle. Sit down with local Representatives from various Districts over a light lunch and important conversation. Use the link above to learn more and mark your calendar for which event you’d like to reserve.

We encourage you and your co-workers, friends, family, etc. to attend and talk one-on-one with big key decision makers in Olympia. We want Olympia to recognize the roofing industry as participants in stopping harmful government regulations or fighting for what helps our businesses progress. Showing up and making it known that our industry is here and bound and determined to make it a better environment for roofing businesses to work in Washington State.

Your RCAW membership dues support RCAW’s Legislative Consultant, Lobby Washington, because lobbying efforts directly impact your ability to operate in a favorable business environment, protect your interests from harmful legislation, and ensure the long-term health and success of the roofing industry in Washington State. It’s a vital investment in safeguarding the future of your business and the roofing industry as a whole.

Representation in Policy Decisions: Lobby Washington advocates on behalf of the roofing industry to ensure your voice is heard by lawmakers and regulators. Without professional lobbying, policies and laws that directly affect the roofing industry—such as safety regulations, licensing requirements, taxation, and environmental standards—might be decided without input from those who know the industry best.

Protecting Your Business: Lobbyists work to ensure that new laws or changes to existing regulations do not negatively impact your business. They provide insight to lawmakers, helping them understand the real-world consequences of their decisions on the roofing industry, such as additional costs or burdensome compliance rules.

Creating a Pro-Business Environment: Lobby Washington works to introduce or support legislation that creates a favorable business environment for roofing contractors, such as reducing unnecessary regulations, simplifying tax codes, or securing funding for workforce development.

Opposing Harmful Legislation: Lobbyists can identify and challenge proposed laws that may harm your business, such as those that increase costs, add excessive compliance burdens, or limit your ability to operate freely in the marketplace.

Navigating Complex Regulatory Changes: As laws and regulations evolve, particularly in areas like labor standards, environmental protections, and worker safety, having a lobbyist ensures RCAW members are not only informed but also prepared to adapt. Lobby Washington helps the roofing industry stay ahead of regulatory changes and prepares contractors to comply in a way that minimizes disruption.

Workforce Development: Lobbying can also help secure state resources and funding for initiatives that support training and education programs, ensuring that the industry has access to a skilled and well-trained workforce.

Collective Power: Individually, roofing contractors may struggle to have a voice in legislative matters. By pooling resources through RCAW membership dues, the entire industry can speak with one strong, unified voice. This ensures that the unique concerns and challenges of roofing professionals are understood by those who make critical decisions affecting the industry.

Influencing Policy at the State Level: Lobby Washington has established relationships with key lawmakers, agencies, and decision-makers, ensuring that your concerns are directly communicated to those who can make a difference. This proactive engagement allows the roofing industry to have a seat at the table, rather than reacting to laws after they’ve already been enacted.

Support for Small Contractors: Many RCAW members are small or local businesses that don’t have the time or resources to track legislation or advocate for their interests directly. Lobbying ensures that the interests of smaller businesses are protected from policies that might disproportionately affect them, such as higher compliance costs or restrictive zoning laws.

Preserving Fair Competition: Lobbyists can help prevent unfair legislation that favors larger corporations over smaller roofing businesses, ensuring a level playing field and healthy competition in the industry.

Long-Term Growth and Stability: Effective lobbying can lead to policies that foster a stronger roofing industry by supporting infrastructure projects, promoting environmental sustainability, or expanding access to government contracts for roofing companies.

Increased Credibility: When the industry is well-represented and engaged in public policy, it helps build credibility and trust with regulators, lawmakers, and consumers, ultimately enhancing the reputation of roofing contractors in Washington State.

Maximizing Member Value: By investing part of your membership dues in lobbying efforts, RCAW ensures that members are getting long-term value. The cost of ignoring legislative action or regulatory changes can far outweigh the cost of proactive advocacy. Lobbying helps prevent costly compliance issues, unnecessary fees, or penalties that can arise from unfavorable laws.

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