Oregon Adopts California Emissions Standards, Washington Standards Now Become Enforceable
Washington's new emissions standards for cars and light trucks – based on California’s standards - have become enforceable after Oregon officially adopted the same rules last week. Gov. Gregoire signed the new standards into law last year, but this measure was contingent on Oregon enacting stricter standards as well. Contact AWB’s Grant Nelson at (360) 943-1600 or GrantN@awb.org.

UI Committee Meeting - June 27
AWB’s Unemployment Insurance Committee will meet at AWB, June 27, 10 a.m. A representative of the Employment Security Dept. will update us on what’s happening at that agency. Contact AWB’s Mellani McAleenan at (360) 943-1600 or MellaniM@awb.org.

High-Tech Tolls are Coming to Washington’s Highways  
A Washington Dept. of Transportation report on highway and bridge tolls calls for tolling through scanners that remotely read chips embedded in window stickers and electronically bill motorists. For more information, see www.wstc.wa.gov.

Dept. of Revenue Rule Action on Intangible Personal Property
DOR has introduced a draft rule affecting intangible personal property taxation. AWB will provide comments. Please review the proposal at http://dor.wa.gov/Docs/Rules/draft/CR101_458_XX.pdf and provide us any feedback.  First public hearing:  June 29, 9:30 a.m. at Olympia’s Capitol Plaza Building. Contact AWB’s Amber Carter at (360) 943-1600 or AmberC@awb.org.

Has Your Family-Owned Business Been Affected by the Death Tax?
Many family-owned businesses have dealt with the death tax in the last year since the Gov. Gregoire signed it into law in 2005. Please let us know your experiences with this tax. We need your examples as we build a case against this tax and in support of Initiative 920, which would repeal it. Contact Amber Carter at (360) 943-1600 or AmberC@awb.org.

Education Committee Meeting - June 29
The Education Committee will meet at Madison Cooke in Bellevue, June 29, 10 a.m. Contact Mellani McAleenan at (360) 943-1600 or MellaniM@awb.org.

Candidate Interviews Coming in August in September – Members are Welcome to Participate 
In August and September, AWB will conduct candidate interviews around the state. Members are encouraged to participate. Contact AWB’s Shannon Garland at (360) 943-1600 or ShannonG@awb.org or Amber Carter at (360) 943-1600 or AmberC@awb.org.

Give Your Opinion on the Death Tax at www.bizjournals.com/seattle/poll/index.html?poll_id=1337&hbx=edu

Electronic Waste Rulemaking Has Begun – Public Comment Will Start on July 19
The Dept. of Ecology’s rulemaking to implement electronic waste legislation has begun. Public comment on the proposed rule will begin July 19 with adoption of the final rules in September. Contact Grant Nelson at (360) 943-1600 or GrantN@awb.org.

Legislative Report Card/Judicial Scorecard Preview on Next Washington Business Weekly
AWB’s Gary Chandler and Kris Tefft will discuss our Legislative Report Card and Judicial Scorecard on the next Washington Business Weekly, Thursday on Tacoma’s KLAY-AM 1180, 11 a.m.-12 noon; Spokane’s KSBN-AM 1230, 5-6 p.m.; and at www.awb.org.

Great Values With AWB’s Freight Program - SAVE 67 Percent or More On Your Next Freight Bill
AWB members may select from Oak Harbor, USF Reddaway, Overnite Transportation, Watkins Motor Freight and Central Transportation, and receive a minimum 67 percent discount off these carriers' base rates for all LTL shipments. You will be able to track your inbound/outbound shipments, view best possible rates between carriers, and arrange for new shipments plus more on your computer! See www.awb.org/services/freightsavings.asp. Contact AWB’s Jennifer Costello at (360) 943-1600 or JenniferC@awb.org.

Mark it on Your Calendar - Spokane Regional Board Meeting Moved from Sept. 12 to Sept. 11

Policy Summit is Coming on Sept. 20-22 – Don’t Miss Out – Register Now!
AWB’s Policy Summit will be held at Semiahmoo, Sept. 20-22. Among its many events will be a keynote address from William Kristol, editor of The Weekly Standard. Register at www.policysummit.com. To register for the golf tournament or to become a sponsor, please contact Jennifer Costello at (360) 943-1600 or JenniferC@awb.org.

Northwest Environmental Summit – Coming to Tacoma, Oct. 18-19
The Northwest Environmental Summit and Trade Show is scheduled for Oct. 18-19 in Tacoma. Learn more at www.envsummit.com. Interested in sponsoring or becoming a tradeshow exhibitor? Contact AWB’s Jennifer Davis at (360) 943-1600 or JenniferD@awb.org.

Another Good Use for the WASL - See This Week’s President’s Perspective at www.awb.org

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