Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cathy Mowlds’s organization
Jul 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Washington Electrical Board Transcript Of Proceedings
The board addressed the appointment of a new Chief Electrical Inspector and Board Secretary and received a safety presentation regarding the current fire season. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an appeals hearing regarding Brechtech Inc. and Marvin Brecht, resulting in the board's decision to affirm the administrative law judge's decision regarding citations and penalties. Other agenda items included updates on certification and CEU reports, the Technical Advisory Committee, rulemaking progress concerning the National Electric Code, and legislative updates.
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Department Of Labor And Industries Roundtable Meeting
The meeting involved discussions on IME program updates, including current examiner pool statistics, complaint trends, and enhancements to the Medical Examiners' Handbook test access. Key agenda items included reviews of IME recording utilization and policies, as well as the implementation of new processes for the IME complaint system. Participants also addressed scheduling system updates and engaged in an extensive discussion regarding fee schedule considerations, specifically focusing on compensation for pre-work, page count thresholds for file reviews, and billing procedures for diagnostic testing addendums.
May 26, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
L&I IT Strategic Plan
This IT Strategic Plan supports L&I's transition into a digital business by focusing on new technologies, innovative work methods, and advanced development approaches. The plan is structured around five strategic pillars: Support the IT Workforce, Modern Systems, Cloud Computing, Data Management, and IT Work Management. Its overarching goal is to provide easy, innovative, transparent, and superior user experiences, ensuring reliable system maintenance, and delivering valuable new solutions to maintain Washington's safety and productivity.
The board discussed program updates including staffing vacancies and current vendor queue metrics. Discussions focused on legislation, specifically Senate Bill 2151 regarding inspection authority and House Bill 2467 concerning fifth-wheel vehicle length regulations. Updates were provided on upcoming fee increases for multiple programs, including contractor registration, boiler, elevator, electrical, and plumbing certification. The installer program provided updates on certification classes and continuing education events. Other business included a discussion on food truck training options and the review of permit volume tracking data.
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