b'2022 Post WPMAEXPO WASHINGTON Independent Energy Distributors ReportThe AssociationWashington Wirepurchased, or registered in the state be EVs. Again, this bill HB 1837Repealing a voter-passedpassed on a party line. With democrats solidly in control,initiative prohibiting state we were unable to remove this provision. That said, manyregulation of work-related democrats agree, as do we, that this target mandate is pre- musculoskeletal injuriesempted by federal law governing vehicle emissions. (instituting ergonomics regula-Other Significant Bills of Interest tions in the workplace).Bills that Passed:HB 2026Implementing a per mile HB 1732Delaying the payroll tax on the long-term carecharge on vehicles. program by 18 months.SB 5897 Temporarily suspendingLea McCulloughHB 1733Exempts certain people from long-term carethe state motor vehiclemandate that would otherwise be required tofuel tax.WIA Association pay, but not qualify for benefits. Executive Director HB 1655Directs the Department of Transportation toSession Conclusion adequately staff state-owned safety rest areas toWhile challenging, given the circumstances, we had ainsure they be open for use except for seasonalsurprisingly good 2022 legislative session. With large closures or maintenance and repairs. democrat majorities it was difficult stopping bad legislation, Bills that Did Not Pass: but we had many successes as can be seen in the dead billHB 1754Requiring pre-judgement interest in tort claimspile above, our defeat of the exported fuel tax and protec-tion of the MTCA account. Some of this can be attributed to dating back to the date of the alleged injury. our particularly good work, failure of the majority party toHB 1776Requiring union collective bargaining effectively manage their priority issue and, in some cases,wages (prevailing wage) for private high-just pure luck. Shazard facilities.JUNE 2022, 2022International Conference Niagara Falls Ontario6th BI-ANNUALOur upcoming Women in Carwash conference will be held at the CONFERENCEbeautiful Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa in Niagara Falls, Ontario In the ever changing and competitive landscape of the carwash industry, womenJoin colleagues from across North America as they are quickly becoming an integral part of successful carwash organizations. share, learn and grow together. What is also exciting is that a growing number of men are welcoming andFor more information and to register please contact:actively supporting this change.Brenda Jane Johnstone phone: 1.204.489.4215 The first five Women in Carwash conferences recognized and celebratedemail: bjj@womenincarwash.comthis exciting development to the delight of our guests who found it very valuable, informative, ground-breaking, and surprisingly intimate. After two virtual conferences we can now look forward to connecting again in person.BrThe WPMA News / Spring 202257'