Inspectors still have a chance to stop this if enough of them get involved by writing to their state representatives and to Governor Gregoire. However, given the complacency of so many inspectors here, I’m not holding my breath for that to happen.
ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!
Mike O’Handley, LHI.
Your Inspector LLC.
Kenmore, Washington
I found it real interesting that with all the letters written to the C & L Committee and the fact that there was nobody testifying in favor of the bill except the sponsoring Senators, but there were a large number of people testifying against the bill that they would still vote 8-0 to pass it on. :roll:
That’s the way it works; once legislators pass it in one house, the other house will follow along like lap dogs unless it’s something that’s really got the public’s attention and could really affect their chances at reelection.
They probably aren’t worried about the loss of a few votes from inspectors in each of their districts for throwing their colleagues in the senate a bone. Honeyford knew darn well that by pulling that section they’d deem it ‘reasonable’ and give him what those who dragged their feet and missed the deadline really wanted - a way to avoid paying for training.
What will be interesting is seeing what happens on July 2nd if some of these folks still haven’t got the goods to finally pass that test.
ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!
Mike
Probebly looking for a JOB!
Thanks for the understanding Mike and Steve, by the way, I am currently in the AHIT training course. 42 students, 21 inspectors in business, 21 newbies. 2 of the current inspectors are grandfathers who could not pass the test.( actually 1 of the grandfathers was trying to play hardheaded and just not take the test thinking it would work out that he didn’t have to)
Hi,
Good for you. As for Mr. Hardheaded, it’s a toss up right now whether he’s going to get his wish or not. One thing is pretty certain; if he or anyone else doesn’t pass that test by July 1st they’re probably going to be sidelined until they get their act together. Also, I sure wouldn’t went to be in the shoes of any of those folks who were pushing for that extension if they ever screw up and get sued somewhere down the road. I can only imagine what kind of hay a good complainant’s attorney will make with that kind of background information.
ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!
Mike O’Handley, LHI
Your Inspector LLC.
Wa. Lic. Home Inspector #202
Hi All,
Well, the board chairman just put out via e-mail that this bill died in rules committee. I would have preferred to wait until Monday to confirm that it absolutely is dead, but he apparently knows someone in Olympia who know someone who knows these things, so I guess those folks who were hoping to get privileges nobody else had are going to be out of luck.
They’ve got 117 days left to get their training, spend 40 hours with a licensed inspector doing supervised inspections, complete five reports and then take and pass the NHIE and the Washington State exam.
If anyone knows anyone in this category, get word to them to make reservations to take the NHIE as soon as possible because the new exam vendor isn’t willing to be nearly as accommodating schedule and seating wise as the previous vendor. If they wait too long, they might just find themselves in a situation where they won’t be able to complete it all by July 1st and will have to cease all operations until they can finish it all.
ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!
Mike O’Handley, LHI
Your Inspector LLC.
Kenmore, Washington
Wa. Lic. Home Inspector #202
Just a little less beer money…
So how does this affect the establishment of training courses in Eastern Washington? Does the board still have to report back to the Legislature by Dec 2010?
No. The bill died completely at the House Rules Committee.
110 Days left. Hope folks are taking care of business as this deadline looms because there aren’t any more after this one.
ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!
Mike
now if they will only find the means to enforce the law against unlicensed inspectors
The means are already in existence within the Department of Licensing. They already have investigators and the legal side set up. It is the same group that takes care of real estate agents, brokers and appraisers and has been in existence for quite a while. They of course only act on signed written complaints and not anonymous phone calls.
Government control at it’s best.
This proposed legislation is NOT DEAD YET. Due to budgetary reasons, the Governor of the state has ordered a special session of the legislature. During this period of time, which can last up to 30 days, any matter can continue to be discussed and passed.
As of this posting, on March 11 the bill was returned to the Senate , and by resolution, was reintroduced and retained in present status.
Until such time as the special session is adjourned there is still a possibility that the bill could be passed and signed by the governor.
And the beat goes on.
Hi,
The Gov forced them to go back because she wants them to do what’s necessary to enable her to cut costs. This piece of legislation won’t save any money and Honeyford and everyone else down there knows it.
I think he’s reintroducing because he’s stubborn and because he resented a bunch of nobodys - home inspectors - having the audacity to question his wisdom.
The question now is whether these committees will waste valuable time dinking around with something that’s opposed by the profession, that has the potential to harm consumers if passed and only seeks to placate a few, or they’ll leave it there to die while they work on getting her the legislation she needs.
Guess we’ll have to see what kind of slight of hand Honeyford has up his sleeve. Maybe he’ll try to attach the bill to some cost cutting measure to try and slip it under the door when nobody’s home.
ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!!
Mike
Apparently, the State is not as anxious as some home inspectors are to put citizens out of business during a recession. Go figure.
The State of Washington does not need to be anxious, as they have no problem driving away small business, and helping them fail, in favor of supporting their public union constituents.
I realize that InterNACHI has acquired continuing education approval for most of its courses in Washington, however, is Washington’s Home Inspector Licensing Board still "Pro-consumer harm" (refusing to grant the best inspection courses approval for pre-licensing) ?
Pre-licensing courses are required by State Law to be classroom only. The Board has nothing to do with that decision.
After all that these special interest groups have gone through to get a law passed that will mandate students in their classrooms so that they can get rich from training others…do you honestly expect them to cut their own throats by allowing an option to learn from someone outside of the state?
Even when this option would be equally available and accessible to people throughout the state…providing consistent recognized education to everyone no matter where they are located in Washington?
You are going to make O’Handjob say “poppycock” again.