Comments on Chopp + The BIAW: What's Not in the PI

Josh, please stop characterizing this as "at the behest of the BIAW". Other groups are also opposed to this bill, such as the American Institute of Architects, the Assoc of Washington Cities, and Washington Realtors, three groups who generally act in the interest of citizens and homebuyers. They are not opposed to this bill in principle, but because they have specific technical objections. If Weinstein and others can craft a better bill, it will receive broader support.
From the AIA/WA website:
"From the perspective of AIA/WA, the bill has many negatives. It uses a few of the provisions of the Condominium Act reforms, but leaves out many of the provisions that have worked to improve construction and reduce litigation. It expands liability with new warranties, but provides little protection from meritless suits."

I think the BIAW has a little more clout than the AIA. And the BIAW has been a more vehement and public source of opposition.