Washington

Pending Legislation

House Bill 1633: Transportation Appropriations

Introduced: 1/24/2025 by Natasha Hill (D-03-01)

Summary:
Concerns prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts.

Last Action: Feb 14, 2025: To House Transportation Committee

Status: Pending

DBIA Position: Monitor

Senate Bill 5522

Introduced: Deborah Krishnadasan (D-026)

Summary:
Concerns the state capitol campus. Makes technical changes.

Last Action: Jan 27, 2025: INTRODUCED. Hearing Scheduled for 2/22

Status: Pending

DBIA Position: Monitor

House Bill 1377: Ferry System

Introduced: 1/27/2025 by Michelle Caldier (R-26-02)

Summary:
Declares the ferry system to be in a state of emergency to authorize expedient actions. Does not alter design-build law.

Last Action: Jan 27, 2025: INTRODUCED.

Status: Pending

DBIA Position: Monitor

House Bill 1967: Design-Build Public Works Projects

Introduced: 1/27/2025 by Janice Zahn (D-41-01)

Summary:
Modifies bonding requirements in the design portion of design-build public works projects.

The bill states that a performance and payment bond is not required for the the portion of the design-build contract that includes design services, preconstruction services, finance services, maintenance services, operations services, or any other related services included in the contract.

Last Action: Feb 13, 2025: To HOUSE Committee on CAPITAL BUDGET.

Status: Pending

DBIA Position: Support