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WashingtonHB 16332025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Concerning prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts.
Sponsored By: Natasha Hill (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
List key subcontractors or lose the bid
For public works bids of $1,000,000 or more for the state, a state agency, a municipality, or a public college, prime contractors must name certain subcontractors. At bid time, you must list the names and proof of license for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subs, or name yourself if you are licensed. If the agency finds license errors, you must fix them within 48 hours. Within 48 hours after bid time, you must list the subs for structural steel and rebar installation. You may list only one sub per work category; for bid alternates, say which sub goes with each alternate. If you fail to list, fail to name yourself when self‑performing, or list two subs for the same work, your bid is nonresponsive and void.
No bid shopping, limited substitutions
Swapping a listed subcontractor to help bid shopping or bid peddling is banned, before or after award. The original listed sub can seek money damages from the prime that signed the public contract and from the replacement sub, but not from the public owner. The original sub must prove bid shopping by a preponderance of the evidence. You may substitute a listed sub only if they refuse to sign, are bankrupt or insolvent, cannot perform, cannot get required license, bonding, insurance, or other statutory requirements, refuse or cannot provide a letter of bondability, or a court order or summary judgment bars them.
Only direct subs listed, plus exemptions
For covered projects, you only have to name subcontractors who will contract directly with you for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural steel install, and rebar install. Projects using design‑build, GC/CM, or job order contracting are exempt from these listing rules.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Natasha Hill
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Brianna Thomas
Democratic • House
Edwin Obras
Democratic • House
Greg Nance
Democratic • House
Jamila Taylor
Democratic • House
Julia Reed
Democratic • House
Kevin Waters
Republican • House
Kristine Reeves
Democratic • House
Lisa Parshley
Democratic • House
Liz Berry
Democratic • House
Mia Gregerson
Democratic • House
Steve Bergquist
Democratic • House
Strom Peterson
Democratic • House
Tarra Simmons
Democratic • House
Timm Ormsby
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/24/2025
Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 91 • No: 0 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 4/7/2025
3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 3/5/2025
3rd Reading & Final Passage
Yes: 97 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/17/2025HouseChapter 308, 2025 Laws.
5/17/2025HouseGovernor signed.
5/17/2025legislatureDelivered to Governor.
4/26/2025legislaturePresident signed.
4/25/2025legislatureSpeaker signed.
4/24/2025legislaturePassed final passage; yeas, 91; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 7.
4/24/2025HouseHouse concurred in Senate amendments.
4/24/2025HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
4/7/2025HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
4/7/2025HouseCommittee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
4/7/2025HousePlaced on second reading consent calendar.
4/2/2025HousePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
3/29/2025HouseSGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
3/28/2025HouseFirst reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
3/7/2025HouseThird reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
3/5/2025HouseRules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/5/2025HouseRules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
3/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules 2 Review.
2/28/2025HouseTR - Executive action taken by committee.
2/26/2025HouseTR - Majority; do pass.
2/26/2025HouseReferred to Transportation.
2/17/2025HouseCB - Executive action taken by committee.
2/13/2025HouseCB - Majority; do pass.
2/13/2025HouseFirst reading, referred to Capital Budget.
1/27/2025House
Bill Text
Session Law
5/22/2025
Bill as Passed Legislature
4/26/2025
Original Bill
1/27/2025
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