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WashingtonHB 23532025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Concerning predesign thresholds.

Sponsored By: Michael Keaton (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Approval needed for large state leases

State agencies cannot sign new or renewed leases that cost more than $1,000,000 per year unless OFM approves them. An unanticipated emergency can be an exception, and the Department of Enterprise Services must notify OFM and legislative fiscal committees when this happens. A normal lease ending is not an emergency.

New planning questions for large projects

Beginning July 1, 2027, OFM adds yes/no questions for predesign projects over $15,000,000, with the threshold updated each year by the C‑100 inflation factor. The questions cover local plans, urban growth areas, regional coordination, added local funds, and environmental outcomes. OFM uses these answers to shape the capital budget and avoid unplanned costs while supporting local goals and quality of life. The Office of Community Development helps OFM and applicants gather the required data. When a proposal claims operational savings, agencies must provide fund sources and timelines. For the 2025–2027 budget instructions, OFM also informs awarding authorities about chapter 39.116 RCW and its data rules.

Stronger review for big state projects

OFM reviews state capital projects at predesign if they cost more than $15,000,000 before approving spending. Beginning July 1, 2027, OFM adjusts the $15,000,000 threshold each year using the C‑100 inflation factor. OFM may waive some or all predesign steps, but must report the project, reason, and a rough design and construction cost to legislative fiscal committees. If a waiver is granted, OFM can use a professional project cost estimate instead of predesign funding. Projects that already meet RCW 43.88.110 predesign rules do not need a modified predesign. For projects of 20,000 gross square feet or less, OFM may accept a cost‑benefit analysis instead of a life‑cycle cost analysis.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Keaton

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Cyndy Jacobsen

    Republican • House

  • Janice Zahn

    Democratic • House

  • Mari Leavitt

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Klicker

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 10

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 10 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/16/2026House

  2. Chapter 60, 2026 Laws.

    3/16/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/16/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/10/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/9/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/6/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/5/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/5/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    3/3/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/2/2026House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/2/2026House

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    3/2/2026House

  13. WM - Majority; do pass.

    3/2/2026House

  14. First reading, referred to Ways & Means.

    2/16/2026House

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/12/2026House

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026House

  17. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/11/2026House

  18. CB - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/4/2026House

  19. CB - Majority; do pass.

    2/4/2026House

  20. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/4/2026House

  21. First reading, referred to Capital Budget.

    1/12/2026House

  22. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/9/2026House

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