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WA HB1054

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mari Leavitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the maximum contract term for maintenance or repair of county ferry vessels or county ferry district vessels operated under chapter 36.54 RCW from the standard one-year limit to up to 10 years

  • Applies specifically to unit priced contracts, which are competitively bid contracts for recurring work at defined unit prices for categories of work or trades

  • Amends RCW 36.32.235, which governs county purchasing department procedures and competitive bidding requirements for public works

  • Passed the House 95-0 on February 12, 2025 and the Senate 48-1 on April 2, 2025; signed by Governor Bob Ferguson on April 11, 2025

  • Takes effect July 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Concerning county ferry maintenance and repair contracts.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/19/2025
Local Government2/13/2025
Rules1/28/2025
Local Government1/13/2025

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