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WA HB1461

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Stearns

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the sealed bid threshold for joint operating agency purchases of materials, equipment, or supplies from $15,000 to $30,000 (exclusive of sales tax)
  • Increases the sealed bid threshold for construction work on generating projects from $25,000 to $150,000 when multiple crafts or trades are involved
  • Establishes a new $75,500 threshold for construction work involving only a single craft or trade
  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 97-0, Senate 48-0) and takes effect July 27, 2025
  • Amends RCW 43.52.560, which governs contracting requirements for joint operating agencies under public utility district laws

Legislative Description

Concerning contracts for materials or work required by joint operating agencies.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/24/2025
Environment, Energy & Technology3/6/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Capital Budget2/3/2025
Environment & Energy1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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