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WA HB1950
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Debra Entenman
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AI Summary
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Requires contractors or subcontractors who violate late payment requirements (RCW 39.04.250) on public works projects to indemnify affected subcontractors for fees and penalties
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Applies specifically to subcontractors certified by the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) under chapter 39.19 RCW
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Covers situations where late payments prevent certified subcontractors from making timely employer contributions to Taft-Hartley trusts (union benefit funds)
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Applies to public works contracts entered or renewed on or after the effective date of the legislation
Legislative Description
Requiring subcontractors on public works contracts to be indemnified for certain expenses incurred as a result of late payments from a contractor or a subcontractor.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026