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WA HB2710
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Ley
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AI Summary
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Requires the Washington Department of Transportation to obtain approval from the joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee before entering new contracts or modifying existing contracts with the general engineering consultant for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project
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Approval requires an affirmative vote of the majority of present committee members during a committee meeting
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Applies specifically to contract changes that would increase payment amounts or delay delivery dates for the interstate bridge replacement project
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Amends RCW 47.01.505, which established the 16-member joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee to oversee the new Interstate 5 Columbia River bridge construction
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Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requiring approval by the joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee of certain contracts regarding the interstate bridge replacement project replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia river.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Transportation.
1/30/2026