WA SB6298

Public works projects receiving more than $500,000 in state capital budget funds or financed through state financing contracts must use iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured products made in the United States

Iron and steel products must have all manufacturing processes from initial melting through coating application occur in the U.S.; manufactured products must be made in the U.S. with greater than 55% domestic component costs

Waivers may be granted if domestic requirements conflict with public interest, products are unavailable in sufficient quantity or quality, or domestic materials increase project costs by more than 25%

Contractors who intentionally mislabel foreign products as "Made in America" or misrepresent product origin face debarment from future public works contracts, with disputes arbitrated by the Department of Labor and Industries director

Any provisions conflicting with federal funding requirements become inoperative to the extent of the conflict to preserve federal fund eligibility