HB 1633 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Concerning prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts.

HB 1633 modifies bidding requirements for prime contractors on public works projects costing $1,000,000 or more for state and local entities. It requires prime contractors to submit the names and proof of license for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors *at* the bid submittal time, allowing 48 hours for license corrections. Additionally, prime contractors must submit names of structural steel and rebar subcontractors within 48 hours after the bid submittal. The bill prohibits "bid shopping" or "bid peddling" and specifies valid reasons for substituting a listed subcontractor.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Signed May 17, 2025
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Bill Passed Legislature · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill adds a certification section for official record-keeping and modifies the requirements for construction bids over $1 million. Specifically, it changes the deadline for submitting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractor names from one hour to the published bid time, and adds a requirement to submit proof of license for these trades. It also introduces a new rule requiring bidders to correct any license errors within 48 hours.
REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for bidders to submit proof of license for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractors.

Added a requirement for bidders to correct any license errors within 48 hours of submission.

TIMELINE

Extended the deadline for submitting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical subcontractor names from one hour after the bid time to the published bid submittal time.

TECHNICAL

Added a new certification section to formally document the bill's passage and enrollment.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2025 · House Apr 24, 2025

How they voted

510
Passed
Total votes 51
Apr 7, 2025
D Democratic31
31 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
16
Committee
12
May 17, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
executive
Apr 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed final passage; yeas, 91; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 7.
lower
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred in Senate amendments.
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (51-0)
senate
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
SGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
upper
Mar 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
TR - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 3:30 PM.
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Transportation.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
CB - Majority; do pass.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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