Concerning statutory guidelines for the administration of state capital projects.
SB 6047 updates Washington state rules for managing public construction projects, primarily expanding when state agencies can use "design-build" contracting (where one contractor handles both design and construction). It allows design-build for most projects over $2 million if specialized work or innovation is needed, removes cost limits for parking garages and pre-engineered buildings, and requires Washington State University to report on small business participation in projects under $2 million. The bill affects state agencies, universities, and contractors by clarifying project delivery rules, limiting design-build for operations/maintenance to three years (unless approved), and adding reporting requirements for university demonstration projects.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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This bill updates the rules for Washington state capital projects to ensure funds are spent efficiently. It clarifies that unspent money for certain projects must be returned if not used within six years, requiring a specific explanation for any exceptions. Additionally, it expands the requirements for project planning by mandating the evaluation of site options and a formal life-cycle cost analysis for large construction projects.
Scope change
The bill applies to all state capital projects, specifically tightening spending deadlines for grant programs and community projects while broadening planning requirements for projects over $10 million.
FISCAL
Clarified that unspent funds for specific projects must be returned if not obligated within four years or spent within six years, with a new requirement to explain any delays.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for project planners to evaluate different site or location options when designing large construction projects.
Mandated a formal life-cycle cost analysis for project alternatives to ensure long-term financial viability.
Reorganized the list of required elements for project predesigns to include the new site and cost analysis requirements.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Yasmin Trudeau
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Schoesler
RRepublican
Co
T'wina Nobles
DDemocratic
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