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BILL · 2001–02 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2597

HB 2597: Public works

Allowing governmental entities that award publicly funded contracts to select contractors using the lowest responsible bidder method.

Summary

  • $ Allows state and local government agencies to use the lowest responsible bidder method in awarding contracts for public works projects.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2597), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2002
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2002
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Steve Conway (D-29)
Introduced
January 22, 2002 in the House
Last action
February 19, 2002
Companion bill
SB 6528
Versions
HB 2597, SHB 2597

AN ACT Relating to the selection of responsible contractors bidding on public works;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Steve Conway (D-29)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Alex Wood D-3Jim McIntire D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 2597)
  2. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  3. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 2597)
  4. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  5. SG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2597)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2597)
  7. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 2597)
  8. SG - Executive action taken by committee.
  9. Minority; without recommendation.
  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  11. SG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  12. First reading, referred to State Government.

HB 2597 in other sessions

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