Authorizes local agencies ( e.g. , counties, cities, towns, special purpose districts, etc.) to use electronic signatures, and to send and accept electronic records and signatures in accordance with standards, guidelines, or policies adopted by the local agency.
Authorizes hospital administrators of certain county hospitals to issue warrants when authorized to do so by the county legislative authority and the county treasurer.
Authorizes bids submitted to counties for purchases or public works that are let by contract on a competitive basis to be submitted in either hard copy or electronic form.
Specifies that persons designated to monitor fare payment by a municipal corporation or a city-owned transit system may issue a citation on a form approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts for the civil infraction of: (1) failing to pay the required fare; (2) failing to produce proof of payment; or (3) failing to depart the bus or other mode of public transportation.
Increases the thresholds governing when advertisement and formal sealed bidding may be dispensed with for county purchases of materials, equipment, or supplies.
Requires a city to advise the county of the city's desire to be included or excluded from a public transportation benefit area by means of adopting an ordinance.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2427), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗