BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1897

HB 1897: Public works and procurement

Concerning ensuring fairness and compliance with public works and procurement practices.

Summary

Requires the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) to annually identify state agencies and educational institutions with low levels of participation by minority and women owned businesses in the execution of public contracts.
Establishes an investigation unit within the OMWBE.
Repeals the authority of the Attorney General to investigate and enforce compliance with certain requirements regarding contracts with minority and women-owned businesses.
Modifies small-works roster and limited public-works process requirements.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1897), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to ensuring fairness and compliance with public works and procurement practices;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 31, 2018Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1897)
Jan 31, 2018Referred to Appropriations.
Jan 25, 2018Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1897)
Jan 25, 2018TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1897)
Jan 25, 2018TED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 25, 2018Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 2, 2017First reading, referred to Technology & Economic Development (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1897 (2025–26) Community safety/liability · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1897 (2023–24) Charter schools/enrichment · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1897 (2021–22) Juvenile rehab./parent costs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1897 (2019–20) Vehicle combinations · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1897 (2015–16) Earth-abundant materials · Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2015, 3rd Special Session
HB 1897 (2013–14) Emergency call location info · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1897 (2011–12) Rural mobility grant program · Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2011
HB 1897 (2009–10) Water-sewer districts · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor