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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5457

SB 5457: Naming of subcontractors

Naming of subcontractors by prime contract bidders on public works contracts.

Summary

  • Requires prime contractors to list all subcontractors that will perform structural steel installation and rebar installation work within 48-hours of submitting a bid for a public works contract that is $1 million or more.
  • Permits prime contractors to change listed subcontractors if the subcontractor refuses or is unable to provide a letter of bondability from a surety company.
  • Directs the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board to review current subcontractor listing requirements and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature by November 1, 2020.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (ESB 5457), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2019
  3. Passed SenateJan 24, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 25, 2020
  6. LawMar 25, 2020
Prime sponsor
Karen Keiser (D-33)
Introduced
January 21, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 25, 2020
Session law
Chapter 140, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
HB 1571
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to the naming of subcontractors by prime contract bidders on public works contracts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Karen Keiser (D-33)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Rebecca Saldaña D-37Steve Conway D-29Bob Hasegawa D-11Senator D-22Joe Nguyen D-34

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed January 24, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5457
31 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27101
Republican41501
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: ESB 5457
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESB 5457)
  2. Chapter 140, 2020 Laws. (ESB 5457)
  3. Governor signed. (ESB 5457)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESB 5457)
  5. Speaker signed. (ESB 5457)
  6. President signed. (ESB 5457)
  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESB 5457)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESB 5457)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5457)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESB 5457)
  11. CB - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5457)
  12. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5457)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (ESB 5457)
  14. First reading, referred to Capital Budget. (ESB 5457)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 31; nays, 16; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESB 5457)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESB 5457)
  17. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 5457)
  18. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5457)
  19. Moved to Rules White Sheet. (ESB 5457)
  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 5457)
  21. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESB 5457)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 5457)
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 5457)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (ESB 5457)
  25. SGTE - Majority; do pass. (ESB 5457)
  26. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections. (ESB 5457)

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