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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1633: Public works/bidding

Concerning prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts.

Summary

  • Requires that certain subcontractors named by prime contractors in public works projects be licensed at the time they are named by the prime contractor.
  • Removes the inability of a subcontractor to obtain the necessary license as a basis for which a prime contractor may substitute a listed subcontractor.
  • Removes an outdated direction to the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board to prepare a report.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1633), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2025
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2025
  2. Out of committeeFeb 28, 2025
  3. Passed HouseMar 5, 2025
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 2025
  5. GovernorMay 17, 2025
  6. LawMay 17, 2025
Prime sponsor
Natasha Hill (D-3)
Introduced
January 27, 2025 in the House
Last action
May 17, 2025
Session law
Chapter 308, Laws of 2025
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to prime contractor bidding submission requirements on public works contracts;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Natasha Hill (D-3)

14 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Kevin Waters R-17Steve Bergquist D-11Edwin Obras D-33Jamila Taylor D-30Timm Ormsby D-3Liz Berry D-36Strom Peterson D-21Mia Gregerson D-33Lisa Parshley D-22Julia Reed D-36Kristine Reeves D-30Tarra Simmons D-23Brianna Thomas D-34Greg Nance D-23

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2025
Version voted on: HB 1633
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58001
Republican39000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 7, 2025
Version voted on: HB 1633
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat30000
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 24, 2025
Version voted on: HB 1633
91 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 7 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54005
Republican37002
How each member voted

Yea (91)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.
  2. Chapter 308, 2025 Laws.
  3. Governor signed.
  4. Delivered to Governor.
  5. President signed.
  6. Speaker signed.
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 91; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 7.
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments.
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
  12. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  14. SGTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
  15. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
  16. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
  17. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  20. TR - Majority; do pass.
  21. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  22. Referred to Transportation.
  23. CB - Majority; do pass.
  24. CB - Executive action taken by committee.
  25. First reading, referred to Capital Budget.

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