BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 1726: WA lumber mills/public works

Prioritizing lumber procured from Washington state lumber mills for the purpose of public works projects.

Summary

Requires public agencies contracting for public works projects receiving more than $500,000 in state capital funding to require that lumber used in the project be procured from Washington, Oregon, and the United States, in descending order of priority, unless otherwise exempted.

From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1726), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to prioritizing lumber procured from Washington state lumber mills for the purpose of public works projects;

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

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

HB 1726 (2023–24) Fire service training · Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2024
HB 1726 (2021–22) Peace officers/use of force · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1726 (2019–20) Health care prof. students · Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2019
HB 1726 (2017–18) Impacts from wildlife damage · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1726 (2015–16) Vulnerable adults, abuse of · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1726 (2013–14) Vehicle registration renewal · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1726 (2011–12) Voc rehab subcommittee · Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2011
HB 1726 (2009–10) Creating Bellevue College · Did not pass · died in committee