BILL · 2025–26 SESSION
HB 1966: Public works contracting
Concerning public works contracting.
Summary
- Modifies the process for local governments to select the lowest responsible bidder.
- Removes the ability of certain local governments to have their own regularly employed personnel perform work valued at a specified amount under prudent utility management.
- Establishes procedures for certain local governments to have their own personnel complete public works projects up to a certain dollar amount in exigent circumstances.
- Requires certain local governments to prepare an annual report on public works projects completed by their own personnel.
From the House Bill Analysis 2025 (HB 1966), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Janice Zahn (D-41)
- Introduced
- February 13, 2025 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 2026
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to public works contracting;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Local Government.
HB 1966 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1966 (2023–24) Manufacturing machinery/REET
- HB 1966 (2021–22) Local infra. investment prg
- HB 1966 (2019–20) Pedestrian, etc. safety
- HB 1966 (2017–18) Retirement marketplace reqs.
- HB 1966 (2015–16) Transit agencies/natural gas
- HB 1966 (2013–14) Elections
- HB 1966 (2011–12) Commercial drivers' licenses
- HB 1966 (2009–10) Drivers & wheelchair users