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WA SB5061

WA SB5061
Requiring certain wages in public works contracts to be at least the prevailing wage in effect when the work is performed.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to requiring wages for laborers, workers, and 2 mechanics in public works contracts to be at least the prevailing 3 rate of wage in effect at the time the work is performed; amending 4 RCW 39.12.030; creating a new section; and providing an effective 5 date. 6

AI Summary

This bill addresses the prevailing wage requirements for public works contracts in Washington state. Currently, prevailing wages are typically frozen from the time bids are due, regardless of how long a project takes to complete. The legislation aims to ensure fair labor standards by requiring that wages be adjusted annually to match the latest prevailing wage rates published by the Department of Labor and Industries. Specifically, the bill mandates that public works contract specifications include provisions for hourly minimum wages that are not less than the prevailing rate, with an important exception for residential construction projects and projects under RCW 39.04.151. If a contract initially specifies residential construction rates but is later determined to be a commercial project, the awarding agency must pay the difference between the residential and commercial rates to the contractor. The bill reflects the state legislature's commitment to protecting workers by ensuring they receive appropriate compensation that keeps pace with current wage standards. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2027, giving contractors and government agencies time to prepare for the changes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (on 04/27/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5061&Year=2025&Initiative=false
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5061-S2.E%20HBR%20LAWS%2025.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Analysis 2025 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/5061-S2.E%20HBA%20LAWS%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5061-S2.E.pdf
Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061-S2.E%20SBR%20APS%2025.pdf
Alvarado 5061-S2 AMS ALVA S2190.1 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Amendments/Senate/5061-S2%20AMS%20ALVA%20S2190.1.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5061-S2.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061%20SBR%20TRAN%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061%20SBR%20TRAN%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061%20SBA%20TRAN%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5061-S.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2025.pdf
Senate Bill Report (Orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5061%20SBA%20LC%2025.pdf
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5061.pdf
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