Bill > SB6047

This bill modifies existing state laws concerning the administration of state capital projects, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in how public funds are managed for construction and infrastructure. Key provisions include establishing clearer guidelines for using design-build procedures, which combine design and construction services, for public works projects exceeding $2 million, and for specific projects like parking garages regardless of cost. The bill also enhances the requirements for capital budget documents submitted to the legislature, mandating more detailed information on long-range facility plans, project costs broken down by components, maintenance backlogs, and operational impacts. Furthermore, it introduces stricter oversight for major capital construction projects costing over $10 million by requiring a predesign phase and review by the Office of Financial Management (OFM) before allotments are approved, though exceptions can be granted with legislative notification. The bill also refines reporting requirements for capital projects, mandating progress reports twice a year instead of annually, and clarifies the process for transferring appropriation authority between capital projects. Finally, it repeals a section related to objective analysis and scoring of capital projects, likely consolidating these functions into other parts of the revised law.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6047&Year=2025&Initiative=false