Bill > HB2710

This bill requires the Washington State Department of Transportation to obtain approval from the joint Oregon-Washington legislative action committee before entering into new contracts or modifying existing ones with the current general engineering consultant for the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project, which involves replacing the Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River. This approval is needed specifically for any changes that increase payment amounts or delay delivery dates for the project. The joint committee, composed of legislators from both Oregon and Washington, will need a majority vote of its present members during a meeting to approve such contract changes. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2710&Year=2025&Initiative=false