Bill

Public works wages

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

Sponsors

Senator ConwayPrimary

Senator ChapmanSecondarySenator HasegawaSecondarySenator LiiasSecondarySenator NoblesSecondarySenator RiccelliSecondarySenator SaldañaSecondarySenator SalomonSecondarySenator StanfordSecondarySenator ValdezSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

1. Feb 14, 2026
   First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
2. Feb 12, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.
3. Mar 14, 2025
   First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
4. Mar 12, 2025
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 35; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 1.
5. Jan 13, 2025
   First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.