Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 5176 — Implementing prompt pay recommendations from the capital projects advisory review board.

Last action — Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

80 added · 83 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 5176 clarifies the payment process for public works contracts by removing specific references to electronic funds transfers and streamlining the language around contractor payments. This change matters because it simplifies the requirements for how and when contractors are paid, ensuring they receive their funds more transparently and efficiently. Additionally, the notification timeline for contractors when payments are withheld has been maintained to ensure they understand the reasons behind any payment issues.

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S-0883.1 SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5176 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections (originally sponsored by Senators Valdez, J.
S-0486.1 SENATE BILL 5176 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session By Senators Valdez, J.
Wilson, Conway, Hasegawa, and Nobles) READ FIRST TIME 01/28/25.
Wilson, Conway, Hasegawa, and Nobles Prefiled 01/08/25.
Read first time 01/13/25.
Referred to Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
(1) The state or municipality must make payments on public works projects within 30 days of receipt of a properly completed invoice in accordance with RCW 39.76.011(3).
(1) The state or municipality must make payments on public works projects within 30 days of receipt of a properly completed invoice in accordance with RCW 39.76.011.
1 SSB 5176 (2) When payment is received by a contractor or subcontractor for work performed on a public work, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay to any subcontractor not later than ((ten)) 10 days after the receipt of the payment, amounts allowed the contractor on account of the work performed by the subcontractor, to the extent of each subcontractor's interest therein.
1 SB 5176 (2) When payment is received by a contractor or subcontractor for work performed on a public work, the contractor or subcontractor shall pay to any subcontractor not later than ((ten)) 10 days after the receipt of the payment, amounts allowed the contractor on account of the work performed by the subcontractor, to the extent of each subcontractor's interest therein.
2 SSB 5176 order to the contract for the full dollar amount of the work not in dispute to the contractor.
2 SB 5176 order to the contract for the full dollar amount of the work not in dispute to the contractor.
3 SSB 5176 (1) Except as provided in RCW 39.76.020, every state agency, county, city, town, school district, board, commission, or any other public body shall pay interest at a rate of one percent per month, but at least one dollar per month, on amounts due on written contracts for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment, and travel, whenever the public body fails to make timely payment.
3 SB 5176 (1) Except as provided in RCW 39.76.020, every state agency, county, city, town, school district, board, commission, or any other public body shall pay interest at a rate of one percent per month, but at least one dollar per month, on amounts due on written contracts for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment, and travel, whenever the public body fails to make timely payment.
(a) Except as provided otherwise in this subsection, a check or warrant is mailed or is available, or an electronic funds transfer is sent, on the date specified for the amount specified in the applicable contract documents but not later than ((thirty)) 30 days of receipt of a properly completed invoice or receipt of goods or services, whichever is later.
(a) Except as provided otherwise in this subsection, a check or warrant is mailed or is available on the date specified for the amount specified in the applicable contract documents but not later than ((thirty)) 30 days of receipt of a properly completed invoice or receipt of goods or services, whichever is later.
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(d) If part or all of a payment is withheld under (b) of this subsection, the public body shall pay the withheld amount within p.
4 SSB 5176 (d) If part or all of a payment is withheld under (b) of this subsection, the public body shall pay the withheld amount within ((thirty)) 30 calendar days after the prime contractor satisfactorily completes the remedial actions identified in the notice.
4 SB 5176 ((thirty)) 30 calendar days after the prime contractor satisfactorily completes the remedial actions identified in the notice.
(a) A payment is considered to be made when mailed, sent via electronic funds transfer, or personally delivered to the party being paid.
(a) A payment is considered to be made when mailed or personally delivered to the party being paid.
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5 SB 5176 NEW SECTION.
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Action History

  1. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  3. Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  4. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.

  5. Referred to Ways & Means.

  6. And refer to Ways & Means.

  7. SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  8. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.

  9. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.

  10. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

  11. Prefiled for introduction.

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 5176?
SB 5176 is sponsored by T'wina Nobles (Democrat), Bob Hasegawa (Democrat), Steve Conway (Democrat), Jeff Wilson (Republican), and Javier Valdez (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 5176?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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