Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington SB5857: School projects/engineering
Status: In committee, January 22, 2026
Concerning architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects.
What the bill says
An act Relating to architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW. NEW SECTION.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 28A.525 RCW to read as follows: (1) School districts shall select their architectural and engineering consultants in accordance with chapter 39.80 RCW. As required by RCW 39.80.050, the district shall negotiate a contract with the most qualified consultants at a price which the school district determines is fair and reasonable. In making its determination, the district must take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered based upon the scope and complexity of the project. (2) The state maximum allowable cost for architectural and engineering services must be based on the latest edition of the American institute of architect's handbook of professional practice and calculated by the percentage of construction cost in relation to the square foot area of construction and project type, as set forth in this subsection. (a) For new construction projects the limits of state funding assistance are as follows: Square Feet ofConstruction Percent ofConstruction Cost 0 - 3,699 5.0 3,700 - 7,349 4.5 7,350 - 10,999 4.375 11,000 - 14,649 4.25 14,650 - 18,299 4.125 18,300 - 25,699 4.0 25,700 - 36,699 3.875 36,700 - …
Sponsors
- Mark Schoesler (R) · primary sponsor
- Perry Dozier (R)
- Keith Wagoner (R)
Latest actions
- : Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
- : First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
- : Prefiled for introduction.
Subjects: SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Common questions
- What is SB5857?
- SB5857 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): School projects/engineering.
- What does SB5857 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to architectural and engineering fee funding assistance limits for school district construction and modernization projects; and adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW. NEW SECTION.
- What is the status of SB5857?
- In committee as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM. (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5857?
- Mark Schoesler (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5857?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5857&Year=2025
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