Washington legislation · 2025-26 Regular Session
Washington HB2021: Public works board bonds
Status: In committee, January 12, 2026
Authorizing the public works board to issue bonds for the purpose of financing public works infrastructure projects.
What the bill says
An act Relating to authorizing the public works board to issue bonds for the purpose of financing public works infrastructure projects; amending RCW 43.155.010, 43.155.020, 43.155.040, 43.155.060, and 43.155.070; adding new sections to chapter 43.155 RCW; and creating a new section.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT Relating to authorizing the public works board to issue bonds for the purpose of financing public works infrastructure projects; amending RCW 43.155.010, 43.155.020, 43.155.040, 43.155.060, and 43.155.070; adding new sections to chapter 43.155 RCW; and creating a new section. Sec. 1. RCW 43.155.010 and 2017 3rd sp.s. c 10 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: The legislature finds that there exists in the state of Washington over four billion dollars worth of critical projects for the planning, acquisition, construction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, or improvement of streets and roads, bridges, water systems, and storm and sanitary sewage systems. The December, 1983 Washington state public works report prepared by the planning and community affairs agency documented that local governments expect to be capable of financing over two billion dollars worth of the costs of those critical projects but will not be able to fund nearly half of the documented needs. The legislature further finds that Washington's local governments have unmet financial needs for solid waste disposal, including recycling, and encourages the board to make an equitable geographic distribution of the funds. It is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage self-reliance by local governments in meeting their public works needs and to assist in the financing of critical public works projects by ((making loans, grants, …
Sponsors
- Mike Steele (R) · primary sponsor
- Gerry Pollet (D)
Latest actions
- : By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- : Public hearing in the House Committee on Capital Budget at 9:00 AM.
- : First reading, referred to Capital Budget.
Subjects: PUBLIC WORKS
Common questions
- What is HB2021?
- HB2021 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Public works board bonds.
- What does HB2021 do?
- In its own words: An act Relating to authorizing the public works board to issue bonds for the purpose of financing public works infrastructure projects; amending RCW 43.155.010, 43.155.020, 43.155.040, 43.155.060, and 43.155.070; adding new sections to chapter 43.155 RCW; and creating a new section.
- What is the status of HB2021?
- In committee as of January 12, 2026. Latest action: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (January 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2021?
- Mike Steele (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2021?
- On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2021&Year=2025
Source: official Washington record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.