Washington HB1256 mandates that iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured products used in public works projects must be made in the United States.

HB1256 amends Washington state law to require that iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured products used in public works projects must be manufactured in the United States. The definition of "manufactured in the United States" includes products where all manufacturing processes occurred in the U.S. or products with over 55% domestic content. Exceptions can be made by the director of the Office of Financial Management if meeting the requirements would be inconsistent with the public interest, if domestic products are not available in sufficient quantities or quality, or if using domestic.

Washington HB1256 mandates that iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured products used in public works projects must be made in the United States.

HB1256 amends Washington state law to require that iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured products used in public works projects must be manufactured in the United States. The definition of "manufactured in the United States" includes products where all manufacturing processes occurred in the U.S. or products with over 55% domestic content. Exceptions can be made by the director of the Office of Financial Management if meeting the requirements would be inconsistent with the public interest, if domestic products are not available in sufficient quantities or quality, or if using domestic.