Expands the definition of "interested party" for prevailing wage laws in Washington.

This bill expands the definition of "interested party" for the purposes of prevailing wage laws in Washington. It includes contractors, subcontractors, employees, organizations whose members' wages and conditions of employment are affected, joint labor-management committees, Taft-Hartley trusts, and the director of labor and industries or their designee. The bill also amends the definition of "prevailing rate of wage" and "locality," and requires contractors, subcontractors, or employers to keep and file accurate payroll records. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.

Expands the definition of "interested party" for prevailing wage laws in Washington.

This bill expands the definition of "interested party" for the purposes of prevailing wage laws in Washington. It includes contractors, subcontractors, employees, organizations whose members' wages and conditions of employment are affected, joint labor-management committees, Taft-Hartley trusts, and the director of labor and industries or their designee. The bill also amends the definition of "prevailing rate of wage" and "locality," and requires contractors, subcontractors, or employers to keep and file accurate payroll records. The changes take effect January 1, 2026.