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Councilers briefed on proposed HB 1256 (manufactured product sourcing); staff warns small‑quantity gaps could delay projects
Summary
City staff and council discussed House Bill 1256, a state proposal modifying RCW language on manufactured‑product origin. Staff said the bill resembles Buy America rules but lacks a small‑quantity exception, creating potential procurement delays and compliance risks for active projects.
City staff briefed Spokane Valley council members about House Bill 1256, a state proposal that would modify language in the Revised Code of Washington concerning domestically manufactured products and procurement.
Robert Leggett (city staff) explained the bill’s key features: a domestic production requirement for iron, steel and aluminum manufactured products, a $500,000 threshold under which projects would not be subject to the requirement, a 30‑day public comment period for waiver requests and an expanded…
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