Federal laws. (Effective until July 1, 2026.)
RCW 47.29.270
in effectNotwithstanding any provision of this chapter, applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations govern in any situation that involves federal funds if the federal laws, rules, or regulations: (1) Conflict with any provision of this chapter; (2) Require procedures that are additional to or different from those provided in this chapter; or (3) Require contract provisions not authorized in this chapter. If no federal funds are provided, state laws, rates, and rules will govern.
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations govern in any situation that involves federal funds if the federal laws, rules, or regulations:
(1) Conflict with any provision of this chapter;
(2) Require procedures that are additional to or different from those provided in this chapter; or
(3) Require contract provisions not authorized in this chapter. If no federal funds are provided, state laws, rates, and rules will govern.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=47.29&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026