SR51 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Senate, Special Order Calendar

Summary

This resolution places SB52, SB35, and SB36 on the Senate's special order calendar, giving them priority on the eighth day and beyond until they are resolved.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, SB52 would prohibit no-bid contracts above a certain amount with specific exceptions and penalties. SB35 would extend the contract review period for the Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee and prohibit payments under a contract that has not been reviewed, with penalties, by amending Sec. 29-2-41. SB36 would require contractors on public contracts to disclose subcontractors for each bid and would require the Comptroller to publish a list of subcontractors on an Internet database for state expenditures.

Who It Affects

• Contractors bidding on state/public contracts and their subcontractor practices (must disclose subcontractors; subject to no-bid restrictions and penalties).
• State agencies, the Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee, and the Comptroller (oversight processes expand and subcontractor transparency increases; public disclosure).

Key Provisions

• SB52 – no-bid contract prohibitions above a threshold, with exceptions and penalties.
• SB35 – extends contract review period; prohibits payment under contracts not reviewed; penalties; amends Sec. 29-2-41.
• SB36 – requires subcontractor disclosure for each bid on public contracts; Comptroller to publish subcontractor list on public Internet database.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative