Under existing law, the Director of the Department of Transportation may alter plans or character of work, determine need for extra work, and make supplemental agreements relating to highway projects.
This bill would allow the director to alter plans or character of work, determine the need for new or additional work, approve any additional, new, or extra work or work changes, alterations, or requirements not in excess of $200,000 per contract without the approval of the Governor and would require the Department of Transportation to develop procedures to implement the provision.
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 851
Third Reading Passed
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Source: Alabama Legislature