SB309 Alabama 2013 Session

In Committee

Bill Summary

Sponsors

Gerald H. Allen

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Transportation Department, highway projects, construction contract plan changes, approval by the Director of Transportation up to certain amounts without approval of Governor under certain conditions, Sec. 23-1-60 am'd.

Description

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

To amend Section 23-1-60 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the Department of Transportation, to further authorize the Director of Transportation to alter plans or character of work, determine need for extra work, and make supplemental agreements relating to highway projects under certain conditions.

Subjects

Highways, Roads, and Bridges

Bill Actions

Action Date	Chamber	Action
May 7, 2013	S	Indefinitely Postponed
April 4, 2013	S	Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
March 12, 2013	S	Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities

Bill Text

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