SB386 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Public Authorities, formed from former military installations, competitive bids, requirement that authority bid contracts removed, Sec.11-92B-24 am'd.

Summary

SB386 would exempt public authorities formed under Chapter 92B from Alabama’s competitive bidding requirements for contracts.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would amend Section 11-92B-24 to make those authorities and all their contracts exempt from the competitive bidding requirements in Sections 41-16-50 through 41-16-63. This means contracts made by these authorities could be awarded without following the standard competitive bidding process. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is passed and signed by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Public authorities formed under Chapter 92B (they gain exemption from competitive bidding).
• Contractors and vendors seeking work with these authorities (bidding processes could be less open to competition).
• Taxpayers and the public (potentially less bidding oversight and transparency for these contracts).

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 11-92B-24 to exempt a public authority formed under Chapter 92B from Sections 41-16-50 to 41-16-63, which require competitive bids.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and Governor approval.

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Subjects

Public Authorities