SB376 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

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

Summary

SB376 would exempt authorities formed to develop former military bases from the state's competitive bidding requirements.

What This Bill Does

The bill amends Section 11-92B-24 to exempt an authority established under Chapter 92B for developing former military bases (such as Fort McClelland) and all contracts it makes from the competitive bidding provisions in Sections 41-16-50 to 41-16-63. This change means the authority and its contracts would not have to follow the competitive bid process. The act becomes effective immediately after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects

• The economic development authority established under Chapter 92B to develop former military bases (e.g., Fort McClelland) would be exempt from competitive bidding.
• Businesses and contractors that would normally bid on authority projects would no longer be required to participate in a competitive bidding process for contracts with this authority.

Key Provisions

• Exempts the authority and all contracts made by it from the competitive bidding requirements of Sections 41-16-50 to 41-16-63.
• Applies to authorities established under Chapter 92B for the development of former military bases (including Fort McClelland).
• Takes effect immediately following the Governor's approval.

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Subjects

Authorities