SB150 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Trip Pittman

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

State agencies, construction or building projects, rules, specifications, etc., changes not to apply after start of project

Summary

SB150 would shield contractors and service providers on a state construction project from new or changed state rules once the project starts.

What This Bill Does

If passed, no state rule, specification, or other requirement that is adopted or changed after a project begins would apply to the people or entities working on that project. This protection lasts for the duration of the ongoing construction or building project. There are exceptions for fraud, breach of contract, or federal funding requirements, and the measure would take effect immediately after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Contractors, subcontractors, and other service providers performing work on a state agency construction or building project, who would not be subject to newly created or changed rules during that project
• State agencies and their project managers, who would implement the rule and coordinate with service providers on ongoing projects

Key Provisions

• No rule, specification, or other requirement adopted or placed in effect by a state agency shall apply to or change any requirement on a provider for the duration of an ongoing construction or building project
• Exceptions: the rule does not apply in cases of fraud, breach of contract, or federal funding requirements
• Effective date: immediately following passage and governor approval

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Subjects

State Agencies