SB182 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Bill Holtzclaw

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Contract Review Committee, 45-day period of review, clarifies that the 45-day period does not begin until all required information is presented to the committee, additional request for information extends review period, Sec. 29-2-41 am'd.

Summary

SB182 changes the Contract Review Committee's 45-day review rule by delaying the clock until all required information is provided and by adding a 45-day extension if more information is requested.

What This Bill Does

It clarifies that the 45-day review period begins only after the committee has received all information it requires from the submitting department. If the committee votes to request additional information, the review period is extended by 45 days. The change applies to contracts or letters of intent for personal or professional services paid with state or federal funds on a state warrant, with cost itemization requirements and committee review. The existing framework about deeming compliance if the committee does not act within the period remains in place.

Who It Affects

• State departments or agencies proposing contracts or letters of intent for personal or professional services must ensure all required information is provided before the 45-day clock starts and be aware of possible 45-day extensions.
• Members and staff of the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee are affected by the new timing rules for starting the review clock and for extensions.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 29-2-41 to require that the 45-day review clock does not start until all information required by the committee is furnished.
• Provides that a committee vote to request additional information extends the 45-day review period by 45 days.
• Keeps the contract review framework for contracts or letters of intent to contract for personal or professional services paid by state or federal funds on a state warrant, including cost itemization requirements and the option to deem compliance if the committee does not review within the period.
• Effective date: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee