HB101 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Greer

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Agriculture Authorities, exempt from competitive bid laws, Sec. 11-20-82 added

Summary

HB 101 would exempt county agriculture authorities from state competitive bidding rules for public works contracts.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new section to the Alabama Code (11-20-82) stating that agriculture authorities are exempt from the bidding requirements of Chapter 2 of Title 39 for any contract for public works (as defined by Section 39-2-1). This means these authorities would not have to follow the state’s competitive bidding process when awarding such contracts. The change would take effect immediately after the governor signs the bill into law.

Who It Affects

• County agriculture authorities: would be exempt from state competitive bidding requirements for public works contracts.
• Construction firms and other contractors bidding on public works for these authorities: could be affected by the removal of mandatory competitive bids when counties award such contracts.

Key Provisions

• Adds new Section 11-20-82 to exempt agriculture authorities from the bidding requirements of Chapter 2 of Title 39 for any contract for public works.
• Specifies that 'public works' contracts are defined as in Section 39-2-1.
• States the act becomes effective immediately following its passage and the governor's approval.

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Subjects

Authorities