SB184 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Contracts, public-private agreements, requirements provided for certain contracts, Sec. 8-29-9 am'd.

Summary

SB 184 would require certain public-private construction agreements on public property to follow the same public works contract rules, no matter how the project is financed.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds a new section to require public-private agreements of $50,000 or more for development or construction on public property or public right-of-way to comply with public works contract requirements (Section 39-1-1). It defines terms like private contribution, public benefit, and public-private agreement. It also states that if a party fails to comply, remedies under Section 39-1-1 or other law remain available. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Private entities entering into public-private agreements of $50,000 or more for development or construction on public property or public right-of-way, who must follow the public works contract requirements.
• Public or government property owners and authorities that enter into such public-private agreements, who are subject to the same public works contract requirements.
• Any damaged party who seeks remedies for noncompliance with the public works contract requirements.

Key Provisions

• Defines terms: private contribution (private resources contributed to the project), public benefit (grants or revenues related to the project), and public-private agreement (an agreement where a private contribution is exchanged for a public benefit or lease related to public construction).
• Requires public-private agreements of $50,000 or more on public property or public right-of-way to comply with Section 39-1-1 public works contract requirements, regardless of how the project is financed.
• States that failure to comply does not extinguish a party's right to seek remedies under Section 39-1-1 or other applicable law.
• Effective date: the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor (or when it becomes law by other means).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Contracts