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AL HB165
Bill
Status
4/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Richard Baughn
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 23-1-60 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the Director of Transportation's authority over highway project modifications without Governor approval.
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Allows the Director to authorize additional, new, or extra work and work changes up to $100,000 or 10 percent of the initial contract amount (whichever is greater) without Governor approval.
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Sets an aggregate limit of $200,000 for all increased amounts across a single contract, with any increases beyond this threshold requiring Governor approval.
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Permits the Director to authorize contract decreases or underruns without Governor approval.
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Requires the Department of Transportation to develop procedures to implement these provisions.
Legislative Description
Transportation Department, highway projects, construction contract plan changes, approval by the Director of Transportation up to certain amounts without approval of Governor under certain conditions, Sec. 23-1-60 am'd.
Highways, Roads, and Bridges
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 28 Favorable from Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities
5/2/2013