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AL HB165

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Richard Baughn

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Sets an aggregate limit of $200,000 for all increased amounts across a single contract, with any increases beyond this threshold requiring Governor approval.

  • Permits the Director to authorize contract decreases or underruns without Governor approval.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Transportation, and Utilities4/30/2013
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure2/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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