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AL HB434
Bill
Status
5/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Faulkner
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AI Summary
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Requires contractors on public works projects financed entirely by the State of Alabama or its political subdivisions to use timber and steel produced within the United States when specifications in the construction contract require these materials.
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Exempts contractors from the domestic timber and steel requirement if the awarding authority determines procurement becomes impractical due to national emergency, national strike, or other cause.
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Requires a downward adjustment to the contract price equal to any realized savings or benefits to the contractor if domestic timber or steel requirements are violated and domestic materials are not used.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to public contracts; to amend Section 39-3-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide requirements for the use of timber produced within the United States for certain public works projects under certain conditions.
Contracts, public works contracts, use of domestic timber, required
Last Action
Indefinitely Postpone
5/31/2023