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AL SB36
Bill
Status
4/27/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Elliott
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum contract amount subject to competitive bidding for city and county boards of education from $15,000 to $25,000.
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Applies the threshold increase to all expenditures for labor, services, work, materials, equipment, supplies, and lease agreements for city and county education boards.
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Establishes automatic cost adjustments beginning October 1, 2027, and every three years thereafter based on Consumer Price Index increases, rounded to the nearest thousand dollars and subject to Legislative Council approval.
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Updates criminal penalties for collusive bidding agreements to reflect the new $25,000 threshold, maintaining Class A misdemeanor for bids at or under $25,000 and Class C felony for bids exceeding $25,000.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
To amend Sections 16-13B-1, Section 16-13B-4, and 16-13B-5, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to competitive bidding on contracts of city and county boards of education; to increase the minimum amount for contracts subject to competitive bid from $15,000 to $25,000; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Competitive Bidding, minimum amount of contracts subject to for local boards of education increased.
Last Action
Referred to Committee to House Education Policy
4/27/2023