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AR SB304

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bill Pritchard

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "on-call contracting" to clarify that contractors must bid all subcontractor work with bids opened by the state agency or institution of higher education with the contractor present at bid opening.

  • Modifies the definition of "emergency contracting procedures" to include acquisitions funded in whole or in part with insurance proceeds that comply with Arkansas Building Authority minimum standards and criteria.

  • Requires that mechanical, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and sheet metal subcontractors named in a prime contractor's proposal be given contracts in accordance with their proposals.

  • Establishes that using unlicensed contractors on public works projects is a violation if the unlicensed contractors' work is valued at $20,000 or more.

  • Grants the board jurisdiction over violations related to unlicensed contractor usage under Arkansas Code § 17-25-103.

Legislative Description

To Amend Provisions Of Arkansas Law Concerning The Award Of Capital Improvement Contracts By The Arkansas Building Authority.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB304 is now Act 782

3/30/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/23/2011
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/21/2011
State Agencies & Governmental Affairs2/15/2011

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