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AR HB1646

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Richard McGrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

HB1646 Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 22-9-203 to add requirements for public works contracts involving electrical engineering design
  • Requires state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and local taxing units to mandate three-bid specifications from three (3) equivalent lighting agencies for lighting components in electrically-engineered projects
  • Defines "lighting agency" as an entity representing one or more lighting manufacturers for sale through electrical distribution houses
  • Exempts municipal electric utilities from this three-bid specification requirement

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning Public Works Contracts; And To Require Pricing Information For Lighting Components For Public Works Projects.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare And Labor4/4/2023
Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/15/2023

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