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AR HB1560

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard McGrew

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Public works projects designed by electrical engineering firms must include a three-bid specification from three separate lighting agencies before state, county, municipal, school district, or local taxing unit contracts can be awarded

  • "Lighting agency" is defined as an entity representing one or more lighting manufacturers for sale through electrical distribution houses

  • Municipal electric utilities are exempt from the three-bid requirement

  • Architects or electrical engineers may waive the three-bid requirement for specialty fixtures when warranted by design aesthetics or historical purposes

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 on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/24/2025

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