Substitute Bill No. 1183 - Summary

• Increases the dollar threshold for state construction projects requiring Commissioner of Administrative Services oversight from $500,000 to $500,000 (unchanged), but raises spending limits for specific agencies until June 30, 2028: Judicial Branch, higher education constituent units, and Military Department increase from $2 million to $3 million

• Establishes annual adjustment mechanism beginning July 1, 2028, to automatically update construction spending thresholds based on the Producer Price Index by Commodity: Construction (WPU80), rounded to nearest $100

• Increases consultant services project threshold from $500,000 to $750,000, with annual adjustments beginning July 1, 2024, using the same Producer Price Index methodology

• Modifies project approval thresholds in section 4b-52 to increase limits for Judicial Branch from $1.25 million to $3 million and higher education units from $2 million to $3 million for repairs, alterations, and additions

• Effective date is July 1, 2023, with most provisions applying immediately and certain dollar amount adjustments beginning in 2024 and 2028