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FL S1056

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carey Baker

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises definitions in the Local Government Prompt Payment Act to clarify that "proper invoice" and "payment request" requirements must be included in construction contracts.

  • Requires local governmental entities to identify in construction contracts the specific agent, employee, facility, or office where contractors must submit payment requests or invoices.

  • Establishes that payment requests or invoices are deemed accepted if not rejected within 2 business days after an overdue notice is sent by the contractor.

  • Requires construction contracts to specify a date for delivery of a completion list (not to exceed 5 days after development) and extends contract deadlines by the number of days the entity fails to timely provide the list.

  • Adds that local governmental entities waive payment objections if they fail to commence dispute resolution procedures within 2 business days after receiving notice from a contractor of the failure to timely commence, with mandatory interest accruing from the original due date.

Legislative Description

Local Government Prompt Payment Act [CPSC]

Last Action

Placed on Special Order Calendar; Read 2nd time -SJ 00919; Amendment(s) adopted (495022, 482460) -SJ 00919; Substituted CS/HB 1157 -SJ 00919; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1157 (Ch. 2010-111) -SJ 00919

4/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Community Affairs3/17/2010
Regulated Industries1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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