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FL H0719

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Van Zant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits governmental units from entering into construction contracts for facilities that require, prohibit, encourage, or discourage bidders or contractors from entering into collective bargaining agreements.

  • Prohibits governmental units from awarding grants, tax abatements, or tax credits conditioned on requiring collective bargaining agreement terms in construction or improvement contracts.

  • Voids any collective bargaining-related terms placed in bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents for facility construction, repair, remodeling, or demolition.

  • Extends the protest deadline for solicitation terms and conditions from 72 hours to 7 days after posting, while maintaining the 72-hour deadline for other agency decisions.

  • Exempts contracts executed before the bill's effective date and preserves protections for labor activities under the National Labor Relations Act.

Legislative Description

Public Contracting

Last Action

Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations Subcommittee11/29/2011

Full Bill Text

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