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FL S0794

Bill

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alan Hays

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits governmental units from including contract terms that require, prohibit, encourage, or discourage bidders and contractors from entering into collective bargaining agreements on construction projects.

  • Prevents governmental units from awarding grants, tax abatements, or tax credits conditioned on inclusion of collective bargaining requirements in construction contracts.

  • Defines "governmental unit" to include the state, counties, municipalities, school districts, Florida college system institutions, and public universities receiving state appropriations.

  • Defines "facility" as physical improvements to real property owned or leased by a governmental unit, including roads, bridges, buildings, and related structures.

  • Extends the protest filing period for contract solicitation terms and conditions from 72 hours to 7 days, while maintaining the 72-hour deadline for other contract award protests.

Legislative Description

Public Contracting

Last Action

Died in Budget

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget2/17/2012
Governmental Oversight and Accountability1/23/2012
Community Affairs11/16/2011

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