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FL H0383
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Local governmental entities must pay contractors the remaining contract balance within 20 business days after a punch list is developed, minus 150% of the estimated cost to complete listed items, with retainage release tied to completion of those items
- Dispute resolution timelines for payment disputes between vendors and local governments are shortened, requiring proceedings to commence within 30 days (down from 45) and conclude within 45 days (down from 60) after receipt of a payment request
- Public entities must pay undisputed portions of construction payment requests by the contract date or within 20 business days of receipt, whichever is earlier, and must submit payment requests to the Chief Financial Officer within 14 days (down from 20)
- The definition of "public works project" is expanded by removing the $1 million threshold, now covering any state-funded construction, maintenance, repair, renovation, or improvement activity owned in whole or in part by a political subdivision
- Political subdivisions are prohibited from requiring entities to dedicate funds for art in public places in amounts exceeding state requirements under s. 255.043, except for original construction of government buildings with public access
- Effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Public Construction
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 346 (Ch. 2023-134)
5/2/2023
Committee Referrals
State Affairs2/28/2023
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee2/1/2023
Full Bill Text
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