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FL H0705
Bill
Status
Passed
5/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "public works project" under s. 255.0992, F.S., to include activities paid for with any local or state-appropriated funds, not just state-appropriated funds alone
- Excludes from the definition incidental goods, services, or work such as security, janitorial, landscaping, maintenance, and transportation services that do not require a construction contracting license or involve supplying/carrying construction materials
- Prohibits the state or political subdivisions from preventing certified, licensed, or registered contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers from bidding on public works projects based on the geographic location of their headquarters, offices, or employees' residences
- Creates an exemption allowing counties or municipalities to apply geographic-based bidding preferences when the county or municipality is the sole source of funding for the public works project
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Public Works Projects
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-208
5/29/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/22/2024
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee12/19/2023
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