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FL H0779
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Philip Griffitts
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AI Summary
- Governmental entities must require that any iron or steel products permanently incorporated into public works projects funded by state-appropriated or state-administered funds be produced in the United States, with all manufacturing processes from initial melting through coating occurring domestically
- Exceptions allow the use of foreign iron or steel when U.S.-produced products are unavailable, of unsatisfactory quality, would increase total project costs by more than 20%, or when compliance is inconsistent with the public interest
- Minimal use of foreign steel and iron is permitted if the materials are incidental to primary iron or steel products and the cost does not exceed 0.1% of the total contract cost or $2,500, whichever is greater
- Electrical components, equipment, systems, and appurtenances (except transmission and distribution poles) are exempt from the U.S.-produced iron and steel requirement
- The Department of Management Services and the Department of Transportation are each required to adopt rules establishing guidelines and procedures for implementation, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
United States-produced Iron and Steel in Public Works Projects
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/25/2024
State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee1/17/2024
Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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