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FL H0779

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Philip Griffitts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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

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