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FL S0594
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Erin Grall
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "public works project" under Florida law to include activities funded with local appropriated funds, in addition to state-appropriated funds
- Removes the existing prohibition that prevented the state or political subdivisions from excluding contractors, subcontractors, or material suppliers from bidding on public works projects based on geographic location of headquarters, offices, or employee residences
- Authorizes political subdivisions that are the sole source of funding for a public works project to restrict bidding participation based on the geographic location of a contractor's headquarters, offices, or employee residences
- Retains existing prohibitions preventing government entities from imposing wage rates, employee benefit requirements, staffing controls, or single-source hiring requirements on public works contractors
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Public Works Projects
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
12/6/2023
Full Bill Text
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