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GA SB447
Bill
Status
Passed
5/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
John Bulloch
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AI Summary
- Georgia state agencies must give preference to in-state materialmen, contractors, builders, architects, engineers, and laborers for public works contracts, provided the cost is no greater than hiring out-of-state and quality is not sacrificed
- A "Georgia resident business" is defined as one that has physically conducted business in the state for at least one year prior to submitting a bid, or a new business domiciled and physically operating in Georgia; post office boxes, site trailers, and temporary structures do not qualify
- Georgia residents must receive the same reciprocal preference over out-of-state competitors that another state grants its own residents over Georgia-based businesses when awarding public contracts
- Local school districts making purchases or contracts exceeding $100,000 must consider the economic multiplier effect on Georgia's gross state domestic product and public revenues when evaluating bids from in-state versus out-of-state manufacturers or producers
- The preference does not apply to federally funded transportation projects, and the Act took effect July 1, 2010, applying to all contracts first advertised on or after that date
Legislative Description
State; preference to in-state materialmen, contractors, builders, when preference does not impair quality and cost considerations
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2010
Committee Referrals
Governmental Affairs3/26/2010
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/8/2010
Full Bill Text
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