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GA HB1680
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Lim
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AI Summary
- Establishes a state policy that at least 20 percent of total labor hours by contractors, subcontractors, and their agents on state projects be performed by residents of the county or municipality where the project site is located, as far as reasonable and practicable
- Requires the state to give preference to foods and beverages manufactured or produced in Georgia when their cost is less than 10 percent more expensive than comparable out-of-state alternatives
- Amends Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 50-5-86 to the state purchasing provisions
- Frames both the local labor and Georgia-produced food preferences as aspirational policy goals, qualified by "as far as may be reasonable and practicable" language rather than strict mandates
Legislative Description
State government; ensure minimum amount of labor for state purchasing and contracting is provided by local residents; provide policy
Last Action
House Hopper
4/4/2022
Full Bill Text
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