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IN HB1145

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Forestal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 4-13.6-2-4 to add IC 5-16-3.5 to the list of statutes the division must comply with when administering public works contracts.

  • Creates new IC 5-16-3.5 requiring that plans and specifications for public works projects performed by or for state agencies and state educational institutions must account for the possibility of terrorist attacks to minimize damage to life and property.

  • Creates new IC 5-16-3.5 requirements applicable to highway or bridge construction or improvement projects performed by or for state agencies.

  • Adds new IC 8-23-2-5.3 requiring that highway or bridge construction or improvement project plans and specifications must satisfy the requirements of IC 5-16-3.5.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Construction standards for state projects. Provides that the plans and specifications for a state public works project or a highway or bridge construction or improvement project must take into account the possibility of a terrorist attack so as to minimize damage to life and property if such an attack occurs.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Veterans Affairs and Public Safety

1/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs and Public Safety1/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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