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MO HB206

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Curtman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a framework for public-private partnerships allowing private entities to develop, finance, and operate public infrastructure projects including schools, government buildings, utilities, technology systems, recreational facilities, and solid waste energy facilities

  • Establishes an 11-member Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Advisory Commission composed of legislators and executive branch officials to review qualifying project proposals over $3 million from state agencies

  • Requires public entities to adopt competitive bidding or negotiation guidelines, post proposals publicly for at least 45 days, hold public hearings, and submit comprehensive agreements to the state auditor for periodic review

  • Prohibits the governor, political action committees, and department directors from accepting contributions over $50 from bidders on contracts worth $5 million or more, with violations subject to fines of $500 or double the contribution amount

  • Exempts trade secrets and certain financial records of private entities from public disclosure under the Sunshine Law during the negotiation phase, though all final agreement terms and public fund expenditures must be disclosed

Legislative Description

Establishes the Partnership for Public Facilities and Infrastructure Act

Last Action

Action Postponed (H)

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws3/11/2015
Government Efficiency1/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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