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MS SB2794

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Tom King

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts construction projects funded wholly or partially by federal grants from Mississippi's certificate of responsibility requirements if those requirements conflict with federal law, rules, or regulations.

  • Allows projects funded by federal grants to be exempt from state bid submission requirements, including the requirement to display a certificate of responsibility number on bid envelopes.

  • Establishes that federal requirements shall control over state requirements for bids and awards when airport authorities receive federal grants and conflicts exist between federal and state requirements.

  • Applies exemptions to sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 of Mississippi Code regarding contractor certificates and bid procedures, and to section 61-3-25 regarding airport authority grant acceptance.

Legislative Description

Construction projects; certain bid requirements shall not apply when funded by federal grants.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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