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MS HB1214

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Busby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for exempting public work construction contracts from requiring licensed professional engineers or architects from $75,000 to $100,000.

  • Removes the exemption that previously applied to municipalities when public work was not financed through bond issuance, making all municipalities subject to the same professional licensing requirements.

  • Allows state and political subdivisions to construct public buildings using their own workforces without licensed professional supervision if the total cost does not exceed $150,000.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Engineers and architects; increase amount needed for exemption of public works services from certain requirements and include municipalities.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2015
Municipalities1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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