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MS HB940

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weathersby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, to revise the definition of "construction" for public procurement purposes.

  • Excludes installation work incidental to furniture purchases from the definition of construction when such installation costs are less than $50,000.00.

  • Clarifies that "construction" applies only to building, altering, improving, renovating, or demolishing public structures, buildings, or real property, and does not include routine operation, repair, or regularly scheduled maintenance.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

DFA; revise the definition of "construction" to clarify incidental installation cost of furniture and equipment less than $50,000.00.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/20/2017
Public Property1/16/2017

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