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OK SB171

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eddie Fields

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts are exempt from requiring architect or engineer certification for public improvement projects totaling less than $150,000 within a twelve-month period on school-owned buildings
  • The exemption does not apply when structural or life safety changes are involved, including egress issues
  • Licensed design professionals must determine whether proposed projects involve structural or life safety changes
  • Final estimates must include a sworn certification signed by both the contractor and the superintendent or designated administrator confirming work and materials conform to contract requirements
  • The lack of certification does not protect contractors from legal action by school districts for failure to perform according to contract terms

Legislative Description

Public Competitive Building Act of 1974; public building owned by school district; contractor certification.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to General Government

3/22/2011

Committee Referrals

General Government3/22/2011
Education2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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