Public Works

State (Maryland)
Maryland 2019 Regular Session

Sewerage Systems - Residential Major Subdivisions in Tier III and Tier IV Areas [HB-1220]
Authorizing a local jurisdiction to authorize a residential major subdivision served by on-site sewage disposal systems, community sewerage systems, or shared systems in Tier III and Tier IV areas under certain circumstances; exempting certain residential major subdivisions from certain provisions of law; and specifying that the Act does not create new development rights.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Shoemaker Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/14/2019

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2019 Regular Session

Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts. [SR-188]
Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Smith Enrolled. Signed By The President Of The Senate And Sent To The Secretary Of State By The Secretary Of The Senate On 6/2/2019. on 06/04/2019

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2019 Regular Session

Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts. [SCR-113]
Creates the Public Works Contracts Task Force to study the feasibility of increasing the contract limit applicable to public works contracts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Smith Sent To The Secretary Of State By The Secretary Of The Senate On 6/7/2019. on 06/06/2019

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2019 Regular Session

Increases "contract limit" that requires public bid for public work related to drainage projects done by regular maintenance employees in St. Charles Parish. (8/1/19) [SB-233]
Increases "contract limit" that requires public bid for public work related to drainage projects done by regular maintenance employees in St. Charles Parish. (8/1/19)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Smith Effective Date 8/1/2019. on 06/11/2019

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Relating To Wages. [HB-34]
Amends the "public work" definition under Chapter 104, HRS, wages and hours of employees on public works law, to include projects for which funds or resources used are to any extent derived from State or county public revenues, or from the sale of securities or bonds whose interest or dividends are exempt from state or federal taxes. (HB34 CD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kyle Yamashita Act 191, 07/02/2019 (gov. Msg. No. 1293). on 07/09/2019

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-fourth Legislature

Construction contracts; public works; payments [SB-1285]
Construction contracts; public works; payments

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sonny Borrelli House Committee Of The Whole Action: Retained On The Calendar on 04/03/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

A RESOLUTION urging action to solve the Martin County water crisis. [SR-82]
Support the Kentucky Public Service Commission and the Energy and Environment Cabinet to work to find solutions to the various problems faced by the Martin County Water District and support a review of the progress made to implement the 20/20 water plan.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robin Webb Adopted By Voice Vote on 03/28/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force. [SCR-81]
Establish a 17-member legislative task force to study small community public drinking water systems to create mechanisms for oversight and intervention so as to prevent the drinking system's decline and failure; require policy options to be submitted to the Legislative Research Commission for referral by December 15, 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Wil Schroder Posted In Committee on 03/01/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Public Water and Wastewater System Infrastructure Task Force. [HCR-56]
Concurrent resolution establishing a 17-member legislative task force to study small community public drinking water systems to create mechanisms for oversight and intervention so as to prevent the drinking system's decline and failure; policy options submitted to the Legislative Research Commission for referral by December 15, 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Blanton To State & Local Government (s) on 02/27/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to public procurement. [HB-51]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 45A to set forth findings of the General Assembly and establish a policy of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to promote the Kentucky and United States economies by requiring a preference for iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in Kentucky and the United States; define "manufactured in Kentucky," "manufactured in the United States," and "United States"; require preference for iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in Kentucky in construction and maintenance contracts and subcontracts; provide for a waiver (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown To State Government (h) on 01/10/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the review of local government land uses. [HB-409]
Amend KRS 100.324 to allow a planning commission the power to delegate the review of public facilities projects to an officer or staff of the commission.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Koenig Recommitted To Appropriations & Revenue (h) on 03/12/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to tourism development. [HB-278]
Amend the definition of "tourism attraction project" found in KRS 148.851 to specify eligible and ineligible properties; amend KRS 148.855 addressing tourism project application evaluation standards to include mandatory considerations for independent consultants.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tommy Turner To Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (h) on 02/08/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to contracting of public works projects. [HB-135]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 45A to set guidelines for awarding contracts for public works projects; set forth that public agencies awarding contracts shall not require or prohibit bidders to adhere to agreements with a labor organization relating to a public works project; set restrictions on a public agency in awarding a grant, tax abatement, or tax credit in situations contrary to the provisions of the Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kimberly Moser Signed By Governor (ky Acts Ch. 038) on 03/21/2019

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to limitation on the use of state property. [HB-128]
Amend KRS 56.500 to prohibit the sale or display of items related to racist ideology or items produced since World War II denoting swastikas or Nazi-related logos on state property.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Reginald Meeks Posted In Committee on 02/05/2019

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2016 Regular Session

Authorizes changes in the factors used in professional services selection committee decisions. (7/1/16) [SB-419]
Authorizes changes in the factors used in professional services selection committee decisions. (7/1/16)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Francis Thompson Effective Date 7/1/2016. on 06/13/2016

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2016 Regular Session

Provides with respect to a contractor's surety bond for public works projects. (8/1/16) [SB-380]
Provides with respect to a contractor's surety bond for public works projects. (8/1/16)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Conrad Appel Read Second Time By Title And Referred To The Committee On Transportation, Highways And Public Works. on 04/05/2016

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2016 Regular Session

Prevailing Wage Law - Payroll Reporting Requirements [SB-914]
Applying specified payroll reporting requirements under the prevailing wage law to specified contractors under specified public work contracts with a value of at least $100,000; and providing that specified contractors under specified public work contracts with a value of less than $500,000 are not required to comply with specified payroll reporting requirements under the prevailing wage law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel McFadden Unfavorable Report By Finance; Withdrawn on 02/15/2016

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2016 Regular Session

Construction Contracts - Change Orders (State Procurement Change Order Fairness Act) [SB-826]
Prohibiting a unit from requiring a prime contractor, and a prime contractor from requiring a subcontractor, to begin change order work under a contract until the procurement officer for the unit issues a specified written change order; providing that written acceptance letters for a State Highway Administration or Maryland Aviation Administration procurement contract for construction have the same force and effect as change orders until the specified units issue written change orders; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway Approved By The Governor - Chapter 580 on 05/19/2016

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2016 Regular Session

Prevailing Wage Rates Reform Act of 2016 [SB-711]
Expanding the applicability of the prevailing wage rate law to political subdivisions, agencies, and public works on property where the State, a political subdivision, or an agency is the owner or lessee by altering the definition of "public body"; providing that the prevailing wage rate law applies to public work contracts greater than $25,000; requiring that prevailing wage rates be calculated using wage rates established by specified collective bargaining agreements; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe Hearing 3/17 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/17/2016

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2016 Regular Session

Prevailing Wage Law - Applicability - Elementary and Secondary School Construction [SB-7]
Altering the definitions of "public body" and "public work" for the purpose of applying the prevailing wage law to all elementary and secondary school construction, rather than only to elementary and secondary school construction that meets specified requirements; and applying the Act prospectively.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson Unfavorable Report By Finance; Withdrawn on 02/11/2016

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