Senate Bill No. 1432 proposes revisions to the provisions concerning state construction services selection panels under the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The bill increases the project value threshold from $5 million to $7.5 million, which determines the composition of the selection panels. For projects valued at or above this new threshold, the panel will consist of five members, while projects valued below it will have three members. The bill also clarifies that all panel members, regardless of their appointing authority, will serve only for the deliberations related to the specific project for which they are appointed.

Additionally, the bill repeals several reporting requirements that are deemed unrelated to the current needs of the DAS. These include the requirement for DAS to report quarterly on the status of certain facilities and to maintain a list of companies that shifted to producing personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the repealing provisions effective upon passage. Overall, the changes aim to streamline the selection process for construction services while eliminating outdated reporting obligations.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
GAE Joint Favorable Substitute:
File No. 668: