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 $7.5 million or more, the panel will consist of five members, while projects valued below this threshold 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 unrelated reporting requirements, including the obligation 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 effective date for the changes to the selection panels is set for July 1, 2025, while the repeals will take effect upon passage. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the selection process for construction services and eliminate outdated reporting mandates without imposing any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.

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