This bill amends Section 310.18 of the Iowa Code to clarify the process for making partial payments during the construction of farm-to-market roads. It specifies that while partial payments can be made on work in progress, these payments will not be considered as final acceptance of the work nor as a waiver of any defects. The bill allows for both partial and final claims to be approved by the board of supervisors, the county engineer, or the Department of Transportation (DOT), with approval evidenced by signatures from relevant officials.

The changes include the deletion of the phrase "no such partial payment shall" and the insertion of "not" to clarify that partial payments do not imply final acceptance. Additionally, the bill introduces the phrase "partial and final" claims to emphasize that both types of claims can be approved during the construction process. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the approval process for payments related to farm-to-market road projects while maintaining accountability for the quality of work performed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 310.18