The bill amends Section 67-5710A of the Idaho Code, which pertains to the delegation of public works projects. It establishes that any alterations, repairs, construction, or improvements on property owned or occupied by state entities, with an estimated cost exceeding the limit set in section 67-5711, must receive approval from the permanent building fund advisory council. Additionally, it specifies that plans and specifications for facilities funded by non-state entities and owned by state entities must also be reviewed and approved by the council before any construction activities commence.

A significant change in the bill is the increase in the cost threshold for which the administrator of the division of public works can delegate control over public works projects to state agencies, raising it from three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). The bill also outlines the responsibilities of state agencies receiving such delegations, including compliance with public works statutes and guidelines, and stipulates that the permanent building fund advisory council retains the authority to audit projects and approve any contingency fund access. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-5710A