This bill amends R.S. 48:251(B) to increase the contract limit for certain construction, maintenance, or improvement projects managed by the Department of Transportation and Development from five hundred thousand dollars to one million dollars. The revised language specifies that every contract exceeding this new limit must be executed in the name of the department and signed by both the secretary of the Department of Transportation and Development or their designee, as well as the contracting party.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of the contract limit within the subsection, ensuring that no contract can create a liability for the state that exceeds the available funds for the project. The changes aim to streamline the contracting process for larger projects while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Statutes affected:
HB11 Original: 48:251(B)
HB11 Engrossed: 48:251(B)
HB11 Enrolled: 48:251(B)
HB11 Act : 48:251(B)