The bill proposes amendments to existing law regarding public work projects, specifically those managed by the Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. It establishes a new contract limit of one million dollars per project, which includes labor, materials, and equipment costs, as per the latest edition of the Associated Equipment Dealers Rental Rate Book. Additionally, the bill mandates that this contract limit will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index, starting February 1, 2025, with the new limits published in the Louisiana Register each January.

Furthermore, the bill removes the previous requirement for public entities to publish notice of a public emergency within ten days, streamlining the process for declaring such emergencies. The amendments also clarify the sections of the law being referenced and enacted, ensuring that the new provisions are properly integrated into the existing legal framework.

Statutes affected:
HB646 Original: 38:2212(C)(1)
HB646 Engrossed: 38:2212(P)(1)
HB646 Reengrossed: 38:2212(P)(1)
HB646 Enrolled: 38:2212(P)(1)