Senate Bill No. 457, introduced by Senator Price, amends the existing law regarding the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method. The bill specifically targets the requirements for public entities intending to use CMAR for construction projects. It removes the stipulation that mandated public entities to provide written notification to the House and Senate transportation, highways, and public works committees at least sixty days prior to using CMAR for projects estimated to cost less than fifteen million dollars.

The proposed changes streamline the process for public entities by eliminating the need for prior notification and approval from legislative committees for certain projects. This amendment is set to take effect on August 1, 2026, and aims to facilitate a more efficient approach to project delivery under the CMAR method, particularly for projects with lower estimated costs.

Statutes affected:
SB457 Original: 38:4(A)(3)