AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-13.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC AGENCIES OR GOVERNING AUTHORITIES TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED DESIGN-BUILDERS; TO REQUIRE A CONTRACT TO INCLUDE PAYMENT FOR BOTH THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THE PROJECT; TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE PEOPLE ON THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE BE AN ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER LICENSED AND REGISTERED IN MISSISSIPPI; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 31-7-13.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2
Committee Substitute: 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2
As Passed by the Senate: 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2
Approved by the Governor: 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2