This bill amends the existing law regarding exemptions from competitive bidding requirements for certain state agency projects. Currently, projects with an estimated total cost of not more than $500,000 are exempt from these requirements. The proposed legislation increases this threshold to $1,000,000, thereby allowing more projects to bypass the competitive bidding process. Additionally, the bill updates the language to replace the "adjutant general's department" with the "department of military affairs and veterans services," ensuring that the relevant departments are accurately represented.

The bill also grants the commissioner the authority to provide exclusions for specific projects from other agencies, as long as their estimated costs do not exceed the new $1,000,000 limit and it is deemed in the best interests of the state. Projects can be executed through various methods, including force account, competitive bidding, or short-term rental of construction equipment. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an approval date of June 17, 2025, and an effective date of August 16, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-I:80
As Amended by the House: 21-I:80
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-I:80
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-I:80