Senate Bill 1139 aims to enhance the preference for materials manufactured in the United States in state and local government contracts and procurement processes. The bill amends existing statutes to require that, with limited exceptions, the state must purchase materials manufactured to the greatest extent in the U.S., regardless of whether other factors are equal. Additionally, it mandates that contracts for public works or improvement projects include a provision requiring contractors to use U.S.-manufactured materials. The bill also introduces specific exemptions to these requirements, such as for materials intended for commercial resale or certain printing materials.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the bidding requirements for local government contracts, stipulating that these contracts must also include a provision for the use of U.S.-manufactured materials. It renumbers and amends existing sections of the law, including the addition of new subsections that clarify these requirements and outline the conditions under which exceptions may apply. Overall, the legislation seeks to bolster domestic manufacturing by ensuring that government contracts prioritize U.S.-made materials.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 66.0901(1m)(b), 66.0901