If you missed the chance to communicate your position on HB 1621 last week, it’s not too late. However, time is running short. The bill is scheduled for a vote by the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee this Tuesday at 9 am. AWC asks you to contact your legislator to express your support for the bill.

Contact your legislator to express your support for the bill.

HB 1621 increases contract limits that require competitive bidding, allows current employees to perform work under a certain cost limit, and outlines a standard definition of “lowest responsible bidder.” Read AWC’s summary of the bill as introduced.

The bill was originally scheduled for executive session last Thursday, March 23, but was pulled from the agenda so that concerns raised by the opposition could be considered before the Committee vote. One point of concern is that the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (CPARB) did not review and recommend the bill. Based off this feedback, AWC is recommending that language be added to HB 1621 directing that CPARB review the implementation and use of the bill’s policies once enacted and followed by the required public entities.

Date to remember

HB 1621 is scheduled for executive session in the Senate Local Government, Land Use & Tribal Affairs Committee on Tuesday, March 28, at 9 am.