House Bill 192

Chair's Name: Vance Smith

Committee: Transportation

House Sponsor: Vance Smith

HB 192 raises the cost threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 for contracts that require a bidding process.

The committee substitute received a Do Pass recommendation from the Transportation Committee and comes to the House Floor under the Open Rule. 

Chairman Smith�s opinion of this legislation:

WHAT PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY DOES THIS LEGISLATION ADDRESS?

This bill gives DOT the ability to move quicker on projects that cost $100,000.00 or less without going through the bidding process.  This does not affect cities or counties.

WHAT IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS LEGISLATION?

With the rising cost of construction, the $50,000.00 cap needs to be increased to $100,000 in order to accomplish work in a more timely manner.

THIS LEGISLATION:

• Reduces the Tax Burden on our Citizens

Could save dollars in the long run and speed up completion of projects.