Senate Bill 417

Chairman: Vance Smith

Committee:Transportation

House Sponsor: Vance Smith/Donna Sheldon

Senate Sponsor: Jeff Mullis

This legislation will require the DOT commissioner to develop and publish benchmarks that detail a realistic time frame for completion of the different stages of construction projects. The commissioner will submit a report to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Speaker and Chairman of the House and Senate Transportation Committees that will include the progress of all projects valued at $10 million or more, along with explanations of any projects which are lagging behind their specific benchmarks. The reports must me published on the DOT website and detailed status reports must also be listed on the website.

This bill comes to the House Floor under the Modified Structured Rule.