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GA HB137
GA HB137Contracts; increase dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments
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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 10 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts for public works, so as to increase the dollar value of certain public works contracts exempt from provisions relating to retention of contractual payments; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to contracts and purchases by public schools, so as to increase the dollar value trigger of certain considerations related to in-state purchasing preferences for certain contracts and purchases; to amend Article 11 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school property and facilities, so as to increase the dollar value related to when certain school construction contracts must be subject to competitive bidding; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state, county, and municipal road systems, so as increase the dollar value of certain contracts counties and municipalities are prohibited from negotiating; to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public works bidding, so as to increase the dollar values of certain public works construction contracts exempt from bidding requirements; to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure for state purchasing, so as to increase the dollar value related to when construction or public works contracts must LC 47 3227/AP be conducted and negotiated by the Department of Administrative Services; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the dollar value thresholds for various public works and government contracts across multiple sections of Georgia's legal code, primarily raising the exemption or competitive bidding threshold from $100,000 or $200,000 to $250,000 in several key areas. Specifically, the bill modifies regulations related to public works contracts, school district purchases, school construction contracts, county and municipal road system contracts, public works bidding requirements, and state government construction contracts. The changes mean that smaller contracts under $250,000 will be exempt from certain competitive bidding, advertising, or detailed estimation requirements, which could potentially streamline procurement processes for local and state government entities. By raising these thresholds, the bill gives government agencies more flexibility in contracting and reduces administrative burdens for smaller-scale projects while still maintaining requirements for larger expenditures. The bill applies uniformly across different types of governmental contracts, creating a consistent $250,000 threshold for various competitive bidding and contracting regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Victor Anderson (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
John LaHood (R)*,
Rob Leverett (R)*,
Eddie Lumsden (R)*,
Bill Yearta (R)*,
Matt Brass (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01 (on 05/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69537 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238483 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230373 |
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