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LA SB166

LA SB166
Provides relative to contract requirements for public works. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

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Introduced
04/04/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
05/19/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 38:2225.6, relative to public contracts; to provide for expending state funds through contracts with local governmental entities and third party entities; to require the division of administration to issue guidance relative to contract requirements for payments; to provide relative to contract procedures; to authorize the creation of software for tracking certain contracts; to provide for training requirements; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new requirements for public works contracts involving state funds, requiring the Division of Administration to create guidance for local governmental entities. It mandates a preconstruction meeting for contracts to establish clear project expectations, including designating a point of contact, setting up electronic payment procedures, and allowing digital document signatures. The bill also requires the Division of Administration and Department of Transportation and Development to develop software by July 1, 2026 that will track payment processing times and allow contract parties to monitor payment estimates. Additionally, the legislation introduces a mandatory annual one-hour training program for municipal elected officials and employees involved in procurement activities, focusing on public bid laws, contract management, and related procedures. This training, to be provided by the legislative auditor, aims to improve transparency and efficiency in public contract management, and the auditor will be responsible for maintaining records of training completion.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date 6/20/2025. (on 06/20/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=SB166&sbi=y
Analysis - Resume Digest for SB166 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1428490
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1426039
Fiscal Note - SB166 Enrolled https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423911
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1423770
Analysis - Summary of House Amendments to SB166 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1421432
Fiscal Note - SB166 ReReEngrossed With House Cmte Amendments https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418565
House Committee Amendment #3491 THPW Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418007
Analysis - House Committee Redigest of SB166 https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1418103
House Committee Amendment #3313 THPW Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1417058
Fiscal Note - SB166 ReReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415642
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415156
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Re-Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415222
Senate Floor Amendment #1785 Womack Adopted https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1415006
Fiscal Note - SB166 ReEngrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414654
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413820
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Reengrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1414503
Senate Committee Amendment #1547 FNCE Proposed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413415
Senate Committee Amendment #1517 FNCE Draft https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1413325
Fiscal Note - SB166 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1411510
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1410348
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Engrossed https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1411415
Fiscal Note - SB166 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1409708
BillText https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404444
Analysis - Digest of SB166 Original https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1404445
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