Bill > SB167

This bill amends Louisiana Revised Statutes to increase the annual limit for public entities performing self-performed restoration or rehabilitation work on levees from $1 million to $1.5 million. The work must be done using the entity's own resources and employees or through a cooperative agreement with another public entity, and cannot involve federal funds. Additionally, the bill requires public entities to submit an annual report to the Joint Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works detailing each self-performed project, including a comprehensive description of the work, time period, itemized cost breakdown (labor, materials, equipment), and rationale for not using the public bidding process. The legislation extends the sunset date for these provisions from December 31, 2028, to June 30, 2036, allowing public entities continued flexibility in managing smaller levee restoration projects without going through a full public bidding process. The reporting requirement aims to increase transparency and accountability for these self-performed infrastructure projects.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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