Pending Legislation
House Bill 275: Bond and Capital Improvements Act
Introduced: Representative Melissa Minor-Brown (D-17)
Summary: The bill authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and revenue bonds, appropriates funds from various sources including the Transportation Trust Fund, and establishes a comprehensive capital improvements program for state agencies and authorities during the 2027 fiscal year.
Design-Build Impact: The Office of Management and Budget’s authority to utilize or approve the design-build contract mechanism for up to twelve construction projects that are deemed necessary by the Director for the efficient construction and improvement of state facilities is upheld within this bill.
Last Action: January 29, 2026: The bill is within the HOUSE Committee on CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Status: In Committee
DBIA Position: Neutral
DBIA Priority Level: Low