Pending Legislation
House Bill 377: Limitations on County Power to Contract
Introduced: Senator Patricia Rucker (R-16)
Summary: Relates to the state, county, and municipal road systems with an aim to revise contracting procedures related to the acquisition of certain professional services by counties and municipalities. The bill also has to do with public works bidding, so as to revise contracting procedures related to the acquisition of certain professional services by counties and municipalities. There is also an aspect of managerial control over acquisition of professional services, so as to expand such provisions to local governments.
Design-Build Impact: Does not change design-build authority within the state.
Last Action: March 3, 2026: The bill has been read a third time and has passed the SENATE and has gone back to the HOUSE for concurrence.
Status: Passed both Houses.
DBIA Position: Neutral
DBIA Priority Level: Low