Pending Legislation
Senate Bill 1483: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Introduced: Senator Mike Henderson (R-03)
Summary: The bill’s main function is to charter school eligibility for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade.
Design-Build Impact: Advertisements for bids on the construction of school facilities exceeding an expenditure of $50,000 shall include, or direct potential bidders to, the complete invitation for bids including the project specifications and terms and conditions established for the project. Current law requirements for the advertisements of such bids shall not apply if the district utilizes a cooperative procurement service, state procurement service, or design-build service.
Last Action: February 5, 2026: The bill is within the SENATE Committee on EDUCATION.
Status: In Committee
DBIA Position: Neutral
DBIA Priority Level: Low
Senate Bill 1484: Progressive Design-Build Contracts
Introduced: Senator Mike Henderson (R-03)
Summary: Creates new provisions relating to progressive design build contracts.
Design-Build Impact: Political subdivisions in the state will now be allowed to engage in progressive design-build projects instead of being limited to design-build. This would further reduce the current limits on progressive design-build that are currently in place within the state.
Last Action: January 7, 2026: The bill has been INTRODUCED
Status: Introduced
DBIA Position: Support
DBIA Priority Level: Medium
House Bill 2854: Energy Cost Savings Contracts
Introduced: Representative Jamie Gragg (R-140)
Summary: Modifies provisions for energy costs savings contracts.
Design-Build Impact: The bill states that it will not replace or supersede statutory, constitutional, or regulatory bidding requirements for design-build contracts.
Last Action: January 7, 2026: The bill has been INTRODUCED
Status: Introduced
DBIA Position: Neutral
DBIA Priority Level: Low