Pending Legislation
Senate Bill 164: School Construction Amendments
Introduced: Senator Chris Wilson (R-02)
Summary: The bill concerns accepted construction methods for school projects within the state.
Design-Build Impact: The bill authorizes and encourages the use of design-build on school projects within the state that cost over $3,000,000. For projects under this amount districts will use design-bid-build unless an alternative delivery method is approved by the state’s the Division of Facilities Construction and Management. These guidelines will lead to more design-build projects within the state’s education sector.
Last Action: March 2, 2026: The bill has passed both Houses and has been enrolled with a draft of the enrolled bill prepared for Legislative Research and General Counsel.
Status: Passed both houses, enrolled
DBIA Position: Support
DBIA Priority Level: Medium