HB153 Alabama 2016 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Public contracts, 5 percent preference for resident businesses under certain conditions, verification of satisfaction of criteria by Finance Department, Made in America Act of 2016, Sec. 41-16-20 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, a preferred vendor that produces or manufactures products in this state, has an assembly plant or distribution facility in this state, or, in addition to other requirements, is organized for business under the laws of this state may be awarded the competitively bid public contract if the bid is no more than five percent greater than the bid of the lowest responsible bidder
This bill would make the five-percent preference for preferred vendors mandatory
To amend Section 41-16-20, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to public contracts, to require awarding authorities accepting competitive bids or proposals to provide a preference of five percent to resident business entities meeting certain criteria.
Subjects
Contracts
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB153 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |