CS/CS/CS/HB 149 — Continuing Contracts
by State Affairs Committee; State Administration & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee; Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee; and Rep. Alvarez and others (CS/CS/SB 656 by Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee; and Senator DiCeglie)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee (GO)
The bill increases the maximum cost for each individual project procured pursuant to the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) from $4 million to $7.5 million, plus an annual increase based on the consumer price index (CPI). This limitation applies to projects procured under the CCNA by the state, counties, municipalities, school districts, special districts, and other political subdivisions.
The Department of Management Services must annually adjust and publish the annual change to the individual project maximum cost limit based on the June-to-June CPI.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 31-0; House 112-0