BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
HB 2538: Public works/subcontractors
Prohibiting substitution of subcontractors on larger public works contracts.
Summary
- $ In cases of bid shopping, entitles original subcontractors to recover damages from the prime contract bidder and the substituted subcontractor.
From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2538), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
- IntroducedJan 21, 2002
- Out of committeeFeb 5, 2002
- Passed Housestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Steve Conway (D-29)
- Introduced
- January 21, 2002 in the House
- Last action
- February 19, 2002
- Companion bill
- SB 6577
AN ACT Relating to identification of subcontractors on public works contracts;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Steve Conway (D-29)
10 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Referred to Rules 3 Consideration.
- Held on third reading.
- Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- SG - Executive action taken by committee.
- SG - Majority; do pass.
- First reading, referred to State Government.
HB 2538 in other sessions
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- HB 2538 (2017–18) Low-income dev. impact fees
- HB 2538 (2015–16) Indust & manuf construction
- HB 2538 (2013–14) Tribal students
- HB 2538 (2011–12) School district audits
- HB 2538 (2009–10) High-density urban develpmnt
- HB 2538 (2007–08) Hydrokinetic energy