BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

SB 5848: Public contract payment

Ensuring that government pays its obligations in a timely manner.

Summary

Claims on unpaid public contracts, for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment and travel, accrue interest at the rate of 1 and one-half percent per month whenever the agency or governmental unit fails to make timely payment. Interest does not accrue on the portion of the claim that is being disputed in good faith.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5848), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the timely payment by government on contract claims;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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