BILL · 2015–16 SESSION

SB 5970: Public wrks contracts option

Creating a best investment selection option for use in public works contracts.

Summary

Creates an additional bidding process that the state and municipalities may elect to use in selecting bidders for public works contracts. Allows a contracting authority to determine which of the bids submitted best achieves the regulatory, commercial, and socio-economic goals as determined by the authority.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to creating a best investment selection option for use in public works contracts;

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.

SB 5970 (2025–26) Senior citizen centers/tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2023–24) Local boards of health · Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2024
SB 5970 (2021–22) Vehicle taxes & fees · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2019–20) Transportation funding bonds · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5970 (2017–18) Mental health field response · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2013–14) Licensing reqs/military · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5970 (2011–12) Veteran's preference · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5970 (2009–10) Telephonic hearings · Did not pass · died in committee