Wisconsin 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

AB 643 — Relating to: selection of architects and engineers for state projects. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill now specifies that for construction projects estimated to cost less than $7,400,000, selection committees cannot refuse to choose an architect or engineer based solely on the fact that their firm has only one responsible professional. This change ensures that smaller firms can compete for state projects, promoting inclusivity and potentially leading to more diverse options in design and engineering. It aims to streamline the selection process and support local businesses, which is important for fostering economic growth.

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- 2022 LEGISLATURE LRB-1486/1 MIM:skw ASSEMBLY BILL 643 October 22, 2021 - Introduced by Representatives S ORTWELL and G UNDRUM , cosponsored by Senators STROEBEL and N ASS.
Date of enactment:
Referred to Committee on State Affairs.
Assembly Bill 643 Date of publication*:
A N A CT to create 16.867 (3) of the statutes;
WISCONSIN ACT A N A CT to create 16.867 (3) of the statutes;
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau Under current law, the secretary of administration is required to establish a committee for each construction project under the department's supervision, except certain emergency projects, for the purpose of selecting an architect or engineer for the project.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in may not refuse to select an architect or engineer for a con- senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
If the estimated cost of a construction project is $7,400,000 or more, the selection committee must use a request-for-proposal process established by the department to select an architect or engineer for the project based on qualifications.
struction project that has an estimated cost of less than S ECTION 1.
This bill prohibits such a committee from refusing to select an architect or engineer who operates an architect and engineering firm with only one responsible architect or engineer for a construction project that has an estimated cost of less than $7,400,000.
16.867 (3) of the statutes is created to $7,400,000 because the architect or engineer operates an read:
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
architect and engineering firm with only one responsible 16.867 (3) A committee appointed under sub.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
(1) architect and engineer.
SECTION 1.
partial veto which does not expressly prescribe the time when it takes effect shall take effect on the day after its date of publication.”or’s
16.867 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
16.867 (3) A committee appointed under sub.
(1) may not refuse to select an architect or engineer for a construction project that has an estimated cost of less than - 2022 Legislature - 2 - LRB-1486/1 MIM:skw ASSEMBLY BILL 643 SECTION 1 $7,400,000 because the architect or engineer operates an architect and engineering firm with only one responsible architect and engineer.
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Action History

  1. Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

  2. Placed on calendar 5-17-2022 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)

  3. Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-8-2022

  4. Presented to the Governor on 4-4-2022 by directive of the Speaker

  5. Report correctly enrolled on 3-11-2022

  6. Received from Senate concurred in

  7. Ordered immediately messaged

  8. Read a third time and concurred in

  9. Rules suspended

  10. Ordered to a third reading

  11. Read a second time

  12. Placed on calendar 3-8-2022 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  13. Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2

  14. Available for scheduling

  15. Read first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization

  16. Received from Assembly

  17. Ordered immediately messaged

  18. Read a third time and passed

  19. Rules suspended

  20. Ordered to a third reading

  21. Read a second time

  22. Made a special order of business at 8:35 AM on 2-23-2022 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 29

  23. Referred to committee on Rules

  24. Report passage recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 12, Noes 1

  25. Executive action taken

  26. Public hearing held

  27. Read first time and referred to Committee on State Affairs

  28. Introduced by Representatives Sortwell and Gundrum; cosponsored by Senators Stroebel and Nass

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 643?
AB 643 is sponsored by Gundrum, Rick (Republican) and Sortwell, Shae (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 643?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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