Iowa 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SF 142 — A bill for an act relating to competitive bidding requirements for construction by a private party of property to be lease-purchased by certain government entities and including effective date and applicability provisions.

Last action — Subcommittee reassigned: Brown, Boulton, and Schultz.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

How this bill changes current law

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The bill removes certain competitive bidding requirements for lease-purchase construction contracts for various government entities.

  • Section 8.46, subsection 4

    the subsection.

    The entire subsection is removed, affecting competitive bidding for related contracts.

  • Section 26.2, subsection 3, paragraph a

    Has been is paid for in whole or in part with funds of the governmental entity. → Has been paid for in whole or in part with funds of the governmental entity.

    Clarifies the definition of 'public improvement' regarding funding.

  • Section 26.2, subsection 5

    the subsection.

    The entire subsection is removed, likely changing definitions related to public improvements.

  • Section 260C.38, subsection 4

    before Before entering into a lease agreement → Before entering into a lease agreement

    Corrects redundancy in the language regarding lease agreements.

  • Section 260C.38, subsection 4

    the board shall invite bids, by advertisement published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the county where the building is to be located. → The board shall invite bids, by advertisement published once each week for two consecutive weeks in the county in which the building is to be located.

    Standardizes the language for advertisement requirements for bids.

  • Section 260C.38, subsection 4

    the lease agreement shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, → The lease agreement shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however,

    Adds a clause allowing for re-advertisement for new bids if necessary.

  • Section 262.34, subsection 1

    a private party of a property to be lease-purchased by the board, exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, → a private party of a property to be lease-purchased by the board exceeds one hundred thousand dollars,

    Modifies the condition for bidding threshold for lease-purchase agreements.

  • Section 278.1, subsection 2, paragraph c

    the paragraph.

    Removes an entire paragraph, affecting rental or lease-purchase option contract procedures.

  • Section 298.3, subsection 1, paragraph j

    for a public improvement as defined in section 26.2. → for a public improvement as defined in section 26.2 or is not a contract for a public improvement.

    Clarifies the status of contracts for lease-purchase arrangements.

  • Section 331.301, subsection 10, paragraph i

    is not a contract for a public improvement and is subject to under section 331.341, subsection 1. → is not a contract for a public improvement under section 331.341, subsection 1.

    Clarifies the classification of contracts for construction for lease-purchase by counties.

  • Section 364.4, subsection 4, paragraph i

    under section 26.2, → under section 26.2, subsection 3.

    Specifies provisions under which contracts for construction are classified.

Action History

  1. Subcommittee reassigned: Brown, Boulton, and Schultz.

  2. Subcommittee: Whiting, Boulton, and Schultz.

  3. Introduced, referred to State Government.

Sponsors

  • Boulton · Primary

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Sponsors (1)

  • Boulton

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SF 142?
SF 142 is sponsored by Boulton.
What is the current status of SF 142?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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