HB 51 — Relating to public contracts; to amend Sections 41-16-50, 41-16-51, 41-16-52, 41-16-53, 41-16-54, and 41-16-55, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding is generally required for certain state and local public awarding authorities, with exceptions; to provide a legislative method for the increase of the threshold dollar amount; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Last action — Read First Time in Second House
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2023 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
The bill increases the dollar threshold for competitive bidding on public contracts.
This legislation amends existing laws to raise the dollar amount at which competitive bidding is required for certain public contracts. It also establishes a method for future adjustments to this threshold.
What this means for you
- Workers: Changes in contract bidding could affect employment opportunities depending on how contracts are awarded.
- Small Business: Small businesses may find it easier to bid on smaller contracts without the burden of competitive bidding requirements.
Summary
Public contracts; competitive bidding on contracts of certain state and local awarding authorities, further provided; threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding required, increased.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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Referred to Committee
Sponsors
- Corley Ellis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 51 do?
- Public contracts; competitive bidding on contracts of certain state and local awarding authorities, further provided; threshold dollar amount for which competitive bidding required, increased.
- Who sponsors HB 51?
- HB 51 is sponsored by Corley Ellis (R).
- What is the current status of HB 51?
- This bill died with 2023 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.
- Where can I track HB 51?
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