HB 157 — Relating to public contracts; to amend Section 39-3-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide requirements for the use of iron produced within the United States for certain public works projects under certain conditions.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-180
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Public works contracts; use of iron made in the United States, required
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
62 added · 48 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended bill now requires contractors working on public projects in Alabama to use iron produced in the United States, just like they have already been required to do for steel. Additionally, if a national emergency or strike makes it hard to obtain this domestic iron, the authority awarding the contract can waive this requirement. This change expands the focus from steel to include iron and retains flexibility during emergencies, potentially ensuring that public works projects can proceed without unnecessary delays.
HB157 INTRODUCEDENROLLED Q7KY45-1Q7KY45-2 By Representatives Faulkner, Treadaway, DuBose, Rafferty, Plump, Carns, Hollis, Shaw, Hulsey, Rogers, Sellers RFD:
21-Mar-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 Q7KY45-1HB157 03/08/2023Enrolled CMHEnrolled, (L)bmAn 2023-807Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to public contracts;
Under existing law, when a public works contract requires the use of steel, the contractor performing the contract is required to use steel produced within the United States.
This bill would provide that when a public works contract requires the use of iron, the contractor performing the contract would be required to use iron produced within the United States.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to public contracts;
"§39-3-4 (a) Any contractor for a public works project, financed entirely by the State of Alabama or any political subdivision Page 1 HB157 INTRODUCED thereof, within this state shall use iron or steel produced within the United States when specifications in the construction contract require the use of iron or steel and do not limit its supply to a sole source under subsection (f) of Section 39-2-2.
This act shall become effective on the first Page 1 HB157 Enrolled day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Page 2 HB157 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 18-Apr-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 02-May-23 Passed Page 3
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- David Faulkner · 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)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| R | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Not Voting |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Not Voting |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Not Voting |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 157 do?
- Public works contracts; use of iron made in the United States, required
- Who sponsors HB 157?
- HB 157 is sponsored by David Faulkner (R).
- What is the current status of HB 157?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 21, 2023. Enacted.
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