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HB 52 Reengrossed 2016 Second Extraordinary Session Abramson
Abstract: Establishes additional requirements for the submission of capital outlay requests for
purposes of eligibility for a capital outlay appropriation for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.
Proposed law, notwithstanding any provision of present law or the 2016-2017 Capital Outlay Act
to the contrary, imposes additional requirements for the submission of capital outlay project requests.
Proposed law provides that non-state capital outlay project applications shall not be deemed
complete unless the project has either a fully executed cooperative endeavor agreement or proof of
the applicable local match funding, if required, which information shall be submitted to the division
of administration, office of facility planning and control, and the Joint Legislative Committee on
Capital Outlay on or before February 1, 2017.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Remove provisions for specific exemptions from present law for the management and
execution of specific capital outlay projects or the projects of specific recipients.
2. Remove provisions establishing general requirements relating to the administration of
cooperative endeavor agreements.