DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 174 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Huval
Abstract: Grants the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority or
participating political subdivision the power to require contractors and subcontractors to be
prequalified as part of the public bid process for projects including a pipeline facility.
Present law allows the authority to contract for the planning, acquisition, construction,
reconstruction, operation, maintenance, repair, extension, and improvement of a project or to
contract with one or more political subdivisions to perform these functions.
Proposed law retains present law and grants the authority or participating political subdivision in
which the project will be completed the power to require contractors and subcontractors to be
prequalified as part of the public bid process, whenever such project includes a pipeline facility, to
ensure compliance with federal certification requirements.
(Amends R.S. 33:4546.21)