The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Archana Cadge.
DIGEST
SB 423 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Foil
Present law provides that a supplier of particular products for public works may seek prior approval
for brand products other than those specified in the contract document within seven working days,
prior to bid opening.
Present law provides the prime design professional shall furnish written approval or denial of the
product submitted within three days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, after submission.
Proposed law retains present law and further provides if the prime design professional does not
respond within the allotted time period, the submitted product shall be considered approved.
Proposed law provides for technical corrections.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Amends R.S. 38:2295(C)(1))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and
Public Works to the original bill
1. Removes provision that prior approval is not required.