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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
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 documents within
seven working days, prior to bid opening.
Proposed law retains present law and adds a potential supplier may, but is not required to,
submit a particular product for prior approval other than a product specified in the contract
documents, no later than seven working days prior to the opening of bids.
Present law requires the prime design professional 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.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation,
Highways and Public Works to the engrossed bill:
1. Clarify a discretionary provision that a potential supplier may, but is not required
to, submit a particular product for prior approval.
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