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SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS
SB 423 2022 Regular Session Foil
KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
CONTRACTS. Provides for public contracts, works, and improvements. (8/1/22)
SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL
1. Clarify a discretionary provision that a potential supplier may, but is not
required to, submit a particular product for prior approval.
DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
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 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))
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Thomas L. Tyler
Senate Counsel