HASBSB423 TYLERT 4268 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)) ______________________ Thomas L. Tyler Senate Counsel