The original instrument was prepared by Lebra Bias. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Thomas L.
Tyler.
DIGEST
SB 429 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Womack
Present law establishes provisions for withholding public works contractor payment.
Proposed law retains present law and provides that if the public entity occupies or uses the public
works, the punch list shall be furnished to the contractor within 10 days of substantial completion
as defined in R.S. 38:2241.1 and may be amended by the design professional or the public entity up
to 14 days after providing the punch list to the contractor.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Amends R.S. 38:2248(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and
Public Works to the original bill
1. Provides if the public entity occupies or uses the public works, the punch list shall
be furnished to the contractor within 10 days of substantial completion and may be
amended by the design professional or the public entity up to 14 days after.
2. Changes statutory placement.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Clarifies that the punch list be provided within 10 days of substantial completion as
defined in R.S. 38:2241.1.
2. Clarifies that the 14 day period begins after the punch list is provided to the
contractor.