AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REVISIONS TO PROVISIONS CONCERNING STATE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SELECTION PANELS AND ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING PROVISIONS.
SB 1432 increases the value threshold for state construction projects requiring larger review panels from $5 million to $7.5 million. Projects valued at $7.5 million or more will now need five-member panels, while smaller projects require three-member panels. The bill also eliminates three unrelated reporting requirements: quarterly updates on medical examiner facilities and a mental health center parking garage, a list of PPE manufacturers during the pandemic, and a mandate for state agencies to buy 25% of PPE from that list. These changes take effect on July 1, 2025 (for the threshold) and immediately upon passage (for repeals). The bill directly affects state construction projects and the Department of Administrative Services' oversight process.
Bill status
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1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Apr 14, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill was revised to eliminate several reporting and notification requirements that were in the original version. The changes simplify the legislative text by removing provisions related to real estate notifications, certain contractor reporting, and specific judicial department project definitions.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing references to real estate leasing notifications, certain contractor employment approvals, and specific judicial department project thresholds.
REQUIREMENT
Eliminated requirements for posting public notices about state space leasing needs in newspapers and to the Connecticut Association of Realtors.
Removed provisions requiring Properties Review Board approval for consultant contracts valued at three hundred thousand dollars or more.
Repealed section 4a-57e of the general statutes, which contained realty usage requirements for state construction projects.
DEFINITION
Deleted the definition of 'project' that specifically excluded the downtown Hartford higher education center project.
TIMELINE
Changed the bill title from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated the legislative document number from LCO No. 5022 to reflect the substitute version.
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Mar 27, 2025
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Joint Favorable Substitute
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Feb 28, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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