REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF LIMITING THE COSTS OF PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN EACH STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO TEN PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT.

HCR 59 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Department of Accounting and General Services to study whether state construction projects should limit project and construction management costs to 10% of a project’s total cost. This would directly affect all state construction projects (including roads, buildings, and infrastructure) that spend over $1 billion annually, as management fees have risen to 15% in some cases - exceeding the typical 7-11% range. The study would assess feasibility and potential cost savings, with a report due to the Legislature by early 2026. The resolution does not impose new rules but seeks data to inform future policy.