GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE
Summary
Creates the State Agency Retainage Act. Provides that, if a State agency determines that satisfactory progress has not been achieved by a contractor or subcontractor during any period for which a payment is to be made, a percentage of the payment may be retained by the State agency. Prohibits the amount of retainage under the Act from exceeding 10% of the approved estimated amount under the terms of the contract until the contract is 50% completed. Prohibits retainage of more than 5% of the contract for the duration of the contract. Authorizes retainage to be adjusted as the contract approaches completion to recognize better than expected performance, the ability to rely on alternative safeguards, and other factors. Further provides that on completion of all contract requirements, amounts retained under the Act must be paid promptly. Defines the terms "retainage" and "State agency". Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Specifies that the State Prompt Payment Act does not apply to retainage withheld under the State Agency Retainage Act.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Apr 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
3
Committee
9
Amendments
2
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Procurement
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Willie Preston
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Syverson
RRepublican
Co
Laura Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Seth Lewis
RRepublican
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