Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to joint bidding on contracts for public work projects

S 8405 extends the expiration date of a 2014 law governing joint bidding for public work contracts from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2026. This affects contractors and construction firms bidding on public projects who use joint ventures to submit proposals. The bill amends Section 7 of the existing law to update the expiration date while keeping all other provisions unchanged. It does not create new rules but maintains current joint bidding requirements for public contracts through 2026. The change applies directly to state and local government procurement processes for construction projects.