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State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee

HB 2575

This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent.

Brief Description: Expanding the membership of the capital projects advisory review board.

Sponsors: Representative Upthegrove.

Brief Summary of Bill

  • Expands the membership on the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board.

Hearing Date: 1/19/10

Staff: Marsha Reilly (786-7135).

Background:

The Capital Projects Advisory Review Board (Board) was established in 2005 to evaluate public capital projects construction processes and to advise the Legislature on policies related to alternative public works delivery methods. Twenty-three members serve on the committee.The following Board members are appointed by the Governor:

All appointed members must be actively engaged in or authorized to use alternative public works contracting procedures. Remaining members are selected as follows:

Legislative members are non-voting.

Summary of Bill:

Membership on the Board is expanded to 24 members. The additional member represents local public owners. Regional transit authorities are added as an entity that selects the local public owner representatives.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.