HB 2720 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Provides that state agencies may lease real property to a consortium of three or more counties in order for the counties to construct or otherwise acquire correctional facilities for juveniles or adults.

     Provides that the lease shall not charge more than one dollar per year for the land value or facilities value, but the lease may include provisions for payment of any reasonable operation and maintenance expenses incurred by the state.

     Declares that any consortium of three or more counties organized for the purpose of acquiring a shared correctional facility for juveniles or adults may use the design-build procedure for public works projects associated with acquiring this facility if the projects are valued over two million dollars.