HB1646

To Amend The Law Concerning Public Works Contracts; And To Require Pricing Information For Lighting Components For Public Works Projects.

Failed

Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1646 amends Arkansas state law regarding the procurement process for public works projects. The legislation mandates that contracts involving projects designed by an electrical engineering firm must include a 'three-bid specification' requirement for lighting components. This requires the design to allow for products from at least three equivalent lighting agencies. The bill defines a 'lighting agency' as an entity representing one or more lighting manufacturers for sale through electrical distribution houses. The new requirement applies to the state, state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other local taxing units, with the specific exception of municipal electric utilities.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

The primary beneficiaries are lighting agencies and their associated manufacturers, as the bill mandates competitive bidding specifications that could broaden the range of products considered for public works contracts. Additionally, the state and local government entities may benefit from increased price transparency and potential cost savings resulting from the requirement to consider three equivalent lighting options during the procurement and design phase.

Who Might Suffer?

Electrical engineering firms and lighting design consultants may be negatively impacted by the additional administrative and design constraints imposed on their work, as they must ensure project specifications meet the three-bid requirement. Furthermore, lighting agencies or manufacturers that previously held exclusive or proprietary specifications on public projects may face increased competition, potentially reducing their market share or profit margins on state-funded contracts.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 4, 2023

Yea: 85 Nay: 7 NV: 8 Absent: 0 Passed

View individual votes (100)

Legislator	Party	Chamber	Vote
Fred Allen	Democrat	House	NV
Lane Jean	Republican	House	Yea
Stephen Meeks	Republican	House	Yea
Mark Perry	Democrat	House	Yea
Jon Eubanks	Republican	House	NV
Matthew Shepherd	Republican	House	NV
Jeff Wardlaw	Republican	House	Yea
Bruce Cozart	Republican	House	Yea
David Whitaker	Democrat	House	Nay
Deborah Ferguson	Democrat	House	Yea
Charlene Fite	Republican	House	Nay
Mike Holcomb	Republican	House	Yea
Stephen Magie	Democrat	House	Yea
Mark McElroy	Republican	House	Yea
Josh Miller	Republican	House	Yea
Richard Womack	Republican	House	Yea
Jack Ladyman	Republican	House	Yea
Robin Lundstrum	Republican	House	Yea
Dwight Tosh	Republican	House	Yea
Lanny Fite	Republican	House	Yea
Grant Hodges	Republican	House	Yea
Rick Beck	Republican	House	Yea
Mary Bentley	Republican	House	Yea
Les Eaves	Republican	House	Yea
Justin Gonzales	Republican	House	Yea
Julie Mayberry	Republican	House	Yea
Ken Ferguson	Democrat	House	NV
Ron Mcnair	Republican	House	Yea
Milton Nicks	Democrat	House	Yea
Marcus Richmond	Republican	House	Yea
Vivian Flowers	Democrat	House	Yea
Deann Vaught	Republican	House	Nay
Karilyn Brown	Republican	House	Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker	Republican	House	Yea
Frances Cavenaugh	Republican	House	Yea
Jack Fortner	Republican	House	Yea
Jimmie Gazaway	Republican	House	Yea
Roger Lynch	Republican	House	Yea
John Maddox	Republican	House	Nay
Aaron Pilkington	Republican	House	NV
Johnny Rye	Republican	House	Yea
Les Warren	Republican	House	Yea
Danny Watson	Republican	House	Yea
Carlton Wing	Republican	House	Yea
Austin Mccollum	Republican	House	Yea
Carol Dalby	Republican	House	Yea
Steve Hollowell	Republican	House	Yea
Brian Evans	Republican	House	Yea
Lee Johnson	Republican	House	Yea
Andrew Collins	Democrat	House	Yea
Stan Berry	Republican	House	Yea
Harlan Breaux	Republican	House	Yea
Cameron Cooper	Republican	House	Nay
Nicole Clowney	Democrat	House	Yea
Cindy Crawford	Republican	House	Yea
Denise Garner	Democrat	House	Yea
Tippi McCullough	Democrat	House	Yea
Jay Richardson	Democrat	House	Yea
Jamie Scott	Democrat	House	Yea
Jim Wooten	Republican	House	Yea
Denise Ennett	Democrat	House	Yea
Richard McGrew	Republican	House	Yea
Joy Springer	Democrat	House	NV
Howard Beaty	Republican	House	Yea
Tony Furman	Republican	House	Yea
Kendon Underwood	Republican	House	Yea
David Ray	Republican	House	Yea
Mark Berry	Republican	House	Yea
John Carr	Republican	House	Yea
Rick McClure	Republican	House	Yea
Keith Brooks	Republican	House	Yea
Delia Haak	Republican	House	NV
Ashley Hudson	Democrat	House	Yea
Jon Milligan	Republican	House	NV
RJ Hawk	Republican	House	Yea
Wade Andrews	Republican	House	Yea
Rebecca Burkes	Republican	House	Yea
DeAnna Hodges	Republican	House	Yea
Hope Duke	Republican	House	Yea
Zack Gramlich	Republican	House	Yea
Mindy McAlindon	Republican	House	Yea
Matt Duffield	Republican	House	Yea
Stetson Painter	Republican	House	Yea
Steve Unger	Republican	House	Yea
Wayne Long	Republican	House	Nay
Scott Richardson	Republican	House	Yea
Brandon Achor	Republican	House	Yea
Jeremiah Moore	Republican	House	Yea
Joey Carr	Republican	House	Yea
Matt Brown	Republican	House	Yea
Shad Pearce	Republican	House	Yea
Chad Puryear	Republican	House	Yea
Ryan Rose	Republican	House	Yea
Bart Schulz	Republican	House	Yea
Trey Steimel	Republican	House	Yea
Tara Shephard	Democrat	House	Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge	Republican	House	Yea
Kendra Moore	Republican	House	Nay
Brit McKenzie	Republican	House	Yea
Steven Walker	Republican	House	Yea

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