Public Contracts - As introduced, removes prohibition on the state or any local government from requiring a company bidding or contracting to provide services on a public construction project to employ individuals who reside within the jurisdiction of the state or local government or who are within a specific income range. - Amends TCA Title 12, Chapter 4, Part 1.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2021
Last action Mar 1, 2021
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Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 1, 2021
Committee
P2C, ref. to State Government Committee
lower
Mar 1, 2021
Committee
Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
lower
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced
Filed for introduction
lower
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced
Intro.
lower
Feb 22, 2021
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Filed for introduction
upper
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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