[RPPTL-constructionlaw] CLC Legislative Report

[Reese J. Henderson, Jr.]

Folks,

There were two bills in which we were actively involved this legislative
session - the construction lien bill (HB 897) and the construction
warranties bill (formerly SB 1196, which was laid on the table in favor
of the House version - HB 1013).  We supported to former and opposed the
latter.  Both bills passed the legislature last week and are headed for
the Governor's desk.  Copies of both bills are attached.

Significant achievements in the construction lien bill include:  (1)
elimination of the conflict between the various statute of limitations
provisions governing actions on payment bonds (see lines 77-91 of HB
897); (2) elimination of language added last year that clouds the issue
of when a notice of commencement expires (see lines 396-397).  Also, the
AGC inserted a provision in the bill which now requires the state, any
county or any municipality to (a) open sealed bids in a competition
solicitation at a public meeting conducted per 286.066, F.S.; (b)
announce at the meeting the name of each bidder and the price submitted;
and (c) make available upon request the name of each bidder and the
price submitted.

Thanks is due to Peggy Rolando, George Meyer, Rob Freedman and Pete
Dunbar for their tireless efforts on behalf of our Section and HB 897.

Reese






Reese J. Henderson, Jr.
Shareholder
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