SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1556 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2044
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Jacob R. Oliveira
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to fairness in public contracting.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Jacob R. Oliveira | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
Meghan Kilcoyne | 12th Worcester |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1556 FILED ON: 1/19/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 2044
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2044) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Meghan Kilcoyne for legislation relative to fairness in public contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act relative to fairness in public contracting.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the division of highways, as established by Section 37 of Chapter 6C of the General Laws, is hereby directed to amend its standard specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, and contract documents to provide for a minimum of 15 percent for overhead for work deemed to be additional work or extra work.