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Committee votes to advance bill allowing electronic publication of construction bid notices, rejecting requirement to print in small newspapers
Summary
The Transportation Committee voted 4–2 to give a due pass to Senate Bill 2062, which removes a requirement to publish certain DOT construction bid notices in small local newspapers; proponents cited administrative cost savings and contractor access, while opponents flagged community notification and accessibility for older residents.
The Senate Transportation Committee voted to advance Senate Bill 2062 after extended discussion about whether the Department of Transportation should be required to publish construction bid notices in small local newspapers. The motion to give the bill a due pass was made by Senator Rummel and seconded by Vice Chair Corey; the roll call was Chairman Clemens (Aye), Vice Chair Corey (Aye), Senator Hogan (No), Senator Klein (No), Senator Paulson (Aye) and Senator Romo (Aye), producing a 4–2 vote in favor.
Proponents argued the requirement to…
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