Rules Committee refers Chapter 12X contracting amendment to full Board after intense public opposition
The committee voted 2–1 on Feb. 13 to send to the full Board, without recommendation, an amendment that would remove certain chapter‑6 construction and professional‑services contracts from Chapter 12X prohibitions. Dozens of local contractors, equity advocates and department officials testified—some warned the change would undercut local LBEs, while public‑works and airport staff said the ban reduces competition for specialized projects.
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On Feb. 13 the Rules Committee referred to the full Board, without recommendation, an amendment to the Administrative Code that would exempt certain chapter‑6 construction and professional services contracts from Chapter 12X’s prohibition on contracting with firms headquartered in states with specified restrictive laws. Chair Supervisor Matt Dorsey made the motion to refer the matter; the committee approved it 2–1 (Safae/Aye; Walton/No; Dorsey/Aye).
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