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Committee approves SB51 to extend architect and engineer selection rules to cities and counties
Summary
The House Governmental Affairs Committee passed Senate Bill 51 after amending its effective date, extending the state's established selection process for architects and engineers to city and county procurements; the chair noted a letter of concern from ACCG was placed on the record.
Senator Sessler presented Senate Bill 51 to the House Governmental Affairs Committee, saying the bill would apply the same selection process for architects and engineers that federal and state law require for state and university procurements to city and county governments as well.
During consideration, a member moved to change the bill's effective date from 07/01/2026 to 07/01/2027; that amendment was seconded and approved by voice vote. Chairman Anderson noted a letter of opposition and concern from the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) was included in the record and that some ACCG members were present.
After noting the ACCG concerns and with no additional discussion, the committee voted by voice. Chairman Anderson stated, "The ayes have it," and directed staff to provide Senator Sessler with the rules committee form.
The committee transcript records one member expressing opposition during the roll of voices, but no roll-call vote totals are recorded in the public transcript; the outcome was the committee's approval of SB51 as amended.
