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Contractors tell Ohio committee ‘show your work’ bill would reduce risk and improve transparency

Ohio Senate General Government Committee · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Witnesses on Senate Bill 262 urged the General Government Committee to require disclosure of deviations from industry-standard construction contract forms so bidders can spot changes without exhaustive legal review. Supporters said the change would help small contractors and streamline public procurement; the hearing concluded with written testimony noted.

At the Senate General Government Committee's third hearing on Senate Bill 262, contractors urged lawmakers to require that public construction contracts clearly identify any deviations from standard, industry-approved forms.

Mark Panzeca, president of Panzeca Construction Company, said SB 262 promotes…

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