4/14/08-A bill has died that sought to remove the cap on how many design-build projects the Georgia Department of Transportation can contract.
The process allows contractors to submit plans to design and construct each project. Typically, one firm designs a highway and another builds it, with the two tasks bid separately.
Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Tommie Williams, R-Lyons, SB411 died in the House Transportation Committee. The Senate previously approved it.

3/5/08-The Senate approved a bill that would remove the cap on how many design-build projects the Georgia Department of Transportation can contract. It now moves to the House.
The process allows contractors to submit plans to design and construct each project. Typically, one firm designs a highway and another builds it, with the two tasks bid separately.
Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Tommie Williams, R-Lyons, SB411 is in the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (404) 656-5040.