RI S2550 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 25 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-06-08 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits the state, general contractors, and construction managers from withholding more than five percent (5%) as a retainer with respect to any sewer, water main, or other public works construction contract.

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Title

Contractors' Bonds

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-05-31 - Senate - Passage (Y: 27 N: 6 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-06-08HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-06-04HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/08/2016)
2016-06-01HouseReferred to House Finance
2016-05-31SenateSenate passed Sub A
2016-05-24SenatePlaced on Senate Calendar (05/31/2016)
2016-05-18SenateCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2016-05-16SenateScheduled for consideration (05/18/2016)
2016-04-27SenateCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2016-04-22SenateScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2016)
2016-02-25SenateIntroduced, referred to Senate Labor

Subjects


Rhode Island State Sources


Bill Comments

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