HB 1409 -- DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS

SPONSOR:  Campbell

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of 12 to 0.

This bill requires design-build contractors to hold a certificate
of authority to practice by the State Board of Architects,
Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors.  A design-build
contractor is any person, corporation, or entity that furnishes
architecture, engineering, or surveying services and construction
services either directly or by subcontractors.

The bill exempts a design-build contractor contracting for public
construction projects from certification if the contractor
provides architectural, engineering, or surveying services
through subcontractors who hold certificates of authority to
practice.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill allows these
contractors to design and build directly or through
subcontractors.  This is becoming a common practice throughout
the country.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Campbell; and
Missouri Builders Association.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:01 am