HB 844 -- OPEN CONTRACTING ACT (Mayer)

This bill establishes the Open Contracting Act.  The state and
political subdivisions when procuring products, awarding
contracts, issuing grants, or entering into cooperative
agreements for construction of public works may not:

(1)  Require or prohibit contractors to enter into or adhere to
agreements with one or more labor organizations on the same or
related projects or prohibit contractors from doing the same;

(2)  Discriminate against contractors for refusing to become or
remain signatories or otherwise adhere to agreements with one or
more labor organizations on the same or related contracts; and

(3)  Require or prohibit any contractor from entering into any
agreement that requires its employees to become members of or
affiliated with a labor organization.

An interested party, including a bidder, contractor, or taxpayer,
may challenge any bid specification, project agreement,
controlling document, grant, or cooperative agreement in
violation of the bill and will be awarded costs and attorney fees
if a challenge succeeds.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of Unknown,
less than $100,000 in FY 2005, FY 2006, and FY 2007.  Expected to
be less than $100,000.  No impact on Other State Funds in FY
2005, FY 2006, and FY 2007.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am