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SB 1174: Public contracts: Department of Transportation: bid preferences: employee stock ownership plans.
What SB 1174 does, verified August 15, 2026
The bill aims to provide bid preferences to contractors with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) that bids on state-funded construction contracts. The preference would be provided on and after January 1, 2028. It would make it unlawful for a person or contractor to engage in fraudulent activities related to obtaining or retaining an ESOP bid preference. Those found guilty would face suspension from bidding on or participating in any contract with the department for certain periods, as well as civil penalties.
Bill journey
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 23, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 22). Re-referred to Com. on JUD. |
| Jun. 15, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS. |