Public infrastructure projects.
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Fiscal committee
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Overview
This bill restricts the use of nondisclosure agreements related to public infrastructure projects, specifically the renovation of the State Capitol Building Annex. It requires any visitor center located within the annex to be situated away from the west side of the building’s west wing and prohibits significant alterations to the west plaza and steps. The bill also makes existing nondisclosure agreements related to these projects unenforceable.
Key provisions
- Prohibits nondisclosure agreements for public infrastructure projects.
- Requires any visitor center within the Capitol Annex to be located away from the west side of the west wing.
- Restricts significant changes to the west plaza and west steps of the Capitol Building.
- Makes existing nondisclosure agreements related to these projects void and unenforceable.
- Clarifies that nondisclosure agreements can prevent the disclosure of trade secrets.
- Amends the Government Code to authorize the Joint Rules Committee to pursue the construction or renovation of the State Capitol Building Annex.
- Exempts the project from various state contract laws and regulations.
- Specifies prevailing wage requirements for workers on the project.
Who is affected
- State Capitol Building Annex Project Stakeholders
- Department of General Services
- Architectural and Construction Professionals
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