S257 - Appropriations Act of 2017. (SL 2017-57)

Overview: Section 34.28A of S.L. 2017-57 requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to jointly perform a cost-benefit analysis to compare State provided and private contractor provided dredging services. The analysis must identify:

• Cost savings.
• Time savings.
• Whether private contractors can support the dredging needs of the State.
• Potential contract structures to maximize benefit to the State.

DOT and DEQ must jointly submit findings and recommendations to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources by February 1, 2018.

This section became effective July 1, 2017.