HB 345
AN ACT relating to public contracts.
In Plain Language
This bill requires that state and local government contracts for projects use iron, steel, aluminum, and manufactured goods made in the United States, unless officials grant a waiver. The bill applies to contracts across multiple state agencies and local governments. It updates existing contracting laws to include this requirement.
Official summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapters 45A, 56, and 65 to require that state and local contracts contain a provision that any iron, steel, aluminum, or manufactured goods used in all state and local projects be manufactured in the United States unless a waiver is granted; amend KRS Chapters 45A.343, 45A.352, 65.027, 162.070, 164A.575, 176.070, 176.080, and 424.260 to conform; provide that Sections 1 to 3 of the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Buy American Act.
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Latest action
to State Government (H)
Feb 7, 2025
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