HB1224Introduced in the House
GOVT CONTRACT RETAINAGE
Introduced by William Davis, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Public Construction Bond Act. Provides that, before the completion of 50% of the contract for public works, the State or a local governmental unit, except for the Department of Transportation, may not withhold retainage from any payment to a contractor who furnishes the bond or bond substitute required by the Act in an amount in excess of 10% of any payment made before the date of completion of 50% of the contract for public works. Provides that, when a contract for public works is 50% complete, the State or the local governmental unit, except for the Department of Transportation, shall reduce the retainage so that no more than 5% is held. Allows a State agency, subject to these limitations, to withhold as retainage a portion of the moneys from the payment of a contract that is entered into on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act if and only if the State agency determines that satisfactory progress has not been achieved by a contractor or subcontractor during any period for which a payment is to be made. Requires satisfactory progress to be clearly provided for in the contract between the State agency and the contractor or subcontractor. Provides that retainage may not be used as a substitute for good contract management, and the State agency may not withhold funds without cause. Provides that determinations to retain and the specific amount to be withheld must be made by the State agency on a case-by-case basis based on the performance of milestones under the current contract as provided for in the contract between the State agency and the contractor. Prohibits a contractor from withholding retainage from a subcontractor except to the extent a State agency has withheld retainage from the contractor which is attributable to that subcontractor's subcontract. Defines "retainage". Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act may be construed to modify any provision of the State Prompt Payment Act or the Local Government Prompt Payment Act. Effective June 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0168
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · June 1, 2025
86
Yes
28
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 005-003-000
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 079-035-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 29, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Executive
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Preston
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Lakesia Collins
Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mattie Hunter
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 3
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. William "Will" Davis
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. William "Will" Davis
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Motion Filed to Suspend House Rule(s) for Immediate Consideration Rep. Bob Morgan
Motion Prevailed to Suspend Rule 073-039-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 086-028-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs 086-028-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date June 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0168
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