Gov. Evers Acts on Transportation-Related Legislation

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Gov. Tony Evers today acted upon three pieces of legislation. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain a set of highway projects as possible selections for design-build projects. The governor also vetoed Assembly Bill 273 relating to using subbase materials and Assembly Bill 284 requiring the DOT to develop a discretionary merit compensation award program.

Assembly Bill 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18:

2019 Wisconsin Act 9, the biennial budget bill, created a new office in the DOT on innovative program delivery to streamline project delivery, promote efficiency, and facilitate design-build project delivery to ensure more cost- and schedule-efficient transportation projects across Wisconsin

2019 Wisconsin Act 9 as enacted allows the DOT to implement a design-build program but did not require the DOT to maintain an inventory of potentially qualifying projects

AB 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18, addresses the above concern and ensures the DOT maintains at least five design-build suitable projects

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