ATLANTA – State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta) today announced that House Bill 315 was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Mark Newton, HB 315 provides for greater vendor transparency and strengthens competition for government procurements.
“Too often we see cozy relationships between vendors, consultants and government staff that can lead to favoritism among contractors,” said Rep. Newton. “House Bill 315 ensures that state and local government contracting is open, transparent and truly competitive. This newly signed law will help Georgia taxpayers receive the best service at the lowest price.”
With over $11 billion spent annually by Georgia cities and county governments, HB 315 seeks to safeguard government projects which hire consultants or contractors. HB 315 requires consultants to disclose any potential conflicts of interest when hired by city or county governments to develop bid specifications and requirements for government projects. HB 315 unanimously passed the Georgia General Assembly.
For more information on HB 315, please click here.
*Editor’s Note: A photo of Rep. Newton attending the bill signing ceremony is attached.
Representative Mark Newton represents the citizens of District 123, which includes portions of Columbia and Richmond counties. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as Vice Chair on the Health & Human Services Committee. He also serves on the Small Business Development, Transportation, and Ways & Means committees.
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