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Became law

Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 7, 2025

To State Government (H)

Introduced February 5, 2025

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

HB345

AN ACT relating to public contracts.

Short title: Kentucky Buy American Act

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.

Economic Development Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, Finance Education, Higher Highways, Streets, and Bridges Housing, Building, and Construction Labor and Industry Local Government Public Buildings and Grounds Public Works Purchasing State Agencies Contracts Counties Short Titles and Popular Names Local Mandate

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This bill, called the Kentucky Buy American Act, would require that iron, steel, aluminum, and other manufactured goods used in state and local government projects be made in the United States. Waivers could be granted in certain cases. It would apply to contracts across state agencies, local governments, schools, universities, and road projects. Who it may affect: businesses that bid on government contracts, construction and manufacturing companies, and local governments that oversee public projects.

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