What changed in SF 282

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2. Section 12.30, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2019, is amended to read as follows:

a. “Authority” means a department, or public or quasi-public instrumentality of the state including but not limited to the authority created under chapter 12E, 16, 257C, or 261A, or 463C, which has the power to issue obligations, except that “authority” does not include the state board of regents or the Iowa finance authority to the extent it acts pursuant to chapter 260C. “Authority” also includes a port authority created under chapter 28J.

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3. Section 422.7, subsection 2, paragraph v, Code 2019, is amended by striking the paragraph.

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4. Section 461A.1, Code 2019, is amended by adding the following new subsection:

NEW SUBSECTION.

4. “Honey creek resort state park” or “resort” means the state’s premier destination state park located on Rathbun lake.

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NEW SECTION. 461A.3A Honey creek resort state park —— findings —— competitive bidding.

1. Honey creek resort state park is established to provide important recreational and economic benefits to the state.

2. Competitive bid laws, including hearings in connection with contracts, shall not apply to either the department’s or its agents’ contracts involving or benefitting the resort if the contract is carrying out a public or essential governmental function. However, the exemption from competitive bid laws in this section shall not be construed to apply to contracts for the development or construction of facilities at the resort, including but not limited to lodges, campgrounds, cabins, and golf courses.

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