Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of establishing an Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General.

The bill requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect. This office would centralize the design review and approval process for state construction projects under a single authority. The study will analyze the costs and benefits of requiring the State Architect to review all necessary documents, ensure project conformance with building codes, and employ qualified architects and engineers. The Department must submit a report to the Legislature by the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.

Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of establishing an Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General.

The bill requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the State Architect. This office would centralize the design review and approval process for state construction projects under a single authority. The study will analyze the costs and benefits of requiring the State Architect to review all necessary documents, ensure project conformance with building codes, and employ qualified architects and engineers. The Department must submit a report to the Legislature by the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.