With a vote of 97-1, the House passed House Bill 1769 off of the floor Friday afternoon.
The bill is one of two priority higher education efficiency bills this session. The other, House Bill 1736, was approved by the House on Monday.
Allowing more flexibilities for colleges and universities to manage their capital budgets, HB 1769 increases the threshold for minor works appropriations from $2 million to $5 million. Minor works projects include small preservation, maintenance and enhancement work.
Both bills now go to the Senate.