State Procurement - Transparency and Procedures

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

It requires state procurement units to give losing bidders a timely debriefing, clarifies who can help draft specifications without being barred from bidding, and inserts a clause that lets contractors get fair adjustments when state law changes. The measure also tightens how change orders, protests, and contract claims are handled, setting clear deadlines, review steps and certification requirements. These changes aim to make the procurement process more transparent and predictable for both the state and vendors.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Jan 27, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 396
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
8. Apr 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
11. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Kerr · sponsor

Bill text

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