Relating to: state procurement of products and services from businesses located in this state and setting a goal for local governments to purchase a certain percentage of products and services from businesses located in this state. (FE)
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Summary
The bill directs the state procurement department and all local governments to try to spend at least 20% of their annual purchasing budget on products or services from businesses whose principal place of business is in Wisconsin. It also requires collection and public posting of data on vendor locations and an annual performance evaluation, with exemptions for resale, stationery, and certain foreign‑vendor situations. The intent is to boost the state’s economy by giving local firms a larger share of government contracts.
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