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AL HB523
Bill
Status
5/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Napoleon Bracy
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 41-16-51 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to add two new exemptions from competitive bidding requirements for public contracts of $15,000 or more.
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Exempts contracts for the purchase of computer programs and software applications from competitive bidding requirements.
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Exempts contracts for the purchase of equipment and services to aid in the prevention and detection of criminal activity by law enforcement agencies and community-oriented policing programs from competitive bidding requirements.
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Establishes that violations of the competitive bidding requirements constitute a Class C felony.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Relating to public contracts; to amend Section 41-16-51, Code of Alabama 1975, to further provide for contracts for which competitive bidding is not required; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House State Government
5/25/2023