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AR HB2200

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Monte Hodges

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Modifies the definition of "small procurements" under Arkansas Procurement Law to increase the threshold to $25,000 when contracting with certified minority business enterprises, while maintaining the $10,000 threshold for other procurements.

  • Allows small purchases to be procured without seeking competitive bids or competitive sealed bids, though competition should still be used to the maximum extent practicable.

  • Requires that at least 10% of total state-funded and state-directed public construction and procurement spending go to minority business enterprises under the Minority Business Economic Development Act.

  • Repeals Arkansas Code § 19-11-1012(b)(6), eliminating the requirement for contractors to disclose the names of all individuals supplying services under professional and consultant services contracts.

Legislative Description

To Modify The Definition Of "small Procurements"; To Increase The Ability Of The State To Contract With Certified Minority Business Enterprises; And To Eliminate Burdensome Disclosure Requirements.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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